Onslow County Schools public meetings in 2020
22 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Administration of Oath of Office
This is a ceremonial meeting to administer the oath of office to new board member Joseph Speranza and to approve the minutes of the ceremony. No substantive policy decisions are made; the item is purely procedural.
- Administration of oath of office to Mr. Joseph Speranza by District Court Judge Michael Surles
- Approval of minutes from the December 29, 2020, oath ceremony
- Meeting held at Eastern North Carolina Regional Skills Center with limited attendance due to COVID-19 Executive Orders and required face coverings
Administration of Oath of Office
The Onslow County Board of Education will administer the oath of office to three new members: Melissa Oakley, Ken Reddic, and Eric Whitfield. The business portion of the December meeting has been cancelled due to COVID-19. Only staff and invited guests will attend in person, with face coverings required.
- Administration of oath of office to three new board members (Melissa Oakley, Ken Reddic, Eric Whitfield)
- Cancellation of the business portion of the December meeting
- Meeting location: Eastern North Carolina Regional Skills Center, 261 NW Corridor Blvd, Jacksonville
- Social distancing and face coverings required due to COVID-19 state of emergency
- Approval of minutes from the oath administration ceremony
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education will review a revised elementary school calendar transitioning students to five-day in-person instruction. The agenda also includes consent items for budget amendments, personnel elections, and out-of-county requests.
- Revised 2020-2021 OCS Elementary School Plan A Calendar
- Budget amendments for anticipated revenue and expenditure changes
- Out-of-county student release requests for the 2020/21 school year
- Election of administrative, certified, and classified staff, and volunteer coaches
- Approval of substitute teachers
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education will meet on October 6, 2020, at 6:30 pm in the Regional Skills Center (261 Northwest Corridor Blvd., Jacksonville, NC) with limited attendance and face coverings required due to COVID-19. The agenda consists largely of a consent agenda including minutes, budget amendments, a hearing panel outcome, out-of-county student requests, personnel elections, and Head Start updates. One standalone action item is approval of the 2020-2021 Beginning Teacher Support Program Plan.
- Approve the 2020-2021 Beginning Teacher Support Program Plan (action item)
- Approve budget amendments adjusting for anticipated changes in revenues and expenditures
- Approve the outcome of an August 27, 2020 hearing panel
- Approve staff recommendations for out-of-county requests for the 2020/21 school year
- Approve certified staff, classified staff, and volunteer coaches
Special Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 9:00 am on September 29, 2020, at the Regional Skills Center. The board is expected to vote on a locally funded $350 one-time resiliency retention reward for most permanent staff, separate from a state bonus. Other agenda items include discussion of the Return to Learn plan for grades 6-12 and the Onslow Virtual School transfer process, a closed session for personnel and legal consultation, and updates on the ENCRSC project and a public bike trail.
- Vote on $350 one-time resiliency retention reward for certified and non-certified permanent staff, bus drivers, monitors, and nutrition employees (paid Oct 30 if employed on Oct 1, 2020)
- Discussion and possible action on Return to Learn plan for grades 6-12 and Onslow Virtual School transfer process
- Closed session to discuss employee qualifications/performance and consult with attorney on Emergency Management Act
- Update on next steps for ENCRSC Project (operations)
- Discussion of Onslow County Public Bike Trail
Special Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education held a special meeting on September 21, 2020 at the Regional Skills Center in Jacksonville. The board reviewed the Return to Learn plan presented by Superintendent Dr. Barry Collins, providing information and discussion about school operations during the COVID‑19 emergency. The meeting also included approval of the minutes from this special session.
- Return to Learn presentation by Superintendent Dr. Barry Collins (Action, Discussion, Information)
- Approval of minutes for the September 21, 2020 special board meeting
- Meeting held at Regional Skills Center, 261 Northwest Corridor Blvd., Jacksonville, NC with COVID‑19 safety protocols
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to discuss an update on the Return to Learn plan for the 2020/21 school year, along with routine consent agenda items including budget amendments, personnel elections, and out-of-county enrollment requests. The meeting also includes two public comment periods.
- Return to Learn Update presented by Superintendent Dr. Barry Collins
- Budget amendments to adjust for revenue and expenditure changes
- Out-of-county requests to release or attend Onslow County Schools for 2020/21
- Approval of certified staff, classified staff, and volunteer coaches
- Approval of hearing panel outcome from August 13, 2020
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals such as budget amendments, personnel elections, and a natural gas easement. The board will also consider a revised calendar for the Early College High School and a one-time grant to replace Head Start buses due to aging vehicles.
