Cornelius-Charlotte (Cabarrus County Schools) public meetings in 2023
20 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mon Dec 11, 2023
Board of Education - 5:00 pm
Board approves $324,533 device buyback, picks architect for Kings Mountain Middle School
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
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to approve the minutes as presented.
24 yea · 3 nay
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Danny L Blanton nay · Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Danny L Blanton nay · Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Danny L Blanton nay
The other 8 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Fri Nov 17, 2023
Board of Education Called Meeting - 11:00 am
Board approves $4.08M for high school press boxes, concessions, restrooms
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
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to adopt the agenda as presented.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to approve the recommendation to accept Morrison Construction's pricing for the press boxes at Burns High and Crest High with the use of Capital Reserve Funds, for a total of $4,079,589.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to adjourn.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
Mon Nov 13, 2023
Board of Education Closed Session - Personnel - 5:15 pm
School board holds closed session on personnel matters
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
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to enter into closed session pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11, subsections a(6) and a(3), for the purpose of discussing confidential personnel matters and to consult with the attorney.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to return to open session.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to adjourn.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
Mon Nov 13, 2023
Board of Education - 6:00 pm
Board approves teacher supplement increase to 9.25%
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
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to approve Holland & Hamrick Architects for the Bethware Project, as recommended by the Operations Committee.
7 yea · 2 nay
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Danny L Blanton nay · Ronnie E Grigg nay
The other 11 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Oct 9, 2023
Board of Education Closed Session Student Hearing - 5:00 pm
Board holds closed session for confidential student hearing
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
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2. Closed Session — MOTION to enter into closed session pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11, subsection a(1), for the purpose of conducting a confidential student hearing.
7 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to return to open session.
7 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to adjourn.
7 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
Mon Oct 9, 2023
Board of Education - 6:00 pm
Board approves easements, Central School sale extension, and policy updates
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
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to adopt the agenda as presented.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to approve the minutes as presented.
27 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
6. Educational Programs — MOTION to approve personnel items as recommended by the superintendent.
18 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to approve easement agreements between Cleveland County Schools and landowners for future transfer of the easement property from Cleveland County Schools to NCDOT.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to extend the period to sell the old Central School property through the end of October 2023.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to approve Policy 2330 Board Meeting Agenda and Policy 2341 Quorum as recommended by the Policy Committee.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to adjourn.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
Mon Sep 11, 2023
Board of Education - 6:00 pm
Board approves $92,052 GPS renewal and $20,830 HVAC repair
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
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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to add a discussion on Policy 4318 Use of Cell Phones and Wireless Communication Devices as Item 8.03 on the agenda.
18 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to approve the minutes as presented.
18 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to approve personnel items as recommended by the superintendent.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to approve the EC Teacher and EC Classified Staff Retention Bonus as recommended by the Educational Programs Committee.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to approve the NC Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Plan as presented and recommended by the Educational Programs Committee.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to approve the sole source invoice to Engineered Control Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $20,830.00 ($17,330.00 + $3,500.00 contingency) for repairs to the HVAC system at Central Services as…
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to approve the renewal quote to Synovia Solutions, LLC (a CalAmp Company) in the amount of $92,052.00 for GPS services on CCS School Buses as recommended by the Operations Committee.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to enter into closed session pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11, subsection a(6), for the purpose of discussing confidential personnel matters and subsection a(3), for the purpose of consulting with…
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to return to open session.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to adjourn.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
Mon Sep 11, 2023
Board of Education Closed Session Student Hearing - 4:30 pm
Board holds closed student hearing, returns to open session
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
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to enter into closed session pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11, subsection a(1), for the purpose of conducting a confidential student hearing, subsection a(3) for an attorney consultation, and…
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to return to open session.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to adjourn.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
Mon Aug 14, 2023
Board of Education Closed Session Transfer Hearing - 4:45 pm
Board holds closed session for student transfer hearing
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
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to enter into closed session pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11, subsections a(1) and a(3), for the purpose of conducting a confidential student hearing and to consult with the attorney.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to return to open session.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to adjourn.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
Mon Aug 14, 2023
Board of Education - 6:00 pm
Board approves $12,833 Morpheme Magic software purchase
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
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to adopt the agenda as presented.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to approve the minutes as presented.
