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News Release…from Walker County Schools

For Immediate Release March 15, 2021

Special Week Honors Georgia’s School Boards The Walker County Department of Education is joining in a statewide celebration this week to salute the efforts of local school board members. The week of March 15-19, 2021, has been proclaimed School Board Appreciation Week in Georgia. The weeklong observance calls attention to the contributions of local boards of education. “Citizens elect board members to represent the community’s voice on education matters and to set the vision for the school district,” said Superintendent Raines. “Our board spends countless hours fulfilling its responsibilities and working together to continually improve our education system. We are very proud of the work they are doing and the investment they make in the lives of the students served throughout Walker County.”

Karen Stoker-Board Chair, 8 years of service

Phyllis Hunter, Vice Chair, 16 years of service

Mike Carruth-16 years of service

Dale Wilson-8 years of service

Bobby McNabb-4 years of service