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Staff said the stipend would be paid from state technology funds and that the roster included identified leads at each school (18 total staff identified in the packet). Board members questioned whether $300 was sufficient compensation for the extra work and asked for a higher amount. One board member asked staff to model a $500-per-person stipend and provide the total cost to the district, including employer retirement, payroll taxes and other fringe costs.

No final stipend amount was approved at the meeting. Board members instructed staff to prepare a revised cost estimate showing the full fiscal impact of a $500 stipend for the identified 18 staff and to return the cost calculation at the next meeting. One board member said the district should ensure fairness relative to other supplemental pay scales (mentors, lead teachers) and report full gross and net amounts for recipients.

Ending: Staff will return with the requested cost analysis showing total employer cost for a $500 stipend per identified Infinite Campus lead and will present options for disbursing the stipend within available technology funds.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BOE Regular recurrent meeting","oneSentenceSummary","District proposed a $300 stipend per Infinite Campus lead; board members said $300 seemed low and asked staff to return at the next meeting with a $500-per-person option and the fringe/total cost for 18 staff.","taxTitle","Caswell County Schools, School Districts, North Carolina","taxId",56351,"location","North Carolina","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6476329,"Board adopts resolution allowing contract with former board member for HR services under state conflict-of-interest statute",411,7413000,7824000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5730608-b8b25f5934df4da44711f82320a876bb&start=7413&end=7824","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5730608-b8b25f5934df4da44711f82320a876bb/thumbnail_7413000.jpg","/articles/6476329/North-Carolina/Board-adopts-resolution-allowing-contract-with-former-board-member-for-HR-services-under-state-conflict-of-interest-statute","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476329-08bc3698ef9922564edcc6b44bc44e3e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775550447&Signature=YmC-mHvxAuqYsDJrxVCpkNXbJOtWNmyR8nRJ4hKYHvcqR5KtBFFzh~9QxNMUFvYx3qG4NM63ajEmJN40KWlGoZn2NiHeANZlDnNzpQl07ouhVTGp~RIIT-eY0DN3Kretkeco4gWD5RIju3iygYIlpYABZE1Gir3XEYA~u-SpzJw6P~jAqChRb8qsRZMSg-nDgGl~-kcK-pv7HYCWqIaTp-a2YDAS26gDUwXEXG9vtF4hworOCAPboLBB7u0EswGzk8sS1-HWIn4SIogM01L96v-XH-akkOIh9mEKLpxNSnwFoYRKOGbCi37~-B~jTfCvF4cehQYxHxApcsM7Fl2SCQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Caswell County Board of Education approved a resolution authorizing a professional services contract with Back to Basics Consulting LLC, a firm associated with Dr. Nicole McGinnis, to provide human resources consulting to the district. The board considered the statutory requirements for contracting with a service associated with a board member and adopted the resolution required under North Carolina General Statutes (the transcript cites the general rule and the board read a resolution referencing the statute as the basis for a non'competitive professional services exemption).

The resolution recited that the provider has relevant qualifications and that the board finds contracting for professional human resources services to be in the district's best interest. The resolution states that Dr. McGinnis (identified in the transcript as a board member and the consultant) would recuse herself from discussion and votes involving her firm and that the total annual payments under the contract would not exceed the statutory threshold referenced in the resolution (the resolution language included a $60,000-per-12-month limit as quoted from the statute). The draft contract in the packet described an hourly rate ($90/hour) and a 40-hour-per-month cap for some months; board members asked staff to confirm the monthly and total math in the contract and noted the statute'driven limit.

Board members moved and seconded the resolution and contract authorization in open session. The motion carried on a voice vote; Dr. McGinnis was recorded in the transcript as recusing herself from related deliberations.

Ending: Board authorized the superintendent and staff to finalize the contract within the terms presented, consistent with the board'adopted resolution and the statutory process for contracting with a board-affiliated professional service provider. Staff said they would return future contract details and schedules as needed and ensure the contract does not exceed the statutory limit without further board approval.","The board adopted a written resolution and approved a contract with Back to Basics Consulting LLC (Dr. Nicole McGinnis) to provide professional human resources services under an exemption in North Carolina law; the contract includes a statutory disclosure and a $90/hour, 40-hour/month cap referenced in the draft.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6476333,"Board approves 5-year extension for wide area network contract to maintain district fiber connectivity",292,3600000,3892000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5730608-b8b25f5934df4da44711f82320a876bb&start=3600&end=3892","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5730608-b8b25f5934df4da44711f82320a876bb/thumbnail_3600000.jpg","/articles/6476333/North-Carolina/Board-approves-5-year-extension-for-wide-area-network-contract-to-maintain-district-fiber-connectivity","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476333-aaee890bfaa66028b529c0f0d68dc1ae/orig.mp4?Expires=1775550447&Signature=maYDXAh80gHx4bEy4Oi3PL2RGAouVtb~ffSXUjdwW9hvenpzBKlPZHB7fPPG4rsQMhrBVezcGgRviiN9ITdnksS0PBZLjOEuy1COWxJgkQhe6N9hIdP87C8SraG9umpIxXHL2MuQPy4NomhjQUp27l6LJ2f5zmfqGz8jIS1zq2RhUqY9w90ZZ72N6BPphZ7rMmqGLGRGXZQSPORcoPAA1O3Yk5M-eInYpf3AR8XsOQuHGXbZtmsWjX2xh565kqSTYeAXgoZ2tIIjoh7da2OQjLyptPo3ei0PRyiSqB28RB1rOC48Q1XN2LDdpglS1~pGaXod-pbGRlG54A7NPE0mbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Caswell County Board of Education approved a proposal to extend the district'wide wide area network (WAN) contract with Contera for a five-year term to preserve high-speed fiber connectivity linking schools and administrative sites and to maintain eligibility for forthcoming state/federal connectivity funding.

