High school in talks with sheriff regarding on-campus officer

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Wednesday, October 28. 2009
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Nothing is official, but there’s been at least discussion between Madison County High School and the sheriff’s office about placing an armed officer — known as a “school resource officer” (SRO) — on campus. [Full Story »] 

Supt. doesn’t expect too many transfers under new state-mandated policy

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Wednesday, August 5. 2009
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Madison County Schools Superintendent Mitch McGhee doesn’t expect to see a drastic number of kids changing schools within the county despite a new law that’s loosened restrictions for transfers. [Full Story »] 

BOE declares certain elementary school grades closed for transfers

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Monday, July 20. 2009
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Certain grades at Madison County’s five elementary schools are now closed for student transfers due to space constraints. [Full Story »] 

School budget drops 4.5 percent from last year

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Friday, July 3. 2009
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The Madison County school board passed a $39.15 million budget Monday, down 4.5 percent from last year’s spending plan, after hearing from one unhappy citizen. [Full Story »] 

Six of seven schools make AYP

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Friday, June 19. 2009
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Preliminary reports show all five Madison County elementary schools and the middle school making Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) marks. [Full Story »] 

BOE to take input on budget

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Friday, June 19. 2009
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The county school board will take public comments and vote on its proposed $39 million budget June 22. [Full Story »] 

School system moving to centralized registration

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Monday, May 25. 2009
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Starting July 20, all student registration in Madison County will go through the central office — not the school campuses. [Full Story »] 

Stimulus funds a one-year Band-Aid for county schools

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Wednesday, May 20. 2009
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Madison County Schools will gladly accept the much-needed stimulus money coming their way, though their bankroll is less than expected. [Full Story »] 

School deficit grows

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Friday, April 24. 2009
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But federal stimulus money expected to help shoulder burden

The bad news is that Madison County Schools’ near-$2.5 million funding deficit has grown to $3.18 million. [Full Story »] 

Schools complete audit

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Wednesday, March 25. 2009
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The Madison County School System enjoyed a “very good audit report,” superintendent Mitch McGhee said, save a few minor details. [Full Story »] 
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