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District counsel and staff told the board the March 28 U.S. Department of Education letter ending the discretionary liquidation extension left projects that had been approved and contracted without the promised federal reimbursement. \"There is so much wrong with this letter legally, morally, ethically, that it's mind boggling,\" counsel Richard Swartz said during the meeting. Swartz described the March 28 notice as abrupt and said the state and several school systems are seeking reconsideration and gathering information for project‑by‑project appeals.

Why it matters: Robeson County officials said the district has about $14.6 million in ESSER III projects that were approved under an earlier extension and remain obligated or under contract; the board was told it currently has about $2.2 million in invoices already paid or due that it must cover short term. \"We followed every letter of the law that DPI sent out. We followed all the procedures. We met all the deadlines,\" finance presenter Erica Setser said, describing delays caused by long equipment lead times and asbestos abatement that pushed work into summer windows when students were not in buildings.

Project details and immediate impact: District staff and lawyers said the largest single set of obligations is the HVAC renovation at Lumberton Senior High, a multi‑year project that officials said will total roughly $11 million for that campus. Because many repairs could not be performed while students were present, district contractors worked nights, holidays and summers; staff said supply chain delays and hazardous‑materials abatement extended timelines.

To avoid unpaid bills and potential legal exposure to vendors, the board approved a budget amendment to transfer $2,213,982.21 (reported in meeting materials; discussed by staff as \"about $2.2 million\") from the capital outlay reserve to pay M Square, a contractor with outstanding invoices. Board members were told $1,142,003.81 had already been paid and the district still faces invoices of approximately $1,071,600 to complete the two building projects referenced at the meeting.

Next steps and appeals: Staff reported the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is coordinating a state‑level response and gathering records for the U.S. Department of Education to consider project‑by‑project extensions. The state and several other states have sent letters asking the U.S. Department of Education to reconsider. Swartz said administrative remedies will be exhausted first; litigation remains a possibility if appeals fail.

Board action: The board approved the capital outlay transfer in a voice/show‑of‑hands vote and separately authorized the superintendent and the board attorney to contact the county congressional delegation and federal officials asking for assistance and advocating for restoration of the previously approved liquidation period.

What the board did not decide tonight: Staff emphasized that the district has not shifted day‑to‑day operating funds; the capital reserve transfer was described as a short‑term step to pay contractor invoices. Officials said broader choices about projects and potential legal actions will depend on the results of the state’s appeal and any federal responses.

Votes at a glance (items taken during the same meeting): the board also approved an amended summer/school‑year readministration plan for certain EOG/EOC tests (K–8 readministration in the last 10 school days), approved the district AIG plan, authorized several routine budget amendments and reports, approved a sole‑source purchase of literacy decodables, approved PRC‑071 teacher supplements, approved the naming of the Saint Paul’s High School track for David Shaw, approved an MOU with Robeson Community College on CCP coursework, and other routine personnel and finance items (see action log).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","PSRC Board of Education Meeting: 4/8/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Public Schools of Robeson County board on April XX voted to transfer roughly $2.2 million from its capital outlay reserve to pay contractor invoices after the U.S. Department of Education revoked previously approved ESSER III liquidation extensions.","taxTitle","Public Schools of Robeson County, School Districts, North Carolina","taxId",14184,"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},6083947,"IEA grant update: two IEA Center projects remain — door replacement and accessibility ramp",42,3529000,3571000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2925480-75202e641a52fc48f1fbaef10934f36c&start=3529&end=3571","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2925480-75202e641a52fc48f1fbaef10934f36c/thumbnail_3529000.jpg","/articles/6083947/North-Carolina/IEA-grant-update-two-IEA-Center-projects-remain-door-replacement-and-accessibility-ramp","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6083947-33833c42d2e77272a7711ca315755a9e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770605421&Signature=PLUOEvH2kOVJ0f~9QmmMWpx1LiTWq4E9iahtiOA26opL5jTCNwrHNpsj2fKZ7SndEp0BeIjKkHH5xMBrqrk-0Hvd7h2aKuvXgENda0fF3kvL3DA4jEwUX4dtwKhkA71hu4Q-gmYlfB-gyLO2XB7VGgns10jnhl1lwwzcTOs0jQMrDifwmvmToiJd8Hwk4oNjEYwJCwZ1DZH3xYuaRPWqgZnUqbk118orkfFWRSrcsHMVYJ4XTVWG14e8YclSluTALGHoHx1uHS~c9jk1Fz55xGdvbOWq4t0yMvJuLgqhkDjNbSk02P7BbCCl-T~08-7kRJOalpDLGPL4SwArvbDXtw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff updated the board on the IEA Center Emergency Supplemental Historic Preservation Fund (ESHPF) grant and described remaining work that must be completed.

