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Chattooga County school board member resigns for second time in a month, saying his presence created animosity

Staff photo by Jake Daniels/Chattanooga Times Free Press — Apr 26, 2012 Pictured is Chattooga High School in Summerville, Ga., on Thursday, April 26, 2012. Chattooga County, Ga., has adopted a four-day school week, and teachers, students and administrators say they prefer the shorter week. The county has also taken on other cost-cutting measures, like reducing the amount of electricity used and being more mindful about seemingly minor spending.
Staff photo by Jake Daniels/Chattanooga Times Free Press — Apr 26, 2012 Pictured is Chattooga High School in Summerville, Ga., on Thursday, April 26, 2012. Chattooga County, Ga., has adopted a four-day school week, and teachers, students and administrators say they prefer the shorter week. The county has also taken on other cost-cutting measures, like reducing the amount of electricity used and being more mindful about seemingly minor spending.

By Tyler Jett 4 min read

Board of Education member John Turner resigned Monday, saying his presence at meetings was only creating animosity.

Turner, who was first elected in 2012, was the only board member who voted against returning the Chattooga County school district to a five-day school week. The decision has led to protests among parents, students and staff.

“The way I see it, we need a flag of peace,” Turner told the Times Free Press this morning.

Board members John Agnew, Brad Hayes and Julia Houston did not immediately return a call seeking comment about Turner’s decision.

Probate Judge Jon Payne, the supervisor of elections, said that the other board members will be able to appoint a replacement for Turner, who represented Summerville. His term runs through 2020.