Published at 5:30pm on Monday, December 13, 2021. Author: Bobby Coggins
Showing posts with label 2021 Board of Education. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2021 Board of Education. Show all posts
Monday, December 13, 2021
Macon County Board of Education
December 2021 Regular Meeting
Published at 5:30pm on Monday, December 13, 2021. Author: Bobby Coggins
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Macon County Board of Education - July 2021 Regular Meeting
The Macon County Board of Education will be meeting tonight at 6:00pm in the Boardroom located at the Central Offices Building at 1202 Old Murphy Road. Macon Media will be there to record video. Since Verizon cellular reception has become very poor in that area over the last few months, the meeting will not be webcast by us. The live stream from the school has been embedded below and the player will be replaced by the Macon Media video sometime overnight or in the morning.
Recorded Video
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Play by play of meeting. (scroll down to see the newest comments)
5:45pm
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6:00pm
The start of the meeting is being delayed until the Highlands Board Member can arrive. She has been caught up in construction traffic on the Highlands Road. There are now more people than chairs in the meeting room.
6:05pm
The meeting has been called to order. Chairman Breedlove led those present in a Moment of Silence and the Pledge of Allegiance.
6:08pm The Highlands member has arrived
6:09pm Public Comment
1st person, a mother, and a nurse is speaking out against students wearing masks in school.
2nd person, a mother, is also speaking out against masks.
3rd person, a father, is also speaking out against masks and social distancing in school.
4th person, an older female, asked about Critical Race Theory. The school attorney reminded everyone the public comment is not a question and answer time. The chairman gave his phone number to the lady so see could speak with him later. After that she, spoke out against the teaching of Critical Race Theory in the school system.
5th and 6th speakers, Danny Antoine and his wife. Danny spoke about the mental impact of the pandemic on the children he interacts with at his academy. He relayed that masks were optional at his facility and spoke out against mandatory mask-wearing in school. His wife added that they did not force mask-wearing and had no social distancing and their facility did not experience any outbreaks of COVID-19. He also spoke out against Critical Race Theory and the division it promotes.
6:25pm The chairman said he will adjust the agenda so those concerned about masks can hear a presentation from the superintendent.
7th speaker, a female from the Nantahala Community is speaking about the plan to move the Nantahala Public Library away from the school. She is against it.
6:29pm Spotlight on People and Programs
Dr Baldwin recognized another retiree from the school system. He also introduced the principals of Franklin High School. Macon Middle School, and the Virtual Academy.
6:32pm Dr Baldwin spoke about the Strong School NC Public Health Kit (K-12). Based on local transmission rates, if school started tomorrow, masks would not be required. They will be monitoring the situation and make adjustments as necessary.
6:34pm The meeting has been paused so the people who came for the public comment period can leave.
6:36pm Informational Items (Overnight/Out of District Trip and Fundraising requests.
6:40pm Policy Items The board attorney and other staff members are presenting the items in this section.
7:00pm Building and Grounds
Ed Trask, a member of the Public Library Board is discussing options for a new public library in the Nantahala Community. Karen Wallace, the Head Librarian, is with him.
7:12pm The board has approved a maintenance contract with Clark & Co at MVI.
7:13pm Business and Finance
+ 2021-2022 Capital Outlay Priorities
+ ESSER Funding Update
+ Summer School Update
7:37pm Chairman Breedlove has proposed to offer a bonus to all employees who took part in the Summer School Program, prorated based on the amount of time of participation. The board and staff are discussing. (This is part of the Summer School Update).
7:41pm The board approved 4-0. (Cabe is absent)
7:42pm Board of Education Information
Student Safety Update
- Threat Assessment and Suicide Ideation Protocols
- Social Emotional Learning and School Mental Health
- State Mental Health Initiative
7:52pm The next meeting of the board will be Monday, August 16th. The board has gone into a closed session. A video will be posted as soon as possible.
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Published at 4:15pm on Thursday, July 22, 2021
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Macon County Board of Education March 2021 Regular Meeting
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
Monday, February 22, 2021
Macon County Board of Education
February 2021 Regular Meeting
The Macon County Board of Education will be meeting tonight at 6pm. Macon Media cannot be there, but the school system is streaming the meeting live and a video player has been embedded below for your convenience, along with a copy of the public agenda of items to be discussed at the meeting.
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Live Video
Macon County Board of Education
MEETING AGENDA
Macon County Schools Administrative Offices
Monday, February 22, 2021
6:00 p.m.
Call to Order – Board Chairman Jim Breedlove
Welcome – Board Chairman Jim Breedlove
Moment of Silence – Board Vice-Chair Tommy Cabe
Pledge of Allegiance –Board Vice-Chair Tommy Cabe
Approval of Minutes
• Regular Scheduled Meeting- January 25, 2021
• Special Called Meeting- February 4, 2021
Adoption of Agenda
I. Spotlight on People and Programs
• Recognitions
- None at this writing
• Presentations
- STEM Updates- Jennifer Love
II. Public Comment
III. Informational Items
• Overnight/Out-of-District Trip Requests
- None at this writing
• Fundraising Requests
- Franklin High School
-JV and Varsity Baseball
- Macon Middle School
-Baseball
- South Macon Elementary School
-STEM-E Club
IV. Policy
• 2021-2022 South Macon Elementary Student Handbook...................Allison Guynn
V. Curriculum and Instruction
• 2021-2022 School Calendar..................................................Tim Burrell
VI. Building and Grounds
• Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolution Conveying Macon Middle School
Property to Macon County................................................John Henning, Jr.
VII. Business and Finance
• Fund Redistributions............................................................Angie Cook
- East Franklin Elementary School
• Budget Amendments.............................................................Angie Cook
- State
- Current Expense
- Federal
•IRS Travel Rate...................................................................Angie Cook
• Audit Contract-FY ending 2021..................................................Angie Cook
VIII. Board of Education Information
• 2021 Board Retreat- Thursday, April 22, 2021...........................Dr. Chris Baldwin
• COVID-19 Updates..........................................................Dr. Chris Baldwin
IX. Superintendent Information
• Coming Events........................................................Dr. Chris Baldwin
X. Closed Session
• 143-318.11(a)(1) To prevent the disclosure of privileged or confidential personnel information pursuant to G.S. 115C-319 -321 and student matters pursuant to G.S. 115C-402 and 20 USC 1232g (FERPA).
•Return to Open Session
XI. Personnel Report
XII. Adjournment
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Published at 5:05pm on Monday, February 22, 2021
Monday, January 25, 2021
January 2021 Macon County Board of Education Meeting
The Macon County Board of Education meeting for January 2021 starts tonight at 6pm. Since I (Bobby) have the sniffles, I'm not going to be able to make it to the meeting. Since the School Board is streaming the meeting, a player has been embedded below so you can watch it either live or at your convenience.
Additional information will be posted tomorrow after the infodump.
COVID-19 in the Schools
At last night's school board meeting, Superintendent Dr Baldwin informed board members that 158 students and 22 staff were out of school due to either being tested positive for COVID-19, or having to be isolated due to possible exposure. Earlier in the day, the school system released information regarding newly positive cases at area schools.
NEW POSITIVE COVID-19 CASES
Mountain View Intermediate School-3
Franklin High School-1
Cartoogechaye Elementary School-1
East Franklin Elementary School-1
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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.
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Published at 5:31pm on Monday, January 25, 2021
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