Augusta, GA
Board to vote on plan that would close, consolidate Augusta schools
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Richmond County Board of Education is set to vote Monday night on a master plan that would close several schools in the district.
The plan would close T.W. Josey High School and Murphey Middle School and convert them into a career and college academy.
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It would also close Jenkins White Elementary School and demolish Barton Chapel Elementary School to build a new one in its place.
During public input meetings, community members urged leaders to preserve the legacy and history of T.W. Josey High School. Alumni and neighbors said the school’s name needs to stay.
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Alumni said they support academic improvements proposed under the plan but want the school’s heritage recognized.
“We applaud all of the changes — the wonderful changes, the academics, the new path and all of that that are being proposed for the students — that is absolutely wonderful, but we want them to understand also that they have a heritage that has been wonderful and it needs to be maintained,” she said.
The school district said its intent is to keep the school’s students and staff together and continue to honor the school’s legacy.
The board meeting is at 6 p.m. at the Richmond County School System’s Central Auditorium.
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