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Wake County board approves facility naming, contracts and a slate of policies; several votes waived second reading
Summary
At its Dec. 16 meeting the Wake County Board of Education approved naming Fuquay Varina High School’s softball field for coach Deb Clark, adopted several policies (including technology-responsible-use and internet safety) with waivers of second readings, and approved a teacher-training contract and the consent agenda.
The Wake County Board of Education on Dec. 16 approved a series of administrative actions and recognitions intended to meet statutory deadlines and support district operations.
The board voted to name the Fuquay Varina High School softball field “Deb Clark Field” after a 29-year coach and teacher whose teams compiled 438 wins, 14 conference championships and 29 straight playoff appearances, according to Principal Mike James. Coach Deb Clark, who attended the meeting with family and former assistants, said: "I am glad I took this head coaching job and got the chance to build the softball program." The motion to rename the field was moved and approved by voice vote.
On operational matters, the board adopted the consent agenda after a roll-call/voice exchange in which one member recorded a dissent; the motion carried. The agenda had earlier been amended to move…
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