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Staff reported punch-list work at West Carteret (auditorium renovation and HVAC testing) with a hoped-for completion around March, said East Carter High School’s art room is finished, and reminded the public of a Feb. 3, 2026 public-input session on the 2026–27 budget at 107 Seyfert Drive, Beaufort.
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Students, parents and booster leaders told the Carteret County Board of Education on Jan. 6 that West Carteret High School’s band—reported at roughly 153–160 students—needs an assistant director for safety, supervision and to sustain program quality; speakers asked the board to prioritize the position in the 2026–27 budget.
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The Carteret County Board of Education approved secondary policy revisions from the School Board Association update packet and staff clarified the credit recovery regulation now awards a grade that is averaged with the student’s previous course grade.
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On Jan. 6 the Carteret County Board of Education approved the 2026–27 academic calendar, noting an added early-release day on May 7 and a corrected total of 171 school days; board members debated whether to move a staff workday to Jan. 4 before the vote.
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Superintendent and staff reported district gains in student growth and proficiency, highlighted early literacy and career pathway expansions, and presented a draft 2026–27 calendar that remains subject to statutory constraints and a board vote next month.
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During public comment, parents and volunteers praised West Carteret High School’s band for recent state and national recognition and asked the board to consider increased support and budget priority for expanding music programs.
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The Carteret County Public Schools Board approved a 2025–26 budget resolution built on conservative state allocations from DPI. The plan shows nearly $110 million in combined funds, with the board noting amendments may follow if the General Assembly acts.
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At its December organizational meeting, the Carteret County Public Schools Board unanimously re-elected Katie Statler as chair and selected Clark Jenkins as vice chair. The board also accepted a Gold Bell Award recognizing members’ completed professional training.
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A parent thanked administrators for supporting a new high-school gymnastics team and asked the board to help secure varsity letters so student-athletes receive the same recognition as other sports.
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An external auditor gave Carteret County Schools a clean, unmodified opinion for fiscal year 2024-25, reporting a $620,000 increase in the general fund and improvements in the child nutrition fund thanks to CEP and state incentives, while federal ESSER revenues decline.