New Hanover County Schools public meetings in 2021
21 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
This agenda outlines the Northampton County Board of Education’s December 13, 2021 meeting, where the board will consider budget amendments and policy updates that govern district operations. The board will also vote on the state mask mandate under Senate Bill 654, approve personnel actions, select a new board member, and review financial reports and updates on the Northampton Career and Technical Academy of Innovation.
- Budget Amendments #1-10
- Fall 2021 Board Policy Updates
- Mask Mandate policy per Senate Bill 654
- Selection of a new board member
- Update on Northampton Career and Technical Academy of Innovation
Special Meeting
The Northampton County Board of Education is meeting in special session. The primary action is a motion to move into closed session to discuss confidential student records, personnel matters, real estate acquisition, attorney-client privilege, and potential criminal conduct. The open session will include board information on upcoming training events and the next regular meeting date.
- Closed session for confidential student records and discipline (G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1))
- Closed session for new employees and employee hearings (personnel files, G.S. 115C-321)
- Closed session for real property acquisition negotiations (G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5))
- Closed session for attorney-client privilege and current litigation (G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3))
- Closed session for potential employee contract negotiations and investigation of alleged criminal conduct
Regular Meeting
The Northampton County Board of Education will open the meeting, move into a closed session to discuss confidential personnel and student records, and then reconvene for open session. During the open session the board will approve its agenda, hear a mission‑statement reading, recognize award recipients, and consider several business items including budget amendments, a district‑calendar change, a mask‑mandate discussion, and the Assistant Superintendent contract. The meeting also includes consent agenda approvals, field‑trip requests, finance reports, and information on upcoming events.
- Motion to enter closed session for personnel, student records, and attorney‑client matters (Item 2.01)
- Approval of budget amendments and explanations (Item 15.01)
- Amendment to the district calendar for November 12, 2021 (No Day) and June 8, 2022 (optional workday) (Item 15.02)
- Discussion of mask mandate under Senate Bill 654 (Item 15.05)
- Consideration of the Assistant Superintendent contract (Item 15.06)
Regular Meeting
The Northampton County Board of Education will convene in closed session for personnel and legal matters before opening to the public. In open session, the board will consider approving a mask mandate under Senate Bill 654, selecting a new board member, hiring an attorney for a personnel investigation, and approving an assistant superintendent contract. A consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Action on mask mandate pursuant to Senate Bill 654
- Selection of a new board member to fill a vacancy
- Proposal from Surazal Systems, Inc. for Solidnet Network Performance Services (dollar amount not specified in agenda)
- Correction of Board Policy No. 7440 on assignments/reassignments/transfers
- Hiring of attorney for personnel investigation
Special Meeting
The Northampton County Board of Education is holding a special meeting with a closed session. The board will vote to move into closed session to discuss student transfers, personnel, real estate negotiations, attorney-client privileged matters, and an investigation. No public votes on substantive items are scheduled.
- Motion to enter closed session for student records, personnel, employee hearings, real estate acquisition, attorney-client privilege, employment contract negotiations, and alleged criminal conduct
- Next regular board meeting scheduled for October 11, 2021
- Meeting is largely procedural with no public action items
Regular Meeting
The Northampton County Board of Education will hold a closed session for personnel and legal matters before reconvening in open session. During open session, the board will consider approving a mask mandate related to Senate Bill 654, select a new board member, and adopt the FY 2021-2022 budget resolution. Other action items include a donation from MSG RET Christopher L. Farmer to Gaston STEM Leadership Academy, a budget amendment for a yellow school bus, and a request from Gaston STEM to change its mascot and colors.
- Approval of FY 2021-2022 Budget Resolution
- Budget Amendment #12 for purchase of a yellow school bus
- Mask Mandate (Senate Bill 654) discussion and possible action
- Selection of a new board member
- Assistant Superintendent Contract approval
Regular Meeting
The Northampton County Board of Education will hold a closed session first, then reconvene for an open meeting. Key actions include voting on a school reopening plan and a Pre-K-12 mask requirement. The board will also select a new board member, approve numerous contracts, and consider facility upgrades such as a roofing contract and gym floor replacement.
