Graves takes reigns at December BOE meeting

BOARD OF EDUCATION
  • Dr. Jessica Graves (left) takes her place as superintendent of Jones County Schools at the Dec. 9 Board of Education meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff
    Dr. Jessica Graves (left) takes her place as superintendent of Jones County Schools at the Dec. 9 Board of Education meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

    The December meeting of the Jones County Board of Education was brief but significant in welcoming the new school superintendent.

    Board Chairman Ginger Bailey called the Dec. 9 meeting to order and spoke about her concern with legislation being considered by the General Assembly.

    At the conclusion of her chairman’s report, Bailey wished everyone a Merry Christmas and thanked educators for all their …