Harnett County public meetings in 2022

Regular Board Meeting

The Harnett County Board of Education will reorganize by electing a new chairman and vice-chairman, swear in newly elected members, and discuss fall policy updates. The board will also hear public comments, receive reports from the superintendent and other departments, and vote on a consent agenda including personnel and minutes.

• Election of Eddie Jaggers as Chairman and Joey Powell as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Education
• Oath of office administered to new members Bradley J. Abate and Sharon M. Gainey, and re-elected member Donald R. Godfrey
• Discussion of 31 school board policy updates (e.g., school safety, student behavior, graduation requirements) with action planned for January
• Approval of consent agenda including Personnel Report and November 14, 2022 meeting minutes

The Board held a reorganizational meeting to elect its leadership for the next two years. Duncan Jaggers was elected Chairman and Joey Powell was elected Vice-Chairman.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Elected Duncan Jaggers as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Joey Powell as Vice-Chairman (4-1)

Regular Board Meeting

The Harnett County Board of Education discussed a proposal for Lafayette Elementary to operate on a single-track year-round schedule starting in July 2023. The board also reviewed updates from various departments including student services, financial services, and auxiliary services.

• Discussion of Lafayette Elementary transitioning to a single-track Year-Round School beginning July 2023
• Closed session regarding confidential student records
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Approval of the Consent Agenda including personnel and previous board minutes

The Board approved the meeting agenda and entered a closed session to discuss confidential student records. The remainder of the meeting consisted of administrative updates from district leadership regarding staffing, STEM grants, and student services.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for student record appeal hearing (5-0)

Special/Work Session

The Harnett County Board of Education held a special/work session that included a closed session for real property negotiations and personnel. The board discussed the NC Star District Improvement Plan and approved multiple action items, including an additional optional workday for LETRS training, a recruitment and retention bonus, an owner-contractor agreement with Cooper Tacia General Contracting Company, and acceptance of a certified bid tabulation for HM Kern Corporation for the Central Office Project. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved additional optional workday on November 14 for LETRS training after 98% of survey respondents favored it
• Approved a Recruitment and Retention Bonus
• Approved Owner Contractor agreement between Harnett County Board of Education and Cooper Tacia General Contracting Company
• Accepted certified bid tabulation for HM Kern Corporation for Central Office Project
• Went into closed session to instruct agents on real property negotiations and consult with attorney

The Board approved an owner contractor agreement with Cooper Tacia General Contracting Company and accepted a bid from HM Kern Corporation for the Central Office project. Additionally, the Board approved a recruitment and retention bonus for staff and an optional remote workday for teacher training.

• Approved optional remote workday on November 14, 2022, for LETRS Training (5-0)
• Approved Recruitment and Retention Bonus for Classified and Certified Staff (5-0)
• Approved Owner Contractor agreement with Cooper Tacia General Contracting Company (5-0)
• Approved certified bid tabulation for HM Kern Corporation for Central Office Project (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Harnett County Board of Education held a regular meeting on October 3, 2022. The board approved the consent agenda covering personnel, field trips, and surplus items. They received updates from the superintendent and department heads, and discussed the 2023-2028 strategic planning process. Proposed school board policy updates were reviewed for a future vote.

• Approved consent agenda including personnel report, field trip requests, and surplus items (diesel air compressor with trailer and Hero Colorant Dispenser)
• Received the Purple Star District Award for support of military-connected students
• Discussed the 2023-2028 Strategic Planning overview (to be completed by next summer)
• Reviewed school board policy updates (action scheduled for November meeting)
• Monthly reassignment report and STAR disciplinary report presented

The Board approved certified bid tabulations for multiple elementary school addition projects and authorized three Exceptional Children (EC) related services contracts for the 2022-2023 school year. The meeting also included updates on school construction and the start of a five-year strategic planning process.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Report (5-0)
• Approved Field Trip Requests (5-0)
• Approved Surplus Items (5-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 Charter Transportation Carriers (5-0)
• Approved certified bid tabulation for Cooper Tacia for multiple elementary school additions (5-0)
• Approved EC Related Service Contracts for ABIL-OT Kids Therapy, Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services, and Therapy Travelers, LLC (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Harnett County Board of Education held a regular meeting on September 12, 2022. The board approved several action items including budget amendments and a contract for McKinney-Vento transportation services. Discussion included a review of 2021-2022 accountability data. Multiple consent agenda items were also approved, covering personnel, field trips, and other routine matters.

• Approval of Budget Amendments (no dollar amount specified)
• Approval of Contract for McKinney-Vento Transportation Services
• Discussion of 2021-2022 Accountability Data review
• Approval of Statement of Work for Education Elements (consent agenda)
• Personnel report and field trip requests approved (consent agenda)

The Board approved several budget amendments and a personnel report. Members also approved a series of consent agenda items, including previous meeting minutes and a statement of work for Education Elements.

• Approved Budget Amendments (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Report (5-0)
• Approved Statement of Work for Education Elements (5-0)
• Approved Local Advisory Council Renewal and Replacement Members (5-0)
• Approved Surplus Item(s) (5-0)
• Approved Field Trip Request(s) (5-0)
• Approved Open Session Board Minutes for June 30, July 20, August 1, and August 15 (5-0)

Special/Work Session

The Harnett County Board of Education held a special/work session on August 15, 2022. They approved multiple service contracts for the 2022-2023 school year, including EC-related services and instructional services, as well as a facility use agreement for the Sandhills YMCA at Highland Elementary. The board also went into closed session for a student reassignment appeal and personnel matters.

