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District staff said the order from Perfection Equipment covers computer tables with wire access for new lab computers, CPU holders for a drafting lab, and specialty tables and seating for family & consumer science classrooms and middle‑school career readiness labs. The purchase aligns with a planned computer refresh cycle and the computers already ordered for summer installation.

The district said the purchase will be funded through a mix of federal Perkins funds for CTE programming and technology capital outlay where appropriate. Staff said the vendor order timing will allow installation during summer to avoid classroom disruptions.

Board members asked which schools would receive the new furniture; staff said they would provide a grid showing the schools and specific items. Some members asked about elementary inclusion for future purchases; staff said fifth‑grade exploratory and STEM items have been funded in the past and elementary needs will be considered when funding allows.

Committee members moved and approved the purchase order in open session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","CCS Board of Education Meeting February 27, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved purchasing tables, computer rails and specialized seating from Perfection Equipment to outfit career and technical education (CTE) computer and family & consumer science labs; items will be installed over summer and are funded with Perkins and capital technology funds where applicable.","taxTitle","Cumberland County Schools, School Districts, North Carolina","taxId",14089,"location","North Carolina","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6307267,"District shares benchmark 2 results; staff outline targeted supports for weaker grades and schools",1534,12986000,14520000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2433421-108b64ff79c83b7761b72f63c7965ea5&start=12986&end=14520","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2433421-108b64ff79c83b7761b72f63c7965ea5/thumbnail_12986000.jpg","/articles/6307267/North-Carolina/District-shares-benchmark-2-results-staff-outline-targeted-supports-for-weaker-grades-and-schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6307267-0f06c6f50b17993a09c57fde46c13ce1/orig.mp4?Expires=1777473202&Signature=ZdrO1~hqjJ~8LFwXHsjD9cVnkus69qjLtx8fu6R1HIo3BH6SAJJbIp3AlaQNRSY6yXPaHboA5CV-~kG0QybsH79v4ECqfiJnvSiOnVn-pLbdLSnCzZR~wDb8Yv6mNf2PUYqbfbZcP67JorXhT9ziLKz594XfRnP7GWJOIREwhxRa0ZCRYMRpa8HHP~XBpp6PIAQjg78vRWvkNxhZFMbnFWvWTAIGZav6JGyEwd2t8HtKX-Dpr71pozokV5MwM~Dc20L4MC-uUm~KmtlqA~I2-cwNZVS21yqwwSuRxkx6PHl3AJ3LGoEanOrrV1P8fATkTGgDSiahPvP3Xi8vD6SN9w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cumberland County Schools presented second benchmark (9‑week) formative assessment results and follow‑up supports to the board on Feb. 27.

District staff told the board that among elementary schools (grades 3–5) the district saw increases in third‑grade reading and math — notably a more than seven‑point gain in third‑grade math compared with the previous year — while fourth and fifth grades showed slight decreases in composite scores. The district reported it exceeded EVOS projections for reading and science in the elementary benchmark window but remained below projection in fourth‑ and fifth‑grade math.

For middle schools (grades 6–8) staff reported gains in sixth‑grade reading and seventh‑grade math versus last year; EVOS projections showed the district above projections in seventh‑ and eighth‑grade reading and in eighth‑grade science and math, but below projections in sixth‑grade subjects and some middle‑school math areas.

Staff described a layered response: curriculum specialists assigned by content area will increase presence in schools with larger gaps, instructional leadership teams will use data cycles to adjust pacing and focus, and district professional development will deliver targeted, standard‑level coaching for teachers. The district said it will prioritize frequent follow‑up visits to schools that need sustained support rather than one‑off consultations.

Board members raised questions about subgroup performance and equity. Some members asked why Black students and students with disabilities showed persistent gaps; staff said the next step is deeper, student‑level data dives that consider attendance, behavior, interventions already in place and teacher assignment and capacity, and then to tailor interventions at the school and classroom level.

