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District outlines transition plans for Craven Virtual Academy and Grama Barton students
Summary
District staff presented plans to transition 96 Craven Virtual Academy students back to base schools with three pathway options and updated the board on logistical moves for Grama Barton closure; staff continue outreach to families and will provide final placements after a short response window.
District staff updated the board on two student‑transition matters: the phase-out of Craven Virtual Academy (CVA) and wrap-up logistics for the closure of Grama Barton.
Miss Strickland and Mr. Franklin said 96 CVA students were impacted by the transition. Families have been offered three placement pathways — fully virtual, hybrid, or in‑person at base schools — and staff reported that, as of the last contact pull, 41 families preferred 100% virtual, 29 chose in‑person, 2 were out of district, 6 requested other options, and 18 families had not yet been reached. Staff said default placement would be the student’s resident school if no contact is made and will continue outreach, offering FAQs and direct phone/email contact. Board members urged home visits for families who cannot be reached and noted the district will allow transitions from in‑person to hybrid after school opens.
Separately, Dr. Blunt described the Grama Barton closure logistics, praising the principals and staff involved and saying equipment, student records and furniture moves have proceeded smoothly with no major issues reported. He recognized specific staff for their roles in the transition and said receiving schools have hosted orientations for incoming families.
