Davie County Board elects new leaders, approves routine business and sets 2026 graduation date

Dub Potts was elected chair of the Davie County Board of Education at the board’s December organizational meeting, and Marie Helms was approved as vice chair as the board completed routine organizational business.

The board unanimously approved the November minutes after a motion by Joe and a second from Stephanie. Board counsel Jill Wilson opened nominations for chair; Dub Potts was nominated and, with no other candidates, took the chair’s gavel and thanked colleagues, saying, “It’s an honor to serve with you.”

Why this matters: leadership elections determine who sets meeting agendas and represents the board publicly. The board also handled several routine governance items that shape the district’s calendar and next steps.

Most of the evening’s formal business was procedural. Marie moved to approve the consent agenda; Jeff seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The board also approved a recommended graduation date for Davie County High School: Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at War Eagle Stadium. Mr. Hunter moved the graduation date recommendation and Joe seconded; the board approved the motion by voice vote. Meeting participants noted the usual contingency for inclement weather.

Board members used the organizational portion of the meeting to remind the community about upcoming district events and opportunities for board members to represent the district, including a regional education consortium event at UNCG on Dec. 11. The board adjourned after closing business; Joe moved to adjourn and Stephanie seconded.

What’s next: other agenda items discussed at the meeting (calendar options and a staff vote) will return to the board in January after staff input.