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Peterson said the recognition reflected the district’s focus on recruitment, professional development, mentorship and leadership pipelines. She cautioned that the ranking reflects teachers remaining in the profession statewide rather than only within the district and that regional staff movement across county lines can influence local retention figures.

Peterson also alerted trustees that six policies were on the agenda for first reading and asked them to review those policies; one specifically noted was \"use of wireless communication devices,\" which staff said had been modified to meet requirements in a recent state general statute. She announced that the district had extended the deadline for a working-conditions survey and planned to present results at the August board meeting.

Peterson described a challenge grant tied to the Dark Horse Futures program: if the district maintains 50% faculty contributions and secures contributions from 100 nonfaculty community members, an anonymous trust will release an additional $100,000. She said staff were working with the community to meet the goal.

No board action was required; policy items were on first reading and will return for further consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Clinton City Schools Board of Education Meeting 07-22-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Human capital staff reported the district ranked second in North Carolina for retaining teachers in the profession and previewed six policies for first reading, a working-conditions survey extension and a challenge grant effort to boost local support.","taxTitle","Clinton City Schools, School Districts, North Carolina","taxId",60576,"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},6158736,"Superintendent warns of federal funding limbo; local funding and fund balance seen as buffer",478,3703000,4181000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5457715-594a01e25632e8f19c9fff17388c325f&start=3703&end=4181","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5457715-594a01e25632e8f19c9fff17388c325f/thumbnail_3703000.jpg","/articles/6158736/North-Carolina/Superintendent-warns-of-federal-funding-limbo-local-funding-and-fund-balance-seen-as-buffer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6158736-cf0e562ebc7f363984298218fc36a569/orig.mp4?Expires=1770485902&Signature=Wl~hTEBjyY7J03nVDUjtibsOYol9Im2zcwTmZ~tMiyeUyOkVZ1be2l4i5I2DcFoW27juvTDpLHlURryVclS3rJWiMD3jIAvrf-a9PxHdbHZagIWi9ZluZdyz-UP~ad5a~rq5J367n1Hicb3EcnfyxeC0cyKyGPdOJOrg86Fl7bK79qxq9d41eZ7uWc86KsBlekdlbMWRlChHFPvWTP1tW86QWUi9PATna15DsrwxfUS~9qbOQPD9-qJLdFLoKauyZ7TGcjsHafVEnfKVCg8LJf2swTvHYtzhndwS7TXn3KYOHdIzVUHT48EewGxTlkPPFjgw4eyOtIhoOb5oTwcbvQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Wesley Johnson told the Clinton City Schools Board of Education on July 22 that roughly $262,972 of federal education funds earmarked to the district remained frozen while federal allocations were under review.

Johnson summarized recent guidance and correspondence he had shared with the board and said a portion of federal Title grants had been placed in a hold status by the federal administration. He noted an attorney-general-led multistate challenge that has been filed and said the district was monitoring developments daily.

Johnson said the district’s recent increase in local per-pupil funding — tied to the county funding formula — helps mitigate shortfalls from state and federal uncertainty. \"We are deeply grateful to our county commissioners, the county manager, and our taxpayers for their support in the adoption of the funding formula,\" he said in prepared remarks. He added that the district could use its fund balance as a buffer if necessary and that at this time staff did not anticipate any impact on staffing for the 2025–26 school year.

Johnson also explained that the state’s planning allotments should be considered a \"ceiling\" while initial allotments function as a floor; districts may not yet receive the planning allotment if federal funds or other state revenue assumptions change. He directed staff to continue tracking allotments and federal developments and to report back to the board as information changes.

