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Teacher asks for rationale for 9 a.m. meetings; board approves personnel and consent agenda; longtime employee honored
Columbia County Schools Board · January 26, 2026
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Summary
Teacher Mickey Garrett asked the board to explain the rationale for new 9 a.m. meetings to staff; the board approved personnel and consent agenda items and heard a retirement tribute from Keith Hatcher after 40 years of service.
During public comment, Mickey Garrett, speaking as a teacher, asked the board to explain why regular meetings are being held at 9 a.m. "Why is the board having a morning meeting? They don't understand or don't know the rationale behind this meeting," he said, and asked the board and administration to make…
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