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Key votes and approvals taken during the meeting included:

- Donation: Nash Rocky Mount Early College High School accepted a $300 donation from Key Key Printing to support an international quiz-bowl trip (motion by Dr. Chavis; second by Dr. Washington; motion carried).

- Personnel: The personnel report was presented and approved by the board (motion requested; moved and second acknowledged during meeting).

- Vendor contracts (approved as action items): Communities in Schools (CIS) contract for middle/high school agents; Kelly Services contract for substitutes; a global recruitment contract for international faculty; and an immigration-attorney contract with Silverman Law. Motion to approve these four items was moved by Mr. Jenkins and seconded by Dr. Chambers; the board approved them.

- Budget resolution for 2025–26: The board adopted the budget resolution for the 2025–26 school year (motion moved and seconded; board approved).

- Easement: The board approved a roughly 15–18 foot easement at Swift Creek to serve access to a 911 tower (motion by Mr. Vincent; second by Mr. Deacon; board approved).

- Field trip: An international field trip to Athens, Greece, sponsored by the American Council for International Students in February (8 students, 3 chaperones) was approved (motion by Dr. Washington; second by Dr. Chavis; motion carried).

- Jordan Driving School contract: Approved for the 2025–26 driver's education program; funding was noted as provided through the Department of Public Instruction (motion by Mr. Whitfield; second by Mr. Jenkins; approved).

- Alternative school accountability model: The board approved Tar River Academy using Option B of the alternative school accountability models (motion by Dr. Washington; second by Mr. Dutton; approved).

- Policies: The policy committee asked the board to approve a group of policy revisions on first read (except Policy 43-10); the board approved the group on first read and set a 30-day posting period for most items.

- Student support contracts: Contracts for speech services (\"chitter chatter\" contract described in agenda) and one-to-one nursing services for students were approved (motion moved and seconded; board approved).

Most items were routine approvals recommended by the superintendent or staff and passed with voice votes. Several items were presented for information only, including end-of-year budget amendments and an update on a community mural.

The board moved on from action items to other agenda topics following the approvals.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","NCPS BOE Meetings 8/4/2025 6:30","oneSentenceSummary","At its Aug. 7 meeting the Nash County Board of Education approved several contract items, accepted a donation, adopted the budget resolution for the 2025-26 school year and approved field trips and student services contracts; staff presented a series of information items as well.","taxTitle","Nash County Public Schools, School Districts, North Carolina","taxId",39056,"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},6496975,"South Creek CDC urges board to let community group pursue reuse of South Swift Creek property",350,601000,951000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5529506-c55d2d1ef2e0273346cff45dcf4a2cfa&start=601&end=951","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5529506-c55d2d1ef2e0273346cff45dcf4a2cfa/thumbnail_601000.jpg","/articles/6496975/North-Carolina/South-Creek-CDC-urges-board-to-let-community-group-pursue-reuse-of-South-Swift-Creek-property","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6496975-e9b2ea7d825234e4ebfbed0cf1d21673/orig.mp4?Expires=1770698348&Signature=hdvSR9IvA5szOyRNUB92oilk9WoySnhLFBO3u5HxEcQT9ByebNXUKIEcGdLl5m4RUiMIQopxFmDCzd6IpJOMtWMIuv0afiyG4ud2U4Vy5FOxxVmuw1CZmfR4cjzPiMGlQWBsJv1oVyDUdHErquzsXLIaoLO1NW6z4peWvnYUtn4NJILIhmW4zQiBIo8ssT0S81AaNzq6SKKN1CYJaL-gNIRwAWejiIVp4m2pqO3o36mOqR9AbfJv35ev5VV15ywC80bF8RVHrhi2aikz3~HYzDF4XIeh9BdV4NrICuiOzMOyjWM8Bwb8GKhIgseSeZ8nENWHgIzcjgSqvU88mqpi-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives of the South Creek Community Development Corporation urged the Nash County Board of Education to consider their organization as a potential buyer of 17 acres at South Swift Creek that the group said will be put up for bid.

