PHOTO: The DeKalb County Board of Education and Superintendent Jason Barnett discuss the possibility of purchasing a new special needs bus. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com…
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Former Superintendent Hugh Taylor headed to Ruhama (VIDEO)
PHOTO: Superintendent Dr. Jason Barnett discusses the 2017 - 2018 School Calendar with Board Chairman Jeff Williams and Vice Chairman Randy Peppers. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor …
DeKalb school board says farewell to Wootten
DeKalb school board says farewell to Wootten By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala. — In a special meeting held at Ider High School, the DeKalb County Board of Education…
Personnel Decisions Take Center Stage at DeKalb BOE Meeting
The DeKalb County Board of Education met on Tuesday, June 16 at the Facilities & Materials Center. It's safe to say that personnel moves took center stage on the agenda. …
Why Does Plainview Not Have a Principal?
Why does Plainview not have a principal? There's no shortage of interest. Plainview is the #23 ranked public school in the state of Alabama. The school has very good facilities and a…
BOE Chairman Matt Sharp Discusses Appointed Superintendent Inquiry
First I want to say I appreciate Southern Torch for putting the information out on the letter signed by the Board members at the last Board of Education meeting. The letter…
Matt Sharp Runs First BOE Meeting as Newly Elected Chairman
The DeKalb County Board of Education met on Tuesday at the Activities Building. A number of topics were addressed, including: Election of Board Officers Valley Head makes a presentation for an…
Politicos Project DeKalb County Election Results
Polling was incredibly accurate for the June primaries in a heavy Republican field. Like most forecasting, the past is indicative of the future. DeKalb was named the most conservative Senate delegation in…