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Piedmont Community Charter reports 1,942 students, approves hires and 2026–27 calendar; highlights student service projects
Summary
The board heard an enrollment update reporting 1,942 students, approved two part‑time elementary teacher‑assistant hires and the 2026–27 school calendar, and recognized student service projects and upcoming performances.
The Piedmont Community Charter Board reviewed enrollment figures, approved personnel hires and the 2026–27 academic calendar, and recognized recent student service projects during its Jan. 20 meeting.
Speaker 2 reported enrollment as of Jan. 13 at 1,942 students: "679 in elementary, 659 in middle school, and 604 in the high school." The administration noted a few withdrawals and moves but presented the headcount for the board's record.
On personnel, Speaker 2 presented hires at the elementary campus: part-time teacher assistants Cassie Alexander and Lisa Shannon Davis were listed in the personnel report and approved by the board.
Speaker 5 moved to approve the 2026–27 school calendar; Speaker 1 seconded and the board voted in favor.
The meeting also recognized student community service: the elementary campus collected socks, gloves, hats and blankets for local outreach; the middle school's National Junior Honor Society collected more than 600 canned goods and drinks for Gaston County cancer services; and the high school's Junior Heart Board collected roughly 260 items for Levine Children's Hospital. Speaker 2 also announced the Elementary Patriot Singers will perform at the National School Choice Week Student Showcase in Raleigh.
The board set the next meeting for Feb. 17.
Provenance: awards and service projects noted beginning SEG 018; enrollment and personnel reported at SEG 143–SEG 161; calendar motion and vote at SEG 163–SEG 176.