District staff said they will continue to provide detailed school‑level benchmark reports to the board and to focus early intervention where needed to try to improve outcomes by the end of the school year.","Cumberland County Schools reported results from second 9‑week formative assessments for grades 3–8 and described targeted curriculum support, increased specialist visits and professional development to address gaps identified in reading, math and science.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6307271,"Board pushes up superintendent budget timeline amid reevaluation year; approves budget amendments",320,12340000,12660000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2433421-108b64ff79c83b7761b72f63c7965ea5&start=12340&end=12660","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2433421-108b64ff79c83b7761b72f63c7965ea5/thumbnail_12340000.jpg","/articles/6307271/North-Carolina/Board-pushes-up-superintendent-budget-timeline-amid-reevaluation-year-approves-budget-amendments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6307271-488b6389f3ad98d6cfbeae5f309651c1/orig.mp4?Expires=1777473202&Signature=Rey5doSn7~4Z1n42U1sHbi0CA~CwFXTwn8iYxarrL~uxqRedn30skSXUN-SYkkrdSWI8v5HVn9NR~DASudjwGP-b4h7gRtznh7GOh932l6wo2v-jYpVjL7ewUCfwfYQd3T0-gErp0Q8ygWWsqmkV2PBdVfAbwLfrhL5N3nD67O81MfI-iKq2fG6QyuIDxUCGoBqxt6XnZ1pxXMiuM8NZL3WOxK-OSLA-cVcNzeESZdxSbvpLsJfLgTAH2QO1Ueey8~adIy2-lNyqcQJnyBRW6F2IFWSDECP2acprzMi3Uw5lpl0HmX3M5fF2HGmys4Bmm-zBiDbd7a6kcms2MawckA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District finance staff told the Cumberland County Board of Education on Feb. 27 that the superintendent’s proposed budget will be presented to the board earlier than originally scheduled so the district and county can coordinate during a property revaluation year.

Jay (district finance staff) said the superintendent’s budget will be brought to the board March 27, and the district expects to deliver the budget to the county by May 13–15 (statutory deadlines apply). Finance staff cautioned that county property revaluation and a yet‑to‑set tax rate could delay the county’s final revenue estimates until May or June, which could in turn affect how much additional funding the county can provide to the schools. Staff said they remain committed to increasing teacher and classified supplements and will work with the county as revenue figures become available.

During the Budget and Finance Committee meeting the board also approved listed budget amendments that allocate funds the district planned to receive, including federal funds tied to military‑connected student programs that flow to specific schools offering after‑school services.

Board members discussed whether to present a single “full” budget ask to the county or to present a more conservative request that reflects only revenue the district already controls. Some members urged the board to make its full request to maintain pressure on the county to fund teacher compensation increases; staff said they would present the superintendent’s full proposal in March and that the board could revise its final budget submission to the county after county revenue estimates are available.","Cumberland County Schools moved the superintendent’s budget presentation earlier to March and approved several budget amendments; staff warned that county reevaluation timing could affect final revenue numbers.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6307277,"Board committees approve personnel items; superintendent administrative appointment confirmed",4279,7975000,12254000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2433421-108b64ff79c83b7761b72f63c7965ea5&start=7975&end=12254","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2433421-108b64ff79c83b7761b72f63c7965ea5/thumbnail_7975000.jpg","/articles/6307277/North-Carolina/Board-committees-approve-personnel-items-superintendent-administrative-appointment-confirmed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6307277-5585ccad2663ef1e036d7ad57668b44c/orig.mp4?Expires=1777473202&Signature=Vd3pi5JbDx5AWXaWJ5HxvOf3chXCM6eYnzCGacZtwFZQhtmOc1FqxNpCi3HMuB5CThJ3ypuYTt8QruY9U5JOQYN9ihpruYZccdV~t4HuLlacy0vQZDzHaQFSRPFtzeIaO8T1RpQ66T2uGHzDuiPAoh5aVb8akpfQEQgmj1v38rOHH1NrRbtz21W1hjyRrwyMb~0lutyjWwwzK1JX3ySHagz~YBk98W2GJkE-g8HvUQJ2o6r0-GNaVMih9gmFZLzhsaC-wAA4T2aZvf9-TFrmQfDRDL7RjeMuRKk5U5HB~3dqkxgEV3Yw-3etDzBx~mYm5nHfM6wnhPPQWk~Cn1Drnw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cumberland County Board of Education approved a series of personnel items during committee meetings Feb. 27, including routine hires and leaves, one limited teaching license and an administrative transfer. In closed session, the board approved the superintendent’s administrative recommendation for a director of operations.

During the personnel committee meeting, board members voted to approve the personnel list of school‑based hires and clerical staff, grant requested leaves of absence and accept a limited license for a teacher who met North Carolina Department of Public Instruction criteria but had not met a PRAXIS/Pearson cut score. The limited license binds the listed teacher to Cumberland County Schools while they complete certification requirements, district staff said.

Administratively, the superintendent transferred a currently contracted assistant principal from a high school back to an elementary assistant principal post at that administrator’s request; staff said that person had been in the high school assignment one year.

