Richmond Co. parents attend second out of six information sessions about district’s 5 year plan

Karlton Clay
·2 min read

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Richmond County parents had the opportunity to let their voices be heard on the district’s 5 year plan on Tuesday evening.

Tuesday’s session took place at Spirit Creek Elementary School, and it was the second of six information sessions on the plan.

The parents who did attend say they had plenty of thoughts on the future of the schools in Richmond County.

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“I understand the cost piece of it, and I guess I understand the math behind what they’re trying to drive to. My concern is right now, there’s a clear plan to the re-work, but there’s not a clear plan about the specific benefits for this re-work,” says Mackie Sinklen, a Richmond County parent.

“Last night’s meeting was not very clear, and the verbiage that got put out was as if the schools were going to be closing. So, tonight’s meeting clarified a lot of that information. Knowing that A.R. Johnson will not be closing is just a little bit of comfort,” says Stacey Friar, another Richmond County parent.

If you could not attend Tuesday’s meeting, the future sessions are as follows:

  • Wednesday, March 6, 2024 – Public Hearing – Community Conversations – 6:00 p.m. – Tutt Middle School, 495 Boy Scout Road, Augusta, Georgia 30909

    • Impacts – Langford MS and Tutt MS

  • Thursday, March 7, 2024 – Public Hearing – Community Conversations – 6:00 p.m. – Richmond Hill K-8 School, 3420 Julia Avenue, Augusta, Georgia 30906

    • Impacts – Richmond Hill K-8/MS, Richmond Hill ES, Tobacco Road ES, and Wheeless Road ES

  • Monday, March 11, 2024 – Public Hearing – Community Conversations – 6:00 p.m. – Belair K-8 School, 3925 Harper Franklin Avenue, Augusta, Georgia 30909

    • Impacts: Belair K-8, Copeland ES, Reynolds ES, Belair MS, and Langford MS

  • March 12, 2024 – Public Hearing – Community Conversations – 3:00 p.m. – Richmond County Board of Education – Central Office,  Board Room Auditorium, 864 Broad Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901

    • Impacts – Overview of all schools

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