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Nash County school board approves contracts, donations and policies; tables one policy
Summary
At the meeting the board approved donations, personnel recommendations, auditors and software contracts, a flag‑football funding request and Policy 21‑10 on final read; it tabled Policy 42‑10 pending Senate Bill 92. Several motions were voice votes with no roll‑call tallies recorded in the transcript.
The Nash County Public Schools board voted on several routine and committee items during the meeting. Key outcomes recorded on the transcript are below.
Donations accepted: The board accepted several donations presented by staff, including $317.27 from the North Carolina School Counselors Association for Inglewood Elementary (materials for SEL lessons), $400 from Vester Wheaton’s Post No. 91 for Spring Hope Elementary and $300 from Superflame Gas Company of Rocky Mount for Red Oak Middle School’s EC class. Motion to accept the donations was made by Dr. Chavis and seconded by Dr. Washington and carried by voice vote.
Personnel recommendations: The personnel report was presented on behalf of the superintendent. A motion to accept the personnel recommendations was made by Zach Gray and seconded by Mr. Whitfield; the motion carried by voice vote.
Auditor contract: The board approved the district auditor contract for fiscal year 2025 after a committee recommendation; the motion passed by voice vote (mover and seconder not clearly recorded in the transcript for this specific motion).
Link contract renewal: The board approved a three‑year renewal of the Link contract. Motion by Ricky Jenkins, second by Dr. Chavis; voice vote carried.
Athletics funding: The board approved up to $6,000 for establishing a high school flag football program. Motion by Chris Bissett, second by Dr. Chavis; voice vote carried.
Policies: The board voted to table Policy 42‑10 because of pending state legislation (Senate Bill 92). The motion to table was made and seconded (second by Mr. Duncan and Mr. Jenkins were recorded) and carried. Policy 21‑10 received final approval on a motion by Chris Bissett, seconded by Zach Gray; the motion carried by voice vote.
Field trips: A field trip listed in committee materials was approved on a motion by Lehi Dunton, seconded by Dr. Washington; voice vote carried.
How votes were recorded: Most actions were recorded as voice votes with members saying “aye” or “all opposed likewise.” The transcript did not include roll‑call vote tallies for the bundled motions listed above.
Ending: Several administrative and policy items were approved or tabled; the meeting then moved on to the superintendent’s report and adjournment.