18 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to approve personnel items as recommended by the superintendent.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to approve the purchase of Morpheme Magic software in the amount of $12,833,35 from the sole source vendor, Morpheme Magic.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to approve three policies as recommended by the Policy Committee: Policy 2123 Board Member Opportunities for Development, Policy 2125/7315 Confidential Information, Policy 2310 Public…
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to adjourn.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
Mon Jul 24, 2023
Board of Education Closed Session Athletic Eligibility / Transfer Hearings - 4:20 pm
Board enters closed session for athletic eligibility and transfer hearings
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
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to enter into closed session pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11, subsections a(1) and a(3), for the purpose of conducting confidential student hearings, and to consult with the attorney and receive…
7 yea · 1 not_present
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Danny L Blanton not_present
Thu Jun 29, 2023
Board of Education Called Meeting - 11:30 am
Board approves 2022-2023 budget amendment and personnel items
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
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2. Called Meeting Items — MOTION to approve the agenda as presented.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to approve the 2022-2023 Budget Amendment 2 as presented.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Walter S Spurling yea
Motion to approve the personnel items as recommended by the Superintendent.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to adjourn.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Walter S Spurling yea
Mon Jun 12, 2023
Board of Education - 6:00 pm
Board approves $1.46M MacBook purchase and interim budget
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
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🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to enter into closed session pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11, subsections a(6) and a(3), for the purpose of discussing personnel matters and consulting with our attorney.
7 yea · 2 nay
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Danny L Blanton nay · Ronnie E Grigg nay
MOTION to approve the minutes as presented.
42 yea · 12 nay
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Danny L Blanton nay · Ronnie E Grigg nay · Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Danny L Blanton nay · Ronnie E Grigg nay · Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Danny L Blanton nay · Ronnie E Grigg nay · Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Danny L Blanton nay · Ronnie E Grigg nay · Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Danny L Blanton nay · Ronnie E Grigg nay · Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Danny L Blanton nay · Ronnie E Grigg nay
MOTION to approve Policy 4318 Use of Cell Phones and Wireless Communication Devices, Policy 4310 Code of Conduct-Middle School, Policy 4310 Code of Conduct-Elementary & Intermediate, and Policy 4310…
8 yea · 1 nay
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Danny L Blanton nay
The other 16 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue May 30, 2023
Board of Education Called Meeting - 6:00 pm
Board to discuss and possibly act on member conduct policy
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)
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to adopt the agenda as presented.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to adjourn.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
Thu May 25, 2023
Board of Education Training Session - 12:00 pm
Board training on superintendent evaluation tool
This is a training session for the Board of Education, not a regular business meeting. The main item is a discussion of the State Superintendents' Evaluation Tool. The meeting will open and adjourn procedurally.
- Discussion of State Superintendents' Evaluation Tool
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Mon May 8, 2023
Board of Education Closed Session - Personnel - 5:00 pm
Board enters closed session to discuss personnel matters
The Board of Education held a closed session on May 8, 2023, to discuss personnel matters, as permitted by state law. The board voted unanimously to enter and then return to open session, and adjourned. No public decisions or details were disclosed.
- Motion to enter closed session for personnel discussion (G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6))
- Motion to return to open session
- Motion to adjourn
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to enter into closed session pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11, subsection a(6), for the purpose of discussing personnel matters.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to return to open session.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to adjourn.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
Mon May 8, 2023
Board of Education - 6:00 pm
Board approves $959,800 HVAC bid, $133,691.53 field house payment, and $114,000 property sale
The Cleveland County Board of Education met on May 8, 2023, and took action on several financial and operational items. They approved the 2022-2023 budget amendment #1, the 2023-2024 proposed budget, and the 2023-2024 Community Eligibility Provision designation. The board also approved a $959,800 HVAC control renovation bid, a $133,691.53 payment for the Shelby High School field house, and the sale of the old Shelby Middle School ballfield property to the City of Shelby for $114,000. Additionally, they approved personnel items, contract renewals, and the 2023-2024 board meeting schedule.
