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Superintendent’s Report

Dr. Jackson shared the Go Guardian platform, utilized by teachers throughout the district. Marsha Abbott, Director of Technology, gave an overview of the Go Guardian platform, which showcases teachers and administrators capabilities to monitor in real time. Teachers can utilize a presentation mode, see individual student reports, view student’s activity, along with the ability to communicate, lock devices, and a see a timeline of activity.

The Beginning Teacher Support Plan is submitted each year to DPI. Michelle Burton, Director of Human Resources, shared the VCS plan for our beginning teachers, detailing the specifics of trainings and support offered within our district, including mentors and surveys. The Board approved the plan unanimously.

Dr. Jackson shared updates on the re-opening plan, alongside the latest Senate bills. In regards to re-opening, temperature checks and masking continues, along with physical distancing. We continue to offer rapid testing available at the district office parking

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Board of Education Recognizes Athletes

The Board of Education recognized student athletes. Rosie Kanouff, senior at Early College High School, was recognized as an all-conference selection in Volleyball. Tra'On Lyons, a senior at Vance County High School, was recognized as an all-conference selection in Boys Basketball. Yumyah Hargrove, a senior at Early College High School was recognized as an all-conference selection in Girls Basketball. Blake Vick, a freshman at Early College High School, pitched a complete game no hitter in her first career varsity softball game on 3/17 in a 13-1 victory over Chapel Hill High School. She finished the game with 11 strikeouts in 5 innings pitched. We are extremely proud of our student’s athletic accomplishments.

BOARD BRIEFS Vance County Schools / April 2021

Board of Education Recognizes Media Specialists

The Board recognized our media specialists as part of National Library Week for their fostering of belonging and community through equity and access to all, promoting the free exchanges of ideas. The theme for National Library Week (April 4-10, 2021), “Welcome to Your Library,” promotes the idea that libraries extend far beyond the four walls of a building – and that everyone is welcome to use their services. During the pandemic libraries have been going above and beyond to adapt to our changing world by expanding their resources and continuing to meet the needs of their users. Libraries offer opportunities for everyone to explore new worlds and become their best selves through access to technology, multimedia content, and educational programs.

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lot and it is available for free for those in our community. Since March 5, we have only had 5 cases and all were community/family spread. We have given all staff the opportunity to be vaccinated, with 71% of our school-based staff vaccinated. Senate Bill 37 is a summer learning opportunity required by the state for all grade levels, which will require 150 hours of instruction (approx. 6 weeks). The plan will provide support for students and the district is working on a plan currently. The program is optional. Senate Bill 387 is the Excellent Public Schools Act which discusses the Science of Reading and the fundamentals that teachers must be trained on, with a focus on reading proficiency.

Our Plan B continues in grades 9-12 with two cohorts. Our grades PreK-8 began Plan A on April 12. Based on the data, we have 68% of our PreK-8 students returning to the classroom. This number continues to increase through ongoing communication with families. Dr. Jackson shared the data by grade

level and by school. We had 2,249 students present on the first day on Plan A.

Dr. Jackson shared the Class of 2021 Graduation Schedule. Each school will have a face-to-face graduation in accordance with the guidelines for gatherings on Monday, May 24. All graduations will take place on the campus of Vance County High School. The graduations will be ticketed events with masks required. The event will be abbreviated and physical distancing will take place.

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Next BOE Meeting

The next Board of Education Meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 10, 2021 at 6pm.

Transfer Approvals

The BOE voted to approve 27 transfers into Vance County Schools and 7 transfers out. This includes 14 Student transfers into Vance County for 2020-2021 and 13 transfers into Vance County for 2021-2022. The 7 transfer outs are for 2021-2022.

Installment Pay Change

Due to changes at the state level, installment pay will no longer be available for 10-month employees. There are currently 229 10-month employees currently on the installment plan. This change allows the employee to earn the interest on their money rather than the state. Information will be shared with those employees in the near future.

Personnel Summary

The Board of Education approved retirements for 4, resignations for 2, employment recommendations for 4, transfer/promotions for 3 and substitute/temporary for 1.

Salary Study: Classified

VCS is doing a salary gap analysis for our classified staff, looking at both Franklin and Granville counties. The next phase of the plan is to look at developing the scales for each group. Center for Innovation: Big Things are Happening!

The Center for Innovation is continuing to undergo changes with STEM Early High School and Vance Virtual Village Academy already in place. The addition of the professional development center and the recording studios will soon be underway.