Columbus schools seek community input on next superintendent
Columbus Municipal School District’s search for a new superintendent officially begins on Sept. 13.
Paperwork shows unauthorized use of district van by Starkville’s Couey
At first glance, a paper trail detailing an out-of-state trip former Starkville School District Superintendent Judy Couey took seems to be an open-and-shut case for board action, but there may be more to the story.
Ex-Starkville school superintendent Couey says she was treated unfairly
Judy Couey knows a school superintendent serves at the whim of the school board, but she contends she was treated unfairly in the process that saw her out the door in April.
Public speaks out on Starkville school superintendent search
About 50 people came to Sudduth Elementary School Tuesday night to involve themselves in the process of searching for a new superintendent for the Starkville School District.
Pickett Wilson: School district handled Couey resignation properly
The recent decision of the Starkville School District Board of Trustees to direct Superintendent Judy Couey to take administrative leave and her subsequent resignation due to health reasons has created quite the debate about the board’s release of information following an executive session about her departure.
Pickett Wilson: School district handled Couey resignation properly
The recent decision of the Starkville School District Board of Trustees to direct Superintendent Judy Couey to take administrative leave and her subsequent resignation due to health reasons has created quite the debate about the board’s release of information following an executive session about her departure.
Our opinion: Starkville’s school board has lost credibility
Here’s what we know: Starkville School Superintendent Judy Couey has resigned, effective June 30.
Starkville schools chief Couey resigns
Starkville School District board members spent two and a half hours behind closed doors Wednesday before voting unanimously to accept the resignation of superintendent Judy Couey, effective June 30.
Starkville city schools expect $2 million budget cut
A short-staffed Starkville school board learned Tuesday night that their 2010-2011 budget will be about 10 percent to 12 percent less than it was a year ago, a reduction of almost $2 million.
Starkville schools renew superintendent’s contract
STARKVILLE – Starkville school board members met in closed session Wednesday to complete their evaluation of Superintendent Judy Couey, and they came away with a ringing commendation and an extended job contract.
Oktibbeha, Starkville school districts recommended for merger
Consultants said Monday that 18 Mississippi school districts, including the Oktibbeha County district, could improve by merging with higher performing districts, generally their neighbors.
Budget crunch raises concerns for Starkville schools’ gifted program
Budget cuts are making many people in the Starkville School District ask questions about the future of gifted programs in the public schools, and there’s not a lot of answers available.