The Cabell County Board of Education tonight reviewed the proposal for a balanced calendar year for all county schools.
If the proposal were approved, students in Cabell County would go to school from Aug. 6 to May 28. Tonight was the final review of the proposal and board members plan to vote during next Tuesday’s meeting.
Multiple Cabell County residents voiced their opinions on both sides of the matter. Those supporting the proposal said this calendar would be ideal for students, parents, faculty and staff. Those opposed said students needed the extra month of summer vacation for essential activities other than academics.
Members of the board also approved three school trip requests. The approval allowed for 50 Huntington High School students to travel to Ohio for a track meet, 33 Milton Middle School students and five chaperones to travel to Virginia for the National Junior Beta Convention and 85 Cabell Midland High School students along with eight chaperones to travel to Ohio for a show choir competition.
Board members also approved 26 teacher transfers for the 2015-2016 school year. Many of these teachers were approved to teach two different grades in two years. Board members said this would allow students to have the same teacher for two grades, preventing teaching overlap and reducing stress in students.
Members of the board received an update on legal matters during an executive session.
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