District technology staff explained the original WAN contract was a 10-year agreement that expires at the end of the 2025'26 school year; to apply for next-year connectivity funding the vendor-extension notice and contract term must be in place 180 days before the application window. Technology staff said the district historically receives a large portion of the connectivity cost through state programs and pays a local share (described in the meeting as 9% or 10% in recent years); the local portion was cited around $9,300 in recent years though staff cautioned allocations vary by year and program.

Board members asked whether the district was required to use the same vendor if they extend the contract and whether the vendor'response time for repairs has been satisfactory. Technology staff said the nature of the fiber network and the vendor'provided backbone limit practical alternatives and that Contera has generally met repair response expectations (staff cited multiple rapid-response repairs in recent months). The board discussed procurement options and noted the scale of building a comparable fiber network would be extremely large for the district.

A motion to approve the contract extension was moved and seconded and the board approved the extension by voice vote.

Ending: Staff will execute the contract extension, proceed with the connectivity funding application and continue to monitor service levels and costs; the district will cover local share obligations as required by future funding solicitations.","Board voted to extend the district'wide wide area network (fiber) contract with Contera for a 5-year term so the district can remain eligible for upcoming state/federal connectivity funding; staff said the district historically covered a 10% local share and the state covered the rest.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_46":105,"_48":106,"_50":107,"_52":108,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":109,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":110,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6476338,"Board approves consent agenda including musical instruments, AIG training contract and bleacher repairs",570,1793000,2363000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5730608-b8b25f5934df4da44711f82320a876bb&start=1793&end=2363","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5730608-b8b25f5934df4da44711f82320a876bb/thumbnail_1793000.jpg","/articles/6476338/North-Carolina/Board-approves-consent-agenda-including-musical-instruments-AIG-training-contract-and-bleacher-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476338-dc3efc73319691f14e307b3b9b04cc99/orig.mp4?Expires=1775550447&Signature=E8bnKSm9bnd1xTE04PqPwv3y4PGl1ViWZhXaZImqDHvxhv6MGGB4Q3hJ40-YE6vVFC7WAO-K7VjEm-FrVItWdIF6ZaV4TP5~-bo7WLTW3aaaIMxB0gBDgBFzOqQB-dGnpJG9ozkO5eqmheak54-twZbOY5ctzGRXP57NKXYTDw-otcMq-DOxsb6qMyD~9Gt45BztZA9Bc3cfKK4jZXqZTPAP08Y1L6kCWHa2EPxivfwvJlhQsnOMlaxRBsY3RBqOb9~Mn3dJD10-eVrcXAxgI0q36Ug0So~BtqnI2ooFP6gwCZ0y3icY49sBNr8AHRPRTLlE1eQ2dJ2JI~mHmzZXnw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Caswell County Board of Education approved a consent agenda that included vendor purchases for arts and music equipment, a contract for AIG teacher training and authorization to repair gymnasium bleachers, board members said during the meeting.

During public discussion, staff explained the instrument purchases consolidate requests from art, music and physical education teachers at multiple schools. The purchase exceeded the $10,000 threshold that requires board approval; staff said lower-cost purchases were handled administratively. The board discussed whether instruments would remain school property; staff confirmed the equipment will stay with the schools for ongoing use and repair.

The board also approved a contract for differentiated AIG (Academically or Intellectually Gifted) teacher training delivered by a consultant from Campbell University. The training includes fall and spring sessions with a virtual component on Wednesdays and a face-to-face component on Fridays; teachers must complete both sessions to receive certification, staff said. Board members asked which schools currently lack AIG-certified teachers; staff said two elementary grade levels presently do not have a certified AIG teacher and the training is meant to address that gap.

Bleacher repairs at the high school and middle school were discussed in detail. Facilities staff presented an inspection and estimate describing worn wheels, brackets and seats and said repairs are required to restore safe operation and compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) inspection recommendations. Board members asked about ADA signage, handrails and schedule for repairs before the basketball and volleyball seasons; staff said work will be funded from a local maintenance/contract line (budget code 6580801) and that the district has sufficient funds in that line to proceed.

