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Board members recognized Technology Student Association competitors from Aiden Middle School. Jason Wade, TSA adviser, said the chapter won “small chapter of the year” for the fourth consecutive year and that two students — Ruth Ann Everett (career prep) and Faith Ray (prepared speech) — placed first and will attend TSA nationals in Nashville, Tennessee, June 27–July 1.

Dr. Taylor Matkins, assistant superintendent for school leadership, introduced principal scholars and principal fellows who have been pursuing a Master’s in School Administration or serving internships as building administrators. Matkins named Sarah Pierce and Matt Daniel as principal scholars and listed principal fellows including Brantley Barrow, Kayla Edwards, William Keyes, Aaron Speeds and Tanisha Powell Holloway.

The board also recognized Elmhurst Elementary physical education teacher Carol Carson after a February car-line accident in which Carson moved a student, Kennedy, out of harm’s way. Megan Newman told the board: “Coach Carson made the decision to push Kennedy as far as she could out of harm's way likely saving his life while placing herself at a greater risk of serious injury.” Board members and the superintendent expressed gratitude and well-wishes for Carson and the student.

School nurses received a formal recognition as the board marked National School Nurse Week. Sarah English, director of student services, told the board, “we have 25 nurses that serve all of our schools,” and said the district also employs three nurse extenders. Lori Reed, the district’s school nurse manager, announced that three nurses — Amy Pritjian, Kendra Floyd and Meredith Kennedy — recently obtained national school nurse certification. Reed described the certification as a rigorous credential that “reflects competence and professionalism.”

Superintendent Dr. Laster and multiple board members used their remarks to praise teachers, principals, nurses and child-nutrition staff, noting the district’s roughly 1,700 certified teachers and encouraging community support during Teacher Appreciation Week.

The recognitions occupied a substantive portion of the meeting’s agenda and drew multiple public comments and expressions of gratitude from board members.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 5th 2025, Pitt County Schools Board Meeting Begins at 06:30 p.m.","oneSentenceSummary","Pitt County Schools’ Board of Education used its May meeting to highlight student and staff accomplishments, mark Teacher Appreciation Week and recognize school nurses and aspiring school leaders.","taxTitle","Pitt County Schools, School Districts, North Carolina","taxId",14093,"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},6567133,"Pitt County Schools attorney urges policy language changes as public commenters press to retain diversity commitment",642,2668000,3310000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3194595-ef06425147c0895bab90baa76e79f40c&start=2668&end=3310","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3194595-ef06425147c0895bab90baa76e79f40c/thumbnail_2668000.jpg","/articles/6567133/North-Carolina/Pitt-County-Schools-attorney-urges-policy-language-changes-as-public-commenters-press-to-retain-diversity-commitment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6567133-a74596399ee52d5ac029fa96283c4a88/orig.mp4?Expires=1773678914&Signature=XmUY5uDwNeFINxVNdsGQ-faOvT93ONb-Ueym4Swl-B9gnBMZ6i-8nNpVrpiYpcwbZ3wY80BfsG3FxWRtGgIiRRAUFzirssC4iqTZRMU9u~3bbtMXQCNFTPkC4Aa4kKWUi75o9FNwduC9Oz30g4Pw8635cpvTx3epzBJMUYpMYnF1NYveGLsN-xpFIHHyovaoeHScq2k84IXxEyEyCrz4XWtvKIDHGrNIgl6wrK1hK6B5tDmbDeFZjE~TQskBi1BnzebtUCMuh07N39x6bQ0uMCUPTQ602m2KxlGBQVTC0QP08UpsODDaXUnT~pvl~xpA0FLHSWIKDD3F4T5SFgXniw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pitt County Schools’ Board of Education on May (date not specified) heard public comment opposing the proposed rescission of Policy 17-05, titled “Commitment to Diversity,” and received a first reading of recommended policy-language revisions after the board attorney warned that current wording could invite federal scrutiny and jeopardize federal funding.

