The Cobb County school board approved an $8.6 million contract for additions and modifications to Simpson Middle in Marietta. Nix-Fowler Constructors, Inc. was selected to perform the work, which is schedule to be completed by July 23, 2012. Additions include a new science and music classrooms. Renovations include an expanded cafeteria to serve all grades. Currently, meals are prepared at a central kitchen and then served at three separate cafeterias located in each grade-level wing. The heating and air system will also be replaced.

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The DeKalb school district is suing to recover money spent on cellphone lockers, plus money spent on implementing social media guidelines and hosting associated events, lost teaching time and to hire extra school counselors. (The New York Times file)

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