North Carolina / School Districts / Swain County Schools
District staff presented local EOC retesting data showing growth for many retesters (58% showed improvement; 34% of retesters moved from non-proficient to proficient) and discussed extending retesting to eligible students across the district.
North Carolina / School Districts / Swain County Schools
Athletic director Scotty McMahan presented a revised athletics budget breakdown, discussed ticketing, concessions, sponsorship banners, the Maroon Devil Network revenue potential, and fundraising events to offset travel and official costs.
North Carolina / School Districts / Swain County Schools
Maintenance staff presented a seven-year plan to replace aging vehicles, prioritize the most critical units in years 1–2, and explore financing options including fleet purchasing, leasing and use of year-end surplus or lottery/capital funds.
North Carolina / School Districts / Swain County Schools
The Swain County Board of Education unanimously approved the consent agenda, adopted revisions to policy 4400 (attendance) and policy 4060 (Native American policy), and adopted the 2025–26 budget that includes a $52 million state award for a new middle school and a 5% county match.
North Carolina / School Districts / Swain County Schools
Board reviewed and approved annual revisions to policy 4060 while staff described changes to allow non-school-funded therapy providers to use facilities after school via a facilities-use form; Blue Ridge Health remains grandfathered under an existing agreement.
North Carolina / School Districts / Swain County Schools
The Swain County Board of Education approved a temporary pay package that sets a flat hourly rate for certified staff who drive buses and a tiered bonus system for hourly and substitute drivers, while leaving room for later amendments after budget clarifications.
North Carolina / School Districts / Swain County Schools
The board approved an Article 46 funding request covering vehicle engine replacement, garage door repairs, a softball batting cage estimate, and a staged upgrade of the performing arts center lighting system; administrators discussed fundraising and phased implementation to reduce immediate local cost.
North Carolina / School Districts / Swain County Schools
Administrators proposed a policy to restrict private-pay clinicians from delivering services on school campuses during instructional time, citing confidentiality, scheduling, billing and competition with district-provided services. The board requested further legal review and will consider a December action.
North Carolina / School Districts / Swain County Schools
The board approved revised language to policy 43-18 that clarifies consequences for repeated wireless/device offenses and permits school-level enforcement; administrators said the change remedies principal concerns.
North Carolina / School Districts / Swain County Schools
District leaders presented and won board approval for NCSTAR school improvement and district strategic plans focused on literacy and instructional coaching, with targets tied to i-Ready and MClass assessments and a schedule for regular progress checks.