- Revised 2020-2021 Early College High School calendar proposal
- One-time grant request from Office of Head Start to replace eight buses (estimated over $100,000 each)
- Piedmont Natural Gas easement at White Oak High School for natural gas line installation
- Approval of budget amendments for anticipated revenue and expenditure changes
- Election of administrative contracts, certified/classified staff, and volunteer coaches
Special Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education will reconvene a special meeting to discuss and possibly decide on Return to School Plans for the 2020-2021 school year, including analysis of Option B. The meeting will adhere to social distancing and face covering requirements due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.
- Action and discussion on Return to School Plans (Option B Analysis and 2020-2021 Plan B Calendar)
- Approval of minutes from the July 13 and July 16, 2020 special meetings
Special Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education will discuss and vote on the district's reentry plans for the 2020-2021 school year, including Plan A (minimal social distancing), Plan B (moderate social distancing with two options), and Plan C (remote learning). Staff will present the plans and share parent input on the two Plan B options. The meeting is a special session held at the Regional Skills Center with limited attendance due to COVID-19 precautions, and it will recess until July 16 for approval of minutes.
- Consider motion to identify Option 1 or Option 2 under Plan B and approve Plans A, B, and C reopening plans
- Discussion of OCS Virtual School as part of plan options
- Meeting held at Regional Skills Center, 261 Northwest Corridor Blvd., Jacksonville, NC
- Governor expected to announce school reopening guidance based on state COVID-19 metrics
Special Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education will consider a consent agenda including budget amendments, personnel elections, and a $303,527 roofing contract for Richlands High School. General business items include adoption of the FY2021 budget resolution, COVID-19 updates on summer programs and return to school, and approval of a revised 2020-2021 meeting schedule and early college calendar.
- Adoption of FY2021 budget resolution
- Award of Richlands High School roofing project to B&M Roofing Contractors for $303,527.05
- COVID-19 updates including rescinding emergency powers and return-to-school plan
- FY2020 budget amendments for anticipated revenue and expenditure changes
- Election of certified staff, classified staff, and volunteer coaches
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education will vote on consent agenda items including budget amendments, out-of-county requests, and personnel. They will also vote on the 2020-2021 Title I plan. The board will hear updates on COVID-19 from staff. Two public comment periods are scheduled.
- Approval of budget amendments for anticipated revenue and expenditure changes
- Approval of out-of-county requests for the 2020/21 school year
- Approval of certified staff, classified staff, and volunteer coaches
- Vote on the 2020-2021 Title I plan for federal funding
- COVID-19 updates from operations, deputy superintendent, and athletics director
Special Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda including personnel actions and a revised 2020-2021 school calendar. The calendar proposal responds to new state law requiring 190 instructional days, five remote instruction days, and an August 17 start date. Staff recommends moving Clyde Erwin and Northwoods Elementary from year-round to traditional calendars for the upcoming school year.
- Personnel report covering non-renewals, re-elections, and administrator contracts
- Proposed 2020-21 traditional and early college calendars with 184 instructional days, 10 teacher workdays, and 10 annual leave days
- Recommendation to transition Clyde Erwin Elementary and Northwoods Elementary from year-round to traditional calendar
- Calendar includes five remote instruction days and an additional five separate instructional days as required by Senate Bill 704
- First semester exams scheduled to end December 18, 2020; student last day May 28, 2021
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The board will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2020-2021 Local Current Expense and Capital Outlay budgets. Following the hearing, the regular meeting will consider approval of the consent agenda, which includes budget amendments, out-of-county requests, personnel elections, Head Start grants, and the 2020-2021 school fee schedule. The meeting will have limited in-person attendance due to COVID-19 social distancing orders.
- Public hearing on FY2020-2021 Local Current Expense and Capital Outlay budgets at 6:00 p.m.
- Approval of budget amendments for anticipated revenue/expenditure changes
- Approval of out-of-county requests for 2019/20 and 2020/21 school years
- Approval of Head Start grants: COLA Supplement, Quality Improvement, Summer Program, and Cost Allocation Plan for 2020-2021
- Approval of 2020-2021 school fee schedule (no change from prior year)
Special Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education will discuss proposed budgets for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, including capital projects and local current expense funds. They will also consider ratifying a utility easement for the new West Central Elementary School and appoint a member to the Coastal Carolina Community College Board of Trustees.
