Onslow County Schools public meetings in 2021
17 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education will vote on adopting a 10-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for 2022–2032 to address infrastructure and construction needs. The board will also enter closed session to discuss negotiating a contract for real property acquisition and to formulate emergency response plans for school violence. A letter to parents regarding school threats is attached.
- Closed session to instruct staff on negotiating real property acquisition contract (NCGS 143-318.11(5)(6)(3))
- Closed session to formulate plans for emergency response to school violence (NCGS 143-318.11(a)(8))
- Vote on proposed Capital Improvement Program for 2022–2032, including new construction and system upgrades
- Letter to parents on school threats (December 15, 2021) attached
- Approval of minutes from the special meeting
Regular Board of Education Meeting
At the December 7, 2021 regular meeting, the Onslow County Board of Education will elect a chairperson and a vice‑chairperson to serve for one year. The board will also approve the agenda and a consent agenda that includes budget adjustments, a $46,000 contract for the annual independent audit, approvals of certified and classified staff, substitute teachers, out‑of‑county student requests, hearing panel outcomes, field‑trip requests, COVID‑19 face‑covering policies, and a calendar change for the Early College High School.
- Election of chairperson and vice‑chairperson (one‑year term)
- Budget amendments to adjust revenues, expenditures, and transfers
- Annual independent audit contract for FY2022 in the amount of $46,000
- Approval of certified staff, classified staff, volunteer coaches, and substitute teachers
- Adoption of COVID‑19 face‑covering policy (optional inside OCS facilities, required on transportation and preschool programs)
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education will vote on approving Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) plans for 27 schools as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of budget amendments, personnel elections, substitute teachers, out-of-county student requests, and overnight field trips. The board will also receive required Head Start governing board training and updates.
- Approval of TSI improvement plans for 27 schools under ESSA
- Budget amendments adjusting revenues and expenditures
- Election of certified and classified staff and volunteer coaches
- Out-of-county student requests to release or attend Onslow County Schools
- Approval of overnight field trip requests
Special Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education is holding a special meeting with two discussion items: a presentation on the OCSBOE Policy Project by legal counsel from the NC School Boards Association, and a presentation on the 2021 Long Range Facility Needs Assessment (LRFNA) by the chief operations officer and Smith Sinnett Architects. The LRFNA covers projected student populations, school capacity, renovations, and maintenance needs over the next ten years. No action is requested on either item; the board receives the information only.
- Policy Project presentation by Christine Scheef, Legal Counsel/Director of Policy, NCSBA
- Long Range Facility Needs Assessment presentation by Steve Myers, Chief Operations Officer, with Smith Sinnett Architects
- LRFNA covers student population projections, school capacity, renovation/expansion options, and large-scale maintenance for the next ten years
- Onslow County Schools is the 11th largest LEA in NC, operating 39 schools (two virtual) plus three additional facilities, with oldest school built in 1934
- Meeting held at 261 Northwest Corridor Blvd., Jacksonville, NC
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education will meet to approve a consent agenda including budget amendments, personnel changes, substitute teacher approvals, out-of-county requests, and Head Start program plan revisions. The meeting includes informational items on federal Head Start grants totaling over $2.5 million. Action items also include deeding a pump station lot to ONWASA for Clear View Elementary.
- Budget amendments adjusting revenues and expenditures for 2021-2022
- Election of certified and classified staff, plus volunteer coaches
- Approval of revised Head Start Organizational Chart and 13 program plans (e.g., Child Nutrition, Safety, School Readiness)
- Notice of Award for $2,074,230 in Head Start continuation grant plus $344,418 American Rescue Plan grant
- Transfer of 100'x120' pump station lot to ONWASA for Clear View Elementary
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education will vote on whether to modify the district's face covering policy, as required monthly by state law. The board will also act on consent agenda items including budget amendments, personnel elections, out-of-county student requests, and hearing panel outcomes. A discussion on the 2022-23 school calendar is scheduled.
