Twelve month employees who can work remotely, may do so, with the approval of their supervisor. Williamson, Inc. will be hosting the next edition of Policy Talks at Columbia State Community College Williamson Campus Friday, May 5, at 8 a.m. As communities around the nation grapple with the challenges of water scarcity, the city of Franklin is exploring technology that could provide an abundance of purified water for generations to come. We remain committed to supporting and accommodating any student with a disability making him/her more vulnerable to COVID, and will address those through an interactive process with parents. During this time, faculty and staff participate in Professional Learning sharing expertise and working together to improve teaching skills and the academic performance of students.Buses operate on the regular schedule on these days. Marble Falls shut down Jan. 14. In its statement Tuesday, district officials said they had spoken with the Williamson County health district and the Texas Education Agency about the recommendation to close. ", It added: "We believe responding precisely to individual classrooms instead of whole school closures is our best course of action. 2023 - Texas Has Long Offered Virtual Public School Options. Alejandro Martnez-Cabrera is an assistant digital editor for KUT. Low 44F. The WCS board of education mandated masks in elementary schoolslast week, but not in middle and high schools. Williamson County officially welcomed Family Care Center (FCC) to Tennessee on Wednesday. But many district leaders have said they are doing everything they can to stay open because of the toll seen in many students' academic performance and mental health during the transition to virtual learningearlier in the pandemic. During a weather briefing today with Emergency Management and the National Weather Service, experts forecast the next round of winter weather to begin moving in tonight. Parents should address their own stress, learn to identify symptoms of childhood anxiety and help their kids talk about how theyre feeling, childhood psychologist Amanda Jordan said. A new bill would change that, A Vaccine For Children Is Not Likely To Be Approved Until The End Of Year, Schools Blocking Mask Mandates Could Face Civil Rights Probes, Official Says, Here's What Happens When There's A Positive COVID Case At An Austin ISD School, A Ripped-Off Mask And Verbal Assault: How Tensions Over Masks Spilled Over In One Texas School District, Texas Says Schools Now Must Notify Families Of Positive COVID-19 Cases In Classrooms, Texas State Moves Forward With Plans For 'Robust' In-Person Experience This Fall. 2:23 PM Jan 17, 2022 CST Have a news tip? Schools Closed February 4 Due to Threat of Ice and Freezing Rain, Close To Home Thursday Afternoon/Evening Forecast 02/03/2022, TDOT Weekend Road Construction and Lane Closures 2/4/2022, City of Franklin Declares April 30- May 6 Franklin Water Week. FRANKLIN As a freshman, Emmie Maumus assisted on the Franklin High School football sideline as a trainer. They join the Hutto and Marble Fallsschool districts, along with a growing list of mostly smallerschool districts across Texas,in temporarily shutting down. Based on the expectations of hazardous travel conditions across Williamson County, there will be no school in Williamson County Schools on Friday, February 4, Mens Conference Featuring Mike Fisher & Jeff Foxworthy to Take Place Dont Miss the Tennessee Whiskey Trail Experience Grand Tasting Event, Cast of Nashville Show to Bring Reunion Concert to The Ryman. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Wilson County Schools: Closed Friday Williamson County Schools: Closed Friday Stewart County Schools: Closed Friday Find reporter Rachel Wegner at The director of the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Francis Collins, says that after vaccine companies submit their trial data, the FDA will have to review it, which could take time. He lives in Nashville. 2005-2023 Community Impact Newspaper Co. All rights reserved. The WCS Illness Guidelines have been updated according to the information from the CDC and TDH and the collaboration of the COVID team. Find them here. The National Weather Service announced a Winter Weather Advisory beginning at 4 a.m. for the Middle Tennessee area, including Williamson County. Allyson Ortegon is a former Williamson County reporter for KUT. The National Weather Service is predicting an additional half inch of accumulation overnight, leading into tomorrow, with temperatures not expected to rise above freezing. Use the 'Report' link on The State health commissioner has the sole authority to design quarantine guidelines. That requires masks for all students, staff and visitors in schools and on buses. In WCS, if an inclement weather day is needed, all school campuses and our online schools will be closed. Our school buses begin picking up students around 6 a.m. and complete morning routes around 9 a.m. Due to the expectation of hazardous travel conditions