The Dodge County News

Thursday night’s meeting of the Dodge County Board of Education brought a surprise to the agenda when Dodge County School Superintendent Mike Hilliard announced his upcoming retirement as superintendent.

Dodge County Board of Education Chairman Ricky Hargrove confirmed that Hilliard had approached the board with his retirement announcement. According to Hargrove, Hilliard had just signed his new contract seven days prior to the meeting on Thursday.

Hargrove said that Hilliard told the board that he felt he needed to retire for health reasons and family issues.

“His last day will be June 30, 2018,” Hargrove said. Hilliard has served as superintendent for two years. “He has done a good job, and we wish him all the best.”

The board went ahead and opened up the position of school superintendent.

A call was placed to Hilliard on Friday by The Dodge County News. He returned the call, and did confirm his retirement, and said he would discuss his retirement decision at a later date.

Also at the meeting, Hargrove said the board presented the due process policy for teachers on the table. The document presented read as an open letter to the Dodge County teachers in regards to the Dodge County Board of Education’s intent to offer teachers in the school system a procedure for an appeal of if the board decides not to offer a contract of employment to a teacher.

The letter and document can be found on the Dodge County School System website.

Dodge County High School track members Caleb Fluellen and Jadin Johnson placed during the AA State Track meet in Albany recently. Fluellen (l) placed third in track competition and Johnson (r) finished fourth in the shot put competition.

The Eastman Police Department reported the following arrests in the previous week.

Korey Lowrey, age 19, of 5335 Manhasset Cove in Atlanta was arrested for obstructing law enforcement officers and possession/ purchase alcohol under 21.

Hannah Davis, age 26, of 279 Highway 165 in Milan was arrested for criminal trespass, business.

Melinda Long, age 48, of 1623 Belleview Road in Dublin was arrested for driving while license suspended or revoked and failure to stop at stop/ yield sign.

Leonidas De La Cruz, age 42, of 334 5th Avenue Apartment C in Eastman was arrested for driving while unlicensed or expired new resident.

John Holder, age 37, of 395 Lee Street in Milan was arrested for probation violation.

Jennifer Coons, age 22, of 2661 Dublin Highway in Eastman was arrested for driving while license suspended or revoked.

Martrell Brown, age 33, of 306 South Road in Wauchula, Florida was arrested for driving wile license suspended or revoked and speeding.

Juan Felipe Reyes, age 39, of 5918 Asbury Drive Lot 5 in Eastman was arrested for driving while unlicensed or expired new resident.

Juvenile, age 12, of 120 Holder Place in Eastman was arrested for juvenile runaway.

Prophet Thomas, age 51, of 525 Plaza Avenue Apartment F28 in Eastman was arrested for terrorizing threats and acts.

Laurie Ethridge, age 64, of 5239 Smith Avenue in Eastman was arrested for failure to yield while turning left and driving under the influence of alcohol. [Full Story »]

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