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Oxford Prep. Hopes for Resolution to Outstanding JTOH Lease Request

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-Press Release, Oxford Preparatory School

Oxford Preparatory School has made three different offers to Granville County Public Schools in the past three weeks to lease the closed Joe Toler-Oak Hill building in order to accommodate Oxford Prep’s upcoming K – 4 expansion.

The Granville County Commissioners held a meeting on January 6, 2020, during which an appeal hearing was conducted on Oxford Prep’s request to lease the closed Joe Toler-Oak Hill building. The Granville County Commissioners determined that pursuant to NC General Statute § 115C-218.35 the building was “available” and directed the GCPS School Board to enter negotiations with Oxford Prep.

In the past two weeks, on two occasions representatives from Oxford Prep met with representatives from GCPS. After each meeting and upon reflecting on GCPS’s concerns, Oxford Prep modified the offer in an attempt to better address perceived impediments that had been discussed.

The Oxford Prep team, accompanied by GCPS representatives, completed an on-site inspection of JTOH. They were pleased to see the condition of the JTOH building. It was obvious that the maintenance staff from GCPS has taken a great deal of pride in and care of the building. In addition, an inspection by an outside firm was completed of the building for suitability, economic viability, and safety. Both inspections were done w/ GCPS personnel present. At no time were any safety concerns raised.

Oxford Prep is well aware of the deferred maintenance that has been suggested by GCPS. As a result of both inspections, Oxford Prep has a clear understanding of what facility improvements are needed and continues to believe the property is well-suited for the safe, short-term occupancy requested.

After the last negotiation meeting, Oxford Prep reworked its lease offer so that the lease agreement might be an economically and practically feasible one. The lease offer includes the following terms:

– $100,000 in total lease payments (including a $10,000 security deposit) to occupy the building from June 1, 2020 – May 31, 2021 (equal to 22% of the appraised market value of the building)

– Take on 100% of GCPS’s upkeep costs once a lease agreement is executed until Oxford Prep vacates the building on May 31, 2021 (GCPS currently spends over $100,000 a year)

– Complete building repairs to include (drainage evaluation and remediation, septic and well repairs, boiler system repair, and repair sections of the roof as needed)

– Complete quarterly air quality testing and complete remediation as needed

The Oxford Prep leadership team and Board of Directors are optimistic that the Granville County Public School System will enter into the generous proposed lease terms, that serves the interests of GCPS, Oxford Preparatory School, and the citizens of Granville County.

For additional comment, please contact Andrew Swanner, executive director of Oxford Preparatory School at swannerab@oxfordprep.org or (919) 690-0360.

Rabid Animal Reported; Second Confirmation This Year

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-Press Release, Granville County Government

This year’s second instance of rabies has been reported in Granville County. A raccoon was picked up on January 17, 2020, in the area of St. Lucy Drive and N.C. Hwy. 96 South, Franklinton, with follow-up tests confirming that the raccoon was rabid. Residents of the area are being notified of the positive test results.

Granville County Animal Control advises all residents to ensure their pets have up-to-date rabies vaccinations, as required by North Carolina law (NCGS 130A-185). One-year vaccinations are provided for only $6 at the Granville County Animal Shelter, located at 5650 Cornwall Road in Oxford. Hours for vaccinations are Monday through Friday from noon until 4:30 p.m.

For more details, call the Shelter at (919) 693-6749.

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Joe Toler – Oak Hill Continuation Meeting Canceled

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-Information courtesy Debra A. Weary, Clerk to the Board, Granville County

At the January 6, 2020 meeting, the Granville County Board of Commissioners approved entering into an order that the Joe Toler – Oak Hill Elementary School is currently available and requested negotiations between Granville County Public Schools and Oxford Preparatory School.

The continuation of that meeting, originally scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at 7 p.m., has been canceled. 

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Annual State Inspection of GCPS Buses Complete

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-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools

The State of NC recently completed its annual inspection of all Granville County Public Schools (GCPS) buses, including an audit of the Transportation Department’s inventory, control processes and safety records.

In conducting the inspection, officials assign point values to violations or defects, so the lower the score, the better the overall results. For the second year in a row, GCPS received an overall score better than the state average. This year’s score was a 36.4, with the state central region average being a 38.5.

After reviewing the final official report, Superintendent McLean offered her thoughts, saying, “I was very pleased to see us again do better than the state average score, but I was even more pleased to see that there were ZERO problems related to major safety violations with regard to brakes, tires, steering or fuel leaks. I am very proud of Mr. Harry Wilkins and his team in the Transportation Department. This is a job well done.”

In addition to the low inspection score, the report also highlighted the strengths of the department’s inventory control process. Of the approximately $90,000 of parts and supplies currently in the transportation shop’s inventory, the audit found a discrepancy of only $106.90, which was attributed to miscounts of low-cost items such as fasteners and brackets.

The Transportation Department is also given an annual Transportation Information Management System (TIMS) efficiency rating by the state each year using a separate process. This rating is based on how well the district plans its routes and maximizes the ridership, which in turn reduces fuel consumption and mileage on the buses. The higher the efficiency rating, the better the funding formula will be for a district.

