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Gee, I wonder what surprises are in store for Wise county tonight after the BOS meeting last week? I bet this time next year, we only have 3 high schools in the county. Powell Valley will be welcoming its new students from Appy, K.Y. Jelly will be welcoming the Pound students, and Coeburn will be welcoming the students from St. Paul. This is just my estimate of what is going to happen.:nosepicker:
I hope the SB has enough guts to do what must be done. Both ends had their chance, but no, it wouldn't happen.
somebody post what happens tonight!
This whole situation just continues to get more and more embrassing. According to a text I received they tabled everything, again.
Do they get paid by the number of meetings they attend?Quote:
Originally Posted by pvfan
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Originally Posted by Ironlung
Time to buyout the Super again and start over LOL
Nah, his contract is coming up, they just won't renew it. Seriously, come now SB have some balls and make the final decision. Call the BOS's bluff. Close the three small ones and let them go to school in overcrowded, dilapidated old buildings for just one year, bet you all get the funding then.:nosepicker:
Is it really the Superintendent fault that no one will come to an agreement on either board?
No, it's not his fault. He has provided ample solutions and plans and everyone of them has gotten rejected by either the SB or BOS.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1inStripes
Overcrowded? How is it that the schools handled many more students 25 years ago? Were they overcrowded then?Quote:
Originally Posted by centennialdawg
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Originally Posted by 1inStripes
No not his fault but I figure that he would get the Basham treatment anyway LOL
Dude, overcowded was meant for sarcasm. Of couse I know and you know they won't be, but that is an argument just waiting to happen. Do you get the point?Quote:
Originally Posted by NotSoSilentBob
I think his contract has already been renewed. Maybe at the meeting in August.Quote:
Originally Posted by centennialdawg
If it was renewed, then good for him. He is a pretty good man and has kept his wits about him for the most part on this. He is fighting a losing battle with the SB when 3 members have so much animosity toward him and when half the BOS wants to run him off. I have said all along that consolidation needs to happen and it will, eventually. About the only thing I don't agree with are some of the "hair-brained" models they have proposed.
According to a press release by Dr. Perry yesterday, there will be a special called meeting at 6 p.m. on Sept. 27 at the Lake ST. Ed center to consider a plan of consolidation for the county. He also stated yesterday he is not ready to discuss the details of the scenario yet.
Looks like P.V., Kelly, and Coeburn will be welcoming new students this time next year. That is my guess.:p
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Originally Posted by centennialdawg
That is my thought as well however I am not sure if will be next year (not sure that they can pull it off that quick but who the heck knows)
Perry had stated before they can do it in 4 months time, with all the time this has been going on you know they have something already worked up.
Well, look out Appy and Pound, come graduation day 2011 your schools will no longer exist according to the lastest plan released by Dr. Perry. St. Paul will be left alone with the exception that it will be a combined school(think the power plant had anything to do with that?).
If all this is true, I want to invite our brothers (and sisters) from Appalachia to come to J.I. Burton you will find open arms, and a VERY warm reception!
The new plan will still have to go through a public forum and then be officially approved by the schoolboard. I would love to be a "fly on the wall" right now at some of the BOS homes and hear just what they are saying privately.
Hopefully, Appalachia has enough athletes to improve our athletic program. C-Dawg, I've got some extra PV stuff if you want it, I'll even drop it by.
I guess JIB would be getting a solid player in Barker if they don't move somewhere else. I noticed the article on him in the paper Friday said he wouldn't play for PV. Time shall only tell what will really happen in all seriousness.
IF that happens he shouldn't be allowed to play unless his family moves. If they start letting kids play anywhere they want to, this mess will only get worse. I feel the same way if some kid from BSG loses his spot to a kid from Appy and he wants to transfer schools.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1inStripes
I may be mistaken but I believe the VHSL does allow kids to transfer where they desire without the normal year of clearance when a school closes. Now that may be limited to within the county of the closing though. I am not sure there.
In his case, I think it is more the parents saying they won't let him play at P.V. And yes, there is an allowance for him to go to another school if the current school he is attending is closed. I really don't think that Barker would fit into Burton's current scheme of offense, but will work really well with P.V.'s current plans. I have seen all three teams play and I really do believe Barker would help P.V., and himself, tremendously if he went to P.V. instead of Burton.
I honestly only see 2, maybe 3 players from Appy who would benefit P.V. in football. In other sports, it may be a different story all together, sports such as softball, and basketball for instance.
Any how, back on topic. It isn't like the SB didn't warn the BOS of this scenario months ago. In this case, nobody wins, especially NOT the students. And of course, maybe St. Paul.
From the VHSL Handbook:Quote:
Originally Posted by 1inStripes
(9) In the case of a school reorganization or consolidation which results in the discontinuance of one or more high schools in which students had been or would be eligible under this rule, these students become eligible in the school designated by the school board to receive pupils from the discontinued school at the time set for the reorganization or consolidation and only in the high school so designated.
So, with that being the case, then he would not be able to play for burton, unless his family actually move to Norton. I think this rule has been by-passed by other athletes going to Norton by them actually moving into Norton: case in point, Malcolm Pinkston.
Thanks Sportsman. I tried looking at the Handbook real quick but didn't spend too much time on it. That will be brought up alot I'm sure in the next few months if this plan is put into place.
If they find out this meeting appalachia HS is gone, and a student comes for the spring semister aren't they able to play in the fall after being there 1 semister? Players couldn't just play this year, but next year is my question if they leave next semister?
No the handbook states that you must sit out 365 days......on top of that the word is that a new rule will most likly be passed that would require a studend transfering due to change of custody would have to sit out 90 daysQuote:
Originally Posted by TheRaider
That being said people have been makeing a joke out of the transfer rule for a LONG time now so if the kid wants to go to burton bad enough and is willing to jump through ome hoops I am sure he will be able to do just that
365 is my understanding.
Thanks for the clarification.
One more thing IF this happens for next season then there are alot of teams that will be looking for some extra games next season
According to the press release, it is supposed to happen in the 2011-2012 school year. This spring will be their last year.
I've got a few rental houses in Norton and I would be glad to rent to anyone wanting to transfer to Burton. :D
In all seriousness, well I was serious in the above statement because I need good renters, but I think Barker would do quite well at Burton. A good solid FB makes JIB's offense very dangerous if you can pound it up the middle and he can certainly do that. A solid FB makes the Jet much more successful. I have always enjoyed watching the kid play when we play Appy, he is tough.
RECRUITER RECRUITER just kidding.
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Originally Posted by 1instripes
It only says "school" but I'd bet they will pick schools. It wouldn't really be a big deal to allow a kid to select JIB or C-wood , if they can stand the drive.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sportsman*