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Henry County Public Schools approved multiple contracts and purchases including $1.5 million for student devices, up to $300,000 for interactive classroom technology, a VoIP phone system, network cabling, a summer home-delivery meal contract with PepsiCo Foundation, and grants and capital appropriations for facilities and safety systems.
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Axton Elementary presented three-year reading, math and science trends to the Henry County school board. Staff said math and reading remain above division averages, while a drop in science scores was linked to staffing losses and compressed instructional time; staffing restorations are expected to improve outcomes.
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Henry County School Board heard a Career Academy presentation showcasing six career pathways, nearly 400 applicants for the coming year, student internships and the division’s first apprenticeship with Wallace Welding.
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The Henry County School Board adopted updated governance norms, approved the adoption of McGraw Hill StudySync textbooks for grades 6–12, approved the consent agenda, and voted unanimously to enter a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
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Superintendent and finance staff told the board projected FY27 state revenue is about $2 million lower than FY26, with local share rising; a 2% across‑the‑board pay increase would cost roughly $1.5 million for the division.
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Drew Mason Elementary reported stronger-than-state SOL pass rates in reading (77%), math (78%) and science (72%), described attendance incentives (monthly parades, rewards) and introduced an Accelerated Reader program led by media specialist Ashley Cox, including book bundles and staff-read videos for families.
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An independent auditor delivered an unmodified (clean) opinion for fiscal year 2025 and summarized fund balances, pension/OPEB footnotes and compliance sections; the board was advised where key statements and footnotes appear in the report.
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The board approved the 2026–27 middle- and high-school programs of study and was presented with an additional Title I award of $691,354.05 and a list of recommended expenditures for elementary interventions, behavioral supports and a fourth-grade field trip to Jamestown.
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At the board’s annual organizational meeting, members nominated and elected Teddy Martin as chair; the superintendent recommended reappointing Brittany Neece as clerk and Judy Easley as deputy clerk. The meeting included presentations, a clean audit report, and community comments about procurement and transparency.
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During public comment a parent alleged potential conflicts in vendor selection and criticized communication and grading changes, urging a countywide public forum; earlier, board counsel had warned the public about limits on comments that disparage staff and potential defamation risks.