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- Motion to add Board member Hayes’s letter opposing Senate Bill 754 (school-calendar flexibility) to the agenda: moved and approved.

- Motion to add a late contract for moving services (to be considered as action item 7.02): presented by administration and added to the agenda.

- Motion to approve policy revisions (first read): motion made by Hayes, seconded by Russell; board recorded “Ayes have it” and approved the first read.

- Motion to extend the public-comment period to allow nine registered speakers to speak: motion by Hayes, second by Russell; approved (chair recorded 'Ayes have it').

- Consent agenda (items 4.1–4.8): motion to approve consent items as listed; moved by Amanda LeBret (recorded) and seconded; approved ('Ayes have it').

- Motion to send Hayes’s letter opposing Senate Bill 754 to the Senate Education Committee: motion presented and approved; administration to deliver the letter to senators on the committee.

- Motion to approve budget amendments (state, local, capital, restricted funds as presented): motion made and seconded; approved.

- Motion to approve moving-services contract with Armstrong Company pending final attorney review: motion made by LeBret, second by Baker; approved pending attorney language review.

- Motion to move into closed session: motion made and seconded; approved.

- Motion to approve certified and classified personnel as presented in closed session: motion by Hayes, second by Russell; approved on return to open session.

Notes on voting records: The transcript records roll-call-style verbal confirmations (chair announcing “Aye,” “Ayes have it”) but does not include a named roll-call tally for each vote in the public transcript. When a named mover/second was stated in the transcript the article lists it. If an exact numerical tally or named vote record was not read into the public record, this summary records the board outcome as stated by the chair.

Why it matters: These motions carry immediate operational, contractual and personnel effects and move the district from planning toward implementation on several agenda items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Granville County Public Schools Board of Education Meeting April 7, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A concise list of formal motions and outcomes recorded during the meeting, including agenda additions, policy first-read approval, consent agenda, budget amendments, contract approval pending attorney review, and closed-session personnel approvals.","taxTitle","Granville County Schools, School Districts, North Carolina","taxId",38243,"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},6084917,"District highlights Governor’s School selection, new citizenship endorsement, summer programs and AI task force grant",1198,4150000,5348000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2905726-4b61dca39a643f9549b828e73439df07&start=4150&end=5348","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2905726-4b61dca39a643f9549b828e73439df07/thumbnail_4150000.jpg","/articles/6084917/North-Carolina/District-highlights-Governors-School-selection-new-citizenship-endorsement-summer-programs-and-AI-task-force-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6084917-41fa8a25e82ab61a07b60015822d15ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434201&Signature=JI-rqjaIVkfHtOw-zly~QO1U0rILFT8a4DYnhvwyu6GO2mzeDOHjkaJAqkFbYKTDUvQDqGZRoD8EFeDNXSrjtat3KdGnM0C7kF9axYxVMAlNOu5IvlBCRmguyoAtVRDe0h-ZnvvWFKR7BhScKGouA0VjT93WLN8xFG6x09S05L~Y9MlFyBpiF2NIzwRYGFQAzaHGl0-KXsMPaEcv8CQ1sDEbewNKFgxMnHbjikHIDbyi2Bl0WorpDfB3hhwKKcF7U8zW1qKWYfdGHofYmYWuRl0rq578sD2b0qtY84fjsFB-X5LxNmbUYCaCXfwJnE3fG11ILzpj2XIDbzWb-EIL5Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District academic leaders updated the board on several instructional initiatives, including the selection of a Governor’s School attendee, a new citizenship diploma endorsement, details of summer learning programs and the district’s emerging AI work.

Becky Bishop said five district nominees advanced to the state level and Lauren Davis (Granville Early College) was selected to attend Governor’s School West at Greensboro College in the social-science discipline. District staff said DPI handled selection and noted the state received a record number of Governor’s School applicants this year.

The board also heard about a new North Carolina diploma endorsement in citizenship. Schools will administer a verbal version of the U.S. naturalization test in April; students who correctly answer six out of ten questions will earn the endorsement. Administrators said the district offers all seven state diploma endorsements and will provide district-level data on how many students typically earn multiple endorsements.

