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The Franklin County School Board is considering a review of its half-year-old policy on school library books challenged for content by students, parents or others. The board also tightened its policies on students use of cellphones in school and the dress code.
The Franklin County School Board is considering changes to the high school's cell phone policy. Members reviewed the current policy Monday and discussed additional limits to student usage.
The Franklin County School Board narrowly voted to close both Burnt Chimney and Henry elementary schools during a special budget meeting Wednesday.
At a special public hearing held Saturday, the community urged the Franklin County School Board think carefully before making a decision on the fate of Henry and Burnt Chimney elementary schools. Both are facing possible closure at the end of the current school year.
Newcomer Dan Quinn looks like the likely victor against incumbent Tommy Cundiff for the Union Hall District seat on the Franklin County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. The school board seat for Franklin County's Union Hall District will also be held by someone different for the first time in 31 years. Challenger Scott Agee has defeated longtime district representative P.D. Hambrick.