North Carolina / School Districts / Hoke County Schools
A parent told the Hoke County School Board the school's ID scanners and security practices are failing and could lead to a catastrophic incident if not fixed; administration asked for contact information and said it will follow up. No formal action was taken.
North Carolina / School Districts / Hoke County Schools
Board celebrated student clubs and community literacy programs: Hoke County High School's anime club received a $4,000 GalaxyCon donation to send about 30 students to a convention, esports and chess teams reported tournament plans, and a volunteer group announced a family silent book club starting March 17 at Uptchurch Elementary.
North Carolina / School Districts / Hoke County Schools
The Hoke County Board of Education approved a renovation of high‑school restrooms after administration said only one contractor submitted a formal bid. Board members pressed for three bids and county approval is required for a $16,000 HVAC reallocation before a final contract amendment.
North Carolina / School Districts / Hoke County Schools
At an unlabelled meeting, participants moved to approve a "personality report" and then voted to adjourn; the transcript records two "Aye" responses for each motion. The recording contains no named speakers and offers no follow-up actions.
North Carolina / School Districts / Hoke County Schools
Sandhope Early College administrators proposed shifting the school day to 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. to align with Sandhills Community College and improve transportation and athletics access. Transportation staff described re‑tiering buses and dedicating routes to early college students; the board asked for a post‑implementation review if approved.
North Carolina / School Districts / Hoke County Schools
Contractor reported the new high school is roughly 78% complete with windows, labs, cafeteria and learning stairs in place. Substantial completion is targeted for April–May 2026, final completion May–June, and occupancy and move‑in activities planned for summer with contingencies remaining in the project budget.
North Carolina / School Districts / Hoke County Schools
External auditor reported a clean (unmodified) opinion for Hoke County Schools' 2024–25 financial statements but identified four findings including late reconciliations, purchase order and budget control issues, and position‑allotment overspends. The general fund balance fell to $948,000.46 and the school nutrition program lost $764,006.89 for the year.
North Carolina / School Districts / Hoke County Schools
The board removed Policy 2230 (board committees) from the consent agenda after members contested a provision limiting committee membership to three. Critics said the rule could exclude full‑board participation; supporters cited workload and a need to update dozens of outdated policies.
North Carolina / School Districts / Hoke County Schools
District staff reported a single responsive bid from Thomas Plumbing for two nonfunctional guidance‑hall restrooms at Hoke County High School for $149,000; adding mini‑split HVAC units would raise cost about $16,000, and staff recommended asking county commissioners to reallocate savings if the board wants the HVAC included.
North Carolina / School Districts / Hoke County Schools
A monthly construction update reported the new high school is 'dried in' and progressing; weather and a prior asbestos waterline issue have pushed substantial completion to the April–May window, with an occupancy phase targeted June 8–July 20 and approximately $538,000 remaining in contingency funds.