Caldwell County Board of Education, NC

Caldwell County Board of Education Closed Session General Account

Caldwell County Board of Education Work Session and *Closed Session General Account

Caldwell County Board of Education Closed Session General Account

Caldwell County Board of Education Meeting

Caldwell County Board of Education Closed Session General Account

The Caldwell County Board of Education is meeting in closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters and consult with the board attorney, citing state law exceptions. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, agenda approval, closed session items, and reconvening to open session. No public action items are listed.

• Closed session under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(A)(1) for personnel matters
• Closed session under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(A)(3) for attorney-client privilege
• Possible action on closed session items

Caldwell County Board of Education Meeting

The Caldwell County Board of Education will meet to handle routine business, including public comment, approval of prior minutes, and recognition of two teachers. The board will take action on personnel contracts, substitute lists, August transfers, and the Beginning Teacher Support Plan, then enter closed session for confidential personnel and legal matters.

• Approval of July 7 and July 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Recognition of David Brotherton as NCCAT CTE Teacher of the Year finalist
• Recognition of Jeff Crisp for Teacher in Congress participation
• Action on HR personnel contracts and substitute list
• Approve CCS Beginning Teacher Support Plan updated August 2026

Caldwell County Board of Education Closed Session General Account

The Caldwell County Board of Education is meeting in closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters and consult with the board attorney under attorney-client privilege. The agenda includes a call to order, approval of the agenda, and closed session items. No public decisions or substantive open-session items are listed.

• Closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters per N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(A)(1) and N.C.G.S. 115c-321
• Closed session to consult with board attorney and preserve attorney-client privilege per N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(A)(3)
• Possible action on closed session items

Caldwell County Board of Education Work Session and *Closed Session General Account

The Caldwell County Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss several operational items, including a Walker Stadium discussion, a budget update, employee state bonuses, a strategic plan overview, and updates on the Bernhardt House, child nutrition, and facilities. The meeting also includes a closed session for confidential personnel matters and attorney-client consultation.

• Walker Stadium Discussion
• Budget Update
• Employee State Bonuses
• Strategic Plan Overview
• Bernhardt House (Near WLMS) discussion

Caldwell County Board of Education Meeting

The Caldwell County Board of Education meets to adopt the minutes from its January through July 2026 meetings. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on this procedural agenda.

Caldwell County Board of Education Closed Session General Account

The Caldwell County Board of Education is meeting in closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters and consult with the board attorney under attorney-client privilege. The agenda includes a call to order, approval of the agenda, and possible action on closed session items before reconvening to open session. No specific decisions or public items are listed.

• Closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters per N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(A)(1) and N.C.G.S. 115c-321
• Consultation with board attorney under attorney-client privilege per N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(A)(3)
• Possible action on closed session items

Caldwell County Board of Education Meeting

The Caldwell County Board of Education will meet on July 13, 2026, to approve the 2026-2027 Alternative School Accountability Model and a Career and College Partnership Memorandum of Understanding. The board will also discuss usual and customary personnel items and July 2026-2027 board transfers.

• Approval of 2026-2027 Alternative School Accountability Model
• Approval of Career and College Partnership Memorandum of Understanding with CCS CCCTI
• Human Resources usual and customary personnel contracts
• July 2026-2027 board transfers
• Revised policy on employee video/audio recordings for public comment

Caldwell County Board of Education Closed Session General Account

The Caldwell County Board of Education is holding a closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters and consult with the board attorney, as permitted by state law. The agenda includes only procedural items: calling the meeting to order, approving the agenda, and reconvening to open session. No public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Closed session for confidential personnel matters under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(A)(1) and N.C.G.S. 115C-321
• Closed session to consult with board attorney under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(A)(3)
• Agenda approval motion
• Reconvene to open session motion

Caldwell County Board of Education Work Session and *Closed Session General Account

The Caldwell County Board of Education is holding a work session that includes a closed session for confidential personnel matters and attorney consultation. The board will also consider schedule changes, a policy revision, and receive informational updates on alternative schools and a college partnership.

• Closed session under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1) and (3) and 115C-321 for personnel and attorney-client privilege
• Move September 1 work session to August 26 at 8:00 AM; September 14 board meeting to September 8 at 6:00 PM
• Revision to Policy Code 7325 on video and audio recordings by employees
• 2026-2027 Alternative School Accountability Model for information
• District copier agreement with Systel Print Services

Caldwell County Board of Education Budget/Work Session

The Caldwell County Board of Education is meeting to discuss and vote on several budget amendments for the end of the 2026 fiscal year. The board will also consider the interim budget for 2026-2027 and a contract amendment for the Assistant Superintendent of Finance/CFO.

