G-RF board still looking to hire extra English, math teachers

GEORGETOWN – Georgetown-Ridge Farm Schools Superintendent Kevin Tate said Monday the school board is still pursuing plans to add a math and an English teacher at the high school for the upcoming school year.

Last month, school officials discussed hiring a fourth math teacher and a fourth English teacher to lower class sizes and increase course offerings.

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