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Key actions: The board approved budget amendments reflecting a $40,844 increase to state funds, a $394,521 decrease to federal-grant budgets (largely due to reversion of unused 21st Century Community Learning Center funds), and a reduction in capital outlay categorical funds of roughly $1,500,000 to reflect the county allocation, bringing capital outlay to about $4,200,000.

Why it matters: Staff reported the district originally allocated $4.1 million of fund balance for the year but now expect to use approximately $1.5 million of that amount; the portion of fund balance not used this year remains in the general fund and the presenter estimated remaining budget availability of roughly $2.6 million. Staff estimated the fund balance will land at about $4.3 million, or 5.5 percent of operating funds, a marked improvement from prior projections that had suggested a much smaller reserve.

Where savings came from: Staff highlighted several contributors to improved fiscal results: transportation route changes and elimination of special shuttle routes produced about $485,000 in savings; lapsed salaries contributed about $980,000; departmental reductions from 0-based budgeting produced roughly $780,000; and the district absorbed about $524,000 of expenses previously expected to be funded from capital outlay. Staff credited consolidated operational changes, vacancy management and careful departmental control for the results.

Other points: The presenter said a federal safety grant awarded in the spring must be spent by June 30, creating urgency to obligate funds; supply-chain delays have slowed some procurements but staff will prioritize critical safety projects. The board approved a resolution authorizing Dr. Winborn to approve any final year-end budget amendments required by June 30; Dr. Winborn will provide an informational update to the board at the August meeting after signing any final changes.

Board action: A motion to approve the budget amendments was moved by Miss Russell, seconded by Miss Anderson and carried. A separate motion by Miss Anderson, seconded by Miss Ward, authorized the superintendent to approve final year-end amendments and carry those items to the August meeting as informational updates.

What to watch: Staff will continue closing the year and completing the audit (auditor in the building), with final audited results expected in the fall. The board will receive final budget and audit documents after state budgets and the district audit are complete.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Granville County Public Schools Board of Education Work Session June 23, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Finance staff presented year-end amendments across state, local, federal and capital funds, reported an estimated fund-balance carryover of about $2.6 million and projected the district's fund balance to land near $4.3 million (5.5% of operating funds) after using an estimated $1.5 million.","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},6188879,"Board renews contract with Arrington Smith, adds explicit parliamentary-procedure counsel",636,1116000,1752000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5061813-208c5908fc642c2e4ecca4262c4427de&start=1116&end=1752","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5061813-208c5908fc642c2e4ecca4262c4427de/thumbnail_1116000.jpg","/articles/6188879/North-Carolina/Board-renews-contract-with-Arrington-Smith-adds-explicit-parliamentary-procedure-counsel","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188879-c5f1354205bb3eed8b5b1b7ef6784d4d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151567&Signature=Ktx0yLGg-ueJMpwBhKuHQMVEpLJoP~OKLKOBqoQhuvvtDR9Jb5GL8OPL3-Yo8J7~Api7XHBxqHGMn5POB63So1BApcDlx4bvyCBzm775f6jnmtOJZkFsWsH83iipgeFgpfIpF86~F~xRZ3Nj0rVjgHlonyXqWVYoSGyCC2JfZ305FRRicrjXCDVwkItUCHwdef~VwN-TWSEkBnl~hz695RsGIOzKxnZmYLQbHHBkUmcpV-2x9dUU8Uz6pSaPUqVAdObWunkFN5vhmBVSMcxNRGCr4QBIShAWK3GE6uZPIcn1I2oBzt3deni-mGHNEqR4VFQ5Do~EmSJm41mhN5Zvmw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Granville County School Board approved renewal of its contract with law firm Arrington Smith, accepted a recommended fee increase and directed staff to add explicit language requiring the board attorney to provide counsel on parliamentary-procedure questions upon request of the chair.

