"We Have to Do This, They depend on us! We're Going to be Flexible"
August 10 2020
Water Equipment and supplies at the ready. Our guess, touch-less wawa dispensers
Parents,
grandparents, grandparents, family friends, teachers, bus
drivers, cooks, and others have every right to feel concerned
over schools reopening. In states where schools are already
open, sharp increases in Corona are showing up. When a rug rat
comes home with the virus, there can be deadly consequences.
That's happening all across America as we type this article.
There's no end in sight. The upward trend is real and
sustained.
County Clay's Board of Edumacation met August 10th beginning at 6pm. For this meeting there were a few parents on hand to ask questions. Keep in mind, school's are slated to open in 28 days. Many parents have grave concerns over the schools system's handling of Corona demands. According to Superintendent Joe Paxton, the local re-entry plan has already been approved by big shots under the Gold Dome in Charleston.
Before the important stuff, the Corony bug stuff, the nuts and bolts:
Bus driver Danny Berry has a new route handling much of the northern end of the county and upwards into Calhoun County
Melea Holcomb is heading to Clay Middle School to handle cook duties
Kimberly Workman is the new 5th grade teacher at Lizemore Elem
Desi Facemire and Madison Stephenson are the new library aides at H E White Elem
Jennifer Coleman is a new cook at Clay High
Retired Jesse Stephenson is back at the trough as a substitute teacher
Daniel Baird was hired to run a bus in the Glen Bomont area
County Clay's Board of Edumacation met August 10th beginning at 6pm. For this meeting there were a few parents on hand to ask questions. Keep in mind, school's are slated to open in 28 days. Many parents have grave concerns over the schools system's handling of Corona demands. According to Superintendent Joe Paxton, the local re-entry plan has already been approved by big shots under the Gold Dome in Charleston.
Before the important stuff, the Corony bug stuff, the nuts and bolts:
Bus driver Danny Berry has a new route handling much of the northern end of the county and upwards into Calhoun County
Melea Holcomb is heading to Clay Middle School to handle cook duties
Kimberly Workman is the new 5th grade teacher at Lizemore Elem
Desi Facemire and Madison Stephenson are the new library aides at H E White Elem
Jennifer Coleman is a new cook at Clay High
Retired Jesse Stephenson is back at the trough as a substitute teacher
Daniel Baird was hired to run a bus in the Glen Bomont area
Dave times 2
Gary Keen is
a new activity bus driver
Sarah Keen was hired as an English teacher for Clay Middle
Quincy Postasnik quit an art teacher
Mike Mullins, Pam Mullins, Dawn Mullins, all retired teachers, resigned as school facilitators
Brooke Wright hired as a 5th grade teacher at Lizemores
Billy Varney is now the head volleyball and softball coach at Clay Middle
Retired Lisa Arnold and Kasey Brown were hired as a school facilitator
Sarah Keen was hired as an English teacher for Clay Middle
Quincy Postasnik quit an art teacher
Mike Mullins, Pam Mullins, Dawn Mullins, all retired teachers, resigned as school facilitators
Brooke Wright hired as a 5th grade teacher at Lizemores
Billy Varney is now the head volleyball and softball coach at Clay Middle
Retired Lisa Arnold and Kasey Brown were hired as a school facilitator
Cheryl
Chastity
Morris is a new 4th grade teacher at Lizemores.
Danielle Champ is the new head volleyball coach at Clay Middle
For those that take meals from area schools, the price just went up to $3 for a breakfast and $4 for a lunch. Turns out, at last year's prices, the Pentagon was losing money on each plate
Bus drivers are getting $175 to purchase new uniforms
The new school schedule and re-entry plan were approved. As a matter of fact, there was no discussion on any action item during the public meeting. All passed unanimously.
Danielle Champ is the new head volleyball coach at Clay Middle
For those that take meals from area schools, the price just went up to $3 for a breakfast and $4 for a lunch. Turns out, at last year's prices, the Pentagon was losing money on each plate
Bus drivers are getting $175 to purchase new uniforms
The new school schedule and re-entry plan were approved. As a matter of fact, there was no discussion on any action item during the public meeting. All passed unanimously.
Business Manager Jennifer Paxton
Let's talk
Corony and how your kids are suppose to be safe going to,
while at, and on the way back home, from schools.
The smallest rug rats are not required to wear face masks. Bus drivers' only need to have a mask in place when kids are entering or existing Big Yeller. The Clay Health Dept has ordered a bunch of "gators" for kids' use.
No student will be required to wear a face covering while in their core classroom.
There are new desks in the Kindergarten classrooms. New clear dividers will be in each classroom.
Basically, the students will be divided into groups, by grade level, and only one group will be in buildings at any given time. When your brat isn't in a bricks and mortar school, he or she is suppose to be learning remotely. Sounds pretty good except, each group is crammed into the buses with sniffling, snotting, coughing around.
Not sure they care much about bus drivers either. The drivers are only required to wear a face mask when kids are entering or exiting the bus.
Paxton, "We're going to be cautious..."
New equipment has been purchased to help with cleaning schools each Wed.
The Pentagon is rolling in grant dollar for Corony supplies. One grant was for $740,000! When they tell parents, anything less, that's hogwash. For instance, have you been told, they don't have laptops available for your rug rat? Bologna!
