I am sure it is probably a teaching position like at the other schools.

Having taught at a middle school in Chatham, no, we did not have a full time athletic director.  The only sports we had were basketball, softball and soccer.  The coach/athletic director was the health and PE teacher, which was true in most cases. Parents and volunteers can also be approved to coach. ...

last night it was said that one of the PE teachers from NCS and PHS would be full time PE teacher and the other one would be teaching health and one PE class and would be teaching something else (so maybe AD position there?).  There was not anything said about an AD at the new middle school question-a...

It's impossible to have middle school athletics without someone to coordinate them all at the school, make sure there are coaches and schedule events betweens schools.  Without the athletic director we could not have middle school sports.  Do you really think we should do that? I don't, and I don't ev...

I noticed on the Personnel agenda for Monday night that Pollard Middle got an athletic director and that it was a new position.  When did the middle schools get athletic directors?  How many sports are at the middle schools to direct???  I think that money could be put to better use. Will this person ...

Here is a link to a comparison the current budget versions approved by the House and the Senate (along with the Governor's and the state board of education's original budgets).

http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/fbs/budgetcomparison.xl...

Quote from: Concern on Yesterday at 08:40:52 AMI find it interesting that when children and schools are involved, a public uprising begins.

Where is the public for the last two years when your county workers, sheriff, fire department, water, health etc. are not given raise...

So much for your multi tasking skills! Maybe moderator is a better name.

Uh...well...this is the SCHOOL forum and we're talking about something happening in the SCHOOLS.
So if the plight of other public servants bothers you, talk about that in the CHATHAM COUNTY forum.
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I find it interesting that when children and schools are involved, a public uprising begins.

Where is the public for the last two years when your county workers, sheriff, fire department, water, health etc. are not given raises. Was there input from these folks???  I believe the commissioners received...

I think in theory it is good for kids.  It offers an opportunity for both remediation AND enrichment.

What is not good for kids is being stuck with teachers who are demotivated, bitter and feeling used.  It's clear that is how at least some of our teachers are feeling and I hope that will be addressed!

Quote Is chatham going to be a district that takes advantage of the recession to exploit teachers?  If so, expect a lot of turn over when the economy turns around, and that's a LOT more destructive than 20 fewer minutes on the school day!!
This is it. I am so sick of hearing: just be glad...

The school board needs to put you on the payroll to serve as a liason between the schools and the community.  You are their best advocate!!!  I hope Dr. Logan appreciates your service - I know I do!!

After tonight's meeting, I asked Mr. Logan specifically if there were any plans to stop the graduation project. He said no, and that the projects have been very successful.

I do not think it is a good idea to move on providing iPads to all middle school or elementary school students at this time, for the following reasons.

1. We do not have a secure (or even potential) revenue stream to pay for $1.9 million in technology hardware every year starting 2011-12 (and increasi...

I'm glad to see them leaning in this direction, and to see comments like "smart boards don't replace smart teachers," but I wish they woudl wait for the rest of the world to catch up with them, a little.  Right now the "open source" resources available for free do not replace text books.  The kinds of...

Mr. Logan really wants Chatham to move to a "total digital learning environment" over the next 2 years. This would involve 3 parts:
1. Refreshing the laptops at Chatham Central, Northwood, and SAGE (a "must-do" since many are 5 years old) with leased macbooks. Apple would give us a 4 year lease to own...

Mia, thank-you very much for being so conscientious about attending these meetings - and posting your notes the same evening, no less.

I just saw a piece on WRAL about Culbreth Middle in Chapel Hill issuing iPod Touches to every child there.  It sounded like the students pick them up in the morning and return them at the end of the day.  The devices do not go home with the child.  It's and interesting concept, and the teachers they i...

A teacher's day at school technically is 7.5 hours.  At the high schools, we are required to be there from 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.  (As you know, it is rare that a teacher leaves at 3:15).  It is my understanding that the hours at CCHS are still 7:45-3:15, however, classes will begin at 7:50 and end at...