Presenting the item, Bobby Lockley said the grant was monitored on Jan. 21 and that the federal monitor was satisfied with work and records. Two projects remain: replacing exterior doors (cost estimated at $98,000) and constructing a handicap ramp to provide accessible entry (estimated at about $150,000). The construction finance committee previously obligated about $15,000 for two accessible parking spaces to connect to the ramp.

Lockley said the district will also modify the front entrance to allow secure closure when the building is not in use. Monitoring documentation requested by the federal monitor was delivered and noted as complete.

No board vote was required on the update; staff said they would continue to complete the ESHPF work and supply required on‑site documentation.","District staff reported progress on an Emergency Supplemental Historic Preservation Fund grant for the IEA Center and said two projects remain: door replacement (~$98,000) and a handicap ramp (~$150,000), with $15,000 already obligated for parking access.",{"_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},6083949,"Board approves AIG plan emphasizing inclusion model, differentiated supports and high‑school advanced coursework",385,6431000,6816000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2925480-75202e641a52fc48f1fbaef10934f36c&start=6431&end=6816","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2925480-75202e641a52fc48f1fbaef10934f36c/thumbnail_6431000.jpg","/articles/6083949/North-Carolina/Board-approves-AIG-plan-emphasizing-inclusion-model-differentiated-supports-and-highschool-advanced-coursework","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6083949-ad2f7ee3da4ea473758f98c6210c676b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770605421&Signature=aNXL7ZbDDTV7L5oXWh9bPsL-zWYKKL4TQkEvyJXRMmku5oKb~kKFGY7LYxQDNxyZIWExw68NUO05ZrhGgUbnV6-wrGQmpYT0nSAfLtbhWlO0nHmVCEFv2khzkO1klT-dDScX6AMuaFEcuqNaQz09gMjdIICySVOfzyXDvQ6iVdHFId-Imc0TdqzCItp386bsfx0aAzXV4XoiA8dKie4t9P7vkH5c7EzxdJ8hLdNDKW1TrTfuOmTRVEreOsSU~aLVWPAEC412Qq3V8~BSfet6iw~BUs~FwY~7wuJJntq~36JLZqXNlgSbq3OJ~GMQxpLOWHgSJkQ2bi2vK~9Rijd1pg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board approved the Public Schools of Robeson County AIG plan, which the presentation described as built around inclusion for elementary and middle grades and course‑based advanced opportunities at the high school level.

Dr. Deborah Dallas and AIG staff described service delivery that includes push‑in supports, small‑group pullouts and Developmental and Education Plans (DEPs) for identified students. \"In K–2, with our talent development, we do pull out. Sometimes in third grade, we do pull out. It depends on whether they're departmentalized or not... inclusion was when an AIG specialist pushes into the classroom,\" Dallas said.

At the high school level, staff said gifted students receive advanced instruction through honors, Advanced Placement and College and Career Promise (CCP) courses, with AIG staff serving in a consultative and monitoring role.

Board action and staff recognition: The board voted to approve the AIG plan and several AIG staff members and specialists were introduced at the meeting. Board members expressed support for the inclusion approach and asked that teachers continue to receive training for effective push‑in strategies.

No additional funding or policy changes were requested at the meeting; the plan will be implemented by the AIG team in collaboration with principals and classroom teachers.","The board approved the district’s AIG (Academically or Intellectually Gifted) plan, which relies on inclusion (push‑in) strategies at elementary and middle levels and course‑based advanced learning (honors/CCP/AP) at high school. A team of AIG specialists and coordinators were introduced to the board.",{"_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},6083954,"Board approves readministration of K–8 EOGs during last 10 days of school; high schools keep summer testing plan",233,6179000,6412000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2925480-75202e641a52fc48f1fbaef10934f36c&start=6179&end=6412","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2925480-75202e641a52fc48f1fbaef10934f36c/thumbnail_6179000.jpg","/articles/6083954/North-Carolina/Board-approves-readministration-of-K8-EOGs-during-last-10-days-of-school-high-schools-keep-summer-testing-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6083954-a3bdf06673deb4536c2b5206d7ed24ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1770605421&Signature=C24I4rh1hxkINkGrTLTG-feySP3ofc9nX2L0CwhXCRWgCVHO6tEYFmCuBmeZhaJmitF03Frnf2fopVPCIyVc23CYBsT~21iEjvPw246YWoQE3F9aay28VGZRznUaMi7K5uaXRLpj9RNnwtFjh9qIQVrKrg4BAouE71yXFBFoLN0t7K4gOQaDUrHUmeDB6bMGxGbUnWhbbxRWkfr5WpALbHVLVd~ORZ~DfczRCk8umSpG~udKNWUtV4VSnJOkc-U39hoh5G~hkt~5U-ut8qam-wtOjWMEihrDZdqEevcA5OLMCgr08N0tnltY0oG1ASSJ83tpE7hgFVTiMeag4RE1LQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Public Schools of Robeson County board approved an amended testing plan that directs K–8 schools to administer readministrations of End‑of‑Grade (EOG) reading and math tests during the final 10 school days of the year.

