North Carolina / School Districts / Haywood County Schools
District staff described a potential partnership with a nonprofit applying for a federal YouthBuild grant to provide out‑of‑school youth paid on‑the‑job training in construction and health-care pathways; if awarded, the board would later be asked to approve formal participation and in‑kind district contributions.
North Carolina / School Districts / Haywood County Schools
The board approved waiving the missed instructional day of Jan. 26 and authorized the superintendent to waive up to five additional instructional days later in the year for inclement weather; staff said up to 15 remote learning optional workdays are allowable under the district waiver.
North Carolina / School Districts / Haywood County Schools
The board approved capital funding to replace student devices (Chromebooks and iPads) estimated at $350,000 and adopted Budget Amendment Number 4 for fiscal year 2025–26 after finance‑committee review.
North Carolina / School Districts / Haywood County Schools
A Haywood County parent urged the school board to adopt more child-focused suicide-prevention messaging and better family notification after reporting concerns about his daughter's decline and what he said are adult‑oriented signs in district buildings.
North Carolina / School Districts / Haywood County Schools
The Haywood County Schools board unanimously approved the 2026 school calendars for Haywood Early College and Haywood Innovative School, authorized a $350,000 device replacement purchase, and adopted budget amendment No. 4 during its regular meeting.
North Carolina / School Districts / Haywood County Schools
A parent told the board youth suicide has risen and criticized adult-focused resources, urging prominent local messaging and offering to fund a painted message at school sites; the board said it would consider his suggestions.
North Carolina / School Districts / Haywood County Schools
The board celebrated Career and Technical Education internships and community partners, with staff listing dozens of student placements at hospitals, businesses and public agencies and Waynesville Police Department describing a high-school intern’s duties.
North Carolina / School Districts / Haywood County Schools
During a brief work session, an unidentified speaker announced a motion by "Mister Francis," seconded by "Mister Rogers," to enter a closed session. The motion carried by voice vote with all present saying "aye," and the meeting adjourned to closed session with no action to follow.
North Carolina / School Districts / Haywood County Schools
Superintendent Dr. Putnam told the board the district added one school psychologist and maintains counselors and nurses while some grant-funded support positions may decline; Dogwood grant funding for middle‑school supports is running low and staff are seeking alternatives.
North Carolina / School Districts / Haywood County Schools
Superintendent Dr. Putnam presented the district's accelerated budget schedule for 2026–27; the board approved budget amendment No. 3, appointed Ronald Clark as finance committee chair, and approved interim personnel and minutes during the meeting.