Fannin School Board Meeting – SPLOST at Record High -Graduation Rate Impressive

The Fannin County Board of Education meeting was short, sweet, and to the point.
Here are a few highlights from the meeting held November 12th 2015:

SPLOST collections are projected to be a record high for this year. Current collections projected for the year is $4,571,579.02. Compared to $4,258,082.92 in 2014, that is an increase of $313,496.10.  Superintendent Mark Henson attributes this to the fantastic job the Fannin Chamber has done and also the wonderful downtown merchants.  October 2015 numbers are not available yet.

The graduation averages are in. Georgia has a state graduation average of  approx. 78.8%. Fannin County has a graduation average of 92.1%. Here’s hoping for 100% in the future!

There were resignations, recommendations, and matters of equipment that were discussed, but the star topic of the evening was our school system’s excellent staff and students and the Veterans Day Program. Connie Huff from Fannin County Middle School was recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty when a student had almost missed the bus at the middle school. After the realization that there was a remaining student that needed to get on the bus, the busses all stopped in the parking lot and Connie Huff escorted the student all the way to the bus ensuring safe entry. Board Member Bobby Bearden was very impressed at how she handled the situation.
Also mentioned was Candy Sisson and the great job the Nutrition Department is doing. Referenced was the Veteran’s Day Program and the delicious foods available for that event.

Lastly, great emphasis was placed on the Veteran’s Day Programs. As mentioned by Board Vice Chair Sandra Mercier, the program began with Robert Foster and Lucy McKinney many years ago and has continued to grow. The keynote speaker, Mr. Henson (no relation to Superintendent Mark Henson)had everyone’s attention. Superintendent Mark Henson had mentioned the respectful students here at Fannin County and how, when the keynote speaker paused for breath, not a sound was made by students. Full attention was given to Mr. Henson and that made Superintendent, Mark Henson, very proud of the students here in Fannin County!  Watch Meeting below: