August 10, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
Members of the Board of Education said their goodbyes to Jerry Wayne Johnson during the regular monthly meeting Thursday night.
Johnson, who has represented the second district on the school board for the last four years, was defeated in his bid for re-election last week. Thursday night was his last meeting as a member.
Director of Schools Patrick Cripps presented a plaque to Johnson in appreciation for his service.
“The plaque says in appreciation to Jerry Wayne Johnson. Thanks for your dedicated service to the students of DeKalb County as a member of the DeKalb County School Board from 2014-2018. Thanks for everything you have done for us in serving our county,” said Director Cripps.
“I would love to thank the people of the second district for giving me the opportunity to serve as your board member. I want to thank the people on the board here. I think we have had a good working relationship. There couldn’t be no finer people to work with than you and I appreciate it. I appreciate all the teachers, central staff, and everybody that has worked with me. I appreciate them all. I want to say God bless you and God bless the DeKalb County School System,” said Johnson.
“Mr. Johnson and I worked together a number of years ago when he and I were on the board the first time before we both got off the board for a little while. I am grateful for both terms we served together and I am much obliged,” said Board Chairman W.J. (Dub) Evins III.
Johnson had two stints on the school board. He was first elected in 1992. Back then the terms were for six years and he served until 1998. He ran for the school board again in 2014 and was elected to a four year term.
His successor, Alan Hayes will take office September 1.