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The construction presenter told the board the building is nearing the “dried‑in” stage, with the classroom wing and central commons “pretty much almost, like, 95% roofing dried in,” interior framing and science lab plumbing in place, and exterior masonry and site work progressing. The presenter said the sanitary line and site grading behind the stadium are complete, and that the parent drop‑off loop and turn lane work will be finished before the school’s open house.

The update included a schedule and budget summary. The presenter said the project remains on track for substantial completion about March 2026 and for Hoke County Schools to occupy the building in mid‑June 2026 after the school year ends. The presenter reported remaining project contingency just over $1,700,000 and noted a previously disclosed potential impact of under $800,000 that would leave roughly $970,000 remaining if that cost were the final amount.

Board action: commissioning and testing

The board approved a contract to hire CMTA as the building commissioning agent for $116,600. The presenter told the board the North Carolina State Building Code requires commissioning of building systems and that the district issued a request for qualifications; eight responses were reviewed and CMTA was selected. The contract fee was described as a portion of an originally budgeted $250,000 line item, leaving about $133,400 unencumbered from that allocation.

The board also approved a $38,012.50 amendment to Terracon’s material‑testing contract to cover additional trips and testing caused by sequencing delays and weather. The presenter said some retests and trip cancellations will be charged to the general contractor MetCon J and K under existing contract provisions; those obligations were described as approximately $11,140, yielding a net project impact of roughly $27,572 once MetCon J and K’s obligations are reconciled. The presenter and staff said the additional testing funding is available in current unencumbered project funds.

During the vote on the Terracon amendment, one board member voiced opposition; the record shows the motion nevertheless passed by voice vote.

Why it matters

Commissioning certifies that mechanical, electrical and building automation systems are installed and operating as designed; the board was told the district emphasized the building automation system because it controls HVAC and lighting that affect comfort and energy use. Material testing and inspection ensure structural elements and concrete pours meet project specifications; delays and additional testing increase contract costs and require coordination among the district, the testing firm and the general contractor.

What the board asked for

Board members asked for clarification of contingency and encumbrance numbers and were told contingencies remain tied to the MetCon J and K contract until the project closes. Staff said they will continue monthly reporting and will return with recommendations if and when remaining unencumbered funds are identified for reallocation.

Provenance (transcript excerpts):
- Topic intro evidence: “We can move right along to construction updates.” (meeting transcript, construction presenter introduction)
- Topic finish evidence: Discussion and Q&A on contingencies and scheduling, followed by motions to approve the commissioning contract and the material‑testing amendment.

Notes: All dollar amounts, schedule targets and contingency figures above are taken from the presentation and board discussion on July 8, as recorded in the meeting transcript. Vote counts were not recorded in roll call; approvals were taken by voice vote. One board member explicitly stated opposition to the material testing amendment during the voice vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","HCS July 2025 BOE Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Hoke County Board of Education members on July 8 received a construction progress update on the district’s new high school and approved two contract actions tied to the project: a commissioning‑agent contract with CMTA for $116,600 and a $38,012.50 amendment for material testing services.","taxTitle","Hoke County Schools, School Districts, North Carolina","taxId",38291,"location","North Carolina","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6520181,"Hoke County board approves mascot use, AIG plan, interpreter and curriculum contracts and budget amendment; adopts superintendent evaluation rubric",0,3521000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5334407-6642b3d3a2348d5fe28cb9ae8c960d58&start=3521&end=3521","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5334407-6642b3d3a2348d5fe28cb9ae8c960d58/thumbnail_3521000.jpg","/articles/6520181/North-Carolina/Hoke-County-board-approves-mascot-use-AIG-plan-interpreter-and-curriculum-contracts-and-budget-amendment-adopts-superintendent-evaluation-rubric","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6520181-c12886d6ff805f6741ba7de6886668ee/orig.mp4?Expires=1770431618&Signature=eSDg~OrMYc10T-IGQ2rYV0gAeG6UghtrnCwU6hPtr2NRTloI0IcYcwx4VvZoSZ-HVlR-bygz1uauhxSorhZnsINNV4k3gK-Rk0VpHmMLOdxWm5-UpUyUAAvL8j0Sr-0G0jTaRaaW-MisOB-yNX5wXX5Suzo~f4yOZZF4JWuuxmp3sWnTgmL4xP-OtLv4uPZydGVVsBd11BwANH3PyUtYk9AADcrUns8F~Q~z2ijqkFRMTvYTRGbJOzRDjoKc9~w82OMseaEHO--T527jwa7Os3sM8LA-GxM2DRdhjDS7Z25qz7QjxTVnBxgN0aUTjOnhLNcM2rg99Bz89IfHnCsHQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hoke County Board of Education voted on July 8 to approve multiple routine action items covering programs, contracts and the district’s fiscal year budget and evaluation process.