- Vote on COVID-19 protocols: face coverings not mandatory in schools but required on buses; update after August 20 administrative adjustment strongly recommending masks
- Budget amendments adjusting revenues, expenditures, and transfers (NCGS 115C-433)
- Election of personnel: administrative contracts, certified/classified staff, volunteer coaches
- Approval of out-of-county student release and attendance requests for 2021-22
- Approval of outcomes from student appeal hearings held August 12 and 26, 2021
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education will open the meeting, approve the agenda, and consider a consent agenda that includes approval of June 29 meeting minutes, budget amendments to adjust anticipated revenues and expenditures, and election of certified, classified, and volunteer staff. The board will also approve substitute teacher appointments, out‑of‑county student requests, hearing panel outcomes, and overnight field‑trip requests, including a blanket request for the 2021‑2022 school year. After the consent items, the board will share good‑news highlights, allow public comment, and discuss a draft mental‑health plan, COVID‑19 protocols, and elementary literacy implementation.
- Budget amendments to adjust anticipated revenues and expenditures (NCGS 115C-433)
- Election of certified staff, classified staff, and volunteer coaches
- Approval of out‑of‑county student requests for the 2021‑2022 school year
- Approval of overnight field‑trip requests and a blanket field‑trip request for 2021‑2022
- Discussion of the draft Local School Mental Health Plan
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education will vote on adopting the FY2022 budget resolution, totaling approximately $413.9 million across six funds. The consent agenda includes approval of budget amendments, personnel contracts, out-of-county student requests, student hearing panel outcomes, and a Head Start grant carry-over. The meeting also includes public comment and recognition of students and staff.
- Adoption of FY2022 Budget with $179,160,777.98 State Public School Fund, $70,554,278.64 Local Current Expense, $89,429,349.36 Federal Grants, $32,006,979.25 Capital Outlay, $13,237,700 Child Nutrition, and $29,498,841.55 Other Special Revenue
- Approval of budget amendments for anticipated revenue and expenditure changes
- Election of personnel including administrative contracts, certified and classified staff, and volunteer coaches for 2021-22
- Approval of out-of-county student attendance requests for the 2021-22 school year
- Approval of $94,797 carry-over for a Head Start bus purchase originally budgeted at $100,714
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education will consider a consent agenda including budget amendments, personnel hires and non-renewals, substitute teacher approvals, and out-of-county enrollment requests. A detailed Head Start director's report covers enrollment, attendance, and program updates. The meeting is largely procedural with no major policy changes or public hearings scheduled.
- Approval of budget amendments to adjust revenues and expenditures
- Election of certified staff, classified staff, and volunteer coaches
- Personnel report on non-renewals, re-elections, and administrator contracts
- Approval of substitute teacher recommendations
- Out-of-county enrollment requests for 2021-2022 school year
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the FY2021-2022 Local Current Expense and Capital Outlay Budgets at 6:00 pm, followed by the regular meeting at 6:30 pm. The board will consider a consent agenda including budget amendments, personnel elections, and Head Start fund carry-over requests for COVID-19 relief and a new bus.
- Public Hearing on FY2021-2022 Local Current Expense and Capital Outlay Budgets
- Budget amendments adjusting revenues and expenditures
- Election of administrative contracts, certified staff, classified staff, and volunteer coaches
- Head Start funding carry-over requests: $30,210 in COVID-19 Relief Funds and $100,714 for a new bus into 2021-2022
- Contract with NCSBA for policy compliance review, customization, and webhosting
Special Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education holds a special meeting to discuss the 2021-2022 budget proposals for capital outlay and local current expense, along with ESSER funding. They also review summer school programs, including a five-week Discover 2021 Adventures and one-week Explorations mini-camps, both free to students. No votes are taken; all items are for discussion and information.