at the beginning of the school day and the expectation that conditions will continue to deteriorate throughout the day, there will be no school in Williamson County Schools on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022.. If you have a bachelors degree, we will work with you to obtain your teaching certificate. Freezing rain and potentially icy road conditions across Middle Tennessee triggered school closings for Wednesday. We have been 2:23 PM Jan 17, 2022 CST, A Brentwood Public Works truck plows a street west of Wilson Pike on Jan. 16. Three districts in Williamson County closed schools this week because of staff shortages. I appreciate all sides on this issue, Johnson said. WebSchool Delays, Closings and Weather Cancellations for Williamson County TN. Those returning with unresolved symptomsmay be sent home until their symptoms are improving or provide written documentation from a provider that they are no longer infectious. Updated Stewart County Schools: Closed Friday. In a letter to parents and staff, Eanes ISDs superintendent called the incidents unacceptable and warned parents that the the kids are watching.. Twelve month employees should follow the snow day protocol, working remotely with the approval of their supervisor. AISD will notify families if their child has come into contact with an infected student or staff member and needs to quarantine. The Williamson County health district is recommending the Leander school district close its campuses for 10 days after hundreds of students and staff members tested positive for COVID-19 in the first two weeks of school. Williamson County schools will be closed Wednesday, February 10 due to the snow that remains on roads across the county. Administrators initially planned to release COVID-19 numbers only on Tuesdays, but due to a growing number of cases, they will release data on Tuesday and Friday. Based on the State waiver criteria mentioned above, school districts may not transition to remote learning on inclement weather days. For now, the district will keep its schools open and focus on individual classrooms impacted by clusters of positive cases, the statement said. Williamson County Schools and the Franklin Special School District made the decision Thursday afternoon and If approved, the waiver would only be valid for seven calendar days. In a letter to Leander ISD Superintendent Dr. Bruce Gearing, Williamson County and Cities Health District medical director Dr. Amanda Norwood said the agency has grown increasingly concerned with the spread of the virus in Leander schools in the past week. Funding for virtual school through districts happened on a waiver earlier in the pandemic. This story is being offered for free. Given known limitations in contact tracing and quarantining, we are concerned that exposed contacts will continue to convert to cases at an alarming rate this week, she said. All Pflugerville ISD schools and offices will also be closed Friday and Monday. © var currentTime = new Date();var year = currentTime.getFullYear();document.write(year); Williamson County Schools All rights reserved.|(615) 472-4000. Masks are also required during athletics, fine arts and physical education unless students are actively involved in activities. "But they're telling us it will slow spread, that it will help.". WCS told parents it plans to use one of its inclement weather days because remote learning is not an option due to state guidelines. In the Austin school district, district leaders said at a board meeting last week that about 400 central office staff were used as substitutes. Extended care will be open at snow sites. After April 10, 2023, there are no remaining Late Start or Early Release Days for the 2022-2023 school year. By Martin Cassidy Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Williamson County Schools didn't specify theillness in a message sent to families Thursday evening, but said FMS will be closed "due to an inability to staff the building and classrooms. People with fewer than 60hours of college credits can now apply to substitute teach in elementary and middle schools. That means if your bus Reach reporter Adam Friedman by email at afriedman@tennessean.com. The Granger district posted on its website and social media that the district is closed Thursday and Friday. BRENTWOOD The Brentwood High School boys' soccer team completed a perfect regular season Friday nightwith a 6-0 District 11-AAA win and the Bruins third consecutive shutout against visiting Centennial. Franklin, TN 37067 Ph: (615) 435-5000 Schools The Williamson County Schools is a student-centered, academically enriching district that supports the collaborative educational efforts of students, teachers, staff, and the community. Due to this new information, the FSSD schools, offices and the MAC program will be closed Wednesday, February 1. Three districts in Williamson County closed schools this week because of staff shortages. On Early Release Days, elementary schools will release approximately