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Donations accepted: The board accepted several donations presented by staff, including $317.27 from the North Carolina School Counselors Association for Inglewood Elementary (materials for SEL lessons), $400 from Vester Wheaton’s Post No. 91 for Spring Hope Elementary and $300 from Superflame Gas Company of Rocky Mount for Red Oak Middle School’s EC class. Motion to accept the donations was made by Dr. Chavis and seconded by Dr. Washington and carried by voice vote.

Personnel recommendations: The personnel report was presented on behalf of the superintendent. A motion to accept the personnel recommendations was made by Zach Gray and seconded by Mr. Whitfield; the motion carried by voice vote.

Auditor contract: The board approved the district auditor contract for fiscal year 2025 after a committee recommendation; the motion passed by voice vote (mover and seconder not clearly recorded in the transcript for this specific motion).

Link contract renewal: The board approved a three‑year renewal of the Link contract. Motion by Ricky Jenkins, second by Dr. Chavis; voice vote carried.

Athletics funding: The board approved up to $6,000 for establishing a high school flag football program. Motion by Chris Bissett, second by Dr. Chavis; voice vote carried.

Policies: The board voted to table Policy 42‑10 because of pending state legislation (Senate Bill 92). The motion to table was made and seconded (second by Mr. Duncan and Mr. Jenkins were recorded) and carried. Policy 21‑10 received final approval on a motion by Chris Bissett, seconded by Zach Gray; the motion carried by voice vote.

Field trips: A field trip listed in committee materials was approved on a motion by Lehi Dunton, seconded by Dr. Washington; voice vote carried.

How votes were recorded: Most actions were recorded as voice votes with members saying “aye” or “all opposed likewise.” The transcript did not include roll‑call vote tallies for the bundled motions listed above.

Ending: Several administrative and policy items were approved or tabled; the meeting then moved on to the superintendent’s report and adjournment.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","NCPS BOE Meetings 4/7/2025 6:30pm","oneSentenceSummary","At the meeting the board approved donations, personnel recommendations, auditors and software contracts, a flag‑football funding request and Policy 21‑10 on final read; it tabled Policy 42‑10 pending Senate Bill 92. Several motions were voice votes with no roll‑call tallies recorded in the transcript.","taxTitle","Nash County Public Schools, School Districts, North Carolina","taxId",39056,"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},6611758,"Nash County board approves purchase of single‑lane weapon detectors for 12 elementary schools",110,3032000,3142000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2892956-d8277b93ab05398e42fd51db2b56d14b&start=3032&end=3142","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2892956-d8277b93ab05398e42fd51db2b56d14b/thumbnail_3032000.jpg","/articles/6611758/North-Carolina/Nash-County-board-approves-purchase-of-singlelane-weapon-detectors-for-12-elementary-schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611758-b947ae9c55b3af481ebe57367c11d3a2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770976036&Signature=WHaf4aDxbosaFBitmhHOByqFo9Dj7W~05O3uCDNuax0VWxZnGq8btEmxI8CPKqxtlvZQHoSkwTGuKFa9VnZMB894EomCe1m-smyfkZIXCsH-vewvGeV1khNqfqWNU3TixP5Lauaqj3rQwNn2fiXipKSp283EL1kNWSuf4gCNYu8OIV~uB3iFxv-yKbTKObOxpmD2ugrY3xa8FoO~8zTxzK~jGVeiwU3jYuofjpxfKgskztHiakZD8x~2zdkO6hxzzDwgOIzSvuWUQbQuIcCYdPD-Cuy9y46FUU3uLgHat6HzG6BHCfTtk31l2HYlMTYeKdAguAdH1R-O44J5E7EQYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nash County Public Schools board voted to approve a contract, subject to attorney review and negotiation, to install 12 Evolve Xpress Generation 2 single‑lane weapon detection systems at the district’s elementary schools.

The staff presentation asked the board to approve the contract and noted the district previously installed Evolve machines at middle and high schools. The presenter said the cost for the 12 single‑lane units was “just shy of a million dollars” and that the installation target date is July 1, with a possible extension to Aug. 8 if the July date cannot be met. The presenter also said the contract approval is “subject to further attorney review and negotiation of the contract terms and conditions.”

Motion and vote: The motion to approve was made by Zack Graves and seconded by Ricky Jenkins; the board chair called the motion carried after members said “aye.” The meeting record shows the vote was taken by voice; no roll‑call tally was recorded in the transcript.

Why it matters: School officials said the district has been installing the Evolve detectors at middle and high schools in prior years and is now seeking to add them to elementary buildings. The installation schedule and the attorney‑review contingency were noted at the time of approval.

Caveat on cost figure: the presenter attempted to read a numeric total that was not clearly audible on the recording; later in the presentation the cost was restated as “just shy of a million dollars.” The article reports the clearer characterization given on the record. No additional contract details (vendor contract number, recurring maintenance costs or funding source) were specified in the meeting transcript.

