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Rumors

Word began circulating around Kingston last week that Cherokee Middle School had lost its accreditation. Some parents were upset and I received a number of notifications about what was going to be done to correct this. As with many rumors, many which seem to be especially targeted towards Kingston, there was nothing to this. Our schools are accredited by the State and by SACS. Cherokee is
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Board Minutes from Thursday May 15th

Standing room only with people in the lobby and parking lot. The reason was the recognition of students from our middle and high schools for academic competition at various events around East Tennessee. We have a lot of very bright students in Roane County and we should be proud of them. In the Hearing of Delegations section Joe Eskridge, President of Roane County NAACP, gave a passioned
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School System Notes

Several members of Roane Counties staff were featured speakers recently at the School Wide Positive Behavior (SWPBS) state meeting. Jody McLoud and Tony Clower had a separate session that was very well received in addition to the one done by all six of the Roane County participants. Roane County is getting recognition across the state for this program. Roane County hosted training for UT in
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Upcoming Events

Thursday May 8, 2008 - Retiree's reception at the Transportation Conference Room at 4:00 pm Thursday May 8, 2008 - Negotiation Team at 6:00 pm Thursday May 15, 2008 - Joint Workshop with County Commissioners at 6:30 at the Transportation Conference Room to hear Mr. Robert Green, Department of Education, who will explain the BEP formula and how it can be used. Regular Board meeting to follow.
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Board Meeting, April 17, 2008

School Board Meeting April 18th, 2008 Last night there was standing room only at the Board meeting. This was due to the presentation of teacher of the year awards for teachers at each school. Each received a check for $50 to be used for school supplies along with a certificate. We do have some outstanding teachers in the Roane County Schools. In the Hearing of Delegations, Kim Harris
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Meeting with School Support Organizations

Here is a letter from the Director of Schools to school support Organizations. In the 2007 General Assembly, a number of laws were passed that affect education. One of those laws is Public Chapter 326, Acts of 2007 which enacts the "School Support Organization Financial Accountability Act". (Another Link and a PowerPoint Presentation) This law requires local education agencies to adopt a policy
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Bus Tour of Schools for County Commission and BOE

Here is excerpts of letter send to the media, County Commissioners and School Board Members from Director of Schools, Toni McGriff and County Executive Mike Farmer. In response to the discussion and recommendations by the Budget Committee, as well as the full Commission and the Board of Education, we are planning a quick tour of several school sites that are being considered for capital projects
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