The Education Committee meets every second Wednesday at 8am at the Chamber.
The Education Committee provides support for the school systems, technical schools, and for the certified literate community programs in Jackson County.
- Partners in Education: To administer and assist in maintaining the relationships between the business community and the schools within the county and cities to enhance and expand the educational opportunities for all students.
- STAR and Teacher of the Year Reception: To recognize and honor the STAR students and teachers in the county and the Teachers of the Year in each school.
2010 STAR and Teacher of the Year Reception was held on February 22, 2010 at Lanier Technical College, Commerce Campus.
Jefferson High East Jackson Comprehensive High
Student - Clara Mary Susan Logue Student - John Luke Derochers
Teacher - Jim Bryan Teacher - Denise Backus
Jackson Co. Comprehensive High (Tie) Jackson Co. Comprehensive High (Tie)
Student - John Douglas Edwards Student - Alexia Kristine Miller
Teacher - Alan Kennedy Teacher - Todd Chandler
Not Pictured: Commerce High School
Student - Joseph David Sanders,
Teacher - Michael Brown
