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Barrow County Board approves advertisement on HB 581 opt‑out; passes technology, curriculum and policy measures
Summary
At its Jan. 7 meeting the Barrow County Board of Education authorized public hearings on House Bill 581 opt‑out, approved a district wireless/network monitoring procurement using E‑Rate and SPLOST funds, and affirmed several board policies and purchases.
The Barrow County Board of Education on Jan. 7 authorized public hearings on whether the district should opt out of House Bill 581 and approved a series of budget, technology and policy items including a wireless/network monitoring purchase tied to federal E‑Rate funding.
Board members voted to publish the legally required advertisements and hold public hearings as the district examines HB 581, the statewide bill that would cap annual assessment increases on homesteaded properties at the prior year’s inflation rate and allow local governments one opt‑out. Business Services presented a multi‑year budget timeline and a breakdown of how property taxes and state QBE (Quality Basic Education)…
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