\"If you approve the new plan that you have in your packet, our students will actually test during the last 10 days of the school year in addition to taking the regular administration,\" testing coordinator Cynthia Lewis said when presenting the item. Principals and the district curriculum team recommended the timing so fewer students are lost to summer absence and the district can support makeups more reliably.

Scope: The change applies to reading (grades 4–8) and math (grades 3–8) readministrations. High school courses remained on the previously approved summer testing schedule; high schools will continue to administer summer retests in June.

Board action: A motion to approve the amended calendar passed in a board vote.

Effect on accountability: Lewis said the readministration can improve a school’s proficiency rate but does not affect growth calculations used in state accountability measures. Board members supported testing while students are on campus as a way to reduce summer attrition from retest populations.

Implementation: District staff will work with individual schools to schedule the administrations and communicate with families. No additional funding was requested at the meeting.","The board approved a revised testing calendar that allows K–8 students to be readministered state EOG reading and math tests during the last 10 days of the school year; high schools will continue with the planned summer administration for affected exams.",{"_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},6083959,"District outlines \"High levels of learning for all\" plan to connect K–12 instruction with college and career pathways",446,1618000,2064000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2925480-75202e641a52fc48f1fbaef10934f36c&start=1618&end=2064","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2925480-75202e641a52fc48f1fbaef10934f36c/thumbnail_1618000.jpg","/articles/6083959/North-Carolina/District-outlines-High-levels-of-learning-for-all-plan-to-connect-K12-instruction-with-college-and-career-pathways","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6083959-9ee77279ebde62a5fa430eec3c8df11b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770605421&Signature=IzNpXmWOTD07TmTbUAij5LIRwjjOVMWi2McsWU-VBwxIaqbnFeCAVPhvIA7dQfCA5T0zyS1iGmURhywBWo9zHQSiLzwL1~uMQD6LNhFJWL~YyOX-PDTD-B3YDHlYFTe43kuIUYCJpowPe8yhUUjNOAHIkWmHv8X5oxk6agcAwnkzfQwMkxBj6aHJ3kidMlg8PIaExz~5M8AGmWILLY7Y8VKTNV~5QGSJlC12egVNNLlg7a~b~1b7n4nx1wT~Yw8nsfiQwrKuqq0rCXPBBIDcWCD-G0mpZNCZF0BxwEf8tz95BBoZusYgVVAHKyAUhK7tGPat4VoE~4FMA64oDK-QPA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District curriculum leaders on April XX presented a \"High levels of learning for all\" framework intended to align college‑and‑career readiness with daily instruction across K–12.

\"The focus is not on choosing between college or career readiness. It is about ensuring both for all students as part of a unified conversation,\" Dr. Deborah Dallas told the board, summarizing the district document shared with principals and counselors.

Key elements presented: the plan emphasizes eliminating instructional tracks that place students below grade level, expanding access to dual enrollment and College and Career Promise (CCP) courses, increasing career and technical education (CTE) offerings, and encouraging earlier career exploration. District staff said principals and counselors will implement Career Development Plans for current eighth graders before they enter high school, and the district is introducing an online career exploration tool in fourth and fifth grades to build familiarity earlier.

Support and differentiation: Presenters said the district will keep core, rigorous curricula while providing intervention blocks, small groups, and in‑class differentiated instruction so students who need additional time receive targeted support. Dr. Dallas described structures for intervention and acceleration: \"It could be small group within the class. Sometimes we do it between classes... we try to keep that really flexible and dynamic for our teachers.\"

Why it matters: Board members pressed how the plan serves K–6 and AIG students. Staff said K–5 interventions already include daily intervention blocks and that Advanced Instructional Guidance (AIG) students have Developmental and Education Plans (DEPs) that document advanced learning and teacher communication with parents. High school AIG services are largely delivered through honors, Advanced Placement and CCP courses.

Next steps: Staff said the document will guide principals and counselors as career center planning continues and that schools will use a mix of in‑class inclusion and small‑group pullouts depending on grade level and school organization.

No board action was required at the meeting; the item was presented for information and discussion.","District leaders presented a plan emphasizing equal access to college and career readiness, expanded dual‑enrollment and CTE pathways, and career development planning beginning in elementary grades. Board members asked about interventions for K–6 and how AIG and remediation fit into the model.","actionData","errors"]

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Robeson County board moves $2.2 million from capital reserve after federal revocation of ESSER III extension

IEA grant update: two IEA Center projects remain — door replacement and accessibility ramp

Board approves AIG plan emphasizing inclusion model, differentiated supports and high‑school advanced coursework

Board approves readministration of K–8 EOGs during last 10 days of school; high schools keep summer testing plan

District outlines "High levels of learning for all" plan to connect K–12 instruction with college and career pathways