Summer learning: Staff described state-funded reading camp (for K–3 students identified by MCLASS/DIBELS), summer school for grades 4–8 and high-school credit recovery, an AIG summer program for grades 2–7, an English-language-learner summer offering, and a targeted summer-internship program for rising 11th–12th graders. As of the board presentation, 269 students had registered for the REACH‑to‑Achieve program; administrators said up to 300 summer-school slots were available and that they expected summer internships to support about 30 students with partner placements in county government and local nonprofits. Interns will work up to 30 hours per week for four weeks, receive a stipend and the OSHA-10 certification.

AI task force: Assistant Ernie Connor summarized the district’s AI work supported by a $50,000 emerging-technology grant (one of four statewide recipients). The district used the award to stand up an AI task force, provide staff development for about 35 staff members and purchase paid AI platforms for evaluation. Connor said the district will apply for a separate three-year digital-learning impact grant (up to $95,000 annually) and hopes to run a summer AI camp for up to 25 high-school students in June.

Why it matters: The updates cover academic enrichment, credentialing and workforce-preparation opportunities for students and staff; the AI work signals an effort to build district capacity in a rapidly changing instructional technology area.

Next steps: District staff will monitor summer-program registration windows, submit the DPI impact grant application and run the planned summer AI camp and internship program if grant funding and registration targets are met.","Granville County Schools announced one Governor’s School selection, plans for a new citizenship diploma endorsement, summer learning program details (including reading camp, AIG, and internships), and AI-task-force work funded by a $50,000 emerging-technology grant.",{"_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},6084922,"Board approves budget amendments; finance staff warn of continued fund-balance shortfall",425,5683000,6108000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2905726-4b61dca39a643f9549b828e73439df07&start=5683&end=6108","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2905726-4b61dca39a643f9549b828e73439df07/thumbnail_5683000.jpg","/articles/6084922/North-Carolina/Board-approves-budget-amendments-finance-staff-warn-of-continued-fund-balance-shortfall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6084922-5665ad1336f9fbed87d025c07f5837af/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434201&Signature=OPfxsIlauNJKd6aDLUxVqvKlj1H0VsbaHgQiSts3MFXEdK1SDN3ycV-CoMKphOPyl2z4EDXDOcSUzgbrhzhgIS7n4~M88i04etOUJN2RqFqtbjPvCQw0Lp2xBfdjVdVk0w78SUXU3PvFOpwzw08ylrdFP8w8skkfUiMuI9X0yiCPn3ekacy96tdOOzsXxj4FYgATwqBgrVf28B3g6BxRgaBSPsue15raVOMw578ZD2ELrIBhaBOin85aZs9JHUSpNU18n5CNxeEN6pRbIUfOeX5s3NLXv688KpR-3-xggpZVaLd2cudkkSg9lBZwWBvXslOmdg~WY56K3RrXmxEKbQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Granville County Board of Education voted to approve several routine budget amendments and heard a fuller budget review that highlighted a large projected use of fund balance for this fiscal year.

Finance staff reported a state-funding amendment that increases the budget by $305,272 to allocate new state dollars for driver’s education, summer reading camp, exceptional-children services, after-school tutoring and the Book Harvest program. Other amendments included a local-fund reallocation (no net change), a capital-outlay adjustment (+$800 from insurance proceeds for a damaged South Granville sign) and a correction to a restricted fund (+$715) tied to recycling revenue.

Board members then heard a fuller budget update from the finance director noting the district planned to use about $4.1 million from fund balance in the current budget. That drawdown would leave roughly $1.7 million in fund balance — an amount the finance officer described as “critically low.” The administration said it has already identified roughly $1 million in additional savings this year but that more reductions or revenue would be needed to close the remaining gap.

