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Page 6A, The Lee County Ledger, Wednesday, November 20,2019 Expansion Of Pre-K Facilities Discussed During their meeting Monday, November 18th, the Lee County Board of Education discussed alternatives in housing additional classrooms for the expansion of Pre-K classes. Studies show that students who are enrolled in Pre-K classes are better prepared for learning. Dr. Jason Miller ex pressed his appreciation to the county govern ment for their consider ation in selling the two story county administra tion building back to the school system. However, he noted that the former school building has been ruled unsuitable. The renovation of one of the buildings adjacent to the current Pre-K classrooms appears to be a better and less expen sive choice. That facility could be ready before the beginning of the next school term thus allow ing additional students - Turning 65? — Don’t Forget Your Medicare Supplement! Already 65? Shop Now! It’s Open Enrollment! 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As the Lee County System Teacher of the Year, Joni is given the opportunity to attend an educational confer ence of her choosing, a TOTY ring, recognition at the state level, and will represent the Lee County School System for the Georgia Teacher of the Year program. At the end of the school year, each school selects a Teacher of the Year to represent them in the LCSS Teacher of the Year selection. This is a year-long process that includes an application process and an obser vation for the top three candidates in the district. Joni Cook is in her third year of teaching special education at Lee County Primary School. Her classroom envi ronment is warm, fun, attractive, differentiated, inviting and supportive. According to Dr. Jason Miller, SPLOST collec tions for October showed an increase from Septem ber. October’s SPLOST amount was $256,903 as compared to September’s $255,917. The board approved Lee County Elementary School hosting Camp Invention 2019. The Bailey & Liza I Dawson, GA Comprehensive Orthopaedic Care Bailey McMath and Liza West have a lot in common. They go to the same high school. They play on the same basketball team. And, unfortunately, they even tore their ACLs in the same week. That’s when they turned to the newly expanded team of experts at Phoebe Orthopaedics. From surgery to physical therapy, our doctors, nurses and specialists helped Bailey and Liza get back on the court in no time. Hear Bailey and Liza’s story and learn how Phoebe can help you at phoebeortho.com. Book your appointment today by calling 229-312-5000. O Phoebe camp will be held June 1 through June 5. This year extended day will be added with hours from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Camp Invention has been held at Lee County Elementary School for several years with great success. The board was in formed that the tech nology department is installing outside cam eras at the schools. The high school stadium, 9th Grade Academy, and LCPS were outfitted recently. Regina Dunn, School Nutrition Director, re ported that during Octo ber 34,519 lunches were served in the schools along with 36,262 break fast meals. The school nutrition department celebrated World School Milk Day. Sadie Quinn, 9th grade student and Trojan mascot, dressed as the Cow Mascot and encouraged students at LCPS, KPS, LCES and TOES to drink milk. In an update on stu dents referrals to the school nurses, Dr. Miller, Superintendent, reported that 93 percent of the stu dents returned to class. The board members approved an agreement for MSA Orthopedics to provide athletic trainers for the school system’s sports programs. This agreement is for MSA to provide the services of two certified athletic trainers, Brian Davis and Emily Bar tholomew, for use in con nection with the athletic programs at Lee County High School. The services to be provided by Davis and Bartholomew in con nection with the athletic programs at Lee County High School will be su pervised by Dr. T. Scott McGee or Dr. Bobby Darrell Prince. The board of education approved the employ ment recommendations of the superintendent. John Tibbetts was approved as a teacher at Lee County High School. Marquis Holmes was approved as a school bus trainer for new bus drivers. Substitute teachers approved were Cynthia C. Wescott, Bonnie M. Miller, Latoshia L. Metz, Kelli C. Yountz, Joseph E. Blauch, Jessica D. Heath, Amanda N. Bunn, Kiera S. Harvey and Markesha L. Thomas. David Boyd was ap proved as a substitute bus monitor. Savanna Wilcut was approved as an after school program adult leader. Olivia Faucheux, Alora Campfield, Cor tin Rogers, Marquis Holmes, Alexis Wells and Kendall Harris were approved as after school program student leaders. The board accepted the resignations of Christo pher Hendley, Jimmie Barnes, Leviticus Flow ers, LaShonda Whitt and Cullea Henderson. Christopher Hendley was an LCHS teacher. Jimmie Barnes was a bus driver. Leviticus Flowers was a food assistant at LCES. LaShonda Whitt was an assistant cashier at LCHS. Cullea Hender son was a part-time food assistant at LCPS.
