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After receiving a standing ovation, Hess said he appreciated the sentiment. “But I’m not taking the foot off the pedal,” he said. “We’ve got a lot to accomplish in the next few months.”
School board members commended the decision to close schools. “That was a wise move,” said Dan Barnette, vice-president of the board. “Many of the backroads are impossible for busses. ...”
In Jackson County, the first day saw candidates filing paperwork to run for local offices of county commission, county clerk, circuit clerk, board of education and Republican Executive Committee.
With a recently created central office position, Pam Crites will oversee COVID cases related to schools, including making any trace contacts.
Board member Steve Chancey adamantly voted against the new policy.