In closed session the board considered personnel items protected by state law and then approved the superintendent’s recommendation to appoint Forrester Braesmore (name as announced at meeting) to the district’s director of operations position. The motion to approve the superintendent’s recommendation was made by board member Jackie Warner, seconded by Dr. Hales, and approved by the committee.

Board counsel noted that North Carolina personnel confidentiality statutes govern applicant names and personnel discussions and confirmed that applicants may choose to waive confidentiality if they wish. The board and staff said they will communicate candidate and personnel updates through the established point of contact rather than individually to board members to reduce the risk of leaks and inconsistency.","Committee votes on Feb. 27 approved routine personnel items, leave requests, a limited teaching license, an administrative transfer and the superintendent’s recommendation for a director of operations.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6307281,"Cumberland County Board begins superintendent search with national firm McPherson & Jacobson",7336,165000,7501000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2433421-108b64ff79c83b7761b72f63c7965ea5&start=165&end=7501","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2433421-108b64ff79c83b7761b72f63c7965ea5/thumbnail_165000.jpg","/articles/6307281/North-Carolina/Cumberland-County-Board-begins-superintendent-search-with-national-firm-McPherson-Jacobson","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6307281-9a96a6b4fae8b90c2be13bf9931e30ea/orig.mp4?Expires=1777473202&Signature=YZ3tsEeRqEoSiSyeMwS~~jPg1oUpdHPtANUmoVrbJqMVohf9wP6GeDMFpv216XcuzWgNxVIqHjp5q-lkyxz-D9J2X1ExjVq2s~3W9k0Jx3a1-siqzyytmE4dZ79aK-7UFpWg9CC9~Io9IW0-Jc-AIJoaZ~xQ-BXVbvv7276ps5wSg4cxM2OvEVrmbVxs~5okO~0sS0lRhb70yx~3lk0rSyFLbPdCSwINKzMMuDIxydnEZbjVXKhiN27dJEgQ9iQQJQmJbVg3CRQ4aELCofzbjDfeoq1Suhjl97U3qNxUsv-lkn0Mv3cUeafA1C1CArPBlvfCk7xlr43jwygM5tZBwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Consultants from McPherson & Jacobson detailed a multi‑phase superintendent search plan to the Cumberland County Board of Education during committee meetings Feb. 27, saying the firm would recruit nationally, vet applicants and coordinate stakeholder input before returning finalists for the board to interview.

The consultants — Barry Carroll and Dr. Deborah White of McPherson & Jacobson — told the board the search is intended to be driven by the board’s priorities and community input. “This is your search,” Carroll said. “We use our process — we’re flexible and we’ll work with what you say you want.”

The firm outlined five phases: (1) define desired characteristics and advertise the posting; (2) hold stakeholder meetings and collect online survey input; (3) recruit and vet applicants with thorough background checks; (4) present a vetted short list and videos for board review; and (5) support transition and establish performance objectives for the new superintendent. Dr. White described the vetting as intensive, including reference checks, digital background checks and candidate videos in which applicants present a 90‑day plan.

Consultants and board members discussed logistics and confidentiality. The firm advised keeping applicant names confidential during recruitment to encourage candidates who are currently employed to apply; board counsel confirmed personnel confidentiality protections under North Carolina law apply to applicant names. The contract with McPherson & Jacobson covers producing up to five candidate videos and four background checks; the firm said additional recruitment or advertising options would add cost.

Board members raised several topics for the candidate profile: strong communication skills, proven ability to improve student outcomes, fiscal and managerial competence, team‑building, transparency and familiarity with Cumberland County’s school settings. Consultants asked each board member to submit characteristics; the firm will compile board and stakeholder input and post the application when the profile is finalized.

Tentative timeline presented in the meeting (subject to board confirmation): consultants hope to post the application materials the week of March 4; stakeholder meetings and the K‑12 Insight online survey are targeted for early to mid‑April; the application window was described as closing around April 10; consultants expected to present a short list and videos in late April/early May and for the board to select finalists by early May, with a July 1 start date for the new superintendent if necessary transition steps are completed.

The consultants emphasized they will serve primarily as recruiters and advisers once finalists are selected; the board retains decision authority for interviews and hiring. They also described a two‑year guarantee in the signed contract: if a placed superintendent leaves within two years for a covered reason, the firm will re‑run the search at no additional fee (expenses excluded).","Consultants from McPherson & Jacobson presented a five‑phase search plan to the Cumberland County Board of Education on Feb. 27, emphasizing stakeholder input, confidentiality and a timeline that targets a July 1 start for the next superintendent.","actionData","errors"]

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