Macon County School Board
Macon County Commission Prepares for Oct. 20 Collaboration Session with Board of Education
By Misty Green During the October 6, 2025, Macon County Committee of the Whole meeting, County Mayor Steve Jones opened the floor to Director of Schools Shawn Carter for updates. While Carter stated he had no new items to present, he reminded commissioners of the upcoming collaboration session between the Macon County Board of Education…
Read MoreMacon School Board Gets News of Athletic Facilities
By Mark Darnell The Macon County Board of Education met for their monthly meeting this past Thursday August 14th at 6 pm at the Central Office. Chairman Dale Hix called the meeting to order. Jared Claiborne led the prayer and Tim Case led the pledge. The state has suggested that districts add a student to…
Read MoreBoard Receives Bids for New School
By Mark Darnell The Macon County Board of Education held their monthly meeting on July 8th at 6 pm at the Macon County Junior High auditorium. Chairman Dale Hix called the meeting to order and Mark Darnell led the prayer and Wayne Marsh led the pledge of allegiance. A motion was made by Lionel Borders…
Read MoreBoard of Education Moves Forward With School Plans; Members of 2024 MCHS Football Team Recognized
By Mark Darnell The Macon County Board of Education held their monthly meeting on Tuesday January 14th at Macon County High School. Chairman Dale Hix called the meeting to order at 5 pm and Daniel Cook led a prayer and Lionel Borders led the pledge. A motion was made by Borders and seconded by Tim…
Read MoreCommissioners Discuss Future Changes for Macon Countians
By Misty Green District 7 Commissioner Jeff Hughes requested a topic to be placed on the November 6th work session of the Macon County Commissioners meeting, discussing increasing the number of School Board members that serve Macon County students. “I do not have anything against any of our school board members,” Jeff Hughes explained in…
Read MoreDuffer Withdraws from Director of Schools Search
By Mark Darnell Westmoreland Principal Rick Duffer has officially withdrawn his application for the position of Director of Schools in Macon County. In an email sent to ‘The Macon County Chronicle’ Duffer stated, “After much thought and consideration, I have decided to withdraw as a candidate for the Director’s Job with the Macon County School System.…
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