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MCSD School Board Messages for the Class of 2020
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In response to new regulations issued by the United States Department of Education, we wanted to make sure you are aware of our new Title IX policies and procedures:
McCormick County School District Title IX Coordinator:
Dr. Suzanne Larsen
821 North Mine Street
McCormick, SC 29835
864-852-0639
McCormick County School District, as required by Title IX of the Education amendments of 1972 and its corresponding regulations ("Title IX"), does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities. Title IX prohibits gender-based harassment, which, may include acts of verbal, nonverbal or physical aggression, intimidation, or hostility based on sex even if those acts do not involve conduct of a sexual nature. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex or gender in all of its programs and activities by its employees, students or third parties.
Any inquiries should be directed to Dr. Suzanne Larsen, our Title IX Coordinator.
Grievance Procedures:
Please see policies JIAB and GBAB to:
These policies can be viewed by visiting https://www.mccormick.k12.sc.us/ and looking on the Human Resources Page (Under “Departments”)
**ATTENTION**
Every family needs to fill out the survey below!
This survey will help us determine where hotspots need to be placed to aid in virtual learning.
Please click the link below:
https://forms.gle/cedZ8SEADR96Nxp66
Last week, a special called board meeting was held to discuss the reopening of school. Three different calendars were presented, and our school board of trustees voted to approve Calendar A. This means that all teachers and staff will report back to work on Monday, August 10th, and the first official day of school will be Monday, August 17th for students. While we are monitoring DHEC numbers closely, our current plan is to open school with a hybrid model. This means that students will attend school on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays for face-to-face instruction, and will receive virtual instruction on the off days. Fridays will be utilized for remediation, enrichment and deep cleaning of our buildings to ensure the health and safety of our students, teachers and staff. If you are unsure of which days your child has been assigned to attend school in our hybrid model, please contact your child’s principal. Please note that we are also offering a virtual academy for any families that do not feel comfortable in sending their children back to school for face-to-face instruction. If you need more information regarding our virtual academy, please contact your child’s school. Lastly, please note that our plan for reopening school remains fluid. Our top priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and staff. We will look forward to seeing all of our Chiefs back soon!
From Coach Salliewhite, AD
I would like to inform everyone that effective immediately all McCormick County Athletics are suspended until further notice. There is a level of uncertainty with the number of COVID-19 cases in surrounding areas increasing daily. As athletic director, I want to protect my coaches and student athletes to the best of my ability. I hope each of you understand and respect this decision from the athletic department. However, I will revisit this decision on July 13th and make a sound decision with everyone in mind. I am going to take the next week to evaluate the COVID-19 cases and how other athletic departments are moving forward.
Mrs. Bagley says Goodbye and Thank You to Chieftain Hill:
Mrs. Bagley was presented with the Leadership and Visionary Award at the June 15, 2020 Board Meeting. This is an award that will continue annually being presented to a leader showing extraordinary leashership and vision toward our district goals. We appreciate the extraordinary leadership and vision you brought to McCormick, Mrs. Bagley!