Pastor Mac Battle, speaking for South Creek CDC, described the property as a potential community asset that could host programming for young people, seniors and day care services. He said the group is preparing a business plan and raising funds to keep the site active for the surrounding community.

Minister Robert Austin said the CDC previously partnered with another organization that withdrew; the CDC is revising its plans and recruiting professional help to complete legal and tax preparations needed for ownership. \"We desire to be able to own that property and to keep this asset in the community,\" Austin said during public comments.

Another speaker representing the CDC described the area as a food desert, noting historically there were roughly seven grocery stores and now only two remain in the immediate area, neither of which reliably sell fresh produce. The CDC representative said the group plans modular \"trailer\" growing systems that they estimate could produce about three acres of produce and said a set of such trailers would cost about $125,000.

The speakers said they have discussed potential partnerships with OIC and Nash Community College but that partners would not commit to programming until the CDC had proof of site control. The CDC representatives requested the board \"consider\" them during the bid process and said they will return with a more developed plan if needed. Board members did not vote or respond substantively during the public-comment segment; the item was informational.

No board action on property disposition was taken during the meeting; staff later indicated the property will follow a bid process consistent with county practice.","Representatives of the South Creek CDC told the board during public comment they want to be considered to acquire 17 acres at South Swift Creek that the county plans to bid; they said they are developing a business plan and fundraising to create community services and local food production.",{"_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},6496980,"Board debates high school parking-fee increases; asks superintendent to revisit rates",634,1238000,1872000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5529506-c55d2d1ef2e0273346cff45dcf4a2cfa&start=1238&end=1872","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5529506-c55d2d1ef2e0273346cff45dcf4a2cfa/thumbnail_1238000.jpg","/articles/6496980/North-Carolina/Board-debates-high-school-parking-fee-increases-asks-superintendent-to-revisit-rates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6496980-fcc30514d7599978e65d240029d33e1f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770698348&Signature=iwIvYq7RZpy~Qpw7WyZFL8dbJPCZNP1daCic~CFcHT3XHtmVPz5YFo-pRhprO-naP3I53QglCm8QrRU~ck2VAGy91aVGInPbSVd7fPiv~6ay6WR~17Wz3QqkFaC5j-4WEMCa5aUjcQHw5ZKS1RYZZ1UsPJdGu8Rj6uTJGboClRlKbAKpiASmo466r4Dsg~65qi~MKZ-fUr~TV8DcEVu-w~BMcvZZ2hwpOQh4T3vyKScHzIGc8UZk4m626LEeU3ErbCHDVzWxj7Vh6GeDt2r8hozg0xK4S-hBTSs99n0pcNkoXOk4DTRCvO2VgKEwgSjjGGBxFQI4IvlMY6Ltjs-9Rg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members raised concerns about a proposed increase in student parking permit fees at traditional high schools and asked district leadership to reconvene principals to seek a consistent, lower rate.

A board member asked that parking permit costs for traditional high schools be reconsidered so fees across the district would be around $65–$70 rather than the $100 level some principals had proposed. The request followed inquiries from parents concerned about affordability—one parent with two student drivers described the jump as \"pricey.\"

Staff said principals had looked at peer districts and in some cases proposed $100 to meet local needs; examples cited in the meeting included Wake County (higher) and other neighboring systems. Board members pushed back on what one called the perception of the school funds as a revenue source, noting that some school accounts were carrying balances and asking for transparency about how permit proceeds are spent.

The board did not adopt a fee change at the meeting. Instead members asked Superintendent Ellis or his designee, Mr. White, to convene high school principals before the start of school to try to achieve more uniform pricing and to gather details on historical permit rates, collections and expenditures. Board members also requested clarity on whether and how parents were notified of fee changes.

Members raised implementation questions including when the last systemwide change occurred; one board member said the $65 baseline had been in place for many years but that exact timing was not specified during the discussion. Board members emphasized they want consistent fee schedules so that families who move between district schools are not charged different rates for parking.

