North Carolina / School Districts / Caldwell County Schools
The Caldwell County Board of Education voted to approve the appointment of Adrian Dula as assistant superintendent for human resources on a contract effective Feb. 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, following a closed session; Dula thanked the board and said he is excited to continue serving the county.
North Carolina / School Districts / Caldwell County Schools
At its January meeting the Caldwell County Board of Education highlighted student art and character education recognitions, announced awards and teacher finalists, and approved routine items including the agenda, December minutes, HR personnel contracts, board transfers and NC School Board Association policy revisions; the board also voted to place the 2026–27 school calendars on public comment.
North Carolina / School Districts / Caldwell County Schools
At its meeting, the Caldwell County Schools board approved two budget amendments totaling $1,098,110 that administrators said will fund teacher bonuses and a federal grant allocation; the board also approved routine personnel contracts and a substitute list, authorized several policy revisions for public comment, and entered closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters.
North Carolina / School Districts / Caldwell County Schools
The Caldwell County Board of Education voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Thomas Howell as the district's next superintendent and held a brief closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters; the swearing‑in followed and Howell pledged stability during the transition.
North Carolina / School Districts / Caldwell County Schools
The Caldwell County Board of Education approved the districts 202526 school improvement plans and three budget amendments (including $462,926 for state public school fund priorities and a $100,000 capital outlay correction) and signed off on routine personnel actions after a recognition ceremony and Veterans Day remarks.
North Carolina / School Districts / Caldwell County Schools
The Caldwell County Board of Education approved the district's 2025'026 school improvement plans, human resources contract and substitute lists, student transfers and a package of policy revisions with three policies pulled for further work session discussion.
North Carolina / School Districts / Caldwell County Schools
Superintendent Don Phipps told the board he will leave Caldwell County Schools to take a position outside the district and will remain through November; the board has retained counsel and plans to advertise for a successor soon.
North Carolina / School Districts / Caldwell County Schools
The board approved consent items including agenda and minutes, human resources contracts, a substitute list, and August 2025 transfers; all passed by voice vote as recorded in the meeting.
North Carolina / School Districts / Caldwell County Schools
The Caldwell County Schools Board approved a new policy requiring students to keep wireless devices turned off during instructional time, while allowing use during non-instructional periods; the board said the policy tracks forthcoming state requirements.
North Carolina / School Districts / Caldwell County Schools
District staff presented a new public-facing brand identity for Caldwell County Schools; the board reviewed and signed off to move forward with implementation in schools and county communications.