Cornelius-Charlotte (Cabarrus County Schools) public meetings in 2024
15 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mon Dec 9, 2024
Board of Education - 6:00 pm
Cleveland County Board of Education to swear in new members and elect officers
The Board of Education will conduct the swearing-in ceremony for five members elected in November and elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. The meeting also includes first reads of several district policies and reports from various committees.
- Oath of office for five newly elected board members
- Election of Board of Education Chair and Vice-Chair
- First read of Policy 1310/4002 (Parental Involvement)
- First read of Policy 3410 (Testing and Assessment Program)
- First read of Policy 3420 and 3420-R2 (Student Promotion and Accountability)
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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
Danny L Blanton yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · C. David Fisher yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Kenneth A Ledford yea · Gloria D Sherman yea · Joel R Shores yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to approve the minutes as presented.
9 yea
Danny L Blanton yea · Aaron D Bridges yea · C. David Fisher yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Kenneth A Ledford yea · Gloria D Sherman yea · Joel R Shores yea · Walter S Spurling yea
Mon Nov 4, 2024
Board of Education - 6:00 pm
School board approves $476,745 Chromebook purchase and $158,882 weapon detection systems
The Cleveland County Schools Board of Education voted on multiple action items at its November 4, 2024 meeting, including purchases, personnel changes, and policy updates. The board approved a $476,745.50 purchase of 1,400 Chromebooks, an $158,882 purchase of eight OpenGate detection systems for middle schools, and a $92,487.54 ClearPass software invoice. It also approved the PRC 071 teacher supplement plan, Head Start documents, school improvement plans, and several policies on first reading.
- Approved purchase of 1,400 Chromebooks for $476,745.50
- Approved eight OpenGate detection systems for middle schools at $158,882
- Approved ClearPass software purchase at $92,487.54
- Approved PRC 071 Supplemental Funds for Teacher Compensation
- Heard first readings of policies on parental involvement, testing, student promotion, and federal grants
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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.
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
The other 8 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Oct 14, 2024
Board of Education - 6:00 pm
Board adopts 2024-2025 budget, approves $110k HVAC and $98k bus GPS renewal
The Cleveland County Board of Education approved the 2024-2025 budget presentation, a $110,000 replacement of Burns High School fieldhouse HVAC units, and a $98,265.51 Synovia school bus GPS renewal. The board also approved Policy 5030-R2 (Fee Schedule for Use of School Facilities) and declared a washer/dryer surplus at Burns High School.
- Approved the 2024-2025 budget presentation
- Approved $110,000 for Burns High School fieldhouse HVAC replacement
- Approved $98,265.51 for school bus GPS renewal from Synovia
- Approved Policy 5030-R2 (Fee Schedule for Use of School Facilities)
- Declared Burns High School athletic department washer/dryer as surplus
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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to approve the resolution as read.
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
MOTION to send a letter to the City of Shelby officially offering the Marion Elementary property.
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 13 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Sep 9, 2024
Board of Education - 6:00 pm
Board of Education approves home school dual enrollment for athletics
The Board of Education met to approve personnel recommendations and a new policy regarding home school dual enrollment for athletics. The board also reviewed a first-read policy update for school facility use and fee schedules.
- Approved Policy 3105: Home School Dual Enrollment for Athletics
- Approved personnel and substitute items as recommended by the Superintendent
- First read of Policy 5030-R2: Use of School Facilities and Fee Schedule
- Recognition of three CTE teachers for earning FAA Part 107 drone pilot certification
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to adopt 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 · Ronnie E Grigg yea
MOTION to approve the minutes as presented.
16 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 · 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
MOTION to approve personnel items as recommended by the Superintendent.
7 yea · 1 abstain
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 · Ron E Humphries abstain
MOTION to approve Policy 3105 as recommended by the Policy Committee.
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 · Ronnie E Grigg 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 · Ronnie E Grigg yea
Mon Aug 12, 2024
Board of Education - 6:00 pm
Board approves $731,610 invoice for school-based health clinics
The Cleveland County Board of Education approved a $731,610.24 invoice to the Cleveland County Health Department for support of School Based Health Clinics. The board also approved personnel items, contracts for exceptional children services, a summer testing plan, and the consolidated CCIP plan. Additionally, two properties on Douglas Street in Lawndale were declared surplus, and a first reading was given to Policy 3105 on home school dual enrollment for athletics.
- Approved $731,610.24 invoice to Cleveland County Health Department for School Based Health Clinics
- Approved personnel report as recommended by superintendent
- Approved contracts with Epic for an EC teacher and Speech and Language Corner, PLLC for a speech-language pathologist assistant
- Declared two properties on Douglas Street in Lawndale as surplus
- First read of Policy 3105 – Home School Dual Enrollment for Athletics
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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 amended.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 approve the minutes as presented.
