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Board approves school calendars, accepts $9,000 Knights of Columbus donation and names Manteo gym after former superintendent
Summary
At its Jan. 13 meeting the Dare County Board of Education approved the 2025–26 school calendars, accepted a $9,000 donation for exceptional children’s services, and voted to name the Manteo High School gymnasium for Steven G. Bassnite Jr.; routine agenda and consent motions also passed by voice vote.
The Dare County Board of Education held several formal votes at its Jan. 13 meeting, all by voice vote unless noted below.
Votes at a glance:
- Approve meeting agenda: Motion by Vice Chair Payne; second by Mr. Bacon; voice vote "aye," motion carried.
- Approve consent agenda: Motion by Mr. Bateman; second by Mr. Payne; voice vote "aye," motion carried.
- Approve 2025–26 school calendars (traditional and early college calendars): Motion moved and seconded, discussion briefly clarified that the motion should approve both calendars; voice vote "aye," motion carried.
- Accept donation from Knights of Columbus: The local Knights of Columbus offered $9,000 for the district’s exceptional children’s department. Superintendent Bassnite recommended board acceptance under Policy 82‑20 (Gifts and Bequests). Motion to accept by Mr. Bridal; second by Ms. Lloyd; voice vote "aye," motion carried.
- Name Manteo High School gymnasium after Steven G. Bassnite Jr.: The facility‑naming committee recommended naming Manteo High School’s gym for former superintendent Steven G. Bassnite Jr.; motion by Mr. Bateman, second by Mr. Payne; voice vote "aye," motion carried. The board intends to hold a brief dedication before a scheduled varsity women's basketball game in February.
Procedural note: All recorded votes in the transcript were voice votes. No roll‑call tallies were recorded in the meeting transcript provided.
Ending: Board members also approved routine items earlier in the meeting (agenda, consent) by voice vote; the superintendent and board plan a gym dedication and will process the donation per board policy.
