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Wythe County school board meeting roundup: enrollment, scholarships, textbooks and new meeting dates
Summary
At its May 5 meeting, the Wythe County school board received an enrollment report of 3,577 students for April, discussed the Wilford Gough Scholarship principal balance, heard textbook-adoption information for English grades 6–12, and approved consent items and two additional board meetings.
The Wythe County Public Schools board met May 5 and approved routine consent business while receiving updates on enrollment, scholarships, curriculum and the district calendar.
Enrollment and scholarship Doctor Poole reported April enrollment at 3,577 students. A speaker noted the Wilford Gough Scholarship's principal balance at $340,000 and said that as long as the principal remains at that level the board need not take further action on the scholarship account.
Textbooks and curriculum Staff provided information related to proposed English textbooks for grades 6–12 and confirmed that hard copies of materials will be available rather than exclusively consumable digital materials.
Calendar and events The board approved two additional meetings: May 22 at 5:00 p.m. (timed to precede the tech-center graduation) and June 25 at 9:00 a.m. (closeout meeting). Staff also announced upcoming events: a dual-enrollment graduation at WCC, a retirement luncheon May 21 at 11:30 a.m., and a bus driver safety banquet June 3 at George Wythe High School.
Other business Board members publicly thanked teachers and volunteers for supporting proms and after-prom activities. The board moved into closed session later in the meeting and then returned to approve personnel recommendations (see separate coverage).