16 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 · Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 approve the Cleveland County Health Department invoice for support for School Based Health Clinics in the amount of $731,610.24.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 approve 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 · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to approve the contracts with Epic for an EC teacher and Speech and Language Corner, PLLC for a speech-language pathologist assistant as recommended by the Educational Programs Committee.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 approve the 2024-2025 Summer Testing Plan as recommended by the Educational Programs Committee.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 approve the NC CCIP consolidated plan as recommended by the Educational Program Committee.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 declare two properties on Douglas Street in Lawndale as surplus properties as recommended by the Operations Committee.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 enter into closed session pursuant to G.S.143-318.11, subsection a(3) and a(6), for the purpose of meeting with the attorney and discussing confidential personnel matters.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 Jul 22, 2024
Board of Education - 6:00 pm
Board approves up to $81,000 for purchase of four leased vehicles
The Cleveland County Board of Education adopted minutes, recognized award winners, and approved multiple action items. These included purchasing four leased vehicles, approving personnel changes, and authorizing contracts for the 2024-2025 school year. The board also approved an alternative accountability model for Turning Point Academy and North Shelby School, and added Washington Elementary as a Head Start classroom site.
- Purchase of four leased vehicles at a cost not to exceed $81,000
- Approval of AYA, Happy Vision, and Janaye Sweet contracts for 2024-2025
- Alternative accountability model approved for Turning Point Academy and North Shelby School
- Head Start action items including adding Washington Elementary as a Head Start site for 2024-2025
- Personnel report including contract renewals approved
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to return to open session.
15 yea · 1 nay
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea · 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 nay
The other 10 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Jun 27, 2024
Board of Education Called Meeting (In Person or Zoom) - 11:00 am
Cabarrus County Board of Education approves 2023-2024 budget amendment number three
The Cabarrus County Board of Education held a called meeting to address fiscal matters. During the meeting, the board approved the third budget amendment for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and adopted the agenda.
- Approval of 2023-2024 Budget Amendment #3
- Adoption of the meeting agenda
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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 2023-2024 Budget Amendment 3 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
Tue Jun 25, 2024
Board of Education Closed Session Transfer Hearing - 11:00 am
Board of Education holds closed session for student transfer hearings
This meeting consists of procedural actions to enter into and return from a closed session. The Board will conduct student transfer hearings during the closed session.
- Motion to enter into closed session for student transfer hearings
- Motion to return to open 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 student transfer hearings.
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 13, 2024
Board of Education - 6:00 pm
Board approves $253,686 in Wit & Wisdom and Reading Horizons purchases
The Cleveland County Board of Education approved the 2024-2025 budget as recommended by the Superintendent, along with several curriculum purchases and contract renewals. The board also approved personnel items, a copier contract extension, and the 2024-2025 meeting schedule. Several committee reports and a first reading of an athletic eligibility policy were presented as information items.
- Approved 2024-2025 budget (motion carried, one nay)
- Approved Wit & Wisdom platform and consumables: $87,734.62 + $165,951.90
- Approved Reading Horizons platform and books: $104,500.00 + $82,824.00
- Approved Sharp copier 1-year contract extension
- Approved 10-day France/Spain field trip for Burns and Shelby High Schools, June 2025, approx. $4,730 per student
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to approve the 2024-2025 budget as recommended by the Superintendent.
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 14 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Apr 15, 2024
Board of Education Closed Session Personnel - 6:00 pm THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED
Board of Education closed session personnel meeting canceled
This meeting of the Board of Education was canceled. The agenda was for a closed session to conduct a personnel hearing, with procedural items such as call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance.
- Meeting canceled
- Closed session for personnel hearing
- Procedural items only
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Mon Apr 8, 2024
Board of Education - 6:00 pm
Board approves $74,998 Vivi tech purchase and multiple school facility projects
The Cleveland County Schools Board of Education is meeting to approve routine financial and operational items, including a budget amendment, audit contract, and several facility projects. The board also approved a 25% funding reduction for Communities in Schools and the sale of the East Elementary house for $70,000.