No formal board action was taken; the presentation was informational and intended to prepare the board for ongoing budget planning.","Superintendent Wesley Johnson told the board that a portion of federal education funds for the district remained frozen and that state planning allotments differ from initial allotments, but he said local funding increases provide a buffer and the district does not anticipate staffing impacts for 2025–26.",{"_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},6158741,"Lead testing, security foyer and roof repairs underway at Clinton schools, district says",114,2736000,2850000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5457715-594a01e25632e8f19c9fff17388c325f&start=2736&end=2850","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5457715-594a01e25632e8f19c9fff17388c325f/thumbnail_2736000.jpg","/articles/6158741/North-Carolina/Lead-testing-security-foyer-and-roof-repairs-underway-at-Clinton-schools-district-says","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6158741-757c1c515e52fd20f9405e00ba37fd66/orig.mp4?Expires=1770485902&Signature=iipLjLrRD3Y6qpqaNgzdDD9KuBPpPiL8PUA7D32s~-dXP~BqmT7FVDPh0E~V7Az7FGGah6WgPr~Hip7bzLrWO~0TvNfs78gvkSxKF6WrKzo6O-3gyIPYKilri9EODOI-0Z5xhpJj3Gqrl2teUdp2npUSdCx5IeV8R4Ff9xfXq~LAZNmZJmgZgfn4HiT0~i2U~i~Kp~DSBWnNzV-qKD~JtkiCDIEBWKVmhOM8D04ql9ZWo5D~ia7zvbvjGn9qep5vdLMITgC6iUXSHqr~om6W~V-wA3vsrm4ZcLj9Z06MHIEEVUzuetWz3QAYw1iur5cS5Mp6jYy228UCkji~kNPVLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","John Lowe, a district staff member who presented facilities updates at the July 22 meeting, said contractors began lead-based paint testing this week under the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program and that work will proceed at Butler Avenue, Sunset Avenue and Sampson Middle School.

Lowe described the recently completed security foyer at Clinton High School. He said the project reconfigured the visitor window and interior desk to allow staff to exchange paperwork securely through a teller drawer and to limit entry into the rest of the building. \"I think that's going to be an asset to the high school,\" he said.

Lowe also reported that a roofing contractor’s foreman had been injured on another site, delaying the roof replacement on a 300 hall; a replacement foreman is expected to complete the work before students return. At Sunset Avenue he said the exterior brick had been removed, metal supports installed and metal panels were scheduled for installation; windows were manufactured and awaited flashing delivery. He said the auditorium canopy would receive a new metal soffit and repositioned lights to waterproof and modernize the front canopy.

Board members discussed possible operational uses for the high-school foyer window during events and confirmed that weapons-detection monitors at the foyer will be staffed during student entry.

No board action was requested; staff said the work is progressing and that they will continue to brief the board as projects near completion.","Facilities staff reported lead-based paint testing, a finished security foyer at Clinton High, roof work and exterior auditorium upgrades at Sunset Avenue as in-progress projects ahead of the school year.",{"_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},6158746,"Clinton school officials cite high dual-enrollment and AIG participation; board asks for added support for online learners",1180,1147000,2327000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5457715-594a01e25632e8f19c9fff17388c325f&start=1147&end=2327","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5457715-594a01e25632e8f19c9fff17388c325f/thumbnail_1147000.jpg","/articles/6158746/North-Carolina/Clinton-school-officials-cite-high-dual-enrollment-and-AIG-participation-board-asks-for-added-support-for-online-learners","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6158746-7d045b5f5ccb616d1e5521c62da12ffb/orig.mp4?Expires=1770485902&Signature=mhBdY4QjMu~ArJjbE642vOcnwzqjdKgueHGL5nPOCCfRliX9ShImAXlW1w0tbL1Xp-le3fEEIKDeT8f~wXyhFWZeb~quTwNKZA1jP8z2l4vVXwWmPWyKvM1np3hpmLQpiJ9xQF5rMk86vGC3ZWT1KxKeps-TKDFh2A5H7jyypN532eRD1xPa43V7JMRhgITptyQcCnrsXvG~6qUHZI7Hufks6odkEabgwk3Co4bo4R~xoug2DTDViCXzDquvhjSA5W0UOJJOvtucVoW70EJnatW6MXidbZYiaY9BoazOP7RGp5kJjVXQEAi5~MyBWITBmY0KZNkdyu8Uo0dZCK2QkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Linda Carr, director of curriculum and instruction, told the Clinton City Schools Board of Education on July 22 that the district’s AIG, Advanced Placement and dual-enrollment programs showed sustained high participation and completion during the 2024–25 school year.

