Cornelius-Charlotte (Cabarrus County Schools) public meetings in 2023
15 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education - 5:00 pm
The Cleveland County Board of Education is holding its regular business meeting, where it will vote on several action items. Key decisions include approving a decommissioned device buyback for $324,533, selecting an architect for the Kings Mountain Middle School addition, and approving the district's PRC 071 plan. The board also postponed a vote on the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school calendars until its January 8, 2024 meeting.
- Approved decommissioned device buyback from CalState Electronics DBA Total Technology for $324,533
- Approved Holland and Hamrick as architect for Kings Mountain Middle School building addition
- Approved PRC 071 plan with January 2024 payout to eligible teachers
- Postponed vote on 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school calendar proposals to January 8, 2024
- First read of policies on immunization requirements, staff-student relations, and student searches
Board of Education Called Meeting - 11:00 am
The Board of Education held a called meeting and voted to approve a $4,079,589 contract with Morrison Construction for press boxes, concessions, and restrooms at Burns High and Crest High, funded by Capital Reserve Funds. The meeting also included procedural items such as the call to order, invocation, pledge, and agenda adoption.
- Approved $4,079,589 contract with Morrison Construction for press boxes at Burns High and Crest High
- Funding from Capital Reserve Funds
- Adopted the meeting agenda as presented
Board of Education Closed Session - Personnel - 5:15 pm
The Board of Education met in closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters and consult with the attorney, as permitted by state law. The board voted unanimously to enter and later return from the closed session, then adjourned. No public decisions or details were disclosed.
- Closed session for confidential personnel matters under G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6)
- Closed session to consult with attorney under G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3)
- Unanimous votes to enter and exit closed session
- Meeting held at Central Services Board Conference Room, 400 West Marion Street, Shelby, NC
Board of Education - 6:00 pm
The Cleveland County Board of Education approved several financial and operational items, including a teacher supplement increase from 7.75% to 9.25%, a school nurse invoice of $884,448, and the 2023-2024 local budget resolution. They also approved a final payment of $608,313.58 for the Shelby High School fieldhouse and selected Holland & Hamrick Architects for the Bethware project. The board adopted the agenda, approved minutes, and handled routine personnel and policy items.
- Teacher supplement increase from 7.75% to 9.25%
- School nurse invoice approved at $884,448
- 2023-2024 local budget resolution approved
- Final payment of $608,313.58 to TC Strickland for SHS fieldhouse
- Holland & Hamrick Architects selected for Bethware project
Board of Education - 6:00 pm
The Cleveland County Board of Education held a regular business meeting on October 9, 2023, taking action on several routine items. The board approved personnel items, Head Start program items, and two policies (Board Meeting Agenda and Quorum). It also approved easement agreements for a traffic light at Burns High School and extended the sale period for the old Central School property. The meeting included committee reports and a first read of a parental involvement policy.
- Approved easement agreements for Burns High School traffic light, for future transfer to NCDOT
- Extended the period to sell old Central School property through end of October 2023
- Approved Policy 2330 Board Meeting Agenda and Policy 2341 Quorum
- Approved personnel items as recommended by superintendent
- Approved Head Start action items including employee handbook and financial reports
Board of Education Closed Session Student Hearing - 5:00 pm
The Board of Education met in closed session to conduct a confidential student hearing, as permitted by state law. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session, conduct the hearing, return to open session, and adjourn. No other business was discussed.
- Closed session for student hearing under G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1)
- Unanimous votes to enter closed session, return to open session, and adjourn
Board of Education Closed Session Student Hearing - 4:30 pm
This is a closed-session meeting of the Board of Education to conduct a confidential student hearing. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session, held the hearing, then returned to open session and adjourned. No public decisions or discussions are on the agenda.
- Closed session under G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1) for a confidential student hearing
- Closed session also cited attorney consultation (a)(3) and personnel matters (a)(6)
- Unanimous vote to enter closed session (9 yea)
- Unanimous vote to return to open session (9 yea)
- Meeting adjourned after closed session
Board of Education - 6:00 pm
The Cleveland County Board of Education met on September 11, 2023, and approved several action items, including a $92,052 renewal for GPS services on school buses and a $20,830 sole-source invoice for HVAC repairs at Central Services. The board also approved personnel items, an EC teacher and staff retention bonus, and the NC Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Plan. A discussion on Policy 4318 (cell phone use) was added to the agenda. The meeting included a closed session for personnel and attorney consultation.