- Approval of Reopening School Plan Option
- Approval of Pre-K-12 Mask Requirement
- Roofing contract lowest bid for Building A at Northampton Career and Technical Academy of Innovation
- Gym floor replacement at Northampton County High School
- Selection of a new board member
Special Meeting
This special meeting of the Northampton County Board of Education consists almost entirely of a closed session, with no substantive public action items on the agenda. The board will convene in open session only to establish a quorum, approve the agenda, and later adjourn after the closed session. The closed session is authorized under multiple state statutes to discuss confidential student records, new employees, employee hearings, real estate acquisition, attorney-client privilege, potential litigation, employment contract negotiations, and an investigation of alleged criminal conduct.
- Closed session authorized under G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1) for confidential student records and personnel files
- Closed session under G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5) to discuss real property acquisition and employment contract negotiations
- Closed session under G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) for attorney-client privilege including current litigation
- Closed session under G.S. 143-318.11(a)(7) for investigation of alleged criminal conduct
- Next regular board meeting scheduled for August 9, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. for closed session, open session at approx. 6:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting (Replaces July 12, 2021 Board Meeting)
The Northampton County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 29, 2021, replacing the July 12 meeting. The board will enter closed session to discuss personnel, student records, and legal matters. In open session, the board will consider budget amendments, facility use applications, a new teacher support program MOA, and the selection of a new board member.
- Selection of a new board member
- Budget Amendments #9-#11 for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021
- Facility use applications for Gaston Middle School and Northampton County High School
- Memorandum of Agreement with East Carolina University for the North Carolina New Teacher Support Program 2021-2022
- Closed session for personnel, student records, real estate, and attorney-client privilege
Special Meeting
The board will hold a closed‑session portion to consider confidential student records, personnel files, real‑estate acquisition negotiations, attorney‑client privilege matters, and an alleged criminal investigation. After the closed session, the open session will address personnel items and provide board information about upcoming meetings and training. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.
- Motion to move to closed session for student transfers and discipline (confidential student records)
- Motion to move to closed session for new employee personnel files
- Motion to move to closed session for employee hearings (privileged information)
- Motion to move to closed session for real‑estate acquisition negotiations
- Motion to move to closed session for attorney‑client privilege and litigation matters
Regular Meeting
At this regular meeting, the Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed consolidation of Gaston Elementary School (Squire Campus) and Gaston Middle School, and then consider approving the consolidation. The Board will also consider opening the Northampton Virtual School. Other business includes approval of budget amendments, donations, a psychological services contract, and selection of a new board member.
- Public hearing on consolidation of Gaston Elementary (Squire Campus) and Gaston Middle School
- Consideration of opening Northampton Virtual School
- Approval of budget amendments #05–#08 for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021
- Approval of contracted psychological services with Lutriono Blalock, MA, LPA
- Selection of a new board member to fill a vacancy
Regular Meeting
The Northampton County Board of Education will open with a closed‑session motion covering personnel and student record matters, then move to open session to approve the meeting agenda. The board will vote on the FY 2021‑2022 local budget, COVID‑19 employee supplements, and several contracts and policy updates. Additional items include a WestEd memorandum of understanding, restructuring of Gaston Middle School, and approval of the summer school plan and district calendars.
- Approval of FY 2021‑2022 Local Budget
- Contracted Services: EDPlan License, Infohandler EZmed, Docusign
- WestEd Memorandum of Understanding
- Restructuring Gaston Middle School – moving GES 1‑5
- Summer School Plan 2020‑2021
Special Meeting
The Northampton County Schools Board is holding a special meeting to review the vacancy process, interview candidates, and select a new board member. They will also discuss upcoming events including graduations and a leadership conference.
- Review vacancy process for open board seat
- Interview candidates for the vacancy
- Selection of a new board member (item 4.01)
- Upcoming graduations: Northampton County Early College on May 21 and Northampton County High School on May 22
Regular Meeting
The Northampton County Board of Education will hold a closed session for personnel, student, legal, and real estate matters, then reconvene in open session at 4:00 p.m. The board will vote on a five-year renewal for the Early College (Comprehensive Innovative High School) and a memorandum of understanding with Halifax Community College for 2021-2022, approve a board member vacancy process, and handle consent agenda items including contracted services and a fundraiser request.