two hours early. As editor of both CIs Franklin-Brentwood and Murfreesboro editions, he covers local government, education, real estate, business, transportation and more. District leaders are still trying to expand that option to more students in secondary schools, who are on the waitlist. For that reason, tomorrow, Fairview Middle will be closed and using one of our 10 inclement weather days. Because the probability of ice in our area has been forecast in the early morning hours, the district will close tomorrow out of an abundance of caution, knowing that even a hint of ice on the roadway could be extremely dangerous for bus and car travel. This level of spread is unsustainable for a school district and for the surrounding county, she said. We understand our families and staff feel strongly about masks, individual freedoms, and the health crisis, a statement from Gearing said. "Due to the continued staffing shortages and student absences, we feel it is in the best interest of our staff and students to close for the remainder of the week," the Liberty Hill announcement stated. Wilson County Schools: Closed Wednesday. "In my 30 years in education, this is the highest number of vacancies Ive seen at this point in the school year," he wrote. Some buses are late getting students to school in the morning or to home in the afternoon because of the driver shortage. The School Age Child Care program will be closed. All COVID-19 positive (symptomatic and asymptomatic) individuals need to stay home and isolate from others for a minimum of5 Daysfrom symptom onset (Day 0) or test date. Individuals exhibiting symptoms (see revised Illness Guidelines for those symptoms) will not be permitted to attend school until those symptoms have been resolved. Pflugerville appears to be the first school district in Travis County to temporarily shut down during this spring semester. Three districts in Williamson County closed schools this week because of staff shortages. On Wednesday afternoon, the Liberty Hill and Granger school districts announced that all their schools would close through Friday. Based on the expectations of hazardous travel conditions across Williamson County, there will be no school in Williamson County Schools on Friday, February 4, 2022. We'd love to hear eyewitness © var currentTime = new Date();var year = currentTime.getFullYear();document.write(year); Williamson County Schools All rights reserved.|(615) 472-4000. This will be our fourth inclement weather day. Be Proactive. Get the latest WCS Newsletter InFocus delivered to your inbox. Student attendancedroppedto 82% from the usual96%, the district noted. Currey Ingram Academy Opening 2 hours late on Wednesday, February 1. that is degrading to another person. Beginning Tuesday, November 16, masks are no longer required for students, staff, volunteers and visitors.Students, employees, volunteers and visitors who want to continue to wear a mask are welcome to do so. Wilson County Schools: Closed Friday. WebWilliamson County Schools (WCS) follow the school and employee annual calendars. ", Fairview Middle to be closed tomorrow because of COVID cases (187 of 560 students, 23 of 77 faculty). At a special-called meeting Thursday, the board of trustees voted 6-1 to require students and employees to wear masks in district facilities and buses. "We share the concerns of WCCHD regarding the spread of COVID-19 in our community," the statement said. The district aims to notify parents and staff members of delays and cancellations by 9:00 PM the night before. Our goal is to make living here more delightful and fulfilling each day. Partly cloudy skies. NASHVILLE The Nashville Soccer Club picked up a season-high in scoring with a 3-1 win against Atlanta United on Saturday at GEODIS Park in a Major League Soccer rivalry match. We're also trying to protect individual liberties and parental rights.. Board member Eric Welch also confirmed the closure announcement and the school's usage of an inclement weather day in a Twitter thread, adding that remote learning for students not enrolled in WCS's online school is not an option this school year due to "new State guidelines forced on the district.". Those employees who can work remotely may do so with the approval of their supervisor. Metro Social Services also announced they would delay opening until 10 a.m. Information will be updated weekly on Tuesday afternoons. "They're looking at data and they're not saying that this mask is going to cure all or keep us all safe," she said. Seven extra minutes will be added to each school day to implement the early release schedule. "At this time, we do not believe a districtwide closure meets the needs of our students and families. In the fall, when the delta variant of the coronavirus led to a COVID-19 surge as students headed back to school in person, about 59 school districts temporarily closed, according to the TEA list. This is a reversal of the Texas Education Agencys previous guidance, which didnt explicitly require school