June 24, 2016
WHO: Commission on the Administrative Consolidation of Lumberton Public School District
WHAT: Meeting to discuss the consolidation of the Lumberton Public School District with the Lamar County and Poplarville school districts. The commission was established during the 2016 Legislative Session by Senate Bill 2500 to solicit community input on the consolidation process. The consolidation process must be completed by July 2019.
WHEN: Tuesday, June 28, 10 a.m.
WHERE: William Carey University, conference room adjacent to dining hall
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WHO: Commission on Chickasaw County Consolidated School District Structure
WHAT: Meeting to review the structure of school districts in Chickasaw, Okolona, Houston and Houlka. The commission was established during the 2016 Legislative Session by House Bill 991 to make recommendations regarding the consolidation process.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 29, 10 a.m.
WHERE: Houlka Schools Central Office, 501 Griffin Ave., Houlka
Media Contact:
Patrice Guilfoyle, APR
Director of Communications
601-359-3706
Jean Cook, APR
Communications Specialist
601-359-3519