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Commented on School Board goes NON-transparent on Snowden closureI am still waiting for the DPI review of the projected enrollment to evaluate the reasonableness of this projects and size as required prior to issuing the grant for the new K-3 elementary school in Washington, NC as required by NC General Statute.
NCGS 115C-546.11(d) (d) The Department of Public Instruction shall review projected enrollment to evaluate the reasonableness of a project's size and scope.
Commented: Thursday, May 29th, 2025 @ 10:14 am
By: Ray Leary
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Dr. Cheeseman made it very clear at the Monday, May 19, 2025 meeting of the Beaufort County commissioners budget meeting that HE would not be closing the S. W. Snowden school in Beaufort County. He clearly stated if the school was closed it would be the responsibility of the elected school board members. It is also very clear that closing Snowden is his preference and he will encourage the elected members to consent to his desires. Dr. Cheeseman and the staff that works at his pleasure are responsible for assigning teachers and teacher assistants to each school. Should a school board member not bend to his wishes, he can reassign key personnel from one school to another district school requiring longer travel time for teachers.
Hood is correct. If there is a constant rumbling that the Snowden is slated for for closure, it is natural for parents to select other options for their children's educational options when available. Aurora and the Richlands community deserve better.
Commented: Thursday, May 22nd, 2025 @ 7:12 pm
By: Ray Leary
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Commented on THE SINKING OF THE S.S. SNOWDENShreve and Carlton did not vote to close SW Snowden. They voted to have public hearings to allow the public to voice their opposition or support for closing SW Snowden. Voting not to hold public hearings would have deprived the public an opportunity provided the NC General Assembly.
What was mentioned that public schools with 100 or less students could be closed. Actually, the statute says that schools with less than 100 students would not have a 12 month principle paid for by the state. There are options to closing and transporting students to Chocowinity, NC. The Snowden school could be classified as an Academy. See the link below. www.ncleg.gov Another option would be to allow the Richland Township students to attend the elementary and middle schools in Pamlico County. The Pamlico County schools are 10-15 miles from Aurora, not 23-35 miles from Chocowinity. The public hearings will allow everyone to explore these options.
Commented: Monday, March 31st, 2025 @ 8:21 pm
By: Ray Leary
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