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Caswell County school board deems furniture surplus, authorizes auction; unsold items to return for scrap approval
Summary
The Caswell County Board of Education approved a motion to deem a listed set of old furniture surplus and directed staff to attempt sale (GovDeals or local auction) and return unsold or fund-restricted items for separate scrap approval. The meeting also approved a memorial resolution and a state 3% classified pay increase.
The Caswell County Board of Education on July 13 voted to declare a large inventory of aging school furniture surplus and directed staff to attempt sale by auction or listing and to return unsold items for separate scrap approval.
Joe moved that the presented list be deemed surplus and made available for auction; the motion was seconded by the board chair and carried by a voice/raised-hand vote, with no roll-call tally recorded in the transcript. Superintendent (interim) told the board staff have photographed items, loaded trailers and moved electronics and viable pieces to storage at several locations including the fairgrounds while preparing listings.
Board members and staff discussed options for maximizing recovery and ensuring transparency. Some favored listing items on GovDeals and taking photos for remote buyers; others recommended a local, county-run auction where buyers can inspect items in person. Several members noted that items purchased with state or federal funds must be offered for sale before being scrapped. Speaker Allen said, “We’ve loaded everything in enclosed trailers and the stuff that was not broken we’ve brought back, and we’ve got it in two or three buildings, some in the fairgrounds,” and described plans to list equipment for sale next week.
The board asked staff to prepare two separate lists: (1) items to be offered for sale and (2) items proposed for scrap/disposal, so the board can review fund-specific restrictions and formally approve any scrapping. The board discussed logistics for clean-up after auctions and whether staff should have a preview period; members emphasized that any employee access or pre-sale inspection must be above board.
Votes at a glance: - Motion to deem the presented furniture list surplus and put items up for auction: moved by Joe, seconded by the chair, motion approved (voice/raised hands; no roll-call tally provided in the transcript). (See action: surplus_motion_001) - Resolution memorializing Linda Adams Dillard: presented by Miss Blackwell, moved and seconded, approved. (See action: resolution_memorial_001) - Classified salary schedule (state 3% increase): motion to accept presented schedule moved and seconded, approved. (See action: salary_schedule_001)
What’s next: Staff will return to the board with detailed surplus and scrap lists and documented sale results so the board can formally approve any scrapping and comply with fund-specific disposal rules.