• Budget Amendments 14-20 for State, Local, Federal, Capital Outlay, Child Nutrition, WrapAround, and Special Grant funds
• 2026-2027 Interim Budget
• Contract amendment for Assistant Superintendent of Finance/CFO David Johnson

Caldwell County Board of Education Meeting

The Caldwell County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 8, 2026. Action items include approval of Spring 2026 policy revisions, amendments to the State Public School Fund, Federal Grant Fund, and Special Grant Fund, and the revised AIG 2025-2028 Plan. The board will also convene a closed session for confidential personnel matters and attorney consultation.

• Action: Spring 2026 Policy Revisions For Approval
• Action: Amendment 11 State Public School Fund, 12 Federal Grant Fund, and 13 Special Grant Fund
• Action: AIG 2025-2028 Plan (Revised)
• Action: Human Resources Usual and Customary Personnel Item - Contracts
• Action: Human Resources Usual and Customary Personnel Item - 2026-2027 Teachers for Re-Hire 1 Year Contract List

Caldwell County Board of Education Closed Session General Account

The Caldwell County Board of Education will hold a closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters and consult with their attorney under state law. The meeting will reconvene to open session afterward.

Caldwell County Board of Education Work Session and *Closed Session General Account

The Caldwell County Board of Education will hold a work session and closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters and consult with the board attorney. Action items include approval of the agenda, a gift and bequest donation report, and a possible update on the Smokey Creek property bid. Information items include budget updates, a revised AIG plan for 2026-2027, and a surplus sales report.

• Closed session for confidential personnel matters under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1) and (3) and 115C-321, and attorney consultation
• Budget updates from Finance Director David Johnson
• Revised AIG 2026-2027 Plan presented by Randy Seldomridge
• Gift and Bequest Donation Report for 2025-2026 (action item)
• Smokey Creek Property Bid Update with a resolution concerning sale of real property

Caldwell County Board of Education Closed Session General Account

The Caldwell County Board of Education is meeting in closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters and consult with the board attorney. The agenda includes possible actions on items from the superintendent, human resources, and the board chair. The meeting will then reconvene to open session.

• Closed session under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1) and (3) and 115C-321 for personnel and attorney-client privilege
• Information/possible action from Superintendent Thomas Howell
• Information/possible action from Human Resources - Adrienne Dula
• Information/possible action from Board Chair Darrell Pennell

Caldwell County Board of Education Meeting

The Caldwell County Board of Education will vote on the relocation of Gateway School and approve the federal programs consolidated application, CTE local application, and personnel contracts. The board will also review policy revisions and hear reports on budget amendments and recognitions.

• Approval of Gateway School facility relocation
• Budget Amendments 9 (State Public School Fund) and 10 (Fredal Grant Fund)
• Federal Programs Consolidated Application and Parent and Family Engagement Policy approval
• CTE Local Application for 2026-2028 approval
• 2026-2027 teacher re-hire contract lists (1-year and 2-year)

Caldwell County Board of Education Closed Session General Account

The Caldwell County Board of Education is meeting in closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters and attorney-client consultation. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, agenda approval, closed session, and reconvening to open session. No substantive public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Closed session under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1) for personnel matters
• Closed session under N.C.G.S. 115C-321 and 143-318.11(a)(3) for attorney-client consultation
• Possible action on closed session items

Caldwell County Board of Education Work Session and *Closed Session General Account

The Caldwell County Board of Education will hold a work session and closed session. Key items include discussion of a Google-sponsored $1,000,000 energy efficiency grant, with $850,000 allocated to Caldwell County Schools targeting three public schools, and review of policy revisions, the federal programs consolidated application, and the CTE local application.

• Discussion of Advanced Energy MSA (Google Sponsorship Agreement) providing $850,000 for energy efficiency in three Caldwell County schools
• Review of NCSBA Spring 2026 Policy Revisions
• Federal Programs Consolidated Application, Certifications, and Parent and Family Engagement Policy review
• CTE Local Application for information
• Approve CCS Beginning Teacher Support Plan Updated May 2026

Caldwell County Board of Education Meeting

The Caldwell County Board of Education is holding a public hearing to discuss the proposed relocation of Gateway School to 332 Greenhaven Dr NW, Lenoir. The hearing allows public comment, with each speaker allotted 2–3 minutes. Board members will not respond to comments except to request clarification.

• Public hearing on relocating Gateway School to 332 Greenhaven Dr NW, Lenoir
• Public comment period with 2–3 minute speaking slots
• Meeting held at Board Room, 1914 Hickory Blvd. SW, Lenoir

Caldwell County Board of Education Meeting

The Caldwell County Board of Education will meet to review presentations on long-range plans. The discussion will include enrollment data from 2021-2026.

• CCS Long Range Plans presentation and discussion
• Review of 2021-2026 enrollment data

Caldwell County Board of Education Meeting

The Caldwell County Board of Education will meet on April 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Board Room, 1914 Hickory Blvd. SW, Lenoir. The agenda includes routine procedural items, approval of prior meeting minutes, and announcements. The board will also recognize student art contributions, character education awards, and scholarship finalists, as well as approve contracts for GPS services, wastewater maintenance, and school repairs.

