UPDATE: Asheville City, Buncombe schools remote-only Jan. 9 as WNC faces heavy storm
ASHEVILLE - Asheville City and Buncombe County schools are on an asynchronous schedule Jan. 9 as Western North Carolina braces for heavy rain and strong winds.
"Students will learn independently. By 10 a.m., teachers will upload assignments into their Learning Management System (LMS). Students may work at their own pace. Assignments must be completed and turned in within 5 school days," according to a news release from Buncombe County Schools
"Ten- and 11-month staff may work or use accrued leave by logging their absence in Red Rover. 12-month staff may work or take leave with supervisor permission. Staff who are able to complete their job functions from home may work remotely, with supervisor approval. Clock in/out on Timekeeper will be available for remote use. Please communicate your work plans with your supervisor in a timely manner."
County schools will provide lunch today. Families may come to one of the schools listed below with their students and join them in the cafeteria. Adults are welcome to purchase a meal as well. Lunch will be served between Noon-1:00 pm. Schools serving meals are:
North Buncombe District - North Windy Ridge Intermediate
TC Roberson District - Estes Elementary
A C Reynolds District - A C Reynolds Middle
Owen District - Black Mountain Primary
Enka District - Sand Hill-Venable Elementary
Erwin District - Emma Elementary and Leicester Elementary
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Mitchell Black covers Buncombe County and health care for the Citizen Times. Email him at mblack@citizentimes.com or follow him on Twitter @MitchABlack. Please help support local journalism with a subscription to the Citizen Times.
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