Key approvals

- Mascot use: The board approved the district’s recommended mascot‑use agreement by voice vote.

- AIG plan 2025–2028: The board approved the whole‑county Academically/Intellectually Gifted (AIG) plan covering the 2025–2028 cycle.

- EC contract (deaf and hard‑of‑hearing services): The board approved a contract with All American Interpreters to provide deaf/hard‑of‑hearing services; staff said this is a recurring contract the district has used previously.

- I‑Ready (math curriculum/support): The board approved the I‑Ready contract for mathematics supports and instruction.

- Fiscal year 2024–25 amendment and continuing budget resolution: The board approved an amendment to the FY 2024–25 budget and adopted a continuing budget resolution to operate until state funding allocations are finalized; staff said a detailed breakout will be provided if the amendment is approved.

- Superintendent evaluation instrument: The board adopted the North Carolina superintendent evaluation rubric (the standard instrument published by the State Board of Education) to begin the evaluation process for Dr. Kenneth Spales.

- Closed session authorization: The board voted to enter closed session under North Carolina General Statute §143‑318.11 to discuss confidential personnel and student matters and to consult the board attorney.

Vote and recordkeeping notes

Most items were approved by voice vote with no roll‑call tallies recorded in the transcript. Where a formal motion and second were made, a voice vote was called and the clerk recorded the result as approved; the transcript does not provide individual yes/no roll‑call counts for these items.

Public comment

A single public commenter, Tia Sanders, spoke during the public comment period to highlight Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities and a statewide competition that has helped Hoke County students obtain jobs and postsecondary scholarships. That comment was informational and did not trigger board action at this meeting.

Provenance (transcript excerpts):
- Mascot use discussion and approval, AIG plan approval, EC contract, I‑Ready contract, fiscal amendment, superintendent evaluation rubric adoption and motion to enter closed session were all addressed and voted on during the meeting’s action‑item segment.

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The presenter described accreditation as a six‑year continuous improvement process that requires a portfolio, data analysis and team reviews. Cognia’s written feedback, summarized to the board, highlighted several notable practices: a culture of learning that aligns with the district’s mission and vision, leadership practices that optimize recruitment and evaluation of professional staff, stakeholder engagement across the system, and use of multiple formative and summative data sources to measure progress.

Cognia also identified areas for improvement that the district must address within three years. The presenter listed the main priorities as: formalizing and evaluating the student learning environment to ensure diverse resources and perspectives (standard 15); and implementing processes to promote student voice and responsibility to support academic and nonacademic skills (standards 18, 19 and 23). The presenter said Cognia will contact the district during the three‑year period to verify progress on those standards.

The presenter emphasized the practical value of accreditation to students, noting that AP and honors courses from an accredited district are more likely to be accepted by universities. The district’s overall index of education quality was reported as 328; the presenter said the Cognia average is about 296.

Why it matters

Accreditation is used by many colleges and universities, and by districts themselves, as an external check on instructional quality, leadership and systems that support student learning. The district now has a three‑year action window to address the standards identified for improvement and to present evidence of progress to Cognia.

Provenance (transcript excerpts):
- Topic intro evidence: presentation beginning, “Good evening, madam chair… to finish our accreditation are being viewed.”
- Topic finish evidence: presenter read Cognia’s accreditation notice and fielded a question about the three‑year follow‑up.

Notes: Findings and standard numbers are taken from the district presentation to the board. The board received the award and had no further action to approve at this meeting.","Cognia has awarded accredited status to Hoke County Schools. The district scored a 328 on the agency's index of education quality; reviewers praised leadership and data use and identified several standards the district must address within three years.","actionData","errors"]

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Hoke County board hears new-school progress, approves commissioning and testing amendments

Hoke County board approves mascot use, AIG plan, interpreter and curriculum contracts and budget amendment; adopts superintendent evaluation rubric

Hoke County Schools awarded Cognia accreditation; district given three years to address improvement areas