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Thursday, February 15, 2007
Does PTC need an education commission?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
When it comes to education, Peachtree City does not have a unified voice. Cele Eifert, a Peachtree City resident and longtime school volunteer, wants to change that.
Eifert, who is scheduled to speak at the City Council meeting tonight, wants to form a Peachtree City Commission on Education. This volunteer board would monitor education issues, advise the mayor and council and make recommendations.
“The City is lacking an official body that focuses solely on the educational requirements and concerns of its citizens,” Eifert says. “Consequently, when issues and/or dealings arise in the city that involve education, that component may only get cursory attention or perhaps be overlooked, disregarded or mischaracterized.”
Eifert said it’s possible the commission would consider the full range of issues — from early childhood education through vocational/technical training and even higher education. The commission would serve as a liaison between the city and the Fayette County Board of Education.
Do you think Peachtree City needs an education commission? If so, what would do you think its responsibilities should be?
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