- Approved $959,800 bid from ECS-Engineered Control Solutions for Township #3 HVAC Control Renovation
- Approved Payment #3 of $133,691.53 to T.C. Strickland Construction Inc. for Shelby High School field house (SCIF Grant)
- Approved resolution to sell old Shelby Middle School ballfield property to City of Shelby for $114,000
- Approved 2023-2024 proposed budget and 2022-2023 budget amendment #1
- First read of policies on cell phone use and student codes of conduct
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🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to adopt the agenda as presented.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to approve the minutes as presented.
18 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to approve the 2022-2023 Budget Amendment #1 as recommended by the Finance and Personnel Committee.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to approve the 2023-2024 Proposed Budget as recommended by the Finance and Personnel Committee.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to approve the principal recommendations for promotion as recommended by the superintendent.
50 yea · 4 abstain
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Ron E Humphries abstain · Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Danny L Blanton abstain · Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Danny L Blanton abstain · Walter S Spurling abstain · Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to approve the 2023-2024 CEP designation as recommended by the Operations Committee.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to approve Payment #3 ($133,691.53 to T.C. Strickland Construction Inc.) for the Shelby High School field house (funded from the SCIF Grant) as recommended by the Operations Committee.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to accept the bid of $959,800 from ECS-Engineered Control Solutions to complete the Township #3 HVAC Control Renovation Project.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to approve the Resolution to Sell the old Shelby Middle School Ballfield property to the City of Shelby for $114,000.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
Motion to approve the 2023-2024 Board Meetings Schedule as presented.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to adjourn.
9 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
Mon Apr 17, 2023
Board of Education - 6:00 pm
Board approves $169K CIS contract and $358K paving projects
The Cleveland County Board of Education met on April 17, 2023, to approve routine items and several contracts. They approved the Communities In Schools contract ($169,401), a roof repair at Crest Middle School ($116,450.02), additional paving at Burns High and Crest High ($358,451), and a student lunch price increase of $0.30 per meal for the 2023-2024 school year. They also approved personnel reports, field trips, and other operational items.
- Approved Communities In Schools contract for $169,401
- Approved Crest Middle School roof repair with Weatherproofing Technology Inc. for $116,450.02
- Approved additional paving at Burns High and Crest High for $358,451
- Approved student lunch meal price increase of $0.30 per meal for 2023-2024
- Approved NCDPI IABS contracts totaling $293,575.43
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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to approve the minutes as presented.
14 yea · 4 nay
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Danny L Blanton nay · Ronnie E Grigg nay · Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Danny L Blanton nay · Ronnie E Grigg nay
MOTION to approve the recommendation to declare the property known as the old Shelby Middle School ballfield property as surplus and to authorize the Superintendent to negotiate an offer with the…
15 yea · 3 nay
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Danny L Blanton nay · Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Danny L Blanton nay · Ronnie E Grigg nay
The other 16 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Fri Jan 20, 2023
Board of Education Work Session - 10:00 am
Board work session covers safety, programs, policy, finance, operations
This is a work session of the Board of Education, primarily for discussion and information, not final decisions. The agenda includes a superintendent overview and updates, plus reports from committees on safety, educational programs, policy, finance and personnel, and operations. No votes or specific actions are listed.
- Superintendent overview and updates
- Safety committee report
- Educational programs discussion
- Policy discussion
- Finance and personnel discussion
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Mon Jan 9, 2023
Board of Education - 6:00 pm
Board approves $101,742 annual Microsoft renewal and $133,948 camera purchase
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
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to approve the minutes as presented.
6 yea · 3 nay
Robert P Queen yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Joel R Shores yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Danny L Blanton nay · Aaron D Bridges nay · Ronnie E Grigg nay
The other 13 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.