• Approved All American Interpreters for the Deaf, Stepping Stones, Speech Inspirations, Soliant, PSA, EDU Healthcare, BJM Speech, and Home Rule LLC service contracts for EC-related services.
• Approved FuelEd STRIDE and Bullseye service contracts for instructional services.
• Approved the Continuous Improvement Plan (CCIP) Assurances for 2022-2023.
• Approved facility use for Sandhills YMCA at Highland Elementary.
• Went into closed session for a student reassignment appeal and personnel matters.

The Board approved several instructional and exceptional children's service contracts for the 2022-2023 school year. It also authorized the Sandhills YMCA to use Highland Elementary facilities and approved the Continuous Improvement Plan (CCIP) Assurances.

• Approved 2022-2023 EC Related Services Contracts for All American Interpreters for the Deaf, Stepping Stones, Speech Inspirations, Soliant, PSA, EDU Healthcare, BJM Speech, and Home Rule LLC (4-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 Instructional Services Contracts for FuelEd STRIDE and Bullseye (4-0)
• Approved Continuous Improvement Plan (CCIP) Assurances (4-0)
• Approved facility use for Sandhills YMCA at Highland Elementary (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Harnett County Board of Education is meeting for a regular session that includes a closed session to discuss a confidential student records appeal. The board will receive updates from the superintendent and several departments, and will vote on a consent agenda covering personnel, advisory council members, field trips, and facility use. Action items include approval to surplus four old huts and two vehicles.

• Closed session under G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1) to prevent disclosure of confidential student records
• Surplus of four huts (located at Gentry, ages 27–56 years) and two vehicles (1993 Ford F250, 2007 Ford Taurus)
• Facility use request to allow Child Evangelism Fellowship Organization to use Erwin Elementary once a week for an after-school program
• Consent agenda includes personnel report and local advisory council renewals for multiple schools
• Public comments allowed for up to 30 minutes, with a 3-minute limit per speaker

The Board approved boundary adjustments for Erwin Elementary, Coats-Erwin Middle, and Triton High. Members also voted to suspend the 10-minute addition to the end of the school day and approved an interlocal agreement with Central Carolina Community College.

• Approved adjusting boundaries for Erwin Elementary, Coats-Erwin Middle, and Triton High (5-0)
• Approved suspension of the 10 minutes added to the end of the school day (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Central Carolina Community College - Upward Bound Program (5-0)
• Approved surplus items as presented (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Report (5-0)
• Approved Local Advisory Council Renewal and Replacement Members (5-0)
• Approved Field Trip Requests (5-0)
• Approved Facility Use Requests (5-0)

Special Called Meeting (Principal Interview)

The Harnett County Board of Education held a special called meeting to interview and appoint a principal. After a closed session, the board voted unanimously to appoint Marshall Jones as Principal of Triton High School under a two-year contract. The board also approved retaining Tharrington-Smith Attorney to represent the district in appeals related to pension spiking litigation.

• Appointment of Marshall Jones as Principal of Triton High School under a two-year contract
• Authorization for Tharrington-Smith Attorney to represent Harnett County Schools in pension spiking litigation appeals

The Board approved the appointment of Marshall Jones as Principal of Triton High School on a two-year contract. The Board also voted to retain legal representation for pension litigation.

• Appointed Marshall Jones as Principal of Triton High School with a two-year contract (5-0)
• Approved Tharrington-Smith Attorney to represent Harnett County Schools in Pension Spiking litigation appeals (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Voted to enter closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Harnett County Board of Education will consider approving an interim budget resolution for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The agenda also includes discussions on a BusPatrol program for school bus safety, teacher working conditions survey results, and bidding out lawn care services. Routine consent items include personnel reports, board minutes, policy updates, and facility use approvals.

• Action item: approval of Interim Budget Resolution for FY2022-2023
• Discussion: BusPatrol presentation on school bus stop-arm camera enforcement program
• Discussion: Teacher Working Conditions Survey results
• Discussion: Bidding out lawn care for school properties
• Consent item: facility use approval for Armed Forces YMCA at Overhills and South Harnett Elementary

Special/Work Session and Public Hearing for Consolidation of Harnett Primary and Wayne Avenue Elementary Schools

The Harnett County Board of Education holds a special work session and public hearing to gather community input on consolidating Harnett Primary and Wayne Avenue Elementary schools. Following the hearing, the board will vote on the consolidation. Other action items include field trips, summer camps, and a volunteer coach approval.

• Public hearing on consolidation of Harnett Primary and Wayne Avenue Elementary schools
• Action item to review and consider the consolidation
• Approval of field trip(s) for upcoming school year
• Approval of summer camps at Triton High School
• Approval of volunteer coach for Triton High School baseball

Agendas and Minutes from January 2022 through June 2022

This is an archive index listing board meeting agendas and minutes from January through June 2022. It covers regular meetings, work sessions, and special called meetings, including a personnel appeal hearing, a public hearing on Erwin Elementary School redistricting, and a public hearing on consolidating Harnett Primary and Wayne Avenue Schools. No decisions are made at this posting.

• February 7 regular board meeting with personnel appeal hearing
• March 29 special called meeting for principal interviews
• May 23 work session and public hearing on Erwin Elementary School redistricting
• May 31 joint meeting with Board of Commissioners
• June 15 work session and public hearing on consolidation of Harnett Primary and Wayne Avenue Schools