- 2021-2022 Capital Outlay Fund budget proposal presented by CFO Jeff Hollamon
- 2021-2022 Local Current Expense Fund budget proposal including positions and expansion requests
- Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding discussion
- Summer school: OCS Discover 2021 Adventures – 5 weeks, free meals, transportation provided
- Summer school: OCS Discover 2021 Explorations – one-week mini-camps at each school
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with public comment, vote on the consent agenda (including budget amendments, personnel, and a Head Start COLA grant), and consider the 2021-2022 school calendar for traditional, virtual, and early college schools. The meeting is in person with COVID-19 precautions.
- Approval of the 2021-2022 school calendar for traditional, virtual, and early college schools
- Head Start Cost of Living Allowance grant for $24,707 for 2021-2022
- Budget amendments to adjust for anticipated revenue and expenditure changes
- Election of administrative contracts, certified and classified staff, and volunteer coaches
- Approval of an out-of-county request to attend Onslow County Schools for the remainder of 2020/2021
Special Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education will discuss a request from Superintendent Dr. Barry Collins to transition all middle and high schools from the remote learning Plan B to the in‑person Plan A. The change would begin Monday, April 6, 2021, and is presented under Session Law 2021‑4 after input from staff, executive personnel, community leaders, and board members. The meeting also includes routine items such as opening remarks and approval of the previous meeting’s minutes.
- Transition all Onslow County middle and high schools from Plan B to Plan A, effective April 6, 2021 (action/discussion)
- Opening of meeting at 10:00 am at the Regional Skills Center, 261 Northwest Corridor Blvd., Jacksonville, NC
- Approval of minutes from the March 17, 2021 special Board of Education meeting
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education will meet to consider naming the new West Central Area Elementary School off Hwy 24/258 and approve the 2021-2022 Head Start project. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including budget amendments, personnel appointments, out-of-county tuition rates, and student release requests.
- Naming of West Central Area Elementary School project off Hwy 24/258
- Approval of 2021-2022 Head Start grant, budget justification, cost allocation, training plan, and transportation waiver
- Budget amendments to adjust for anticipated revenue/expenditure changes
- Approval of 2021-2022 tuition rate for out-of-county students
- Election of certified staff, classified staff, and volunteer coaches
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education will vote on a proposal to redesign the Onslow Virtual School by applying for a separate school number for elementary grades while maintaining the current number for secondary. The consent agenda includes approval of budget amendments, personnel elections, out-of-county requests, and multiple Head Start project approvals, including a $100,714 bus purchase. A public comment period and opening procedures are also scheduled.
- Redesign of Onslow Virtual School with separate elementary school number (action item)
- Purchase of one Head Start bus for $100,714 using grant funds
- Approval of budget amendments adjusting revenues and expenditures
- Election of certified and classified personnel and volunteer coaches
- Out-of-county student transfer requests for the 2020/21 school year
Special Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on the NCDPI Facility Needs Survey, review the COVID-19 communication plan, and consider updates to the public participation policy for board meetings. The survey is a state-required planning tool submitted every five years to assess school facility needs.
- Action item: board approval requested for the NCDPI Facility Needs Survey, a subset of the Long-Range Facility Needs Assessment
- Discussion on the OCS COVID-19 Communication Plan, including reopening information and communication procedures
- Review and potential action on Board Policy 2310 regarding public participation at board meetings
- Meeting will be held at the Regional Skills Center in Jacksonville with limited in-person attendance due to COVID-19
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Onslow County Board of Education will elect a chairperson and vice‑chairperson, approve a consent agenda that includes meeting minutes, budget amendments, personnel elections, and a $45,000 audit contract, and consider a resolution to retain Smith Sinnett Architecture for the Long Range Facility Needs Assessment. The meeting also includes a COVID‑19 Return‑to‑Learn update and a public comment period.
- Election of Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson
- Approval of budget amendments for anticipated revenue and expenditure changes
- Approval of a $45,000 contract with Anderson Smith & Wike for the FY2021 independent audit
- Reaffirmation of the resolution to procure professional services from Smith Sinnett Architecture for the Long Range Facility Needs Assessment
- Approval of personnel elections for certified staff, classified staff, and volunteer coaches