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Director of Schools: Lawrence County enrollment steady, achievement mixed; staffing and facilities flagged
Summary
Director Michael Atkins told the board Lawrence County has about 6,880 students (6,760 brick-and-mortar), ranked 3rd by enrollment in the south‑central core and flagged growth, teacher shortages in math, foreign language and special education, transportation and facility needs, plus pending state voucher legislation as a financial risk.
Michael Atkins, Director of Schools for Lawrence County, delivered a state‑of‑the‑system update at the Jan. 23 board meeting outlining enrollment, achievement, staffing and facilities priorities.
Atkins said total system enrollment including the Pioneer Virtual Academy stands at 6,880 students and that brick‑and‑mortar enrollment (pre‑K through 12) is 6,760. He said the district is the third‑largest by enrollment within its 16‑district south‑central core and the second largest by number of schools.
On accountability results, Atkins and the district’s academic staff…
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