Education

BOLIVIA—The Brunswick County Schools’ board of education approved the calendar for the 2009-2010 school year Tuesday night.

The calendar was presented to the board’s 2009-1010 calendar committee, which was made-up of one parent and one teacher from all 18 schools.

The 2009-2010 school year will begin on Monday, Aug. 25. Labor Day is the first observed holiday and falls on Sept. 7. The first early release day is Friday, Sept. 25.

The Continuing Education and Workforce Development Department at Brunswick Community College offers short-term programs and classes for self-improvement, cultural enrichment and academic achievement geared toward adults seeking skills for employment, intellectual stimulation, community involvement and social interaction.

Many small business courses are free due to funding from a Small Business Center grant. Seniors, 65 and older, can also take many classes free of charge.

SUPPLY—The Brunswick County Board of Education had a public forum Tuesday to discuss the redistricting options for Cedar Grove Middle School and heard the same concern several times from several parents—they do not want individual elementary school classes broken apart and sent to different schools.

Scenario 1 include 310 students from Shallotte Middle, 110 from South Brunswick Middle, 96 from Virginia Williamson Elementary, 69 from Supply Elementary and14 from Bolivia Elementary.

BOLIVIA—Students and parents can rest assured no products being served in Brunswick County Schools’ cafeterias are part of a nationwide recall of products resulting in an numerous illnesses caused by salmonella typhumurium, school officials say.

Tina Ward, director of child nutrition services, said none of the food served has been involved in the recall, but oftentimes many recalls follow the initial recall. As a precaution, she has put a hold on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that will last another week.