North Carolina / School Districts / Granville County Schools
The district celebrated Career & Technical Education month, reporting 2,704 credentials earned in 2024–25 and a 77% CTE proficiency measure; a new ‘Adulting 101’ life‑skills pilot at J.F. Webb enrolled about 12 students and partners with UNC for civic/discourse modules.
North Carolina / School Districts / Granville County Schools
Granville County’s Exceptional Children program reported that students with disabilities now account for about 15.6% of enrollment (above the federal 13% funding cap). The district repurposed an existing position to create an EC academic coach and emphasized audits, compliance, and staffing needs.
North Carolina / School Districts / Granville County Schools
The Granville County Board of Education reviewed budget projections after losing more than 400 students this year, forecasting roughly $2.8 million in reduced state funding and a projected fund balance near $4.0 million (about 5.5%). Officials said prior consolidation moves saved roughly $3 million annually but additional cuts remain likely.
North Carolina / School Districts / Granville County Schools
The Granville County Board of Education chair apologized for inappropriate language and procedural lapses at a December meeting and said the board has reaffirmed expectations around decorum; the board also announced committee assignments for the year.
North Carolina / School Districts / Granville County Schools
The board reviewed HR rubrics for staff reassignments, confirmed a timeline for notifications after spring break, and heard an HR announcement raising the prospective‑teacher forgivable scholarship to $40,000 with internship and employment guarantees.
North Carolina / School Districts / Granville County Schools
Public commenters told the Granville County BOE that multiple recent school closures — including Wilton Elementary — have harmed students, families and local businesses and asked the board to revisit those decisions.
North Carolina / School Districts / Granville County Schools
The Granville County Board of Education voted to revise Policy 2302 to align with a recent North Carolina Supreme Court order clarifying electronic participation under the state's open‑meetings law, permitting remote voting under specified circumstances.
North Carolina / School Districts / Granville County Schools
Auditors delivered a clean opinion on Granville County Schools’ 2024–25 financial statements; staff warned of enrollment declines, projected position losses and budget risks tied to state/federal funding changes.
North Carolina / School Districts / Granville County Schools
The Granville County Schools Board elected Vicky Baker as chair and Danielle Hayes as vice chair at its December meeting; the board also set procedural changes for committee reporting and a parent advisory structure to increase transparency.
North Carolina / School Districts / Granville County Schools
After extensive public comment urging keeping Wilton/Wilson open, the Granville County Schools Board voted to proceed with consolidation and adopted a boundary scenario (Option 4) to redistribute students and begin staff/student reassignment planning.