• Approval of GPS Agreement with Pathwise Transact for Transportation Department
• Award of wastewater maintenance contract to CWWTP Howard's Plumbing
• Approval of auditorium floor repair agreement with Wilkie Construction for Granite Falls Middle School ($X amount not specified)
• Recognition of Caldwell Early College High School as CFNC Financial Aid Champion
• Public hearing scheduled for April 28 to discuss relocation of Gateway School

Caldwell County Board of Education Work Session and *Closed Session General Account

The Caldwell County Board of Education will hold a work session to review the 2026-27 budget request, approve an Edmentum online learning agreement, and discuss facility contracts including a middle school auditorium floor project. The board will also consider a schedule change for the May 2026 meeting and receive updates on wastewater and managed print services bids.

• Approval of Edmentum online program agreement (PO#EQ-732576)
• Granite Falls Middle Auditorium floor contract with Wilkie Construction
• Collettsville Wastewater Treatment Plant replacement award to Howard's Plumbing
• Proposed May 11, 2026 meeting time change from 6:00 PM to 3:00 PM
• County funding request for 2026-27 budget

Caldwell County Board of Education Work Session and *Closed Session General Account

The Board of Education will hold a work session to review the K-8 reading curriculum and proposed policy changes. The meeting includes a closed session for confidential personnel matters and legal consultation.

• Audit contract for Anderson Smith & Wike PLLC for fiscal year ending June 2026
• Proposed removal of applicant drug testing requirements in Policy 7240
• Proposed K-2 grading scale additions to Policy 3400
• Review of K-8 ELA curriculum
• Update on Smokey Creek property

Caldwell County Board of Education Meeting

The Caldwell County Board of Education will vote on budget amendments and an audit contract for the fiscal year ending June 2026. The board is also reviewing proposed changes to student progress evaluation and workplace drug-free policies.

• Policy Code 3400: Evaluation of Student Progress (K-2 Grading Scale)
• Policy 7240: Proposed removal of drug testing requirements for job applicants
• Audit Contract with Anderson Smith & Wike PLLC for Fiscal Year ending June 2026
• Budget Amendments 7 (State Public School Fund) and 8 (Federal Grant Fund)
• Amendment No. 2 with Catapult Learning, LLC

Caldwell County Board of Education Meeting

The Caldwell County Board of Education will meet on February 9, 2026, to decide on selling certain real property and approve the 2026-2027 school calendars. The board will also vote on nominating a member to the NC School Boards Association Legislative Committee and approve usual personnel contracts.

• Vote to approve sale of Warren property owned by the school board
• Approval of 2026-2027 school calendars for traditional schools and early college
• Nomination of Chris Becker to at-large member position on NC School Boards Association Legislative Committee
• Approval of usual and customary personnel contracts
• Approval of January 2026 board meeting minutes

Caldwell County Board of Education Work Session and *Closed Session General Account

The Caldwell County Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the 2026-27 school calendar and review public comments. The board will also consider a proposal for the Granite Falls Middle School auditorium and vote on moving the March 4 work session to February 24 due to the primary election.

• Motion to approve Granite Falls Middle School auditorium proposal as presented
• Motion to move March 4, 2026 work session to February 24, 2026
• 2026-27 Schools Calendar Update (review of comments)
• Closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters
• Funding request to the county

Caldwell County Board of Education Meeting

The Caldwell County Board of Education will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from the December 2025 session, vote on human resources contracts, and place the 2026–2027 school calendars on public comment. The board will also recognize student achievements and consider policy revisions.

• Approve Human Resources usual and customary personnel contracts
• Approve January 2025–26 board transfers
• Approve NCSBA Fall 2025 Board Policy Revision
• Place 2026–2027 school calendars for Traditional Schools and Caldwell Early College on public comment
• Approve two-year contract for Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources (effective Feb 1, 2026)

Caldwell County Board of Education Closed Session General Account

The Caldwell County Board of Education will hold a closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters and consult with their attorney. The meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2026, at 6:45 PM in Lenoir, NC.

Caldwell County Board of Education Work Session and *Closed Session General Account

The Caldwell County Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the first draft of the 2026-2027 school calendar. The meeting includes a closed session for confidential personnel matters and updates from auxiliary and finance services.

• First draft of 2026-2027 School Calendar (Traditional, Early College, and C/CASA)
• Closed session regarding confidential personnel matters
• Review of public comment policies 3620, 1310-4002, and 3320
• Finance and Auxiliary Services updates

Caldwell County Board of Education Closed Session General Account

The Board of Education will meet to discuss confidential personnel matters and consult with the board attorney. The meeting includes a closed session and a subsequent reconvening to open session.

• Closed session for confidential personnel matters
• Consultation with board attorney