Today! Yancey Co. Board of Education Special Meeting at 4:30 PM, followed by the YCS BOE Regular Monthly Meeting. The proposed $1,725,000 land acquisition is on the agenda for tonight's meeting.
February Calendar
Monday, February 17
Yancey County Board of Education
BOE Regular Meeting:
5:30 – 7:30pm
100 School Cir, Burnsville, NC 28714
Regular Meetings
Regular meetings of the Yancey County Board of Education are held the third Monday of each month, unless otherwise posted. The Open Work Session begins at 5:30 p.m. with Regular Agenda Items beginning at 6:00 p.m.
PUBLIC INPUT – To sign up for public input, please call 828-682-6101 ext. 102 by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. A sign-up sheet will also be available at the meeting location from 4:00-5:50 pm prior to the meeting.
Why is the BOE planning to purchase land in the Bald Creek area? What are the benefits to the children and the community?
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There are several vacancies listed on the YC Government website.
https://yanceycountync.gov/Jobs.aspx
The notice on the Yancey County Government page states that the application period for Library Director is "open until filled," not January 31st as written in this announcement.
Real Property Appraiser - Full-Time Position
Tax Administrator - Full Time Position
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NC General Assembly
https://www.ncleg.gov/
WNC needs help. We aren’t up for dicussion, but a state Cookie and state Star made the list.
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Call Your Representatives
We have our own hometown battles, but many concerning decisions are being made at the state and national level that we must also speak out against.
Calling is by far the most effective way to ensure that your representative hears you before they take a public stance..
5calls.org connects you with your representatives and gives you a suggested script.
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Suggested Substack accounts: (click the links for the latest posts)
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Tracking Regulatory Changes: Brookings Institute
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/tracking-regulatory-changes-in-the-second-trump-administration/
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