This past year, GCPS had a rating of 94.5%, which exceeded the state’s indicator threshold of 90%. This resulted in the maximum funding calculations for the district and was a reflection of the hard work of TIMS Manager Cindy Fain and the Assistant Principals who manage routes and ridership.

Dr. McLean went on to say, “This report and the high marks for the department are also a reflection of the outstanding job done by our bus drivers each and every day. Our drivers continue to do an excellent job of taking good care of our children on our buses. They, more than anyone, know just how precious their cargo is.  They truly are our children’s guardian angels on the road. We thank the public for remembering this in their daily commute as well.”

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Granville Board of Education to Meet for Work Session Jan. 21

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-Information courtesy Granville County Public Schools

NOTICE TO PUBLIC AND PRESS

The Granville County Board of Education will meet for a Work Session on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at 2 p.m. at West Oxford Elementary School, 412 Ivey Day Rd., Oxford, North Carolina.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the items found on the agenda at https://go.boarddocs.com/nc/gcsd/Board.nsf/Public.

The board may also meet in Closed Session to discuss confidential matters and consult with its attorney in accordance with N.C. General Statutes 143.318.11 (a)(1),(a)(3), and (a)(6).

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2020 Coggin’s Clinics for Horse Owners Scheduled

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-Press Release, Granville County Government 

NC Cooperative Extension, Granville County Center, has scheduled two Coggin’s Clinics for horse owners. Horses that are taken off the farm to events such as horse shows or trail rides, or even for pleasure riding off the farm, should be tested for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). The Coggins Clinics offer this test at a reduced rate for horse owners.

Testing in February will allow time for horse owners to get their negative test results back before the season for trail rides and horse shows begins.

Dates and times for the clinics are:

Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, 1 to 4 p.m.

Both clinics will be held at Southern States Cooperative, located at 607 Hillsboro Street in Oxford. Those interested should turn into the west end of the store parking lot, cross the railroad tracks and proceed to the bulk storage area, where they will see the clinic set up and a circular drive which will make it easy to get in and out.

Call the Granville County Cooperative Extension Center at 919-603-1350 or send an email to gwen_rubio@ncsu.edu to make an appointment for horses to be tested.

Vaccinations for East/West Equine Encephalitis, Flu/Rhinovirus, Rabies, West Nile Virus and other diseases are also available for a fee. Horse owners should consult with a veterinarian for recommended vaccinations.

For questions or directions to the clinics, contact the Granville County NC Cooperative Extension Center at 919-603-1350.

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GCPS Accepting Choice School Applications for 2020-21 Academic Year

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-Information courtesy Granville County Public Schools

Granville County Public Schools is happy to announce that the Choice School Application is now available for the 2020-2021 school year.

If you would like to enroll your child in a choice school program, please complete the GCPS Choice School Application by March 20, 2020. The application window for Granville Early College closes on February 18, 2020.

The application can be found on the GCPS District website or on the individual school’s website.

Please contact the Choice Program Office for questions regarding choice programs at 919-693-6413.

 

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Granville Administrative Office Offers Proper U.S. Flag Disposal

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-Information and photo courtesy Granville County Government

With a brand new year just starting, is it time to replace your old, worn-out American flag? Bring your old one to Granville County’s official flag receptacle, located in the Granville County Administrative Office on Williamsboro Street in Oxford, for proper disposal.

Offices are open from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Currin Named Granville County’s New Natural Resources Conservationist

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-Press Release, Granville County Government

Byron Currin is the newly-hired Natural Resources Conservationist for Granville County’s Soil and Water District. A native of the area, Currin has prior experience from the Vance County Soil and Water Conservation District, where he worked for the past seven years.

Byron Currin is the newly-hired Natural Resources Conservationist for Granville County’s Soil and Water District. (Photo courtesy Granville Co. Govt.)

Currin holds certifications from the N.C. Forest Service as well as completing training in cropland conservation planning, watering facilities/piping, pasture planning, herbicide application, customer service and other trainings that have helped prepare him for this role.

A 2006 graduate of J.F. Webb High School, Currin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology. He has also completed training with the UNC School of Government for Soil and Water Conservation Supervisors.

He officially began work with Granville County Government in October of 2019, where he shadowed Soil and Water Conservation District Director Warren Daniel, who recently retired after a 35-year career.

Currin’s office is located at 518 Lewis Street in Oxford, where he can be reached at 919-693-4603 (ext. 3) or at byron.currin@granvillecounty.org.

Granville Early College High School Accepting Applications for 2020-21

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-Information courtesy Granville County Public Schools

Granville County Public Schools is happy to announce we are now accepting applications from all current 8th-grade students for Granville Early College High School for the 2020-2021 school year.

If you are interested in enrolling your 8th grader in Granville Early College, now is the time to complete your application!  We will be accepting applications through February 18, 2020.

You can find the online application by visiting the Granville Early College HS website or by clicking here.