Why it matters: Fund balance is a district reserve; a large drawdown can constrain flexibility for unexpected costs and put pressure on next year’s budget. The administration tied part of the gap to earlier staffing levels that have persisted since pandemic-era funding (ESSER) and to the timing of consolidations intended to reduce costs.

Votes and next steps: The board approved the budget amendments on a recorded motion. Staff will continue to refine savings tied to consolidation and present updates to the finance committee and the full board, including confirmation of planning allotments following the state Department of Public Instruction webinar.","Board approved multiple budget amendments including $305,272 in new state funds for specified programs; finance staff said the district still expects to draw down $4.1 million in fund balance this year and urged further savings despite consolidation projections.",{"_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},6084928,"District details consolidation moves; board approves moving contract pending attorney review",483,6729000,7212000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2905726-4b61dca39a643f9549b828e73439df07&start=6729&end=7212","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2905726-4b61dca39a643f9549b828e73439df07/thumbnail_6729000.jpg","/articles/6084928/North-Carolina/District-details-consolidation-moves-board-approves-moving-contract-pending-attorney-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6084928-7b8d39c5eb0dccdaccd029c12f7c2b2b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434201&Signature=M1IzmshVNTJQ9ue8lHeZcLeYfg9qHdvUINyHLxEte6wyVqoqxK99Wf1MHUmrLe7qNyShpQf0bUieWIHyn1YpiejdZ3-MptfHELgEZfOPynPhO3bqhj86~smV~aWyErcpxnl-c7BU~5mh19e1xvpBZLhZSM35DvM26THoxDD3JFaxXj~xwCBVTuCK6YtsXTKCusRK3x2HAoKtjB-570qK7gB~86dIY7BeE3HwkzNsiFuwAetwfRinjtNssnrkFecr-xK-X11QcHYYX1vgUA~17A5eki4lL9KjJEAkYxygzejLGFb5d9E7bOO6X8kKtRJCTSwWvXC6elMqbMD7leh25A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Granville County Schools officials presented a detailed timeline and operational plan for moving furniture, equipment and CTE materials as part of the district’s secondary-school consolidation. The most complex relocation involves Granville Central High School, where items will be distributed to multiple receiving campuses.

Operations staff said contracting and inventory work began in December and intensified during spring break. The district expects the bulk of packing and moving work to occur in June, when students are not on campus. School-specific tasks include window replacement and playground evaluations at impacted campuses and targeted fencing work to convert Butler STEM middle into an elementary site.

The board considered a low-bid proposal from Armstrong (the mover previously used for a Hawley move) for $176,843 to perform four distinct moves that include CTE equipment, large items and classroom furniture. Two prospective bidders were rejected because their quotes substantially underestimated work; another responsive bid was higher by roughly $100,000. The contract award was approved by motion pending final attorney review.

Administrators described steps to reduce surplus and recycle obsolete technology; the technology department expects to generate modest revenue by recycling older equipment. Transportation staff said bus routes for next year are “as finished as they can be” given enrollment unknowns and that schedules will be adjusted as families finalize registrations. Custodial and maintenance reassignment work is underway; district leaders said they have reassigned most classified staff and continue to place affected certified staff as openings arise.

Why it matters: The moves are the operational backbone of the board’s earlier decision to consolidate several secondary schools. The contract and the timeline will shape the pace of classroom reconfiguration, CTE program relocations and the district’s savings calculations tied to consolidation.

What’s next: The motion approving the mover’s contract requires final review by the board attorney before the agreement is executed. District staff will continue inventory, disposal and surplus-management work and report back to the board and finance committee as costs and savings are refined.

