Caldwell County Board of Education public meetings in 2024
31 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Board of Education is administering oaths of office to newly elected members and reorganizing its leadership. The body is deciding on budget amendments for state and federal funds and approving several contracts for exceptional children's services.
- Budget Amendment #4: $830,084 increase to State Public School Fund
- Budget Amendment #5: $496,578 increase to Federal Grant Fund
- Approval of staffing agreement with SPEECHCENTER, LLC
- ASL Interpreter contracts for Sarah Smith and Tracy Boutin
- Public Renovation and Repair Funding Request for Collettsville Wastewater
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Board of Education approved the 2024 audit report and three budget amendments for state, federal, and special grant funds. The board also approved the 2024-2025 School Improvement Plans for all schools.
- Approval of Audit Report for the year ended June 30, 2024
- Budget Amendment #1: $1,637,450 increase to State Public School Fund
- Budget Amendment #2: $7,321,251 increase to Federal Grant Fund
- Budget Amendment #3: $496,359 decrease to Special Grant Fund
- Approval of 2024-2025 School Improvement Plans for all schools
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Board of Education held a work session to discuss various administrative and safety topics. The board voted to place the 2024-2025 School Improvement Plans into a period for public comment. Additional discussions included safety procedures, policy updates, and auxiliary services.
- 2024-2025 School Improvement Plans placed for public comment
- NCSBA Fall Policy Updates discussion
- Safety Procedures discussion
- Collettsville Wastewater Project update
- Closed session convened for confidential personnel matters
Assistant Principals' Meeting
The board is conducting an informational meeting for assistant principals. The session includes presentations on district policies and educational tools.
- Presentation on Policy 7300 Criminal Offense
- Parent Square presentation by Randy Seldomridge
- AI presentation by Randy Seldomridge
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a work session on October 14, 2024, taking action on several items including approval of three-year motor coach charter contracts, nominations for state awards, and a staffing agreement with SPEECHCENTER, LLC for EC services. The board also received information on budget resolutions, House Bill 149 (Disaster Recovery Act), and AI guidelines, and discussed traffic at Lower Creek Elementary and athletic matters before convening a closed session for confidential personnel discussions.
- Approved 3-year motor coach charter contracts with 8 companies including Burke International Tours, Carolina Charters of Vale NC, Above All Charters, STI, LLC, Group Travel LLC, Rose Transportation, H&R Tours Inc., and Holiday Tours, Inc.
- Approved submission of Board Chair Darrell Pennell as nominee for NCSBA Raleigh Dingman Award
- Approved submission of CCS Beginning Teacher Program as nominee for NCSBA Innovation and Excellence in Public Education Award
- Approved SPEECHCENTER, LLC staffing agreement for EC Services
- Discussed traffic issues at Lower Creek Elementary and House Bill 149 (Disaster Recovery Act of 2024)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education approved the 2024-2025 Budget Resolution, totaling approximately $138.6 million across all funds. The board also approved routine personnel actions and contract items. The meeting included public comment, recognitions, and approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Approved 2024-2025 Budget Resolution totaling $138,601,608 across State Public School, Current Expense, Special Grant, Federal Grant, Capital Outlay, Child Nutrition, and WrapAround funds
- Approved 15 of 16 requested October board transfers for the 2024-25 school year
- Approved Human Resource Services usual and customary action items including contracts and substitute list
- Recognized Ms. Libby Brown with The Order of the Long Leaf Pine award, presented by Rep. Destin Hall
- Recognized student art from William Lenoir Middle, West Caldwell High, and Lower Creek Elementary
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held an emergency meeting to discuss and approve revisions to the 2024-2025 school calendar and board meeting schedule, and to approve a new Chief Information Officer. The board voted to change October 14 and 15 from optional teacher/parent conference days to full student days, and moved a previously scheduled work session to October 14. Nathan Pope was approved as the new Chief Information Officer.
- Approved Nathan Pope as Chief Information Officer for Caldwell County Schools
- Changed October 14 and 15 from optional teacher/parent conference days to full student days
- Moved the September 26 work session to October 14 at 2:30 PM before the regular board meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education met on September 3, 2024, and took action on several items including approving revisions to NCSBA 2024 Spring Policies and Policy 1510-4200-7270 School Safety, and approving September 2024-25 student transfers. The board also approved routine human resources contracts and the Beginning Teacher Support Plan for September 2024.
