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Alexander County Schools

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Alexander County Schools
Location
United States
District information
TypePublic
GradesPK–12
SuperintendentDr. Jennifer Hefner
Asst. superintendent(s)Dr. Betsy Curry
AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools
Schools11
Budget$45,308,560(2014-2015)
NCES District ID3700090[1]
Students and staff
Students5,009
Teachers343.80 (on FTE basis)
Staff425 (on FTE basis)
Other information
Websitewww.alexander.k12.nc.us

Alexander County Schools is the public school system for all of Alexander County, North Carolina. 11 schools are located in the district.

Governance

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The primary governing body of Alexander County Schools follows a council–manager government format with a seven-member Board of Education appointing a Superintendent to run the day-to-day operations of the system. The school system is in the NC State Board of Education's Seventh District.[2]

Board of education

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The seven-member Alexander County Schools Board of Education meets on the second Tuesday of every month. The current members of the board are: Caryn Brzykcy (Chair), Scott Bowman (Vice-Chair), Sallie Hartis, Marty Pennell, David Odom, Brigette Rhyne, Harry Schrum.[3]

Superintendent

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The current superintendent of the system is Dr. Jennifer F. Hefner.

Member schools

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Alexander County Schools has 11 schools ranging from pre-kindergarten to early college. Those 11 schools are separated into one early college, one high school, two middle schools and seven elementary schools.[4]

Early College

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High school

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Middle schools

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Elementary schools

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Alexander County Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 2, 2012.
  2. ^ "Education Districts". NC State Board of Education. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
  3. ^ "Board Members". Alexander County Schools. Archived from the original on April 21, 2013. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  4. ^ "Schools". Alexander County Schools. Archived from the original on April 21, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2012.
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