Key figures and scope: District officials said there are four complex moves, and the featured contract price is $176,843. Officials said work to realize projected consolidation savings continues; even after projected savings the administration reported an estimated remaining gap to close in the current fiscal plan.","Granville County Schools outlined a June timeline for four major school moves linked to a secondary-school consolidation plan and the board approved a $176,843 moving-services contract subject to attorney review.",{"_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},6084933,"Dozens of speakers urge board to reverse personnel action affecting South Granville coach",1911,1803000,3714000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2905726-4b61dca39a643f9549b828e73439df07&start=1803&end=3714","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2905726-4b61dca39a643f9549b828e73439df07/thumbnail_1803000.jpg","/articles/6084933/North-Carolina/Dozens-of-speakers-urge-board-to-reverse-personnel-action-affecting-South-Granville-coach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6084933-9b2aa05e75b46b0d1e98485ff469092e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434201&Signature=FS80cgP6Q5uBBkuCuCOlPbJAnw91E~1nhQCN2YVTM4FpOspnZJStTWkaoWW5IcNMD17q~-dl2sJ8nuLjct9IYiTSyBPH~4xfg4u~Z7hS0VvvTCYWIi4YvzevBVGSSYILH-RBFV7V~78wX0NXTL0f8A3W~0nNKRPEKGMRvrf2T8ho6gTVfaAcBMhyfulJYTxcNLpYE5pA7FeTLzMWJbnd2AEZkRNI9C9~ySjQ1mrsXthtWlSCKv5TraiOC~vdDEn3~mISmfYeC48hKWq0tyM~GhqFvkBxP3YMtLXCQXWiY775hiirOD~7riRHVpCSpOYxO9IYL94C6ujwhiKQekw1kw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of residents packed the boardroom and used the public-comment period to call on the Granville County Board of Education to reconsider a personnel decision affecting a high school coach.

Speakers including Daryl Moss, Guy Curran, Lee Roberts, Sierra Glanton, Michael Mohammed, Mark Adcock, Keoni “KJ” Terry, and Joel Wolfow described the coach as a mentor and community leader and said the district’s process for evaluating and reassigning staff had been unfair. Several speakers said the decision had already harmed team morale and community trust.

The speakers said the coach has long ties to the community and that student-athletes rely on him as a mentor. Keoni “KJ” Terry, who identified himself as a member of the school basketball team, told the board the team averaged a 3.4 grade-point average and credited coaching staff leadership for academic and community-service results. Multiple speakers said players and parents feared the program would decline if the coach were removed.

The board’s public-comment rules, cited by the chair at the start of the period, prohibit discussion of confidential personnel details; several speakers acknowledged that limit while pressing the board for reconsideration or further review. The board extended the public-comment time so all nine sign-ups could speak.

Board members did not respond to substantive requests during the public-comment period. The meeting later moved into a closed session where the board considered personnel matters; on returning to open session the board approved personnel actions that had been discussed in closed session.

Why it matters: Speakers framed the issue as both a personnel dispute and a community concern, saying the action affects student-athletes, school culture and public confidence in how the district handles reassignments and allegations of unfair hiring practices.

What was said about process: Commenters and the NAACP representative asked the board to review whether the district’s structured interview and rubric system was applied fairly. Superintendent Stan Winborn and HR director Dr. Curran (in later remarks during the meeting) said the rubric and reassignment process followed board policy and statutory requirements and that the administration corrected identified errors. Members of the public alleged lack of transparency and asked the board chair to direct an independent review under board policy.

Where it stands: The board considered personnel matters in closed session later in the meeting and then approved certified and classified personnel as presented in closed session. The public comments did not result in an immediate reversal announced in open session.

Community reaction: Multiple speakers said they would consider withdrawing their children or otherwise disengaging from district programs if the personnel decision is upheld; others urged the board to use its existing policy mechanisms to investigate. The meeting record shows numerous, strongly worded public statements but no immediate change to the board’s formal action in open session.","Nine public commenters — including players, parents and community leaders — urged the Granville County Board of Education to reconsider a personnel decision affecting a South Granville High School coach and raised concerns about fairness in the district’s reassignment and rubric process.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Granville County Board of Education (meeting actions)

District highlights Governor’s School selection, new citizenship endorsement, summer programs and AI task force grant

Board approves budget amendments; finance staff warn of continued fund-balance shortfall

District details consolidation moves; board approves moving contract pending attorney review

Dozens of speakers urge board to reverse personnel action affecting South Granville coach