Ending: The contract was approved subject to attorney review and negotiation; staff will proceed with contract finalization and scheduling.","The board approved a contract, subject to attorney review and negotiation, to install 12 single‑lane Evolve Xpress Generation 2 weapon detection systems at elementary schools, with vendors and staff stating the total cost is \"just shy of a million dollars\" and an installation target of July 1 or, if needed, August 8.",{"_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},6611763,"Bus drivers and substitutes press Nash County school board for raises as district details pay and budget trade-offs",1104,735000,1839000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2892956-d8277b93ab05398e42fd51db2b56d14b&start=735&end=1839","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2892956-d8277b93ab05398e42fd51db2b56d14b/thumbnail_735000.jpg","/articles/6611763/North-Carolina/Bus-drivers-and-substitutes-press-Nash-County-school-board-for-raises-as-district-details-pay-and-budget-trade-offs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611763-eb65bb32cc49d67aefb3197868aa6be4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770976036&Signature=l4P3wvlVOpp0~Rjrjvm8KFkYbyszwzCVT71csBmgnXjfBEcRq747neXO6cwOOcPEU8DLWM5QIWJ~8CgIwumfdmgamo-3bF6UUiqpCHwcl8qK6BsZ4RNA409A78wC4ITbovOVhv~AL200ZDnBtbmhspmSzSkdncya2JzGfZI1i8L9we212WIuOb4UGHFj~OWKwsKcydV73ml64TLCOULsT4DmGVjYLS0HOIuE5pTYbdezhNr1l47Ha2ry69c~wuTbC4ph2fYdG-JO1a2mcvxTAU3TZspjT97mVdsWCblCkAXdZMsZsgGhzyXdZUC9ba8G-SAlDXwKeYp1D3x5qbI5sw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Nash County Public Schools board members heard multiple public comments pressing for pay increases for bus drivers, monitors and substitute drivers, and a staff presentation that laid out current pay ranges, how state rules affect step credit and how much the district’s transportation allotment is consumed by salaries.

Thelma Harris opened public comment by asking board members to press county commissioners for more school funding. Alicia Haman, who identified herself as a bus driver, said she has driven for Nash County Schools for 27 years and criticized pay compression: “It is very disheartening that someone with 0 experience is making just a few dollars less than me. That's not fair,” she said. Matthew Hunter, also identified as a bus driver, asked, “why come the drivers that's coming in with no experience can make just as much as drivers with experience?” William Booze, identified as a substitute bus driver, and other speakers urged the board to include substitute drivers in any raise. Kennedy Harvin, speaking in support of drivers, said their “main focus on safety and well-being is always first.”

Why it matters: Drivers and substitutes told the board low pay and perceived lack of respect are driving experienced employees away, which commenters and staff said could harm route stability and student safety.

In a presentation flagged for committee information, district staff outlined current pay and how state policy affects placement on the district salary schedule. The presentation said the highest hourly rate for bus drivers in Nash County is $23.82 and the district’s starting pay for drivers is $16.79 per hour; the presentation listed an average driver pay of $18.09 per hour. For monitors, the slides listed a highest rate of $17.00, a starting rate of $15.63 and an average of $16.19 per hour. Staff said the district paid about $45,700 in attendance/testing bonuses this school year to transportation staff.

Staff explained the district converted older grade-and-step salaries to a new grade-and-range schedule following State Board of Education guidance, and noted that years of prior experience are credited differently depending on the previous employer (for example, full-time federal service counts as one year credit for every two years served in comparable roles). The presentation listed starting pay ranges reported by neighboring districts (Wilson, Martin, Bertie, Pitt, Wayne) to provide local context.

Budget trade-offs: The district said its state transportation allotment runs roughly in the $4.8 million to $5.5 million range across recent years and that salaries currently make up the bulk of that allotment. Using the figures presented, staff said a district‑wide $3 hourly raise for drivers and monitors would increase projected salary payouts to about $4.4 million — approximately 90% of the district’s transportation allotment as presented — leaving less funding for vehicles, parts, fuel and activity buses. Staff cautioned that routing vehicle maintenance and fuel are paid from the same allotment and that pushing salary spending to such a high percentage of the allotment would reduce funding for those items.

Board action and next steps: The presentation and public comments were received for information; the board did not take a formal vote on a raise at the meeting. Staff said the salary slides are provided annually to the county commissioners as part of the district’s budget presentation and that the district will continue to press for additional funding. One board member asked staff to estimate the full cost if everyone met a perfect-attendance threshold; staff said they would follow up with that calculation.

Ending: Public commenters and staff urged the board to press county commissioners for additional funding and to consider the balance between salary increases and transportation operations funding. No formal salary change was adopted at the meeting.","During public comment and a staff presentation, drivers and substitutes urged a $3 hourly raise; district staff described current pay ranges, state-mandated grade conversions and warned a $3 raise would consume roughly 90% of the state transportation allotment, reducing funds for buses and fuel.","actionData","errors"]

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