SOS investigating Clayton County School Board elections
The Secretary of State's office is launching an investigation into the election of Clayton County School Board members. Here is the press release:
Georgia Secretary of State Karen Handel opened an investigation Tuesday into the election of members of the Clayton County School Board immediately upon receiving a request from Governor Sonny Perdue. Governor Perdue asked Secretary Handel to investigate whether the elections complied with the law and to specifically address whether the Board members reside in their districts as required by law. The request stems from a report by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Committee which raised concerns about the Board members’ elections, among other issues. SACS has threatened to revoke Clayton County Schools’ accreditation if the concerns are not resolved.I wonder what exactly they are looking for.“The public can be assured that my office’s Inspector General will conduct a thorough and expeditious investigation that addresses Governor Perdue’s and SACS’ concerns,” Secretary Handel said.
Comments
There was a rumor that one of the ladies on the board rented an apartment and called it her permanent address, but never actually moved in. People said the only furniture was a fold up card table. The claim is that she wasn't actually a Clayton resident when she first ran for the board. I have no idea if it was true or if anyone ever looked in to it.
Posted by: Cal | February 27, 2008 01:07 PM
"I wonder what exactly they are looking for."
wait... you were being sarcastic... I suppose there isn't a delete post button, is there?
Posted by: Cal | February 27, 2008 01:10 PM
RESIDENCY MATTERS !
It is the first and most important qualification. Without meeting that criteria, there is no basis for integrity and true association with the "governed".
Posted by: patriot | February 29, 2008 04:53 AM
Save the children.
Posted by: Murrel L Monroe Sr. | March 19, 2008 09:15 PM