DeKalb Pastors Praying Over Schools To Start New Year
A handful of Smithville Pastors joining forces Sunday to pray for the DeKalb County Schools and a new school year. Smithville First Baptist Church Pastor Chad Ramsey said the event happened long before he got involved eight years ago. Ramsey said the community has a heart for the students and a heart for prayer. “Not […]
DeKalb Schools Proposed Budget Includes Focus On Employee Raises
Employee raises the focus for the DeKalb County School System’s new budget. Director of Schools Patrick Cripps said that while the raises might not be as large as last year’s, they wanted to do something to make sure their employees were taken care of. The budget includes a proposed $2,000 increase for certified personnel and […]
DeKalb Schools To Increase Salaries Of Personnel
DeKalb County teachers, non-certified personnel, and bus drivers will see an increase in their next paycheck. Director of Schools Patrick Cripps said that the board of education has been working to better compensate employees. He said that the board wants to be able to compete for teachers with the bigger surrounding districts. “To be competitive […]