- Discussion of 2020-2021 Capital Budget Proposal
- Discussion of 2020-2021 Local Current Expense Budget Proposal
- Ratification of Duke Energy Progress easement for West Central Elementary School
- Appointment of Major General Robert C. Dickerson to Coastal Carolina Community College Board of Trustees
Emergency Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education is holding an emergency meeting to consider a resolution that would grant emergency powers to the Superintendent. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from this same meeting. This action is taken in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- Resolution Granting Emergency Powers to the Superintendent
- Approval of minutes from the March 19, 2020 emergency meeting
Emergency Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education held an emergency meeting on March 13, 2020 to discuss updates related to COVID-19. The board also approved the minutes from the previous emergency meeting held on the same date. No other actions or decisions were listed on the agenda.
- COVID-19 updates and discussion (General Business)
- Approval of minutes from the March 13, 2020 Emergency Board of Education meeting
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The March 10, 2020 meeting will approve the consent agenda items, including minutes from prior meetings, budget amendments, out‑of‑county requests, personnel elections, substitute teacher approvals, hearing panel outcomes, field‑trip requests, and other routine actions. The board will also consider awarding a $253,485 contract to Curtis Construction Co. for roof repair and gutter replacement at Hunters Creek Middle School. Additional agenda items include a Good News Spotlight, public comment period, and general business updates.
- Approval of budget amendments
- Approval of out‑of‑county requests for the 2019/20 school year
- Election of certified, classified staff and volunteer coaches
- Consider award of Hunters Creek Middle School roof repair contract to Curtis Construction Co. for $253,485
- Approval of overnight field‑trip requests
Special Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education will hold a special meeting to act on several items, including naming a new southern elementary school, approving a redistricting plan, and personnel contracts. Staff recommends naming the school Coastal Elementary based on a community survey, and recommends Scenario 2 for redistricting the Dixon area. The board will also consider contracts for administrative personnel and a school board attorney, and nominate a member to a legislative committee.
- Naming of new southern elementary school as 'Coastal Elementary' (staff recommendation; survey results: Holly Ridge 797, Coastal 586, Folkstone 523, Stump Sound 501, Southern 29)
- Dixon area redistricting: staff recommends Scenario 2, which addresses overcrowding at Dixon and Southwest Elementary by reassigning students to the new school
- Personnel contracts for administrative staff, presented by Superintendent Dr. Barry Collins
- School board attorney contract (Alex Erwin) for legal services
- Nomination of a board member to serve on the NCSBA Legislative Committee
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education will consider awarding two contracts to T.E. Davis Construction Co. for structural repairs and floor replacement at New Bridge Middle School's gym, totaling $167,500, funded by FEMA and state money. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including budget amendments, personnel elections, out-of-county attendance requests, and field trip approvals. A public comment period is scheduled after the Good News Spotlight recognition segment.
- Award of $81,000 for New Bridge Middle School Gymnasium Structural Repairs and $86,500 for floor replacement to T.E. Davis Construction Co.
- Approval of budget amendments for anticipated revenue and expenditure changes
- Election of certified staff, classified staff, and volunteer coaches
- Approval of overnight field trip requests per board policy 3320
- Approval of hearing panel outcome from December 5, 2019
Special Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education will discuss a motion to approve two funding agreements with the Onslow County Board of County Commissioners—one for capital outlay and one for annual current expenses—for the 2020‑2021 school year. The agreements were drafted after collaborative work and were unanimously approved by the County Commissioners on January 13, 2020. The meeting will also consider approval of the minutes from this special session.
- Consider motion to approve the FY 2020‑21 Capital Outlay Funding Agreement
- Consider motion to approve the FY 2020‑21 Annual Current Expense Funding Agreement
- Review Joint Recommendation Draft A Cap Outlay Agreement (70 KB)
- Review Joint Recommendation Draft A Current Expense Agreement (86 KB)
- Approve minutes of the January 15, 2020 special board meeting
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda that includes awarding a $1,070,741 renovation contract to Team Construction for science and culinary classrooms at White Oak High School damaged by Hurricane Florence. Other action items include approving budget amendments, personnel elections, substitute teachers, a hearing panel outcome, overnight field trips, a summer school plan for 2020, and a utility easement for a new elementary school.
- Award $1,070,741 contract to Team Construction for White Oak High School hurricane renovations (science/culinary classrooms)
- Approve 2020 summer school plan for about 1,500 students (June 15-23, 2020) in reading and science
- Approve budget amendments for anticipated revenue and expenditure changes
- Approve election of certified staff, classified staff, and volunteer coaches
- Approve JOEMC utility easement for new Southern Elementary School site off Folkstone Road