- Approved revisions to NCSBA 2024 Spring Policies and Policy 1510-4200-7270 School Safety
- Approved 35 student transfers for September 2024-25 (out of 51 requests)
- Approved Human Resource Services usual and customary action items including contracts
- Approved the Beginning Teacher Support Plan for September 2024
- Recognized May 2024 Character Trait winners for 'Perseverance'
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss and review multiple policy updates, including changes to parental involvement, technology use, and student athletics eligibility. The board will also receive an audit report and an update on Title IX policies.
- Review of 2024 audit report by Shannon Dennison, CPA with Anderson Smith & Wike PLLC
- Update on Title IX policies
- Policy updates on parental involvement (1310/4002), technology use (2127, 3220, 3225/4312/7320), and student athletics eligibility (3620)
- New policies on foreign exchange students (4140) and emergency administration of naloxone (5023/6128/7268)
- Update on strategic plan
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a special session to approve contracts related to Exceptional Children's Services, including nursing and therapy services for individual students, and to approve an addendum to the August student transfer list. The board also received information on proposed revisions to Policy 3621 on athletic eligibility.
- Approved two contracts with Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. for direct LPN/RN nursing services to two individual students with complex medical needs
- Approved contracts for Carolina ENT Audiology, Premier Nursing (CNA), Sunshine Speech (Sawmills), and Orientation and Mobility Services
- Approved an addendum to the August transfer list, recommending approval of 30 student transfers out of 34 requests
- Received information on proposed revisions to Policy 3621 Athletic Eligibility (no action taken)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education met on August 12, 2024, and approved several routine items including the agenda, minutes from July meetings, and human resources actions. The board also voted to place the NCSBA 2024 Spring and Special Policy Updates on public comment. The meeting was largely procedural with no major policy debates or financial decisions noted.
- Approved 58 of 73 August board transfers for the 2024-25 school year, with 15 not recommended for approval
- Approved human resources usual and customary action items including contracts and substitute list
- Voted to place NCSBA 2024 Spring and Special Policy Updates on public comment
- Approved minutes from July 2, 2024 regular session and work session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a work session on August 12, 2024, where they discussed the student athletic eligibility policy (Policy Code 3621) and approved adding a special called meeting for August 15, 2024, at 8:00 AM. The board also approved the agenda and adjourned at 10:30 AM.
- Discussed Policy 3621 on student athletic eligibility, including residency, transfer, and home school student rules
- Approved adding a special called meeting on August 15, 2024, at 8:00 AM (hybrid virtual/in-person)
- Approved the work session agenda as presented
- Adjourned at 10:30 AM
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a work session on August 6, 2024. They approved the North Carolina Prayer Certification and Single Set of Assurances, and voted to reschedule the September work session and board meeting to September 3, 2024. The board also heard public comment on EC issues and discussed policy updates.
- Approved the North Carolina Prayer Certification and Single Set of Assurances
- Moved September work session to September 3, 2024 at 3:30 PM and board meeting to 6:00 PM
- Public comment on EC issues (funding and additional teachers) by Nichole Flannagan
- Discussed NCSBA Spring and Special Policy Update 2024, to be recommended for public comment on August 12, 2024
- Convened closed session for confidential personnel matters
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a work session on July 2, 2024, where they approved the agenda and discussed several informational items. These included a policy discussion on student athletic eligibility (Policy 3621), an overview of Camp Caldwell and the Read to Achieve Summer Camp, and a report on surplus sales through Gov Deals for 2023-2024. The board also entered a closed session and adjourned at 10:17 AM.
- Policy 3621 on Student Athletic Eligibility discussed (amended version attached)
- Overview of Camp Caldwell and Read to Achieve Summer Camp
- Gov Deals and surplus sales report for 2023-2024
- Closed session held
- Agenda approved unanimously
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education met on July 2, 2024, and approved several routine items, including the agenda, minutes from June meetings, and a series of personnel contracts and transfers. The board also approved the 2024-2025 Alternative School's Modified Accountability Participation (Option B) and contract extensions for the superintendent and cabinet members.
- Approved 2024-2025 Alternative School's Modified Accountability Participation (Option B)
- Approved 16 of 17 July board transfers for 2024-25, with one not recommended
- Approved 2-year contracts for Jennifer Dineen (Whitnel AP) and Katrina O'Donnell (West Caldwell High School AP), effective July 1, 2024
- Approved 2-year contract for Dr. Thomas Howell as Human Resource Service Assistant Superintendent, effective Aug 1, 2024–July 31, 2026
- Approved contract extensions for Superintendent Dr. Don Phipps and cabinet members
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a budget/work session where it approved the 2024-2025 interim budget, budget amendments 9-14, and a change to the July board meeting date. The board also voted to approve administrative hiring recommendations, though details were not specified in the agenda.
