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Why it matters: The staffing approvals and introductions set school leadership for the coming year, affecting school operations, instructional leadership and community relationships.

District Human Resources presented personnel items for information and approval. For information, the board received nine separations from employment, 14 employee status changes and one leave of absence. For approval, the slate included 22 employments, 236 employee status changes, three contracted services, 12 staff coaches (one pulled for separate vote), nine non-staff coaches and two volunteer coaches.

The full personnel package — with the exception of staff coach item No. 4 — was approved on a motion by Mr. Burnett, seconded by Mr. Rogers, and carried unanimously. The separately considered staff coach item was approved in a later vote by an 8–1 margin.

Following approvals, district leadership introduced several new or newly promoted administrators and allowed brief remarks. Carly Wells was introduced as the district’s new elementary supervisor; Wells told the board she believes “education is power. It's freedom. It's hope.” Wells described education as “the very heartbeat” of the community and pledged to lead with purpose and service.

Jacob Shelton was introduced as the new principal at Clyde Elementary. Shelton said he will focus on gratitude, intentionality and a student-first approach and that “everything we do as a school will be targeted at what is best for our kids.”

Stephanie Benson was introduced as the new career-and-technical-education (CTE) director; Benson thanked the board for the opportunity to work with CTE teachers and students and described leaving Meadowbrook Elementary after 11½ years as “bittersweet.”

Leslie Buchanan was introduced as Meadowbrook Elementary’s next principal and told the board she looks forward to “listening, learning, and leading with integrity and purpose.”

Other introduced administrators included Meredith Parker, named assistant principal at Clyde Elementary; Kiffin Queen, assistant principal for the intensive-intervention community at Clyde Elementary (Queen was not present and will be formally recognized in August); and Austin Sleeter, named assistant principal at Waynesville Middle School. Several speakers praised Haywood County Schools’ Aspiring Administrator Academy as a development pipeline.

Board members and district leadership thanked departing and promoted staff and welcomed the new leaders. The personnel votes and introductions were recorded in the board minutes; most actions carried unanimously with one 8–1 vote on a staff-coach item.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","HCS Board Meeting - July 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved personnel actions including employments, status changes and coaching assignments and heard introductions from newly promoted and hired leaders, including Carly Wells as elementary supervisor and Jacob Shelton as Clyde Elementary principal.","taxTitle","Haywood County Schools, School Districts, North Carolina","taxId",53174,"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},6518729,"Board approves surplus auction, repairs and an 8-year gym-ad contract; decals decision passes 6–2",262,2158000,2420000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5386716-09305e379c7154e773595b1e9fdb2e65&start=2158&end=2420","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5386716-09305e379c7154e773595b1e9fdb2e65/thumbnail_2158000.jpg","/articles/6518729/North-Carolina/Board-approves-surplus-auction-repairs-and-an-8-year-gym-ad-contract-decals-decision-passes-62","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518729-1557ee0ce1e9b7cb5fcf58eedf541553/orig.mp4?Expires=1771129045&Signature=Gty7dGpKvVUZUg6MYqOu9KeTzYgztOuXteUogsuFPZmPCs4~9saX5~sgL~zHB6PSq4cXTrX3XvJGsopGKj7bDH976U7q6WDZTDmMJA8vb-t2SDKzGHbSf4PT0foF7BRCoWxcQnV5cI6bggde~7~gEr-mJWqTGH0KRW7CWvxod4~9SJkVg9WpD4UCCHgP9gg12XVuMTGqKob9G35gJjOdei3ez6LrIKARGii55h~jVBX-mSQ7hSrmHYovjCNIJxdEzPTmbotQ7-Il4PoXgzx58co8i3kwjxPrZH5xR-U3UR~diMQxtg5l-XnNsuXkLF8obj1Nk3tDhnzzsS7XMjX1Qg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Haywood County Schools Board of Education approved several building-and-grounds actions, including surplus disposition, minor facility additions, facility repairs paid by insurance or capital outlay, an HVAC replacement and an advertising-decal contract for a high-school gym.

