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Community Meeting Insights on Surry County Schools - October 18, 2004

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The community meeting held on October 18, 2004, highlighted the achievements and challenges faced by Copeland Elementary, Central Middle School, and Surry Central High School. All schools showcased high percentages of students meeting grade-level standards, yet they struggle with overcrowding, inadequate facilities, and infrastructure problems. Community involvement is essential, exemplified by the significant volunteer contributions at each school. Discussions also prompted consideration of solutions such as potential tax increases, year-round schooling, and the merging of school systems to address ongoing educational needs and facility issues.

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  1. Welcome Copeland Community Meeting October 18, 2004

  2. Copeland Elementary School • An Honor School of Excellence with 90.6% of students at or above grade level; met Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) • A community school with a diverse population that focuses on the individual needs of students • A highly qualified staff provides clean facilities with adequate heat, air, and lighting.

  3. Copeland Elementary School • Averaging 25 community and business volunteers per month, donating time to work with students • K-2 reading programs such as Waterford, First Steps, and Second Steps in place

  4. Copeland Elementary School • School built in 1979 and 1997 for 513 students • Current enrollment = 556

  5. Copeland Elementary School • Strain on overall infrastructure: • Cafeteria: Lunch begins at 10:50 a.m. and ends at 1:03 p.m. • ELL and EC teachers share classroom space for instruction.

  6. Copeland Elementary School • State-mandated class size reductions have increased the need for additional classroom space. • 6 Mobile units • No restroom facilities • Enter/exit several times per day • Wireless Internet unstable with no access to Accelerated Reader and math programs; none have cable television • Space allows for only one computer per mobile classroom as opposed to an average of four computers in regular classrooms.

  7. Copeland Elementary School • Parking and traffic issues are less than ideal with most teachers parking off campus • Traffic lines extend to approximately 200 yards as morning and afternoon car riders arrive and leave. • Office space is limited. The school nurse works from a closet, and the instructional specialist works from a corner in the teacher workroom.

  8. Central Middle School • Honor School of Excellence with 90.7% of students at or above grade level • Met Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) • Recognized as a Piedmont Consortium Signature School

  9. Central Middle School • Community and business volunteers donated 3,135 hours to assist students in 2003-2004. • Highly qualified teachers and teaching assistants work with students daily.

  10. Central Middle School • School built in 1990 for 524 students • Current enrollment = 619

  11. Central Middle School • Overcrowded classrooms with 26 or more per classroom • Storage and teacher workrooms have been converted to classrooms • Seven (7) mobile units: • Students enter/exit several times per day • Wireless Internet unstable

  12. Central Middle School • Strain on overall infrastructure: • Cafeteria: Lunch begins at 10:40 a.m. and ends at 1:10 p.m.; seating extends into the hallway. • Gymnasium: Students sit on the floor during assemblies due to seating limitations.

  13. Central Middle School Projected enrollment in 2009-2010 = 724 based on current rate of growth

  14. Surry Central High School • School of Distinction for 3 consecutive years with 84.8% of students at or above grade level • Met Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) • Parent safety rating = 97% safe

  15. Surry Central High School • Highly qualified teachers and teaching assistants • Wachovia state standings: #3 in North Carolina (highest of all area high schools)

  16. Surry Central High School • SCHS built in 1960 with an additional science wing in 2000 • Capacity of 930 • Current student enrollment = 852

  17. Surry Central High School • Average class size = 28 students • Cafeteria: 3 lunch periods beginning at 11:05 a.m. and ending at 1:05 p.m.; seating capacity = 244/period with a maximum of 732 total) • Physical Education, technology, and health occupations teachers share instructional space

  18. Surry Central High School • Guidance area (total size of 1 classroom) is shared by 2 school counselors, 1 clerical staff member, and 1 SIMS Data Manager. • QZAB renovations (summer 2004) upgraded student restroom facilities and will provide new windows.

  19. Surry Central High School Projected school enrollment 2009-2010 based on current rate of growth = 957

  20. Community Voices • Gym roof at Copeland Elementary leaks inhibiting activities during inclement weather • Problems with Internet capabilities in mobile units; wireless not effective • Propose some type of tax increase where everyone can share in funding • Possibility of cutting costs to bear building expenses

  21. Community Voices • Explore year-round schools to prevent overcrowding • Merging the three Surry County School Systems would be a positive restructure for the county. Redistricting makes sense. • The citizens of Surry County (county system) have not had the opportunity to pay a supplemental tax to support education.

  22. Community Voices • A small percentage of Surry County’s citizens are land owners and therefore do not share in property tax increase • Expenses for facilities should be shared by all citizens • Many instructional questions exist regarding year-round education • Decisions for funding should be as fair to all citizens as possible

  23. Community Voices • Land is a problem if expansion at Copeland Elementary is a consideration. • Small community school support would be weakened if school facilities continue to expand. • “In-between” schools are needed to keep the small community schools in tact. (e.g. an additional elementary school between Copeland and Dobson)

  24. Community Voices • Issues regarding year-round school should be explored in-depth before implementation is considered. • Before property tax increase will be supported, merger must take place. • Explore if it would be cost effective to construct buildings the total size of existing mobile units instead of continuing to purchase mobile units.

  25. Community Voices • The lack of restroom facilities create additional scheduling requirements for the staff. • More functional facilities are needed as opposed to those with a more decorative appearance. • Explore options for 2-story buildings instead of the traditional 1-story schools recently built.

  26. Notes from all community meetings, including this evening’s meeting, may be accessed on the school system’s webpage at www.surry.k12.nc.us in the Community folder.