- Approved 2024-2025 Interim Budget, allowing operations from July 1 until final budget adoption
- Approved Budget Amendments 9-14 covering State, Local, Special Grant, Federal, Capital Outlay, and Child Nutrition funds
- Moved July 9 board meeting to July 2 at 8:00 AM, adding a work session
- Approved administrative hiring recommendations (specific positions not listed)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education met on June 4, 2024, and approved several routine action items, including a driver's education contract with FK Chestnut Driving Academy for 2024-2025, a three-year Otis Elevator contract addendum, and the 2024-2025 board meeting schedule. The board also approved an early release day for CASA and CECHS on August 20, 2024, and entered closed session. All votes were unanimous among present members, with Chris Becker not present for most votes.
- Approved Driver's Education Contract with FK Chestnut Driving Academy for 2024-2025
- Approved Otis Elevator Contract Addendum for 3-year term
- Approved August 20, 2024 as Early Release Day for CASA and CECHS
- Approved 2024-2025 Board of Education Meeting Schedule
- Convened to Closed Session at 8:38 AM
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss and potentially act on a budget update, review the 2024-2025 board meeting schedule, and consider contracts for driver's education and elevator maintenance. The board also convened a closed session for confidential personnel matters.
- Budget update with possible action
- Review of 2024-2025 board meeting schedule
- Driver's Education contract with FK Chestnut Driving Academy
- Otis Elevator contract addendum for 3-year term
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education met on May 13, 2024, and approved a routine agenda including minutes, personnel contracts, student transfers, and budget amendments. The board also reviewed and approved the annual Return to School Plan, the Parent and Family Engagement policy, and the 2024-2025 CTE Local Application. Honors were given to students and staff for achievements.
- Approved Budget Amendment #7 increasing State Public School Fund by $200,210 to $89,682,431
- Approved Budget Amendment #8 for Federal Grant Fund
- Approved 68 of 77 requested student transfers for 2024-25, with 9 not recommended
- Approved annual review of Return to School Plan and Parent and Family Engagement policy
- Approved 2024-2025 CTE Local Application for state and federal funding
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a special session to discuss its local budget request to the county. The board approved adding $150,584.96 for School Resource Officer (SRO) funding to the request. The meeting was otherwise procedural, covering agenda approval and adjournment.
- Approved adding $150,584.96 for SRO funding to the county funding request
- Special session held to discuss local budget request
- Motion to approve agenda carried unanimously
- Meeting held at Caldwell County Schools, 1914 Hickory Blvd SW, Lenoir
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education met on April 15, 2024, to approve routine items including minutes, human resources contracts, and student transfers for the 2024-25 school year. They also approved two budget amendments: a $713,914 increase to the State Public School Fund and a $112,298 increase to the Federal Grant Fund. The board discussed a local budget request for the upcoming fiscal year, which is required to be submitted to county commissioners by May 15.
- Approved Budget Amendment #5 increasing State Public School Fund by $713,914 to $89,482,221
- Approved Budget Amendment #6 increasing Federal Grant Fund by $112,298 to $22,674,022
- Approved 194 kindergarten and 1,363 grades 1-12 student transfers for 2024-25
- Approved Human Resource Services action items including contracts
- Discussed Local Budget Request for 2024-25, including projected 3% salary increases
Assistant Principals' Meeting
The Caldwell County Board of Education is holding an assistant principals' meeting with informational sessions from the superintendent, auxiliary services, human resources, and education program services. The agenda includes a policy review of several board policies, including student athletic eligibility, staff responsibilities, employee political activities, and evaluation of licensed employees. This is primarily an informational meeting with no formal decisions listed.
- Policy review: Policy Code 3621 Student Athletic Eligibility
- Policy review: Policy Code 7300 Staff Responsibilities
- Policy review: Policy Code 7720 Employee Political Activities
- Policy review: Policy Code 7810 Evaluation of Licensed Employees
- Informational updates from Superintendent, Auxiliary Services, Human Resources, and Education Program Services
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a work session with informational updates and a closed session. Superintendent Don Phipps discussed possible property acquisition, CTE apprenticeships, and Opportunity Scholarships. The board also heard a Science of Reading presentation and updates on summer programming and auxiliary services, then convened a closed session for confidential personnel and attorney-client matters.
- Possible property acquisition discussed by Superintendent Don Phipps
- Update on CTE Apprenticeships
- Opportunity Scholarships update
- Science of Reading presentation by Katrina McEllen
- Closed session for confidential personnel matters and attorney consultation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a budget/work session, approving a 2-year contract with Parent Square and discussing a possible change to the 2024-2025 school calendar. The board also heard a request from the Caldwell County Restart Program to present drug awareness information at schools and received budget information from the superintendent.