Why it matters: The actions reallocate district property, fund repairs using insurance and capital funds, and permit a long-term advertising contract at Tuscola High School — each with operational and community implications.

Mr. Kirkpatrick introduced a motion to surplus 61 food-service items and sell them at a public auction rather than list each item on a government sales platform; the motion passed unanimously. Kirkpatrick said the items will be auctioned at a location so “people can just come and auction it out.”

The board approved a motion to add a chicken coop at the Haywood Community Learning Center at no cost to Haywood County Schools; that motion carried unanimously. During discussion, board members asked whether eggs would be for sale; a district speaker said the goal “eventually” is to sell eggs but did not confirm details.

The board approved a roof replacement for the Bonzett building at Meadowbrook Elementary School gym to be paid from insurance; the motion passed unanimously. The board also amended a prior June 9 motion concerning the Meadowbrook gym floor replacement to allocate $114,618 from insurance and capital outlay funds; that motion carried unanimously.

The board approved Control Specialties to complete an HVAC replacement at Pisgah High School from the 2025–26 capital budget at $45,947; that motion carried unanimously.

The board considered a request from Tuscola High School to display advertisement decals on the gym floor at no cost to the district, contingent on a policy change. Board discussion explained the change was intended to protect booster clubs and administrators and to show board support. The contract described in the meeting is for eight years; the first year payment is $15,000 and years two through eight would be $5,000 per year. Finance indicated the first year’s funds were acceptable. The motion to approve the advertising decals passed 6–2.

Most motions were unanimous except the Tuscola advertising-decal approval, which carried on a recorded count of 6–2. Details on purchasers and auction logistics for the surplus items were not specified in the transcript.","The board approved surplus of 61 food-service items to be sold at a public auction, installed a chicken coop at Haywood Community Learning Center at no cost, authorized several insurance-paid repairs and replacements, approved HVAC work, and approved an eight-year advertising-decal contract for Tuscola High School gym by 6–2 vote.",{"_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},6518734,"Board approves budget amendment, insurance renewals and monthly financials",148,1918000,2066000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5386716-09305e379c7154e773595b1e9fdb2e65&start=1918&end=2066","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5386716-09305e379c7154e773595b1e9fdb2e65/thumbnail_1918000.jpg","/articles/6518734/North-Carolina/Board-approves-budget-amendment-insurance-renewals-and-monthly-financials","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518734-abb1ca45f2b95eba2e89216862ed6c65/orig.mp4?Expires=1771129045&Signature=aTyk9T27Y7q-uPNXPV4QzfEo11NPAd3U0inhbBPDiayXdswyRjCytDEdaQpim~s6AVoR3QBUeXE6zzxk0r60lEVD2SkGHbpf8MnP~BQlJUtho8AadG9ddFoOB3IjVFxEMC7xA~qb2PmDyvmPGXAAl0zfji~9O~BIUymca--5kCgoa3Vj6NUJJCsoummueTHeJEaLLmOxShi4e~4Rr2E6n5up5Qvq6ndcFzBRi3YkZkCiA-J6jpDSx-DRl4UpDs8nGVNRO5GCj5c7-0rwklzzY2sr9qVV5yLSLpOAkJwUrjGwQHiQTRCAKdyqUUjF1poGroMttXfGGgZAN5X2cdSl2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Haywood County Schools Board of Education approved routine financial actions at its meeting, accepting monthly financial reports, adopting budget amendment No. 9 for fiscal year 2024–25 and renewing multiple insurance policies.

Why it matters: The approvals set fiscal and risk-management coverage for the coming year, including general liability, property, auto and workers’ compensation insurance that affect the district’s exposure and operating budget.

Finance committee chair Mr. Leon Clark presented the monthly reports and asked the board to approve them; the motion carried unanimously. Clark then presented budget amendment No. 9 for FY 2024–25; the board approved the amendment by unanimous vote.

