Coffee County approves 2021 millage rates after clean audit After receiving a clean FY2020 audit, the Coffee County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 7 approved a county millage rate of 8.247 mills and ratified the Coffee County Board of Education's 16.019-mill rate; both votes were unanimous.

Coffee County is celebrating a clean audit and has set its millage rates for 2021, with unanimous approvals from the board!

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Coffee County commissioners approve FY2025 millage rates, accept jail renovation bid and authorize benefit and retirement amendments At a Sept. 12 special meeting the Coffee County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the Board of Education millage at 14.493 mills and a county millage of 7.465 mills (0.500 mills for the Economic Development Authority), accepted a $199,308 low bid for Old County Jail/Douglas Police Department renovations, and authorized amendments to the county health and retirement plans.

Coffee County commissioners made significant moves by approving a new school tax levy, finalizing a $199,308 renovation bid for the Old County Jail, and enhancing employee benefits in a unanimous decision.

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Coffee County and partner agencies approve agreements to enable sale of board office for LongHorn Steakhouse project Coffee County Commissioners, the Coffee County School Board, the Economic Development Authority and the City of Douglas approved a package of deeds, purchase agreements, easements and an intergovernmental agreement to enable sale of the school board office property for a LongHorn Steakhouse project.

Coffee County is set to welcome a new LongHorn Steakhouse as local agencies unite to finalize the sale of the Board of Education office!

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Coffee County schools propose $68.8 million plan to expand East Coffee, replace Hickerson Coffee County school leaders presented proposals to add a three‑section addition at East Coffee Elementary and build a four‑section replacement for Hickerson Elementary, citing overcrowding, aging infrastructure and safety limitations. The district estimates a combined projected cost of $68,845,000 and a target occupancy for East Coffee in 2027, contingent on funding.

Coffee County schools are seeking $68.8 million to tackle overcrowding and aging facilities, aiming to ensure every student gets an equitable learning experience.

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Votes at a glance: Coffee County Board actions on school finance, facilities, committees and budget A concise rollup of formal actions taken by the Coffee County Board of Education at the meeting, including disciplinary appeal, facility directions, committee assignments and the August budget update.

The Coffee County Board of Education made pivotal decisions on school renovations and disciplinary appeals that could reshape the future of local education.

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Coffee County committee proposes $2,500 mini‑grants, expands tutoring and after‑school options A Coffee County School Board committee discussed expanding targeted tutoring, continuing federally funded NIET work, and launching a districtwide mini‑grant program with a suggested $2,500 cap per award and a $50,000 seed pool; staff were directed to draft an application and rubric for board approval.

A Coffee County committee is paving the way for innovation in education by proposing a $2,500 mini-grant program to boost tutoring and after-school initiatives.

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School Board projects $52.2M revenue and 4% salary increase for teachers Budget estimates indicate increased state funding and teacher pay raises to meet $50K goal.

Coffee County is set to boost its school district budget to $52.2 million, with a promising 4% salary increase for teachers aimed at meeting crucial state funding goals!

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Educator trains teachers on data interpretation to enhance student performance Educator teaches teachers to analyze data for improving student success.

Coffee County School Board is revolutionizing education by training teachers to harness student data for personalized learning and improved performance.

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