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Board recognizes staff and students; BASA showcases programs and enrollment plans

Barrow County Board of Education · November 5, 2025
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Summary

Administrators and the board recognized a broad set of staff and students for service and competition results, and Barrow Arts & Sciences Academy presented its vision, pathways and enrollment plans.

The board opened the meeting with a series of recognitions highlighting staff and student achievements across the district.

Joe Purno and Dr. Jennifer Wood led recognitions including Jimmy Castro of Sims Academy as Custodian of the Month and several transportation employees honored for exemplary customer service. Dr. Wood and other administrators recognized numerous Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) winners from SkillsUSA, TSA, FCCLA and FFA: students placed at state and national…

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