Clark next recommended renewal of the district’s general liability, property, auto and workers’ compensation package with 30 Insurance at a total cost of $302,819.13 — about a 10% increase from the previous year. Clark said the district obtained “more coverage” with the renewal. The board approved the policy renewal unanimously.

The board also approved student accident, athletic and catastrophic insurance with Young Group at a cost of $25,385. Board discussion clarified the coverage is for all students and that the district’s plan acts as secondary insurance when a student has primary coverage. That motion carried unanimously.

Finally, the board approved cyber insurance with Chubb at a cost of $11,132, which Clark said represents a savings of roughly $13,000 and may provide better coverage. The motion carried unanimously.

All financial items were approved without recorded opposition. The approvals provide budget authority and insurance coverage for district operations and student activities.","Haywood County Schools accepted monthly financial reports, approved budget amendment No. 9 for FY2024–25 and renewed several insurance policies including general liability, student accident and cyber coverage.",{"_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},6518738,"Haywood County Schools board OKs contracts for nursing, ABA and Medicaid billing",139,1602000,1741000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5386716-09305e379c7154e773595b1e9fdb2e65&start=1602&end=1741","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5386716-09305e379c7154e773595b1e9fdb2e65/thumbnail_1602000.jpg","/articles/6518738/North-Carolina/Haywood-County-Schools-board-OKs-contracts-for-nursing-ABA-and-Medicaid-billing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518738-d9587b045ef8d0b03b488749963d5330/orig.mp4?Expires=1771129045&Signature=o-3BQtPD8mCapSDrVBmQd1oYhhQAtHXpPi07~uO8Woiqno5gmbnuYqWYghggKpa5mGxhAZT8tXJIVbLnFe3s9PPhC~xIfGltt53VmsL6oRUiaOZMxhDWNiJUM1EcaVgRjta8IbgQUjhdAd1UZDAJLHFGaRbpISMCA9AnWcKFlxAiQbYTlcnp3TU0PI2iZvuabPTJBmrIuqOhUkEHcenySSCt3T7Cbet4rpLT1yrOYyI83i1r-B2Zt12ZbiCEJlj4u2E5DesxxsSKuPJKBJ5gebvDkn9FroB5-sw3Ss4W1FC8w6an1o4tk5Re6YIuk5ffZII6iQQ44gCLM0RropURAA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Haywood County Schools Board of Education approved a set of contracts on a motion-and-vote during its regular meeting, agreeing to renew a nursing contract, hire consultants for special-education staff training, contract for in-class applied behavior analysis services and accept a pro bono agreement to permit Medicaid billing.

Why it matters: The approvals allow the district to continue nursing support for an individual student, expand professional development for special-education teachers, place registered behavior technicians in classrooms and bill Medicaid for therapy services — actions that affect delivery and funding of student health and special-education supports.

District staff member Miss Stevenson presented the package, beginning with a contract renewal with BAYADA Healthcare for a nurse to serve an individual student. The board approved the renewal on a motion by Mr. Henson with a second by Miss Morris; the motion carried unanimously.

Stevenson next presented a consulting agreement with Kelly Warner for coaching and professional development for special-education staff. District discussion noted this consultant is new compared with prior years’ vendors. The board approved that contract on a motion by Mr. Burnett and a second; the motion carried unanimously.

The board then approved a contract with Positive Behavior Support Corporation to provide applied behavior-analysis therapy and to place registered behavior technicians or ABA therapists in classrooms for students with autism or other diagnoses. Mr. Nez moved the contract and Mr. Rogers seconded; the board voted unanimously to approve.

Finally, Stevenson presented a pro bono agreement with Dr. Michael Brown so the district can obtain his medical signature and bill Medicaid for therapy services. Mr. Henson moved approval and the motion was seconded; the board voted unanimously.

Board members asked few substantive questions during the motions; each of the four items passed without recorded opposition. The contracts will be implemented by district staff under existing program structures.","The Haywood County Schools board approved renewals and new contracts to provide nursing, professional development and applied behavior analysis services for students, and accepted a pro bono medical-signature agreement to enable Medicaid billing.","actionData","errors"]

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