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Memoranda of agreement: The board approved a memorandum of agreement with Triangle United, a soccer group seeking use of Northwood High School soccer fields. The screening and use were approved by the school principal and athletic director, board staff said. The board also approved an agreement with Bennett Recreation Department to use school athletic facilities; Bennett’s principal, Dr. Veil, spoke in support during the meeting.

Policy manual update — first reading: The board heard a first reading of the 3,000-series manual updates to board policy. Staff said the packet incorrectly listed 27 policies for review when the correct number is 34; 9 policies are recommended for repeal and 25 revisions are proposed. Staff pointed to more substantial revisions for policy 33 (school calendar and time for learning) and policy 3430 (school improvement plans). One policy (3228/7328, use of personal technology to conduct school business) was placed on “hold” for further review.

Consent and procedural votes: Early in the meeting the board adopted the agenda, approved the personnel agenda and approved the consent agenda by voice vote. Those routine approvals were recorded in the meeting minutes by voice vote.

Motions and outcomes: Board members moved and seconded each agreement and routine item; votes were carried by aye on voice votes as recorded in the transcript. No roll-call tallies were recorded in the transcript for these items.

Why it matters: MOAs expand community access to school facilities and reflect local partnerships; the policy updates are part of a systematic review of the district’s policy manual and contain changes that staff described as updating legal footnotes and clarifying school improvement-plan requirements.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 10, 2025 - Board of Education - March Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Chatham County Board of Education approved memoranda of agreement allowing community groups to use school athletic facilities, heard a first reading of the 3,000-series policy updates, and approved routine consent and personnel agendas.","taxTitle","Chatham County Schools, School Districts, North Carolina","taxId",38252,"location","North Carolina","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6643154,"Board approves $40,000 annual RTI International subaward to support student health and safety work",99,4560000,4659000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532578-377606e16ec975a0d4719c02bce42f7d&start=4560&end=4659","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532578-377606e16ec975a0d4719c02bce42f7d/thumbnail_4560000.jpg","/articles/6643154/North-Carolina/Board-approves-40000-annual-RTI-International-subaward-to-support-student-health-and-safety-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6643154-819b98a0c4db0fea72a1fe3bc65abaa5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171027&Signature=ncE0Q~d0kfXnDCLFHfZcX7ovpIQVc4zrPqGehc1fMbjqsWzGFABbJJVlmPiR18Phq4GR~JbQvpMLjjGmDqDoz0lvknhZZkW-y7WFtgSbyZdHLa6iFQlXiZaUEkipl93JA1jkvah8Y1MGJuXCTDQTdza1n34MwxjWMPcHOdawLzcol-jCxA-y-Xex1qOzMYdb1HfDYee80YsRzVFaov-RFcRUC0bps~LDCX0s40f-MoqpC0AHKgvG0rNVz8dcrVLFLV1BmS0sTDI8mMWb9pDa-FuDJSwJ2rH7JfBmQXGrQe5iMZ4inSfzUJIZjOsrpAIHKkyR1EJ3NHRvNnA1maTOAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Chatham County Board of Education approved a subaward agreement with RTI International that will provide $40,000 annually for up to five years, funding-dependent, to support district efforts on health education, health services and safe and supportive school environments.

Tracy Fowler, senior executive director of student services, told the board the RTI collaboration will analyze current district programs and interventions, identify evidence-based strategies aligned to district priorities and provide technical support. Fowler said the funds are intended to be flexible for staff training, community events and related work and that the award is structured as $40,000 provided annually over the next five years “as funding allows.”

Motion and vote: A board member moved to approve the RTI International Subaward Agreement “as written.” The motion carried on a voice vote with the board responding “aye.”

Why it matters: District leaders said the project will support Strategic Plan Priority 2 (student health and safety) by helping the district assess current systems and adopt evidence-based practices related to family, school and community engagement.

Implementation: The senior executive director of student services will serve as the district lead; staff said the funds will be used for training and community engagement and that the agreement includes technical assistance from RTI.","Chatham County Schools accepted a subaward from RTI International providing $40,000 per year (subject to funding) for up to five years to support evidence-based strategies for health education, services and family engagement.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6643159,"Board approves adding two high schools to Yondr pouch pilot after district survey showed improved engagement",882,4770000,5652000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532578-377606e16ec975a0d4719c02bce42f7d&start=4770&end=5652","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532578-377606e16ec975a0d4719c02bce42f7d/thumbnail_4770000.jpg","/articles/6643159/North-Carolina/Board-approves-adding-two-high-schools-to-Yondr-pouch-pilot-after-district-survey-showed-improved-engagement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6643159-1f6df4947edc91af9c37bd9814ab9159/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171027&Signature=HzYw90VgN1GQIeqZxLsWA8lijofRMUuqDwdpCIb9pVQbHzcl6zrKO~wEHUxMBjrwfJp-fc4gfJ9oKmy7VyDMXalC7hCzVF3tCrxzC0Ie8FS5TxjGNmxKT65SYFpBNPjX~3CW6-Heyb5JyLNzqUJKS0VCRgp4vOsLJ-8mD39vOi6do8PwKSaqOqWGFQRKEgBIUm2UIGy2QVLQ-CQtvtYlgDnI5VnuLS3sGSIYdtr1AgUzmDQd~YDRzPcsZoMKVGk8bI4ECeMeMSnnb7KNe98Fi3hfaPPMRUNxVcp67JzVv96dUCP3W4FURURy3EsoFSw5ZrmfrMdma0UebJuNwP5Mgg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Chatham County Board of Education voted to add Northwood High School and Chatham Central High School to the district's Yondr pouch pilot program after staff presented survey results and school data from the initial implementation.

