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Mecklenburg County Public Schools highlights expansion of CTE pathways, Chase City construction and Phoenix Academy progress
Summary
District staff reported progress on Chase City Elementary construction (substantial completion on track for April; final completion June 15, 2027), described expansion of CTE pathways and credentials, and presented Phoenix Academy's improved completion rates and staffing changes to support student re‑integration.
District staff used the meeting to provide operational and instructional updates covering a school construction project, career and technical education, and the alternative Phoenix Academy.
On capital projects, Bridal Dalton reported progress at Chase City Elementary: "Substantial completion is still on track for April. Final completion, 06/15/2027," noting site grading, poured footers, underground utilities and an owner-direct purchase savings figure of $168,000 to date.
Instructional highlights followed. Fred Taylor, principal of Chase City Elementary, described student programs and activities since relocating into the school building, including the "Guys with Ties and Girls with Pearls" program, STEM Day and expanded music offerings. Taylor said the school uses attendance incentives and community service projects to support student engagement.
Crystal Elmore, the district's CTE administrator, said the district now offers "more than 20 CTE pathways," from agriculture and HVAC to healthcare and cosmetology, and emphasized industry credentials and partner-led instruction. Elmore noted weekly partner-led sessions with county fire and law enforcement, EMT students rotating through hospital departments, roughly 30 interns in work-based learning, and industry certifications including ServSafe and Microsoft credentials.
Phoenix Academy staff described programmatic changes and outcomes. Dr. Russell Holloman, introduced as the academy's new administrator, said the alternative program emphasizes individualized behavior interventions and a low student–teacher ratio. He reported a course-completion snapshot showing roughly 69% overall completion and about 88% completion for students attending in person, and described follow-up supports to reintegrate students back to their base schools.
Board members praised the program developments and community partnerships and encouraged continued focus on student outcomes and transition supports.
Next steps noted in the meeting included publishing the adopted calendar and continuing construction oversight and reporting back on project milestones and certification outcomes.
