Chauncey Elementary School

Four Athens Educators Laid Off

Three teachers and a principal are affected by the re-shuffling of personnel in the district after Chauncey Elementary School closes

The district's four preschool programs will be consolidated and will be housed in the Chauncey Elementary School building this fall

The Athens City School Board voted unanimously last night to close the school as a way to reduce its budget deficit

The district is facing an estimated $12 million shortfall by 2016 due to state funding reductions and a steady decline in enrollment

Save Our Schools is a group dedicated to keeping all of the school buildings open in the Athens City School District

Athens City School Board members told Carl Martin they need more time

Students, staff and parents alike came out to make sure their voices were heard at the public input meeting at Athens High School

Carl Martin says his decision is based on enrollment numbers and finances