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Gaston County Schools board approves consent agenda; superintendent sets Jan. 30 pay date and Jan. 6 construction restart

Gaston County Schools Board of Education · December 16, 2025
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Summary

The Gaston County Schools board unanimously approved consent items 6a–11a. The superintendent reminded staff the next paycheck will be Jan. 30, announced a construction restart Jan. 6 for a new school, and the board recognized principal and assistant-principal of the year; a staff resignation was also reported.

The Gaston County Schools board unanimously approved its consent agenda (items 6a through 11a) at the Dec. 16 meeting after Miss Hannigan moved to approve the items and the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.

Superintendent announcements included reminders that the semester is closing, that 12-month employees' last day is next Tuesday, and that the next payroll after the upcoming pay period will be Jan. 30. The superintendent said a reminder letter about the payroll schedule will be sent to employees.

The chair told the board construction on a new school will begin (or resume) Jan. 6, and the superintendent confirmed formal recognition events for Thelma Hickman (named principal of the year, Havana Magnet) and Chris Christopher Germany (named assistant principal of the year, Stewart Street) are scheduled for Thursday.

The chair also reported the resignation of Russ Seals, who left for another job with higher pay, and used the departure to reiterate that the board and superintendent see teacher and staff pay as a priority.

No contested votes or amendments were recorded; the motion to approve the consent agenda passed by voice vote and the chair announced the ayes were unanimous. The meeting concluded with brief board remarks and adjournment.