districts to notify parents of a close contact with the virus. History has shown us that while econ, A Williamson County Schools bus covered in snow. The calendar documents include district schedules, breaks, half days and more. The district began the school year on Aug. 12 without a mandate, but did offer virtual learning for all students with a health-related concern. Michael is the Social Media Manager at Williamson Source handling all social media objectives. Sorry for the confusion. The District Attorney's Office of the 22nd Judicial District of Tennessee issued a release Friday asking for the public's help locating Ullrich. A number of counties and school districts have defied the governor's ban on instituting them. While there may not be common ground on those issues, we can all agree in-person learning works best for most students. Clarksville-Montgomery County School System: Closed Friday Rutherford County Schools: 1-hour delay Friday; the district later said Rock Springs Elementary School will be closed Friday because the city of La Vergne closed the road that leads to the school. Find reporter Rachel Wegner at rawegner@tennessean.com or on Twitter @rachelannwegner. So Whats The Problem Now? Visit theApp StoreorGoogle Playto download our app for free. Again, no school in Williamson County on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. All district middle and high schools will be required to add seven extra minutes each day to implement the late start schedule. During the first three days of the school year, 25 Williamson County elementary students have contracted COVID-19, according to Superintendent Jason Golden. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Williamson County Schools and Franklin Special School District will be closed Wednesday as Middle Tennessee is under a Winter Weather Advisory and Reconsideration of Instructional & Library Materials, College, Career & Technical Education (CCTE), Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center (EIC). Check frequently for updated information on school delays, early dismissals, school closings, All rights reserved. FSSD schools, district offices and the MAC program will be closed tomorrow, Friday, February 4, due to the threat of ice and freezing rain in the morning. Those who can work remotely, may do so, with the approval of their supervisor. (0) comments Welcome to the discussion. All school events are cancelled after 7 this evening and all day tomorrow. All three of those Williamson County school districts are expected to resume classes Monday. #WCSedu, I should have said absences, not COVID cases, when I posted about the closing of Fairview Middle School for today. OnNovember 15, 2021, the WCBE voted to remove the existing mask mandate that was in place in Williamson County Schools. Make Them Part Of The Dress Code. Mens Conference Featuring Mike Fisher & Jeff Foxworthy to Take Place Dont Miss the Tennessee Whiskey Trail Experience Grand Tasting Event, Cast of Nashville Show to Bring Reunion Concert to The Ryman. 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William Shys burial in a cast iron casket, First chair of the Williamson County Commission Mana Jennings passes away, Commentary: Definitely better than the alternative, Gardening: Its time to rethink, relax and replace, Letter to the Editor: A true friend has been lost, Letter to the Editor: Tennessees GOP has lost its way, but theres still a chance to regain direction. Williamson Source is your personal portal to all things Williamson County. No. WebWilliamson Medical Center 4321 Carothers Pkwy. We have been monitoring the forecast of ice that is predicted for our area overnight. Parents of Williamson County Schools students will receive school closure notifications by phone, text, email, mobile app, and social media. 2023 www.statesman.com. In response to the high number of cases in the first week of school, Gearing put a mask mandate in place last week. Franklin Specials MAC program is closed Thursday and Friday, as well as the district office. Report cards can be found online by accessingSkyward. #WCSedu. Martin Cassidy joined Community Impact Newspaper as editor of Franklin Brentwood Community Impact in 2021. Austin ISD Schools Buzz With Energy On The First Day Of Class, Though Everything Is Far From Normal, San Marcos CISD To Implement Mask Mandate, Defying Governor's Executive Order, 5 Tips On How To Cope With Back To School Anxiety Amid Recent COVID Surge. Andrea is a unicorn, born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. Wilson County Schools was also closed Thursday due to weather and staffing. Williamson County Schools: Closed Wednesday. All district events are provided in the calendar along with the WCS Board meetings, Board work sessions, and Policy Committee meetings. "There's such a competitiveness for staffwith their surrounding school districts, and with their businesses and industries within their communities," she said. 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