Reminder:

WCEA meeting is tomorrow, September 17th at 4:15 in room 235 at Spiller.

 

 

Update from School Board Meeting on September 12th.

 

•  I, Stephanie James, thanked the board for funding support. I commended the board for NOT cutting funding for instructional supplies and for supporting technology. I asked the board for leniency as  the new online lesson plans are implemented. I highlighted the positive aspects of the lesson plans, but also informed the board of the amount of time it was taking to make them. I asked for additional time and more technological training and support.
• Dr. Brannon reported that, according to VEA report, Wythe County supports funding 60% above Required Local Effort.
• Dr. Brannon read a resolution written by the Virginia Association for School Superintendents. This resolution  strongly opposes certain aspects of Virginia's Standardized testing and accountability. School Board members were asked to review it to see if any changes were suggested before passing it.
• Dr. Poole did a capital improvement update. Construction at Sheffey and RRMS is progressing. The Community gym at Sheffey will break ground in the next couple of days, their open-area classrooms are closed and the 2nd grade classrooms are next. At RRMS, the crews are working on updating the electrical and will be finishing the 6th grade wing and the office suite soon.
• The Board approved the goals and objectives for 2013-14 school year that Dr. Brannon proposed.
• The board approved policy changes to student fees, fines and charges.
• Dr. Brannon read a Thank you note from the Board of Education. They had a wonderful visit to RRES and were very complimentary of school, staff and students.

 

The next School Board Meeting is October 10th at 6:00pm at the School Board Office. Please make plans to attend.