Category: Education

News from Dillon District Four (Dillon and Lake View), Dillon District Three (Latta Schools), Dillon Christian School, NETC (Northeastern Technical College), and other schools and colleges

County Board Votes 5-3 To Change School Funding Formula

The Dillon County Board of Education voted 5-3 on Tuesday morning to follow a recommendation from the Dillon County legislative delegation asking the board to change the local school funding formula basing it on assessed valuation and not a per pupil basis as has been previously done.

District Two Board Approves Budget

The Dillon District Two School 2010-2011 budget was presented at the June 21st meeting of the Dillon District Two School Board.

Funding Formula On Tuesday’s County School Board Agenda

The school funding formula is on Tuesday’s agenda for the Dillon County School Board.

Delegation Answers Questions About School Funding Change

The Latta School Board met with two members of the Dillon County delegation in a public meeting on Tuesday to discuss the future of the Latta Schools and to get answers to some questions about the proposed change in the school funding formula.

Northeastern Technical College Receives Prestigious Award

Without a skilled and talented workforce, not even the perfect building or most enticing incentives will induce a company to locate in a community. That’s what makes Northeastern Technical College so invaluable in business recruitment.

Jones Attends Junior National Young Leaders Conference

Adia Jones attended the Junior National Young Leaders Conference from June 12, 2010 to June 17, 2010.

Hinson Named S.C. Teaching Fellow

Victoria Hinson , a senior at Dillon High School has been named a South Carolina Teaching Fellow, the state’s most prestigious fellowship for future teachers.

Latta Schools Receive National Recognition For Creating Healthy Environment

The bronze award was granted to Latta Early Childhood-Principal, Dollie Morrell and Latta Elementary School-Principal, Debra Morris.

Delegation Requests Change In School Funding Formula

The Dillon County Legislative Delegation has requested that the school funding formula for the districts be changed.

Latta School Board Honors Teachers And Bus Drivers With Perfect Attendance At Meeting

The Latta School Board of Trustees met for the regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the District Administration Conference Room.