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Haywood County Board votes to discontinue Haywood County Virtual Academy
Summary
The Haywood County Board of Education voted to discontinue the district's virtual academy, citing falling enrollment (28 K'8 students) and a budget shortfall after state TISA funding. The board approved the motion after hearing testing and cost data and was told affected students will be offered in-person, homebound or out-of-district options.
The Haywood County Board of Education voted to discontinue the Haywood County Virtual Academy (HCVA), a K'8 district-run online program that enrolled 28 students this school year.
Doctor Jackson, presenting the staff recommendation, said the district currently employs five virtual teachers to serve the 28 students and that the per-student state TISA funding for those enrollments is "roughly $7,295." Jackson told the board the remainder of teacher salaries and other costs must be covered by the district and recommended discontinuing virtual services as the district enters budget season: "as much as I know that won't be a popular decision, I think it's a reasonable…
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