District staff summarized the contract history and fees: the prior retainer was $1,000 and the updated agreement recommends a $200 increase (presented as a 20 percent increase to the retainer but averaging roughly 3 percent per year when amortized over the contract period). Staff also noted that year-to-date the district used approximately $63,000 of local funds for attorney fees because some recoveries and forfeitures are used to offset costs.

Board discussion included removing outdated language about the attorney approving conventions and conferences and adding the parliamentary-procedure responsibility. A board member asked about a clause referencing compliance with the Iran divestment legislation; staff explained that the language is now required in public-agency contracts to certify noninvestment in Iran and nonparticipation in boycotts of Israel per state law enacted in recent years.

A motion to accept the contract as presented with the additions carried; Miss Ward made the motion and Miss Anderson seconded it. The board added the clause that the attorney shall \"provide counsel on questions of parliamentary procedure upon request of the chair,\" consistent with board policy.

What to watch: Staff will finalize the contract language and execute the agreement. The contract can be canceled by the district at any time per the staff summary.","Granville County School Board approved renewing the district attorney contract with Arrington Smith, accepted a modest fee increase and added language to confirm counsel on parliamentary-procedure questions upon request of the chair.",{"_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},6188885,"Board approves insurance renewals; district switches cyber coverage to Chubb",222,898000,1120000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5061813-208c5908fc642c2e4ecca4262c4427de&start=898&end=1120","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5061813-208c5908fc642c2e4ecca4262c4427de/thumbnail_898000.jpg","/articles/6188885/North-Carolina/Board-approves-insurance-renewals-district-switches-cyber-coverage-to-Chubb","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188885-15386aaa68f40483f3ab6d3a9468f5cb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151567&Signature=Yn0xjWjqoB2sy4dDMImlULb7vylx4pvjXyIqc2CjhoP8MguJ80GxtS0K9CFJ3VCERTMN2U7dBd3wnbg8LvmOor1hkno0PmXc-UL2DOQFfnYQ0sY9Az9TW-3QxcO~cnBTRfnl9SxM8Q-0hy~DxWK3QJ3LpvAEGOhhHtjGw-AwjJZgb-ToZdj8p4LMmQUY27mtnEcvn2pQVNDp0NkZRTW5l9jzXCJtbmQjIhNuyN-AK6bP2bm26rpjT2P3jQtxQBQjovswMUAn6rPaK3Lx9YmF2GpxrSMD8DFrouKoyfVh8Vwq3Rb4JXeyalWa6O9n~3CaQBC9vf84apd2WCx-VK-QTQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Granville County School Board approved recommendations for the district's insurance providers and accepted staff's suggestion to move cyber insurance to Chubb.

The recommendations, presented by district staff, showed a mixed set of changes: North Carolina School Boards Trust liability decreased (driven by ADM adjustments), commercial property increased about 13 percent, workers' compensation fell with payroll reductions, and cyber insurance previously quoted at a higher renewal by Travelers was found to be available from Chubb at lower cost and improved coverage. The presenter said total premiums for the 2025-26 school year would be approximately $665,000, an increase of $2,265 over the prior year.

Why it matters: Insurance premiums affect the district's operating budget and risk management. The presenter said the commercial property increase is consistent with marketwide changes and that moving cyber insurance to Chubb would produce better coverage at a reduced cost.

Board action: A motion to accept the insurance recommendations was made by Ms. Morris and seconded by Ms. Ansettler; the motion carried. Board members asked follow-up questions about Chubb's reputation and whether the district had used Chubb for other lines of coverage; staff said the district has used Chubb for some lines and that the vendor performed well.

Details from staff: Workers' compensation is payroll-based and declined this year in part because ESSER-funded positions ended. Auto and garage liability rose about 4 percent. The presenter noted that fidelity bond and work-based learning insurance numbers were unchanged and expected to remain stable.