Carr said the district identified 268 AIG students last year (58 at Sunset Avenue, 88 at Sampson Middle School and 122 at Clinton High School). She reported that 47% of identified AIG students were white, 24% Hispanic, 20% Black, 5% American Indian, 3% multiracial and 1% Asian. AP enrollment figures Carr provided included 25 students in AP U.S. government and politics, 22 in U.S. history, 19 in world history and 13 in calculus; several other AP subjects had single-digit enrollments.

Carr also summarized College and Career Promise (CCP) and virtual-provider (NCVPS/virtual public) results the district received. She said CCP dual-enrollment completion and passing rates were “high,” reporting a combined annual summary of 656 grades awarded to district students with an A–C success rate of 87% and an overall completion rate of about 93% as reported to the district.

Several board members pressed for details about students who earned Fs in NCVPS classes. A board member asked, “What do we do for those students who just fail it altogether?” Dr. Carr and an instructional staff member, Miss Green, said certified teachers and guidance counselors are expected to coordinate extra tutorial support and may assign students to lab facilitation or tutoring. Miss Green described teachers contacting counselors when students fall behind; she said the district planned quarterly checks of online students and biweekly conversations in the lab for students identified as needing support.

Board members also discussed course scheduling constraints and how dual enrollment can free time for students to remain in band or other pathway courses. Carr said most AP and CCP enrollment is face-to-face when possible, with a mix of online options used when scheduling or availability requires it.

The board did not take formal action on the programs; the presentation was informational and staff said they would continue to provide detailed program data to the board.","Curriculum staff reported strong Advanced Placement, College and Career Promise, and AIG participation and completion rates for 2024–25, while board members questioned supports for students who failed online courses.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6158751,"Brunson re-elected chair; Worley chosen vice chair at Clinton City Schools reorganization meeting",131,704000,835000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5457715-594a01e25632e8f19c9fff17388c325f&start=704&end=835","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5457715-594a01e25632e8f19c9fff17388c325f/thumbnail_704000.jpg","/articles/6158751/North-Carolina/Brunson-re-elected-chair-Worley-chosen-vice-chair-at-Clinton-City-Schools-reorganization-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6158751-26572ab1d7ef514444ad96a9c229543d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770485902&Signature=DUeHwmoRZCgW2uDhR2xI41AzJdXVAtloLVhAtqJEWkLnc7m0eFSgCyYEW2QwMN3~fy1Qweirc8RmAppHw9OkQtV-x0YDJp4lepRs89g~bqC5jYD-VK0unD~dlxeXs5KHR5xG8om43FcWMDWvZt3zQ~hMhr66uRggHcuCOiihGS28H9RUa9cv20I9P7zriWd0HiQietVwRLBr8SYnImM2ZCtyzolGG5pT2lq7JJMiDyC3t1APKpYu7N9BN86J-OBf4nNeYalU7gQSllhZHdJ7GwRcFCtv32rwf-DdNjaUeWIVAOwQA~DCzru1jbJzD6QKL9iBPnnqDazsXw8uhm5agw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Linda Brunson was re-elected chair of the Clinton City Schools Board of Education on July 22 during the board’s annual reorganization meeting, and Carol Worley was elected vice chair for a one-year term.

The election followed the board’s organizational rules. Rebecca Williams, the board attorney, opened the nominations under board policy and described the procedure for electing officers, saying the board would elect a chairperson and vice chairperson to serve for one year or until their successors are qualified.

Nominations were made from the floor and seconded; the board then voted. The clerk called the vote and the results were announced with no recorded opposition. After her election the chair, Dr. Linda Brunson, thanked members for their support and said she looked forward to continuing to work with the superintendent and staff. Newly elected Vice Chair Carol Worley said she appreciated the opportunity and that she was familiar with the role’s time and responsibilities.

The board then resumed its regular agenda under the new chair. Other routine procedural motions that evening included approval of the meeting agenda and the consent agenda; both motions carried.","At the board's July 22 organizational meeting, the Clinton City Schools Board of Education re-elected Dr. Linda Brunson as chair and selected Carol Worley as vice chair. The board followed its policy procedures and proceeded without recorded opposition.","actionData","errors"]

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