The concern drew multiple speakers at public expression. Deborah Jackson, a career educator and Greenville resident, said the 2015 policy adoption was “a commitment to the community, to children, and to our world and future,” adding, “A commitment is something that you hold on to even when it's hard.”

The board attorney, identified in meeting remarks as Hudson, said the proposed revisions are to align district policy language with federal guidance, including recent U.S. Department of Education “Dear Colleague” letters, and noted the recommendation came from the North Carolina School Boards Association. “I will note that nearly $30,000,000 in federal funding is at stake,” Hudson told the board, and described the proposals as a first reading that would return for a second reading unless further updates are submitted.

Other public commenters urged the board to retain diversity-related commitments. Michael Tan, a parent and public speaker, said: “DEI is how we get together as Americans,” and urged the board to keep diversity, equity and inclusion practices in hiring and curriculum.

Board members acknowledged the public comments and the tension between local commitments and the need to avoid jeopardizing federal funding. Hudson asked members to communicate any suggested language changes to his office before June so proposed revisions can be finalized for a subsequent reading.

No final policy votes were taken at the meeting; Hudson characterized the presentation as a first reading and asked for any board-suggested edits ahead of the next step.

The board will continue the policy review process, with revised language expected back to the board for a second reading at a future meeting.","At its May meeting, the Pitt County Schools board heard public comment opposing the proposed rescission of Policy 17-05, “Commitment to Diversity,” while the board attorney said policy language should be revised to align with recent federal guidance to avoid risking federal funding.",{"_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},6567122,"Board approves consent agenda including local budget supplements, AIG plan and personnel report",81,3156000,3237000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3194595-ef06425147c0895bab90baa76e79f40c&start=3156&end=3237","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3194595-ef06425147c0895bab90baa76e79f40c/thumbnail_3156000.jpg","/articles/6567122/North-Carolina/Board-approves-consent-agenda-including-local-budget-supplements-AIG-plan-and-personnel-report","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6567122-c50d071d318c8a821c74a79dff2378f6/orig.mp4?Expires=1773678914&Signature=GxE9y-7Xa8jrD7wMvrVTXENLyRJYro6Yh3eJzqVuC7QDETPUH~fBUkgc3pfhF8AdzeKaaN30LfqOAn6LXV3ibqAzqpuqfeO4JDFaCiO0IHgcNc6ok1qxvqrjcfEhoVnO8W7dFdlHBBR84M2weR5LcV-JXNUaoWX5cS0Lcicqb5YvcU4k7Zy0u9Q-FmkQuNrJYibpLvGd5YOHejy1DXRND~Ld2frKmnYmJBO2olGqTrRH~Og7-BPLr3L6XI6QN3kLnpARRa1isrvyzqcHJUNN28p2j12mpJATHuX6u574YJ0cQzK6usmHcMv2I2O8ZC3OXUl-1m6KAhOb2dFvouFX5g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pitt County Schools Board of Education approved its consent agenda at the May meeting, adopting a package of routine items that the superintendent and staff had presented for approval.

Items listed on the consent agenda included: board minutes for previous meetings (April dates and closed-session minutes), the proposed local budget supplement and state supplement, the 2025 AIG (Academically or Intellectually Gifted) plan, a Solution Tree contract, updates to the 2024 testing plan, after-school grant expenditures, and a personnel report listing five contracts among other routine personnel actions.

A motion to approve the consent agenda was made and, after the board chair called for those in favor to raise their hands, the motion carried. The recording noted board membership present at the meeting and that Justin Eastwood was excused absent.

No items were pulled from the consent agenda for separate discussion at the meeting.","Pitt County Schools’ board unanimously approved a multi-item consent agenda that included the proposed local budget supplement, state supplement, the 2025 AIG plan and other routine items; the motion carried by roll-call/voice with the board signaling unanimous consent.","actionData","errors"]

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Pitt County Schools board spotlights teachers, nurses, CTE students and principal scholars during May meeting

Pitt County Schools attorney urges policy language changes as public commenters press to retain diversity commitment

Board approves consent agenda including local budget supplements, AIG plan and personnel report