The board approved the renewals; staff will proceed with the recommended providers and incorporate the premiums into the upcoming fiscal-year budget.","Granville County School Board approved a package of insurance renewals and recommended switching cyber coverage from Travelers to Chubb, keeping total premiums near prior year levels.",{"_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},6188889,"School board approves renewal of Edgenuity contract for credit recovery and Granville Academy instruction",731,132000,863000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5061813-208c5908fc642c2e4ecca4262c4427de&start=132&end=863","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5061813-208c5908fc642c2e4ecca4262c4427de/thumbnail_132000.jpg","/articles/6188889/North-Carolina/School-board-approves-renewal-of-Edgenuity-contract-for-credit-recovery-and-Granville-Academy-instruction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188889-548597ca03c696e8e806a806f7b6ea89/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151567&Signature=kCj~UQJfoIOgXJYXCRk8hMaDj5CqVrLCdK5omdVZokenrtSHgo9LaopvFw~rZEiSGrcxr-xqOLOC8~PhF8steG8tHiySeuRMF3tjBtam0Ktnz891qUVTooXa2bTA07AgB8K0GTNg0fzftLpFbqRzpW~wCY0HbwZOOp6-kf9WnJk6PqVOZwfhJz8MSV8yLivzBvDGzpjmz3-Nl5FfzD3VIMnIexInRI6wnAYtsDfTBcJeKMnhHMfSa-FMGmk36-LOBMsou7uhJxlrX4Pfw86fqbEhOypTreW0fySScwbFFaiklj1MoIjVA84fG0pElGAWFyzTN7eNzKnfRI2rLkXI3w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Granville County School Board on a motion by Miss Russell and second by Miss Wallace approved renewal of the district's contract with Edgenuity to continue using the platform for credit recovery and to expand its use at Granville Academy.

The contract renewal, presented by Jamar Perry, a Granville County Schools staff member, keeps Edgenuity as an option for students who need to earn or recover high-school credits and adds use of the platform for the high-school portion of Granville Academy. \"Edgenuity has been currently used in our district, at Phoenix Academy,\" Perry said, describing the platform's role for credit recovery, summer completion and for some middle- and elementary-level modules.

Why it matters: Board members said the platform can help seniors finish credits quickly and could raise on-time graduation rates when students accelerate coursework. Perry said students complete a pretest so they do not have to repeat material they already know and that many students working on Edgenuity in summer finished courses early.

Board discussion focused on three topics: pace and academic integrity, cost and parental notification. A board member asked whether a student short one credit could finish enough work in several days to graduate on time; Perry answered that because the platform is self‑paced, students can accelerate after a pretest and earn the unit if they reach a passing grade. \"Because it's at their pace ... they're gonna do a pretest, posttest assessment to kinda see what what knowledge you already have about the subject and then move them along,\" Perry said.

On cost, a board member asked about the contract price \"like, 614,000 and some dollars?\" Perry said the added feature this year is using Edgenuity at Granville Academy, which reduces staffing needs at that school and will yield some savings compared with continuing multiple, smaller platforms. The transcript record indicates the approximate contract amount was discussed but does not provide a formal line-item in the meeting materials.

On data privacy, Perry said the district registers students with limited information for Edgenuity and that final grades are imported into Infinite Campus; he said Edgenuity does not receive full personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers or home addresses. \"Edgenuity would not have hold of that information because we register these students with very basic information,\" Perry said.

Board members also pressed whether parents were being notified of the option. Perry said the option is listed in the registration handbook and that parents can monitor student progress through the parent portal; he added the district would emphasize counselor and principal communication so families are aware of accelerated options.

The contract was presented for approval and the board approved it in open session. The board directed staff to provide any follow-up information requested by members about parent outreach and operational rollout at Granville Academy.

What to watch: The district will transition Granville Academy high-school instruction onto the platform and provide professional development support for staff during the move.","The Granville County School Board approved renewal of an Edgenuity contract to continue online credit-recovery options and to expand use at Granville Academy; board members asked about cost, data privacy and parent outreach.","actionData","errors"]

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