Thanks to questions by Boardster Cheryl White, we now know, Paxton thinks around 400 students are already planning to use the distant learning, virtual edumacation route and stay away from schools. Add to that number, those planning to home school and or private schools. There are no virtual options for pre-K ankle biters. Our best guess, around 650 students will be no where to be seen.
For those unable to connect at home, according Joe Paxton, there will be internet "hot spots" set up at each school and the Clay County Public Library. Compliments a $450,000 tech grant, laptops will be available to loan out.
Heating Cooling units are being upgraded with improved filters. Those filters will be changed monthly.
A question came. Why are you not temperature checking before the ankle biters get on the bus? From Paxton: it's not realistic for safety reasons.... they can't stop long enough on curvy country roads, long enough to perform the checks. All kids will be tested at their school. If they're foaming at the mouth, they will be stuffed in a "care room" if positive.
There was no mention of testing all employees each morning when they enter the building.
The smallest rug rats are not required to wear face masks. Bus drivers' only need to have a mask in place when kids are entering or existing Big Yeller. The Clay Health Dept has ordered a bunch of "gators" for kids' use.
No student will be required to wear a face covering while in their core classroom.
There are new desks in the Kindergarten classrooms. New clear dividers will be in each classroom.
Basically, the students will be divided into groups, by grade level, and only one group will be in buildings at any given time. When your brat isn't in a bricks and mortar school, he or she is suppose to be learning remotely. Sounds pretty good except, each group is crammed into the buses with sniffling, snotting, coughing around.
Not sure they care much about bus drivers either. The drivers are only required to wear a face mask when kids are entering or exiting the bus.
Paxton, "We're going to be cautious..."
New equipment has been purchased to help with cleaning schools each Wed.
The Pentagon is rolling in grant dollar for Corony supplies. One grant was for $740,000! When they tell parents, anything less, that's hogwash. For instance, have you been told, they don't have laptops available for your rug rat? Bologna!
Thanks to questions by Boardster Cheryl White, we now know, Paxton thinks around 400 students are already planning to use the distant learning, virtual edumacation route and stay away from schools. Add to that number, those planning to home school and or private schools. There are no virtual options for pre-K ankle biters. Our best guess, around 650 students will be no where to be seen.
For those unable to connect at home, according Joe Paxton, there will be internet "hot spots" set up at each school and the Clay County Public Library. Compliments a $450,000 tech grant, laptops will be available to loan out.
Heating Cooling units are being upgraded with improved filters. Those filters will be changed monthly.
A question came. Why are you not temperature checking before the ankle biters get on the bus? From Paxton: it's not realistic for safety reasons.... they can't stop long enough on curvy country roads, long enough to perform the checks. All kids will be tested at their school. If they're foaming at the mouth, they will be stuffed in a "care room" if positive.
There was no mention of testing all employees each morning when they enter the building.
Teacher Rep Brittany Dolly
Brittany
Dolly with a teacher's union, was on hand expressing concern
over her members contracting the deadly virus. She asked
about protective gear for her members. She wanted schools back
in session but worried about kids transferring th disease to
family and friends...
Joe Paxton gave assurances that every precaution will be taken. He said every employee will receive a face guard... some clear masks will be available... "We can't be too cautious." Hand sanitizers will be available everywhere.
Will we have band classes? Yes with some instruments with new covers.
Will there be football? Yes.
Will there be Ag classes? Yes.
In 47 minutes, the meeting was adjourned. Undoubtedly, there were another 100 questions that were raised.
Since that Monday meeting, word on the street has it, no fans will be allowed during football games.
So, what happens when there's a break out of the Corona Bug at a school. No answers were provided but the Super felt, the answers would be coming in short order.
There are millions of Corona dollars floating around everywhere. To latch on to em, the kids and personnel will be endangered.
We're going to make a big guess.
Families with $$$ will take one more Myrtle Beach vacation before school starts. Ciphering in the 14 day incubation period, our best guess, schools will be a petri dish of virus by Sept 22nd. And, after the first couple away football games and those foreign germs are permeating our air, football season will be over before the third week of action. Just a guess but mark your calendars.
You have a right to worried.
From G K Chesterton: Without education we are in horrible and deadly danger of taking educated people seriously.
AW
Joe Paxton gave assurances that every precaution will be taken. He said every employee will receive a face guard... some clear masks will be available... "We can't be too cautious." Hand sanitizers will be available everywhere.
Will we have band classes? Yes with some instruments with new covers.
Will there be football? Yes.
Will there be Ag classes? Yes.
In 47 minutes, the meeting was adjourned. Undoubtedly, there were another 100 questions that were raised.
Since that Monday meeting, word on the street has it, no fans will be allowed during football games.
So, what happens when there's a break out of the Corona Bug at a school. No answers were provided but the Super felt, the answers would be coming in short order.
There are millions of Corona dollars floating around everywhere. To latch on to em, the kids and personnel will be endangered.
We're going to make a big guess.
Families with $$$ will take one more Myrtle Beach vacation before school starts. Ciphering in the 14 day incubation period, our best guess, schools will be a petri dish of virus by Sept 22nd. And, after the first couple away football games and those foreign germs are permeating our air, football season will be over before the third week of action. Just a guess but mark your calendars.
You have a right to worried.
From G K Chesterton: Without education we are in horrible and deadly danger of taking educated people seriously.
AW