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1) Interim budget resolution (fiscal year 2025–26)
Motion: Approve an interim budget resolution authorizing disbursements necessary to pay salaries, wages, principal and interest and other ordinary expenses pending final state allotments and county appropriation reconciliation. (Presenter: David Nader)
Mover/second: Mister Hershey / Miss Rice
Outcome: Approved (voice vote)
Notes: The board cited N.C. Gen. Stat. §115C-434 as statutory authority. Staff will return with reconciled budget adjustments and recommended salary schedules after the state releases final allotments.

2) Child Nutrition Services meal price increase (2025–26)
Motion: Accept staff recommendation to increase student meal prices by 25¢ for breakfast and 25¢ for lunch.
Mover/second: Miss Rice / Miss Edmonds
Outcome: Approved (voice vote)
Notes: Directors warned CNS reserves were below recommended levels; board directed staff to pursue marketing, menu changes and partnerships to increase participation and revenue.

3) Naming: Broughton High School greenhouse
Motion: Approve naming the Broughton greenhouse in honor of Laura Woods (retired Broughton biology teacher).
Mover/second: Mister Hershey / Miss Edmonds
Outcome: Approved (voice vote)
Notes: Ceremonial naming; district staff will schedule a dedication.

4) Consent agenda
Motion: Adopt the consent agenda as published.
Mover/second: Mister Hershey / Doctor Ing
Outcome: Approved (voice vote)
Notes: Consent agenda items adopted as published; meeting moved to action items following adoption.

Vote tallies: The meeting began with a quorum of six board members present; the meeting record reflects voice votes with unanimous aye responses and no recorded opposing votes for these items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-06-24 Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal actions taken by the Wake County Board of Education on June 4, 2025: interim budget resolution, meal price increase, naming of Broughton greenhouse and adoption of the consent agenda were approved at the meeting.","taxTitle","Wake County Schools, School Districts, North Carolina","taxId",14083,"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},6522807,"Wake County board honors school psychologist and names Broughton greenhouse for longtime teacher",615,499000,1114000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5067010-692c0068b62f758ea32e86efc8213f4d&start=499&end=1114","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5067010-692c0068b62f758ea32e86efc8213f4d/thumbnail_499000.jpg","/articles/6522807/North-Carolina/Wake-County-board-honors-school-psychologist-and-names-Broughton-greenhouse-for-longtime-teacher","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6522807-09d490d9b3596d59e1b8f90755f72243/orig.mp4?Expires=1770513203&Signature=TNZc8AbO004GqRp-jK9VZAnsE7RFEWHUH29Ua~97IfI1unfkgtb7l-FB~7p6eEvbC-ZZkL-dOFQamX0IorwXzDEpmdj-QL6DAs0f7okD4BrrlSjvY9b3my1W1zrwCpIshBGJqWa53H7JLp869o4cu2pon6zM6QicvmRtYR2I1hLDj4qEfQvXlLsvELT2VUNskAjUSulWEY3KG-MzgAc9sJrbgvuKfzGuyrUbM4AKGZBECLzPlbAaG6XdMlXaHzD-ZE2-kaZkS3hjFppJVwOH22FYvQZkc8k1irqNZ1BYg~VLIUasyCA2wXvH-KI18IZVwkUqGIWxklnwmQOOUnYVCg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wake County Board of Education used part of its June 4 meeting to recognize district staff and alumni. Board members named Dridra Martin (presented as Deidra Martin in the meeting) the Wake County 2024–25 School Psychologist of the Year and voted to name Broughton High School’s greenhouse in honor of Laura Woods.

School psychologist recognition: Michelle Woodson presented Deidra Martin’s work, noting Martin’s 17 years as a school psychologist and 15 years with Wake County Public Schools. According to the presentation, Martin serves Forest Pines Elementary and Wake Forest Middle School, leads behavioral health screening, coaches a girls group, guided small‑group interventions using the Coping Cat curriculum for student anxiety and served on the North Carolina School Psychology Association, where she has held leadership roles.

Naming the greenhouse: Central area superintendent Lacey Peckham introduced a request from Broughton High School to name the school greenhouse for Laura Woods, who taught biology at Broughton for 36 years and retired in 2023. Principal Denise Dilts and Woods were invited to the podium. Board member Mister Hershey moved to approve the naming; Miss Edmonds seconded. The board voted in favor by voice vote and the motion passed.

Why it matters: The presentations highlighted educator career contributions to student learning, sustainability and environmental education. Board members and the district noted the naming as a way to honor a teacher who founded a student environmental club and promoted hands‑on science education.

Next steps: The board will schedule a naming ceremony and bring any related administrative steps to the district calendar.","The board recognized Deidra Martin as Wake County’s 2024–25 School Psychologist of the Year and voted to name Broughton High School’s greenhouse for Laura Woods, a longtime Broughton biology teacher who retired in 2023.",{"_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},6522810,"Wake County board adopts interim budget resolution to keep schools operating through fiscal year start",443,3138000,3581000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5067010-692c0068b62f758ea32e86efc8213f4d&start=3138&end=3581","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5067010-692c0068b62f758ea32e86efc8213f4d/thumbnail_3138000.jpg","/articles/6522810/North-Carolina/Wake-County-board-adopts-interim-budget-resolution-to-keep-schools-operating-through-fiscal-year-start","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6522810-c6c598a6cd4562bfb7c941a91b80ae5c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770513203&Signature=fZY7E1a4ObCh0UL~4awWqKYoYlFCNwVtZhnkKJAcp3I5g6se8zX6K9DkEkJo2zvolMWVV6~3MHychAFWbt97VbQjSuTCsgjxJLL-JCl6TXw8NTT2y59kIJ-QNHVEGvSKmQEr4Fe91KUeRqPsZp8mHI0VA~4awd2MHw3UPxFXIlKL2Lk2TajJfMCw-tpnMFfsVMZdIb9cUilgF5~DNPdRdYY9SS0-U0Ijny9Au1Jzu7dsnzn0nRs2M3EcMATZzLy8Yr5DalvAOZBfgZM6uJqy60rzqLF4etBSDEvzZFxAjJ38wmwW4oP1EiZQ4fFRX5luMudsic265tsNMcsiuJtj-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wake County Board of Education approved an interim budget resolution on June 4 that authorizes disbursements necessary to pay salaries, interest and routine expenses for the 2025–26 fiscal year while the district awaits final state allotments.

