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Head of school reports 1,938 enrollment; county "low-wealth" planning allotment rises for next year
Summary
The head of school said required compliance documents were submitted and reported March 10 enrollment at 1,938 students (677 elementary, 659 middle, 602 high). A staff presentation said Gaston County's low-wealth planning allotment increased to $4,149,000 countywide and Piedmont's allotment is roughly $236,000 (up from $54,000); these are planning figures subject to the General Assembly's final budget.
At the March 17 meeting, the head of school reported that the school submitted several required documents to the Office of Charter Schools in March, including the grievance policy, the employee criminal history check policy, the board member residency statement and the conflict-of-interest and nepotism policy.
The head of school reported enrollment as of March 10 at 1,938 students: 677 in elementary, 659 in middle school and 602 in high school, with no withdrawals since the last meeting.
A staff member then reviewed revised county planning allotments tied to the state's low-wealth funding formula. The presenter said Gaston County's planning allotment for next year is listed at $4,149,000 for district and charter schools combined; the presenter said Piedmont's share in the planning numbers is about $236,000, up from $54,000 this past year. The presenter cautioned that these are planning allotments and subject to change when the General Assembly finalizes the state budget.
Board discussion noted a pattern of year-to-year volatility in low-wealth funding, including a prior unusually large allotment followed by a steep reduction. Trustees asked for historical context and staff said the county's totals over a 10-year look generally fell in the $3 million to $4 million range.
The board did not take formal action on enrollment or the planning allotment at this meeting.
