The Macon County Board of Education met at 6pm on Monday, March 22nd, 2021 for their regular meeting for March 2021. Macon Media was not at the meeting, but the school webcast the video and it has been embedded below.
The board decided to move to Plan A at Mountain View Intermediate, Macon Middle School, and Franklin High School beginning Monday, April 5th. Mountain View Intermediate School, Macon Middle School, and Union Academy will continue to require that each Friday be a virtual day. Cartoogechaye Elementary, East Franklin Elementary, Iotla Valley Elementary, South Macon Elementary, Nantahala School, and Highlands School will not alter their current schedule of operations.
Roll Call
(media outlets with representatives physically at the meeting)
The Franklin Press (Jake)
Resources
[Strong Schools NC Public Health Toolkit PDF]
PRESS RELEASE
MACON COUNTY SCHOOLS
On March 11, 2021, Governor Cooper signed Senate Bill 220 into law. Senate Bill 220 requires Local Boards of education to provide in-person learning for grade K-5 in Plan A, and for grades 6-12 in either Plan B or Plan A, while meeting all health and safety requirements in the Strong Schools NC Public Health Toolkit (K-12). While the Macon County School system is currently meeting the requirements that are outlined in Senate Bill 220, our school system may now choose to allow all of our students to return to school. Our schools are still required to offer families the option of attending school virtually.
On a motion made by Tommy Cabe and seconded by Carol Arnold, the Macon County Board of Education approved by a 5-0 vote to have Mountain View Intermediate, Macon Middle School, and Franklin High School begin operating under Plan A when students return from spring break on Monday, April 5, 2021. By waiting until April 5, families and teachers will be given adequate time to prepare for the schedule change. More importantly, all staff having chosen to be vaccinated will have been provided the 2 weeks required to develop immunity to COVID-19.
Mountain View Intermediate School, Macon Middle School, and Union Academy will continue to require that each Friday be a virtual day in order to adequately interact with their virtual students. Franklin High School and Macon Early College will operate under Plan A 5 days per week. Cartoogechaye Elementary, East Franklin Elementary, Iotla Valley Elementary, South Macon Elementary, Nantahala School and Highlands School will not alter their current schedule of operations.
It is important to note that Senate Bill 220 requires that schools continue to adhere to the Strong Schools NC Public Health Toolkit (K-12). While more of our students are allowed back on our campuses face coverings remain a mandate in North Carolina schools.
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Published at 1:30am on Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Roll Call
(media outlets with representatives physically at the meeting)
The Franklin Press (Jake)
Resources
[Strong Schools NC Public Health Toolkit PDF]
PRESS RELEASE
MACON COUNTY SCHOOLS
On March 11, 2021, Governor Cooper signed Senate Bill 220 into law. Senate Bill 220 requires Local Boards of education to provide in-person learning for grade K-5 in Plan A, and for grades 6-12 in either Plan B or Plan A, while meeting all health and safety requirements in the Strong Schools NC Public Health Toolkit (K-12). While the Macon County School system is currently meeting the requirements that are outlined in Senate Bill 220, our school system may now choose to allow all of our students to return to school. Our schools are still required to offer families the option of attending school virtually.
On a motion made by Tommy Cabe and seconded by Carol Arnold, the Macon County Board of Education approved by a 5-0 vote to have Mountain View Intermediate, Macon Middle School, and Franklin High School begin operating under Plan A when students return from spring break on Monday, April 5, 2021. By waiting until April 5, families and teachers will be given adequate time to prepare for the schedule change. More importantly, all staff having chosen to be vaccinated will have been provided the 2 weeks required to develop immunity to COVID-19.
Mountain View Intermediate School, Macon Middle School, and Union Academy will continue to require that each Friday be a virtual day in order to adequately interact with their virtual students. Franklin High School and Macon Early College will operate under Plan A 5 days per week. Cartoogechaye Elementary, East Franklin Elementary, Iotla Valley Elementary, South Macon Elementary, Nantahala School and Highlands School will not alter their current schedule of operations.
It is important to note that Senate Bill 220 requires that schools continue to adhere to the Strong Schools NC Public Health Toolkit (K-12). While more of our students are allowed back on our campuses face coverings remain a mandate in North Carolina schools.
CROWDFUNDING OR DAY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
If you receive value from what Macon Media provides to the community, please consider becoming a supporter and contribute at least a dollar a month. Those who support Macon Media with at least a dollar a month receive early access to video of some events and meetings before they are made public on the website. Videos and news involving public safety are not subject to early access.
Or, if you prefer Pay Pal, try PayPal.me/MaconMedia
Published at 1:30am on Tuesday, March 23, 2021
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