The consent agenda was moved and seconded and approved by the board. No individual roll-call votes were recorded in the meeting transcript for the consent agenda motion.

Ending: Staff will proceed with the contracted repairs and purchases and will provide any required follow-up documentation to the board; school principals and music teachers will be notified about the new instruments and inventory procedures.","The board approved the consent agenda, which included purchases of musical instruments and arts equipment, a contract for AIG teacher certification training, and authorization to repair gymnasium bleachers; staff said funds are available in maintenance/contract lines.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_46":117,"_48":118,"_50":119,"_52":120,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":121,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":122,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6476343,"Caswell County posts 2024–25 accountability snapshot; graduation rate rises to 88.5% amid literacy concerns",903,794000,1697000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5730608-b8b25f5934df4da44711f82320a876bb&start=794&end=1697","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5730608-b8b25f5934df4da44711f82320a876bb/thumbnail_794000.jpg","/articles/6476343/North-Carolina/Caswell-County-posts-202425-accountability-snapshot-graduation-rate-rises-to-885-amid-literacy-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476343-cbd29e27e8f4132e64d3933df94469ed/orig.mp4?Expires=1775550447&Signature=ZO3gHYOzyt6lubcVweL~zEOfcCFnTWHIzWfHBJ~2bAQ85MyIRj3CvX-VQjriJ0adFgZoEj-Amhf9PKx8fZJGkPQgZH46eWDPa1MPet-Rp1a~-tLwc2H0nADmb1ovfpgT0r42Db0gZ3on8D8PYLFMyqyvWMY3uAzSwk56KmCq1vXW6FbGFzj0FrdeUZxOMeE4nTUpbvHWQCMuycWnrEUT0im3FmNCOQzq3xM~qzipSukGtZMdmbfTw5qBLpVOrgUa4-1kWLB8z3WsNWpHUBdYLFDoTZmD-yWhrmQDYQTT11IyiaCQp7YEr5-kqOaUv07MvniFaa-q~FBW4uOMVI9IHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Caswell County School officials presented a 2024'25 accountability snapshot to the Caswell County Board of Education, reporting an 88.5% graduation rate and mixed results on grade-level proficiency and school performance grades.

The snapshot, delivered by Superintendent (presentation name on the transcript: \"Mister Stokes\"), compared post-COVID proficiency baselines starting in 2021 and described school-by-school changes in proficiency and growth measures. Stokes told the board Caswell's graduation rate has increased 13.1 percentage points since 2016 and exceeds the current state rate; the district'level 2024'25 graduation rate cited was 88.5%.

Board members said the data show positive trends at several schools but flagged literacy as the district'wide area for improvement. The presentation noted student achievement makes up roughly 80% of a school'performance grade and student growth about 20%, and that the district is stronger in mathematics than in literacy.

Superintendent Stokes presented school-level highlights: Oakwood Elementary'proficiency rose from 25% in 2021 to 45% in 2025 (a 20.7-point increase) and met growth; North Elementary improved from about 42% proficiency in 2021 to about 62% in 2025 but failed to meet growth for one subgroup (AIG) that reduced its growth score; Dillard Middle School rose modestly but did not meet growth; South Elementary and Stone Creek Elementary showed gains and met or exceeded growth targets; Bobbitt (PolyAnza) High School met growth for the first time in the new accountability model. Stokes called the results \"reason to celebrate\" while emphasizing remaining work.

Board members and staff raised specific follow-up items. Questions and commitments included:
- Clarify state class-size thresholds cited during an earlier enrollment report (the presentation and earlier remarks referenced kindergarten caps of 21 students and grade-level caps that vary by grade; staff said district caps are calculated at the district level and referenced the state'level guidance rather than a board policy change).
- Greater investment and sustained focus on K'12 literacy instruction, culturally responsive teaching and data'driven interventions for students with disabilities, economically disadvantaged students and other subgroups.
- Staff to publish the accountability snapshot and supporting materials on the district website and push an informational outreach through the district's messaging platforms and social media.
- Staff to present the snapshot and related school recognition items to the county commissioners and to provide a fuller, comprehensive report (including CTE and ACT-related data) at a future board meeting.

The superintendent said staff would bring additional detail and school improvement plans back to the board at an upcoming meeting and that the presentation already prepared would be distributed to board members and posted online.

Board members lauded administrators, teachers and recent leadership hires and asked staff to provide a follow-up plan that links the snapshot'findings to targeted interventions, a timeline for literacy investments and the data that will be used to measure progress.

Ending: The board did not take a formal vote on the snapshot itself; staff were directed to publish the material, return with a fuller report and present highlights to the county commission and at the next board meeting.","Superintendent presented the district's 2024'25 accountability snapshot showing an 88.5% graduation rate and mixed school performance grades. Board members asked for follow-ups on literacy investments, subgroup gaps and public distribution of the report.","actionData","errors"]

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Caswell County posts 2024–25 accountability snapshot; graduation rate rises to 88.5% amid literacy concerns