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Votes at a glance: Board approves EL contract 4–3; HVAC replacement and fee schedules also pass
Summary
At its June meeting the Asheville City Schools Board approved a one-year EL coaching contract 4–3, an HVAC replacement contract, fee schedules and a personnel report; the EL vote followed extended debate about trade-offs with staffing and professional development funding.
At its June meeting the Asheville City Schools Board took action on several items the district presented for approval. Below are the board's formal actions and outcomes.
EL Education contract (professional development / coaching)
- Action: Approve a one‑year contract with EL (instructional coaching and implementation support) at an annual amount reported in the meeting materials of $319,400 after a negotiated reduction of roughly $45,000 prior to the vote. - Motion: Motion to approve (mover: Rebecca, second: Amy Ray). The board debated costs, timing and trade-offs with staffing. Superintendent Maggie Fuhrman described the work as a multi-year, coach‑led reform model rather than a one-off initiative. - Vote: Approved 4–3. Tally reported by roll call at the meeting: 4 yes, 3 no. (Board…
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