Finance director David Nader told the board the Wake County Board of Commissioners had fully funded the board’s requested county appropriation but the final state budget remained unresolved. Nader read the statutory language staff relied on, citing North Carolina General Statute 115C-434 as the authorization for interim budget action.

Why it matters: North Carolina law requires boards of education to have a balanced budget at the start of the fiscal year. The resolution allows the district to continue payroll and normal operations during the interval before the final state and federal allotments are released and before the board adopts a final budget.

Board discussion: Board members described the interim resolution as a routine but necessary step. Several members noted that the multiyear state budget process often extends past the July 1 deadline and that an interim resolution preserves continuity while giving staff time to reconcile the district proposed budget with final state figures.

Vote: A motion to approve the interim budget resolution passed by voice vote. Board member David Nader (presenting) and other staff will return with recommended salary schedules and adjustments once the state releases final allocations.

What’s next: Staff will return with any adjustments required to reconcile the district’s proposed budget with the final state allotments and to present recommended salary schedules for 2025–26.","The board approved an interim budget resolution after the county fully funded the board's local request but state funding remained pending. The resolution authorizes routine disbursements to continue payroll and operations until the state allotments are final.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":46,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6522815,"Wake County board approves 25¢ hike to school breakfast and lunch prices",1410,3595000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5067010-692c0068b62f758ea32e86efc8213f4d&start=3595&end=5005","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5067010-692c0068b62f758ea32e86efc8213f4d/thumbnail_3595000.jpg","/articles/6522815/North-Carolina/Wake-County-board-approves-25-hike-to-school-breakfast-and-lunch-prices","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6522815-cca825f041198deb69ca1eb509e3313b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770513203&Signature=Rm3nt09gTD~ihlEKnrhsoht22cqW1tfIOsoYX87xF7q7v2w~LDl4uRL5UkONqUA0QvGsoalAuVh4HRu8Pf~L~ObwBXH4ocsB-eD-Z5lo8fHFCSTFEurwaFthDo1n-S8B~xR1p37FHi-Q~2tSzspCObwTmR--C74EdrLmo-yE8TlciTVNKhewARNhzewS6n5JLPPPj3qMojNHYG1rwncLogmlAElf-eKkvchqJ4XFcessHvRFomUnA6lXVJOiioYfDMM8fCSr1FWH0wNUv9AK9cdT4-IfxYICPm~0~DG4uOHPWhRWq5svhokEgunbsZvwHpdSxZ~dMqazR2t73l-ueQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wake County Board of Education approved a 25-cent increase to both school breakfast and lunch prices for the 2025–26 school year after discussion about operating shortfalls in the district’s child nutrition services.

Board members voted on the recommendation presented by Tiffany Lawrence, the district’s child nutrition director, who told the board staff had proposed the increase following two prior work sessions. Board members said the increase is intended to shore up a program that is designed to operate on revenues that roughly match its costs.

Why it matters: Lawrence and board members said the child nutrition program is an “enterprise” operation that must cover its own payroll and food costs. Board finance staff warned the program’s two-month reserve has dropped to less than one month and could reach zero without additional revenue. Board members described the decision as difficult and related it to rising local living costs for school nutrition staff.

Board debate and public input: Several public commenters addressed school meals before the vote. Jeanette Hill, an assistant principal at Apex High School and a member of the School Meals for All North Carolina Coalition, urged the board not to raise prices and recommended program changes to increase participation, including expanding “second‑chance” breakfast and pursuing local partnerships to lower food costs. Hill said, “Anytime you raise the price of school meals, school meal participation rates go down.”

Student presenters at the start of public comment also highlighted local, student‑run solutions. Panchal Aaron and Swiram Shah described the Global Scholars Alliance, a student nonprofit that has raised funds and proposed a low‑cost volunteer tutoring program that would direct proceeds to the Wake County Angel Fund to help cover student meal costs. Aaron said the group’s “mission is to feed futures 1 meal at a time.”

Board members asked staff how a price increase could affect participation. Lawrence said past Wake County data indicate participation may decline but that revenue projections still support the increase overall. Board members urged stronger marketing, menu changes, and new revenue sources — including expanded community partnerships and event sales — to boost participation and program income.

Board context and finance discussion: Board member Rachel Edmonds framed the vote in a broader policy context, urging state and federal action to fund universal school meals and stressing that local and state budget choices affect district decisions. Board members also cited federal reimbursement rates and the county’s high cost of living as factors that increase local program expenses and staff wages.

Vote: The motion to accept the staff recommendation passed without recorded opposition.

What’s next: Staff committed to an outreach and marketing plan, additional menu work, and reports back to the board on participation and revenue. Superintendent Robert Taylor and board members asked staff to continue seeking community partnerships and federal advocacy to reduce future local price pressure.","The Wake County Board of Education voted to raise student meal prices 25¢ for both breakfast and lunch for 2025–26, citing rising operating costs for the district’s child nutrition services and low program reserves. The board and staff emphasized outreach and revenue strategies to limit drops in participation.","actionData","errors"]

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