- Approved 2023-2024 budget amendment #1
- Approved Vivi technology purchase for $74,998 using safety grant funds
- Approved Communities in Schools funding reduction by 25% to $127,051
- Approved East Elementary house sale for $70,000
- Approved multiple facility projects: Grover Elementary roof ($107,415), Kings Mountain Middle painting ($90,500), James Love Elementary HVAC ($91,625), Crest Middle cooling tower ($96,120), Boiling Springs Elementary painting ($84,800)
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🗳️ How they voted (25 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to adopt the modified agenda.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 approve the minutes of the March 11, 2024 business/closed meeting as presented.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 approve the minutes of the March 11, 2024 closed session meeting as presented.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 approve the 2023-2024 budget amendment #1.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 approve the annual required audit contract as recommended by the Finance and Personnel Committee.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 approve the Happy Visions contract for EC services as recommended by the Finance and Personnel Committee.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 approve the CTE sole source contract with Paxton Patterson for summer camp, which will be funded using ESSER funds, as recommended by the Finance and Personnel Committee.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 approve the purchase of Vivi technology at a cost of $74,998, which will be funded using safety grant funding, as recommended by the Finance and Personnel Committee.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 reduce our funding of Communities in Schools by 25%. The 25% reduction would provide an allocation of $127,051 to Communities in Schools for next year. This is recommended by the Finance…
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 proceed with the final sale of the East Elementary house in the amount of $70,000.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 approve the re-roofing of the PreK/Kindergarten building at Grover Elementary School at a cost of $107,415 as recommended by the Operations Committee.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 approve the painting of the interior, all exterior entrances, walkway canopies, poles and handrails of Kings Mountain Middle School at a cost of $90,500 as recommended by the Operations…
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 approve a direct one to one replacement of three HVAC unilts at James Love Elementary School at a cost of $91,625 as recommended by the Operations Committee.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 approve a direct change out of the existing cooling tower at Crest Middle School at a cost of $96,120 as recommended by the Operations Committee.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 approve the removal of wallpaper, finishing and smoothing wallpaper walls, painting for the interior, all exterior entrances, walkway canopies, and handrails of Boiling Springs Elementary…
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 approve the Maintenance Department's declaration of surplus as recommended by the Operations Committee.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 approve the Career and Technical Education Department's declaration of surplus as recommended by the Operations Committee.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 approve the Child Nutrition Department's declaration of surplus as recommended by the Operations Committee.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 approve the Transportation Department's declaration of surplus as recommended by the Operations Committee.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 approve the Purchase Order in the amount of $99,842 for an activity bus (the system will be reimbursed for this expense by the Volkswagon Settlement grant) as recommended by the Operations…
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 Mar 11, 2024
Board of Education - 6:00 pm
Cleveland County Board of Education to vote on milk/food bids, personnel, Head Start items
The Cleveland County Board of Education is meeting to vote on several action items, including extending a milk bid to PET Dairy for $535,258.78 and a food bid to Gordon Food Service for $3,641,258.78, approving personnel items, and approving Head Start action items. The board will also hold a first reading of Policy 4400 and enter a closed session for attorney consultation and confidential personnel matters.
- Extend milk bid to PET Dairy for $535,258.78
- Extend food bid to Gordon Food Service for $3,641,258.78
- Approve personnel items as recommended by superintendent
- Approve Head Start action items including budget proposal
- First read of Policy 4400
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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to adopt 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 · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to approve the minutes as presented.
16 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 · Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 approve the minutes of the February 12, 2024 business/closed session as presented.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 approve 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 · Aaron D Bridges yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea
MOTION to approve the Head Start action items as presented by the Educational Programs Committee.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 extend the milk bid to PET Dairy for another year in the amount of $535,258.78 and extend the food bid to Gordon Food Service for another year in the amount of $3,641,623.16 as recommended…
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 approve the East Elementary House Resolution.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 enter into closed session pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11, subsection a(3) and a(6), for the purpose of consulting with the attorney and discussing confidential personnel information.
8 yea
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores 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 · 1 not_present
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Aaron D Bridges not_present
MOTION to adjourn.
7 yea · 1 not_present
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Danny L Blanton yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Ronnie E Grigg yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Aaron D Bridges not_present
Mon Feb 12, 2024
Board of Education - 6:00 pm
Board approves $2.46M E-Rate contract, $1.57M middle school curricula
The Cleveland County Board of Education approved several major expenditures, including a $2,464,829.57 E-Rate and NCDPI connectivity contract, a $1,568,781.56 middle school Math and ELA curriculum purchase, and six replacement buses at $887,833.88. The board also approved personnel items, Head Start actions, a KMHS field trip to Australia, summer programs, surplus property declarations, and a pickleball MOU. All votes were unanimous except one nay on the agenda adoption and one recusal on personnel.
- Approved $2,464,829.57 for E-Rate and NCDPI connectivity
- Approved $1,568,781.56 for middle school Math and ELA curricula (ESSER/textbook funds)
- Approved $887,833.88 for six replacement buses (DPI-financed)
- Approved $124,937 for CTE summer equipment from Technical and Educational Training Aids, Inc.
- Declared surplus mobile units at Crest Middle, Washington Elementary, and East Elementary property
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to adopt the agenda as presented.
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 15 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Feb 12, 2024
Board of Education Training Session - 5:00 pm
Board of Education holds training session on Head Start
The Board of Education is holding a training session regarding Head Start. This meeting is designated as a training session rather than a formal business meeting.
- Head Start Training discussion
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Mon Jan 8, 2024
Board of Education - 6:00 pm
Board approves $1.4M in tech purchases and $787,500 HVAC renovation
The Cleveland County Board of Education met on January 8, 2024, and approved several action items, including technology purchases, a school HVAC renovation, and school calendar options. The board also approved policy updates and entered closed session for legal and personnel matters.
- Approved $466,348.93 for Apple iPads for Kindergarten students
- Approved $446,955.50 for 9th grade Chromebooks from National TIPS
- Approved $787,500 for HVAC control renovation at Union Elementary School
- Approved Duke Energy easement near Crest High School baseball field
- Approved 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school calendars (Option 1, Draft A)
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to approve Option 1 (Draft A) for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years as presented.
12 yea · 6 nay
Robert P Queen yea · Joel R Shores yea · Greg S Taylor yea · Ron E Humphries yea · Rodney E Fitch yea · Walter S Spurling yea · Danny L Blanton nay · Aaron D Bridges 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 · 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.