Assistant and senior executive staff told the board the pilot—implemented at Chatham Middle, George Moses Horton, Margaret B. Pollard, OneChatham Academy, Jordan Matthews and Seaforth High School—generated more than 900 survey responses (about 600 students, 200 parents, and 70 staff). Administrators reported that roughly 85% of staff respondents said the pouches improved student engagement, academics and school climate; parents generally reported 65–70% agreement on those measures.

District presenters highlighted school-level outcomes. Seaforth High School reported a decline in failing grades (Fs) from 241 at the comparable prior period to 59 after implementation. The district also reported a 31% reduction in suspensions compared with the same point last year.

In discussion, some board members and the superintendent noted differing perceptions between students and adults: staff and administrators reported improvements in classroom focus and collaboration, while some student survey responses were less positive. Staff told the board that students said they appreciated not being recorded or photographed and that teachers were able to use Chromebooks for photos and classwork when needed.

Motion and vote: Board member moved that “Chatham County Board of Education approve the addition of Northwood and Chatham Central High Schools to the Yondr program as presented.” The motion passed on a voice vote (all present voted aye; no named dissent recorded in the transcript).

Why it matters: District staff and administrators characterized the pilot as reducing cell-phone related distractions, improving teacher satisfaction with classroom environment, and correlating with fewer Fs and fewer suspensions at pilot sites. Several neighboring districts reportedly contacted Chatham staff for details on implementation.

Next steps: The board approved adding the two high schools and staff said they will continue monitoring outcomes and coordinate with principals about consistent enforcement and any state-level policy developments.","Following a district report and survey, the Chatham County Board of Education voted to add Northwood and Chatham Central high schools to the Yondr pouch pilot; staff presented survey results and school-level discipline and grade data as supporting evidence.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_46":105,"_48":106,"_50":107,"_52":108,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":109,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":110,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6643164,"Parents and teachers urge Chatham board to restore master's pay, add incentives for EC and bilingual staff",997,3494000,4491000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532578-377606e16ec975a0d4719c02bce42f7d&start=3494&end=4491","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532578-377606e16ec975a0d4719c02bce42f7d/thumbnail_3494000.jpg","/articles/6643164/North-Carolina/Parents-and-teachers-urge-Chatham-board-to-restore-masters-pay-add-incentives-for-EC-and-bilingual-staff","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6643164-6b9f2fffa75ab12961b5973469292d9e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171027&Signature=VFWw~r8HQV-E66A-COxGTrydyxKbA2zNWWMEQ~vEfM0Y2QQu7QFG7OBSXGEuIgStzKzRA7wxSCs8mwoK9HwpwskC7St3CR4kv3AoVfA-nI4ca1LYQYCtkLLHWE0ok6MSbszZ4cZU2rwOpUkm3BFzpbPn6BI~PjRnv7tBfDtzULb85CpTy2FWjpqe-YvRDEdhRcuAUHLDF6F~aa72gCnNRneSR9VmImbVqdwtTeGFtIb9obEUOwMkrv98t78IzUNlxO6TOBAVkKC0BhjB59OF2cTecCZyMYY7w1cHX2wkd0r1Pht2TQDMwsRVbMyfNwJPx8nSD8jnxO8NF-3Jz2vF5g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Multiple teachers, paraprofessionals and parents used the board’s public-comment period to press the Chatham County Board of Education to restore master’s-degree pay and to add incentive pay for EC (exceptional children) staff and bilingual staff as the district prepares a budget to send to county commissioners.

Speakers noted statewide staffing pressures and urged local steps to retain and recruit staff. Brandy Varner, identifying herself as a union leader, teacher and parent, urged the board to include “incentive pay for EC staff, especially support staff, and for bilingual office staff” so multilingual families and students receive needed services.

The requests came in a series of public comments that emphasized classroom continuity and legal risk. Jennifer Keener, a Northwood teacher, said EC teachers are in short supply and cited Wake County’s experience with lawsuits over EC services; she told the board that “Northwood currently has 50% of their EC teachers fully licensed” and argued higher pay is required to attract certified staff.

Other commenters described personal experience and the burden of low pay. Laura Gerard, a parent, and Laura Newman, an art teacher who thanked the board for placing a master’s-pay reinstatement in the proposed budget, described the time and expense required to earn an advanced degree and urged the board to restore pay differentials. Seneca Haywood, a teacher at Matthews High School who leads an EC class, asked the board to consider a $2,500 incentive for EC teachers and assistants to reduce turnover and maintain program quality.

Why it matters: Speakers said pay and targeted incentives influence whether qualified EC and bilingual staff remain in the district. Several commenters tied staffing to student outcomes and to the district’s legal exposure if EC services are not adequately provided.

Board response and next steps: The board did not take formal action during the public-comment period. Several speakers thanked the board for placing a master’s-pay reinstatement in the proposed budget; the board will consider the budget in advance of submission to county commissioners, as noted by multiple speakers and in district remarks.

Context: The public-comment block ran at the meeting’s designated comment period and included teachers from multiple schools, parents, and union representatives. The meeting packet referenced a proposed budget item for reinstating master’s pay (discussed earlier in the meeting), but no formal vote on pay scales occurred during the session.","Multiple teachers, EC staff and parents urged the Chatham County Schools Board of Education to restore master's-degree pay and to add incentive pay for exceptional children (EC) staff and bilingual office staff ahead of the district budget process.","actionData","errors"]

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