- Five-year renewal for the Early College (Comprehensive Innovative High School)
- Memorandum of Understanding with Halifax Community College for the Early College 2021-2022
- Approval of board member vacancy process
- Contracted services: Behavior Consultation, Teletherapy Speech Language Pathology, Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Teacher of the Visually Impaired
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes and a fundraiser request
Special Meeting
The Northampton County Board of Education is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss student transfers, new employees, employee hearings, real estate acquisition, attorney-client privilege, litigation, contract negotiations, and alleged criminal conduct. The open session covers personnel matters and upcoming events. No votes on policy or budget are scheduled.
- Closed session on confidential student records and discipline
- Closed session on initial employment of new employees
- Closed session on employee hearing
- Closed session on real property acquisition negotiations
- Closed session on attorney-client privilege and current litigation
Special Meeting - Board Retreat
The Northampton County Board of Education holds a retreat to discuss a contract renewal with Halifax Community College for early college students and the location of students for the 2021-2022 school year, as well as proposals for Creeksville expenditures. The board also reviews upcoming training events and approves the agenda.
- Halifax Community College contract renewal for early college students and location for 2021-2022
- Creeksville proposals for expenditures
- Approval of agenda (procedural)
- Upcoming NCSBA training events and next regular board meeting on April 12, 2021
Regular Meeting
The Board will conduct a closed session regarding personnel matters before an open session. The agenda includes discussions on school reopening updates and the Northampton County Early College location.
- Closed session for personnel and student records
- Presentation on Northampton County Early College location options
- Consent agenda including a contract amendment for Public Consulting Group, Inc.
- Approval of a donation from Lake Gaston Ladies Club to Gaston Elementary School
- Review of the 2020-2021 Summer Program Plan
Virtual Special Meeting
The Northampton County Board of Education will meet virtually to consider two action items: reopening schools and approving athletics. The board will also establish quorum and approve the agenda, followed by a discussion of upcoming events.
- Reopening of Schools – vote on plan to resume in-person instruction
- Approval of Athletics – vote on allowing sports to resume
- Upcoming NCSBA training events and next regular board meeting on March 8, 2021
Regular Meeting
The Northampton County Board of Education will meet on February 8, 2021, to discuss and vote on several action items, including a donation, audit contract, lottery funds, an Edmentum contract, extension of the Family First Coronavirus Relief Act, reopening of schools, athletics, and personnel. The meeting begins with a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Donation from Ms. Hope Taylor, former research scientist
- Audit Contract FY 2020-2021
- Edmentum Contract
- Reopening of Schools
- Athletics
Special Meeting - Board Retreat
The Northampton County Board of Education is holding a special meeting retreat to discuss informational items only. Topics include an update on athletics, state testing status, the proposed Creeksville Project (a career and technical academy), budget basics and revenue sources, a five-year facility study, Family First Coronavirus Relief Act leave provisions, and an Advanced Teaching Roles grant. No votes or public hearings are scheduled.
- Discussion of Northampton Career & Technical Academy of Innovation (Creeksville Project) including funding, community college partnership, and facility plans
- Budget basics review including local current expense, average daily membership, and revenue sources
- Five-Year Facility Study covering school construction years, facility needs, enrollment projections, and NCDPI formula
- Family First Coronavirus Relief Act: Emergency Family Medical Leave (EFLMA) and Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSLA) updates
- Advanced Teaching Roles grant (Bertie THRIVES) to support teacher leaders and student support
Regular Meeting
The Northampton County Board of Education will consider several actions, including moving into closed session to discuss confidential personnel and student matters. It will approve the minutes from the December 14, 2020 meeting and consent to multiple service contracts. Additional items include a donation approval, an extension of the Family First Coronavirus Relief Act, and a financial overview presentation.
- Motion to enter closed session for confidential personnel and student records
- Approval of closed session and regular minutes from Dec. 14, 2020
- Consent agenda approval for AMN Healthcare staffing and John E. Sexton educational audiology contracts
- Approval of revised Communities In Schools of NC services contract
- Extension of the Family First Coronavirus Relief Act through March 31