The Davidson County Board of Education on May 5 appointed Tricia Garner and approved the district’s 2025–26 proposed budget, the 2025–2028 Advanced Learning (AIG) plan, a district digital learning plan, a $52,000 career‑exploration platform purchase paid with a state grant, multiple student travel requests, and an Athletic Booster Club‑funded HVAC project at North Davidson High School.
Multiple North Davidson High School students and parents urged the Davidson County Board of Education to reconsider removing one agriculture teaching/FFA advisor position, saying the change would cut classes and reduce students' ability to join FFA.
Board members moved and seconded motions to approve four-year contract renewals for three directors — Dr. Karen Ingram, Tammy Bush and Dr. Casey Milstead — and to adopt one-year contracts for teachers, the transcript shows.
At the April 14 meeting the board voted to enter closed session under North Carolina statutes to consult its attorney and discuss pending litigation including McGee v. Davidson County Board of Education and Eric R. Anderson in his individual capacity.
At its April 14 meeting the Davidson County Board of Education said it had accepted the immediate resignation of member Ashley Carroll, received April 10, and said the board will fill the vacancy by appointment under North Carolina law.
The Davidson County Board of Education voted to adopt the condensed "C‑1" traditional calendar for 2025–26, moving high school exams before winter break, increasing spring instructional days, and directing the Davidson Early College and Yadkin Valley calendars to mirror the change.
A series of public comments at the April 7 board meeting centered on concerns about a recent elementary-school assembly that parents say featured religious material. The band manager and the 3 Heath Brothers' manager spoke in favor of the program; parents and civil liberties advocates said the event crossed the line for a public school setting.
Following new state guidance, the board approved a revised plan that permits local readministration of English and math end-of-grade and end-of-course assessments during the last 10 instructional days, with specific local schedules and parental notification requirements.
At its April 7 meeting, the board approved the consent agenda including the appointment of an assistant principal, several school travel requests, and purchases for school nutrition and bus safety. The board approved each item by voice vote.
At the April 7 meeting the board heard from North Davidson High Schools Teaching as a Profession teacher and students. Four seniors were announced as recipients of the North Carolina Teaching Fellows scholarship ($40,000 over four years).
