COMMISSION WILL CONSIDER RESOLUTION OPPOSING HIGH-VOLTAGE LINE - School Board Will Swear-in New Superintendent

(11/08/2008)
The Calhoun Commission will meet Monday at 9 a.m. to consider a resolution in opposition of the giant high-voltage electric transmission line that will cross Calhoun County.

At issue is how citizens of the state's rural counties will benefit from the multi-billion dollar project, in addition to an enormous increase in toxic emissions for the John Amos power plant in Putnam County.

Other items on the agenda include, insurance issues with radio transmitter/towers and preparation for canvassing the General Election.

The commission will hear a number of committee reports.

The Calhoun Board of Education will meet Monday evening and swear in former school administrator Roger Propst as the county superintendent.

The board will hear a report on the construction project at Pleasant Hill Elementary School from Frank Tetrick.

The board will consider the approval of policies related to Bullying, Harassment and Intimidation and Racial, Sexual, Religious/Ethnic Harassment, Violence and Hazing.

A number of personnel issues are on the agenda.