- Approved 2-year contract with Parent Square
- Discussed changing Feb. 17, 2025 (Presidents Day) from student day to optional planning day
- Heard drug awareness presentation request from Caldwell County Restart Program
- Received budget information from Superintendent Dr. Don Phipps and David Johnson
- Convened closed session for confidential personnel matters
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education met on March 11, 2024, and approved several action items, including the 2023-2024 Summer Program for remediation and re-administration of EOG/EOC tests, a Memorandum of Understanding with Gaston Family Health Services (Kintegra Health), and routine personnel and substitute list actions. The board also approved a revision to its meeting schedule, adding a budget work session on March 18, 2024.
- Approved 2023-2024 summer remediation and EOG/EOC re-administration program for students
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Gaston Family Health Services (Kintegra Health)
- Approved March Board Transfers for 2023-24 (14 requested, 0 recommended for approval)
- Added March 18, 2024 Budget/Work Session to board schedule
Assistant Principals' Meeting
The Caldwell County Board of Education is holding an assistant principals' meeting with informational sessions from Auxiliary Services, Human Resource Services, and Education Program Services. The agenda includes a policy review of eight specific policies, a presentation by level directors, and a wrap-up. No decisions or votes are listed; the meeting is primarily informational and procedural.
- Policy review of Policy 4309, 4150, 3200, 3210, 3621 (Student Athletic Eligibility), 7300 (Staff Responsibilities), 7720 (Employee Political Activities), 7810 (Evaluation of Licensed Employees)
- Information session from Auxiliary Services (20 minutes)
- Information session from Human Resource Services (30 minutes)
- Superintendent information and level directors presentation under Education Program Services
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education met on March 4, 2024, and voted to approve the agenda. The board then convened into closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters and consult with the board attorney, citing state statutes. The meeting reconvened and adjourned without any public action items.
- Closed session for confidential personnel matters (N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(A)(1), 115C-321)
- Closed session to consult with board attorney (N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(A)(3))
- Agenda approved unanimously
- Meeting adjourned at 5:20 PM
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education met on February 12, 2024, and approved several routine items, including personnel actions, budget amendments, an audit contract, and the 2024-2025 school calendars. The most significant action was approving a $1,959,054 increase to the State Public School Fund budget, bringing the total to $88,768,307, along with a $404,985 increase to the Federal Grant Fund.
- Approved Budget Amendment #3 increasing State Public School Fund by $1,959,054 to $88,768,307
- Approved Budget Amendment #4 increasing Federal Grant Fund by $404,985 to $22,561,724
- Approved 2024 audit contract with Anderson Smith & Wike PLLC
- Approved 2024-2025 school calendars for traditional schools and Caldwell Early College High School/CASA
- Approved 37 of 39 February board transfers for 2023-24
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a work session on February 6, 2024, where they approved several action items, including a final report for the NC Education Lottery capital fund, two 2-year contracts for directors, and a motion to enter closed session for personnel and legal matters. They also discussed a proposed student logo, a ParentSquare agreement, a 4.85-acre parcel acquisition, and other informational items.
- Approved Final Report Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund NC Education Lottery
- Approved 2-year contracts for Ryan Cooper (Director of Student Services) and Brian Lewis (Director of Career and Technical Education), effective March 1, 2024
- Discussed proposed 4.85-acre parcel acquisitions
- Discussed proposed 2-year agreement with ParentSquare for webpage, mass communication, and app design
- Held closed session for personnel, safety, and attorney-client privilege
Assistant Principals' Meeting
This is a routine professional development meeting for assistant principals, featuring informational sessions from the superintendent, auxiliary services, human resources, and education program services. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or public hearings listed.
- Superintendent information session (30 min)
- Virtual joint meeting with all administrators via Zoom
- Auxiliary services information session (15 min)
- Human resource services presentation (60 min)
- Education program services presentation (20 min) and level groups with directors
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education met on January 8, 2024, to approve routine items including minutes, personnel contracts, and budget amendments. The board approved a $1,723,330 increase to the State Public School Fund and a $14,947 increase to the Federal Grants Fund, as well as an easement agreement with Duke Energy. The meeting also included recognitions and a public comment period.
- Approved Budget Amendment #1 increasing State Public School Fund by $1,723,330 to $86,809,254
- Approved Budget Amendment #2 increasing Federal Grants Fund by $14,947 to $22,156,739
- Approved Easement Agreement with Duke Energy
- Approved January Board Transfers for 2023-24 (12 recommended, 1 not, 3 revoked)
- Approved Fall 2023 Policy Revisions recommended by NCSBA, including parental involvement updates