Gene Galin for School Board

Parents who missed the meeting last week about the Perry Harrison 1st, 2nd and 4th grade reorganization can view video clips of most of the proceedings on youtube. I hope this helps.
Update on Perry Harrison reorganization - part 1

Update on Perry Harrison reorganization - part 2

Update on Perry Harrison reorganization - part 3

Update on Perry [...]

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As an original appointee to Chatham County’s Strategic Plan Development Committee (SPDC), I was active in developing the approved plan. Below is the education system component as outlined in the Chatham County Strategic Plan outcomes and goals.
GOAL 1. Effective teachers and a well-balanced curriculum imparting skills and knowledge which contribute to children and adults becoming [...]

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If you would like to help support your favorite school, all you need to do is link your savings card or credit card to your school and the store will do the rest.
You have to link your Harris Teeter VIC card and Food Lion MVP card every year in order to get donations [...]

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Students who spend no time in extracurricular activities are 49% more likely to use drugs and 37% more likely to become teen parents than those who spend one to four hours per week in extracurricular activities (United States Department of Education. No Child Left Behind: The facts about 21st Century Learning. Washington, DC: 2002.)
In their [...]

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From interscholastic sports to music, drama and debate, activities enrich a student’s high school
experience.
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and its membership believe that interscholastic sports and fine arts activities promote citizenship and sportsmanship. They instill a sense of pride in community, teach lifelong lessons of teamwork and self-discipline and facilitate the [...]

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The map below depicts the four-year cohort graduation rate for students who began ninth grade in North Carolina in 2002. That is, it is the state’s best estimate of the percentage of ninth graders who received high school diplomas four years later. The overall four-year graduation rate for this group of students was 68.3 percent [...]

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Senate Bill 893 (Salary Schedule Rate Increase/”M” Teachers) is scheduled to be heard by the Senate Committee on Education/Public Instruction. The bill is sponsored by Sen. Vernon Malone (D-Raleigh).
If enacted, teachers with masters degrees will make 12% higher than the salary of those with bachelors degree. Currently, a teacher with a masters degree [...]

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I grabbed a quick video clip of Robert Logan being sworn in as the new Chatham Schools Superintendent by Superior Court Judge Carl Fox at the last school board meeting.

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Found this item on the Chatham Schools web site. It appears that our new superintendent of schools has set a stake in the ground.
I like a lot of what I see.
Professional & Personal Beliefs of Robert L. Logan
I believe given adequate time and appropriate instruction, all children can learn.
I do not believe nature is more [...]

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The Chatham County Board of Education held a regular session on Monday, May 12, at the central office in Pittsboro.
The Safelle Janitorial Services Company presented its quarterly awards to Bennett School custodial staff and its employees.
Susan Little, Chief Finance Officer, presented a memo to the Board regarding a 2007–2008 Contract for Audit Services. The Board [...]

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