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Martin County school board warns of potential harm from Amendment 2, urges community to vote ‘no’
“School choice really is the school’s choice, not the parent’s choice.” –Dena James, Special Education Director BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education convened Sept. 9 with Amendment 2 on the agenda. Chairman Mickey McCoy opened the floor, stating that voters would face a decision regarding the amendment in
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Martin County school board recognizes student achievements
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education took time in its September meeting to celebrate the achievements of several standout students. Superintendent Larry James did the honors, recognizing two golfers from Martin County High School, Kenadie Evans and Jaylee Deskins, for their stellar performance in the 15th Region All
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Martin County BOE: Vote ‘NO’ on Amendment 2
‘This is about taking money from public schools and giving it to private schools’ BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN A question on the ballot in November will ask voters whether to amend Kentucky’s constitution to allow the Legislature to redirect public tax dollars from public schools to private schools. The Martin County Board of Education
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Martin County School District bans medical cannabis on school property
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education has decided to prohibit the use of medical marijuana by students on school property. The decision was made in a BOE meeting July 8 during the second reading of the Kentucky School Board Association (KSBA) Policy and Procedure updates. Superintendent Larry James
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Martin County BOE approves local planning committee facilitator service
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education voted Monday to hire a local planning committee facilitator service to assist in developing a district facility plan. Superintendent Larry James explained that state law requires the district to develop a facility plan every four years. “We didn’t do one the last
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BOE approves budget
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education approved the 2024-2025 tentative budget and heard an update from finance officer Earnest Hale in a special meeting May 28. “Good news,” Hale announced. “We had an increase in SEEK [Support Education Excellence in Kentucky] funding due to the fact that [the
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Kermit resident Steven Kominar appointed to Mingo County BOE
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has filled a vacancy on the Mingo County Board of Education. Blatt announced the appointment Friday of K. Steven Kominar, effective immediately. The vacancy resulted from the resignation of James Baisden in March. Kominar, a resident of Kermit, is a former member of
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Martin County BOE renews RTI teacher positions
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education met Monday in the district central office to conduct routine business, spotlight exceptional student achievement, and discuss the district’s RTI program. The district employs three Response to Intervention (RTI) teachers, one at each elementary school. Each year, the board votes on whether
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BOE spotlights Gifted & Talented, Science Fair winners
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — This month’s Board of Education meeting, which was postponed for the 15th Region tournament, featured a student spotlight highlighting the academic achievements of middle and elementary school students in Martin County. Superintendent Larry James recognized regional science fair winners, including McKenna Fletcher, who received first place in the
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Price announces school board candidacy
INEZ — Kathleen Price officially announced her candidacy for reelection to the District 5 seat on the Martin County Board of Education. Price submitted her candidacy paperwork Monday in the Martin County Clerk’s Office. After initially being appointed to the BOE in 2003 to fill the vacant seat of Carol Chaffin, Price has successfully run
