FROM:       Michelle McClanahan, Clerk of the Board

SUBJECT:  Public Hearing on School Board Budget

The Campbell County School Board has scheduled a public hearing to receive comments regarding the 2021-2022 school operating budget.  The public hearing will be held on January 11, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. at the Campbell County Technical Center.

• On Thursday, December 17th, if requested, the students will go home with the regularly planned meal for Friday, December 18th.  

• On Friday, December 18th, from 12 to 1:15 p.m., our nutrition staff will distribute meals to any who needs meals during the closure days of December 21st-December 31st.  

• These meals are free of charge and available for pick up for both CCOLA students attending school and students attending in person. They are available for anyone 1 to 18 years old.

• Please notify the school cafeteria manager by Thursday, December 17 via email where your child attends if you plan to pick up meals on December 18th from 12:00-1:15 pm.

• RMS parents are requested to pick up meals at RHS - as RMS will not be accessible for distribution on that day. The RMS staff will be on-site at RHS.
• Virtual Student meals will be distributed from 12 to 1:15 each Monday, beginning January 4, 2021 

Plans to return to Virginia High School League competition are underway for Campbell County Public Schools.  Following the guidance provided by Governor Northam’s Executive Order 67 and the Virginia High School League (VHSL), CCPS plans to have students and coaches return on December 7 for season one (winter sports).  Students should check their school websites for tryout information, including health and safety requirements.

The latest executive order from Governor Northam indicates the need to limit capacities in our gyms; therefore, at this time, spectators will not be allowed to attend games or activities, per Seminole and Dogwood District decisions.  We understand this decision will be very disappointing, so we are attempting to broadcast our games through live streaming services provided by the National Federation of High Schools.  For more information regarding streaming services, please go to nfhsnetwork.com.  There is a fee for this subscription service; however, it is a substantial saving compared to in-person, per-game ticket prices.  We will provide more information regarding this streaming service when it is fully operational.

Campbell County Public Schools is committed to providing our students with opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities safely.  Information regarding sport specific mitigation strategies can be found at vhsl.org.  CCPS will continue to closely monitor the local health data and may postpone or suspend all or some activities during periods of substantial COVID-19 transmissions in the community or schools.

If you have any questions, please contact your school’s athletic director or visit your school’s website for more information related to your student-athletes’ return to athletic competition.

On November 13, 2020, Governor Northam amended Executive Order 67 and Executive order 63. These actions increased restrictions on private and government activities in response to increased Covid-19 transmission rates throughout the Commonwealth. Executive Order 63 requires that all individuals age 5 and older wear a cloth face covering, as described and recommended by the CDC, inside buildings. This will require that our students and staff always remain masked while inside their school.

There are several exemptions to mask use:

· While eating or drinking.

· Individuals exercising or using exercise equipment.

· Any person who is playing a musical instrument, when wearing a mask or face covering would inhibit the playing of the instrument (e.g., wind instrument), if at least 10 feet of physical distancing can be maintained from other persons, whether the rehearsal or performance is indoors or outdoors.

· Any person who has trouble breathing or is unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove the face covering without assistance.

· Any person seeking to communicate with the hearing impaired and for which the mouth needs to be visible.

· When temporary removal of the face-covering is required to receive educational services.

· Persons with health conditions or disabilities that prohibit wearing a face covering. Adaptations and alternatives for individuals with health conditions or disabilities will be considered whenever possible.

· Staggered short term mask breaks are allowed.

Campbell County Public Schools will teach and encourage students to implement this order and continue to promote hygiene and physical distancing daily to decrease the spread of Covid-19.