- Approved $92,052 renewal quote to Synovia Solutions, LLC for GPS services on school buses
- Approved $20,830 sole-source invoice to Engineered Control Solutions, Inc. for HVAC repairs at Central Services
- Approved EC Teacher and EC Classified Staff Retention Bonus
- Approved NC Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Plan
- Added discussion on Policy 4318 Cell Phone Use to agenda
Board of Education Closed Session Transfer Hearing - 4:45 pm
The Board of Education met in closed session to conduct a student transfer hearing, as permitted by state law for confidential student matters. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session, discuss the hearing, return to open session, and adjourn. No decisions or outcomes from the hearing are included in the agenda.
- Closed session for student transfer hearing under G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1) and (a)(3)
- Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously
- Motion to return to open session carried unanimously
- Motion to adjourn carried unanimously
Board of Education - 6:00 pm
The Cleveland County Board of Education met on August 14, 2023, and took action on several routine items. The board approved the purchase of Morpheme Magic software for $12,833.35, approved personnel items as recommended by the superintendent, and adopted three policies. Most committees reported they had not met since the previous session, and the meeting included public participation and board member comments.
- Approved purchase of Morpheme Magic software for $12,833.35 from sole source vendor
- Approved personnel report and substitutes list as recommended by superintendent
- Adopted three policies: 2123, 2125/7315, and 2310
- Approved minutes from July 24, 2023 business and closed sessions
- Public participation limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total
Board of Education Closed Session Athletic Eligibility / Transfer Hearings - 4:20 pm
The Board of Education is holding a closed session to conduct student athletic eligibility and transfer hearings, and to consult with the attorney. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session under state law. The agenda is limited to these confidential matters and procedural items.
- Motion to enter closed session under G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1) and (a)(3)
- Athletic eligibility hearing
- Student transfer hearing
- Attorney consultation, including update on McKinney v. Cleveland County Schools case
Board of Education Called Meeting - 11:30 am
The Board of Education held a called meeting and approved the 2022-2023 Budget Amendment 2 and personnel items as recommended by the Superintendent. The meeting also included procedural items such as the call to order, invocation, pledge of allegiance, and agenda approval. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved 2022-2023 Budget Amendment 2
- Approved personnel items including renewable contracts for June 2023
- Approved the meeting agenda as presented
Board of Education - 6:00 pm
The Cleveland County Board of Education met on June 12, 2023, and took action on several items, including approving the purchase of 1,300 MacBooks for staff using ESSER and Title I funds, adopting the 2023-2024 interim budget resolution, and entering closed session for personnel and attorney consultation. The board also recognized students and staff, approved minutes from prior meetings, and approved various educational program items.
- Approved $1,456,790.56 for 1,300 MacBooks for full-time school-based staff using ESSER and Title I funds
- Approved 2023-2024 Interim Budget Resolution
- Approved personnel report, substitutes, and renewable contracts
- Approved Option B of 2023-2024 Alternative Accountability Model for Turning Point Academy and North Shelby School
- Approved plan to utilize PRC 191 funds through Communities In Schools for reengagement initiative
Board of Education Called Meeting - 6:00 pm
This is a called meeting of the Board of Education. The board will discuss and potentially take action on Board Member Conduct (Policy 2120), including a possible censure resolution. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Discussion and action on Board Member Conduct (Policy 2120)
- Possible censure resolution (Board Member Conduct.Censure.May 2023)
- Adoption of the agenda (Policy 2330)
Board of Education - 6:00 pm
The Cleveland County Board of Education met on January 9, 2023, and took action on several financial and operational items. They approved a three-year Microsoft renewal contract with CDWG at $101,742 annually, the purchase of 168 cameras for $133,948.78, and a visitor management system from School Safe ID for up to $130,289.85. The board also approved a $206,752 bid for the Burns High School elevator renovation, personnel items, Head Start reports, surplus declarations, and nine policy updates. The meeting included a closed session to consult with the attorney on pending litigation.
- Approved Microsoft renewal contract with CDWG at $101,742 annually for three years
- Approved purchase of 168 cameras for $133,948.78 from CDWG
- Approved visitor management system from School Safe ID for up to $130,289.85
- Accepted $206,752 bid from Southern Elevator Company for Burns High elevator renovation
- Approved nine policies including attendance, graduation requirements, and student records