Board members also debated policy authority: one member noted state statute assigns fee-setting authority to the board and said the district had previously delegated some fee authority to school principals by board policy. That board member asked for a review of which fees should be subject to formal board approval.

The discussion ended with direction to staff to gather the principals, collect data on past fees and expenditures, and report back to the board before or at the start of the school year.","Board members questioned a proposed jump in student parking permit fees at several high schools and directed the superintendent or his designee to meet with principals to seek a consistent, lower fee across traditional high schools.",{"_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},6496984,"Nash County schools adopt revised cell-phone policy; smartwatches treated like phones",1050,2268000,3318000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5529506-c55d2d1ef2e0273346cff45dcf4a2cfa&start=2268&end=3318","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5529506-c55d2d1ef2e0273346cff45dcf4a2cfa/thumbnail_2268000.jpg","/articles/6496984/North-Carolina/Nash-County-schools-adopt-revised-cell-phone-policy-smartwatches-treated-like-phones","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6496984-647d90af43939e51e97d8d8b13f2a639/orig.mp4?Expires=1770698348&Signature=BoM6EMsXM3iz0L~8VBa5vOWguhWFyUmggsL5Xa9iFcVilkIsYJM8suEHl2Xx4VtLMmoBQJ-CPHiKwqV4-SA2I6nNYyE8ifeAailCRK7NvBD4hNXBv88~DUBUkaCNM-R0Q8yXc2PFIcVaRcG2oYpYv6Vnr8VxjSjjRWcWpjIGmuayGpRdFQauXfsDor7ySVJ0wosXC10FEGTKApzVgugCNSWbgSu7NoFsSEajipocOrexjPlaOD~VpGn5uu-Iy9dfuxx1CgL3H5lPHoX3g3iPmF3oifMK6M5xg6umQlxxSTc~v6vdJYSAoPA8YGnm2Kl4qkSA8Th3pMN2sQ3ERHv-Vw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nash County Board of Education voted to adopt a revised Policy 43-18 that prohibits student use or display of cell phones and smartwatches during instructional time and delegates authority to the superintendent to set rules for limited, classroom-authorized educational uses.

Board members approved the staff-recommended version of the policy on first read and waived the 30-day second-reading requirement. Two board members recorded opposition during the voice vote; the board chair declared the motion carried.

Board staff and principals said the revised policy defines instructional time differently by school level: at elementary and middle schools instructional time begins when students arrive on campus and ends at dismissal; at traditional high schools instructional time begins with the first tardy bell and ends at dismissal. The staff version adds smartwatches to the definition of \"wireless communication devices,\" so any smartwatch functions that enable communication must be disabled during prohibited times.

Staff emphasized the statutory deadline to adopt a revised policy by Jan. 1, and presented two alternate drafts before recommending the version that delegates authority to the superintendent rather than to individual principals. \"Smartwatches are an electronic device that can be used to communicate and that, they wanted to treat them in the same manner that they treated cell phones,\" said Mr. Farah, a district staff member who presented the draft.

Superintendent Ellis and other staff described implementation expectations: principals and teachers will set and communicate rules, students will be expected to follow them, and the district will not require teachers to physically seize devices. \"He does not want staff. He doesn't want teachers fighting with students,\" Ellis said, stressing administrative handling of violations.

Board members and staff discussed enforcement options, including paid pouches or lockers used elsewhere, but staff said such equipment would require additional funding. The policy as passed authorizes the superintendent to create regulations specifying how teachers may grant permission for educational purposes and clarifies that wearable devices acting as communication tools must have those features disabled during restricted times.

The board adopted the policy as a revision of an existing rule; under board policy the revision could be adopted on first read and made effective immediately. Two members—Mr. Busy and Mr. Edwards—registered opposition during the vote; the board chair announced the motion carried.

Implementation steps noted by staff include communicating the new expectations to students, parents and staff before school starts, and asking principals to set school-level routines that align with the district definition of instructional time.

The board's action completes the district's update to its device rules ahead of the statutory deadline.

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