Caldwell County Board of Education public meetings in 2022
33 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held its December 12, 2022 meeting, which included the oath of office for newly elected board members, a reorganization vote for chair and vice chair, and recognition of staff and students. The board approved the agenda, minutes, and routine personnel actions, then convened a closed session to discuss school safety plans before adjourning.
- Oath of office administered by Judge Clifton H. Smith for newly elected board members
- Reorganization of the board with ballots for chair and vice chair
- Approval of November 2022 minutes (regular and special called meetings)
- Approval of substitute list personnel action items
- Closed session under N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11(9) for school safety planning
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a special session to approve a set of 29 board policy revisions recommended by the North Carolina School Boards Association, including changes to remote meeting rules and military family student provisions. The board also approved amendments to assistant superintendent contracts, the 2022-2023 school improvement plans, and routine human resources contracts. All items were approved unanimously, with one board member recusing from the contract vote.
- Approved 29 policy revisions, including updates to remote participation (policy 2302) and military family student definitions (policy 4050)
- Approved contract amendments for Dr. Ralph William Griffin, Dr. Katrina McEllen, David Johnson, and Andrew Puhl
- Approved 2022-2023 School Improvement Plans
- Approved Human Resource Services usual and customary action items (contracts)
- Board member Ann Edwards recused from assistant superintendent contract vote citing family
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a work session on December 6, 2022, where it approved a $500 retention bonus for all CCS employees. The board also discussed potential board training dates, graduation dates for 2023, and heard updates on grants, the Collettsville wastewater project, HVAC projects, and the status of closed schools for 2023-24. The meeting included a closed session for confidential personnel matters and attorney consultation.
- Approved $500.00 bonus for all CCS employees
- Discussed potential board training with Campbell Shatley on January 11, 18, 25 or February 8, 22
- Reviewed graduation 2023 possibilities
- Heard grants overview and proposed regulation changes
- Discussed Collettsville wastewater project and HVAC project
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a special called meeting on November 21, 2022, at 1:00 PM. The board approved the agenda and then entered a closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters and consult with the board attorney. The meeting adjourned at 2:21 PM.
- Closed session for confidential personnel matters under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(A)(1) and N.C.G.S. 115C-321
- Closed session to consult with board attorney under attorney-client privilege (N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(A)(3))
- Agenda approved by unanimous vote
- Meeting adjourned at 2:21 PM
Assistant Principals' Meeting
This is a routine informational meeting for assistant principals in Caldwell County Schools. Topics include a threat assessment presentation, updates from Education Program Services on school improvement plans and federal program monitoring, and human resources information. No formal decisions are scheduled.
- Threat assessment presentation by Andy Puhl with fire safety recommendations
- School Improvement Plans to be presented to the Board on November 1, public for one month, voted on in December
- Low-performing schools must send letters by 11/4; TSI/CSI schools by 11/30
- Federal Programs/ESSER Monitoring Visit on 11/3
- First grant report to the Board due in December
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education met on November 1, 2022, starting with a closed session for personnel and legal matters, then reconvening for public comment and the regular meeting. The board approved several action items, including a $594,000 school safety grant, a 3-year elevator maintenance contract for Granite Falls Middle School, the June 30, 2022 audit report, and a state public school fund budget amendment. The board also placed 29 policy revisions recommended by the NCSBA on a public comment period and received informational updates on school improvement plans and student teacher recognitions.
- Approved $594,000 school safety grant from the Center for Safer Schools ($452,000 for SRO, $108,000 for equipment, $34,000 for crisis services)
- Approved 3-year Otis Elevator service contract for Granite Falls Middle School
- Approved June 30, 2022 audit report
- Approved Amendment 3 to the State Public School Fund budget
- Placed 29 NCSBA-recommended board policy revisions on public comment period
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education is meeting to approve routine items including budget amendments, personnel contracts, and student transfers, followed by a closed session for confidential personnel and legal matters. The board approved a $3.63M increase to the State Public School Fund and an $8.13M increase to the Federal Grant Fund, raising total appropriations to $83.6M and $29.5M respectively.
- Approved Budget Amendment 1: State Public School Fund increased by $3,630,837 to $83,611,969
- Approved Budget Amendment 2: Federal Grant Fund increased by $8,125,276 to $29,547,902
- Approved 9 October board transfers for 2022-23, with 1 revoked
- Approved Human Resource Services contracts and personnel action items
- Convened closed session for confidential personnel matters and attorney consultation
Assistant Principals' Meeting
This is a routine informational meeting for assistant principals, featuring updates from the superintendent, auxiliary services, human resources, and education program services. Topics include sign-in/out procedures, key fobs, and bus updates. No decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Superintendent welcome and update
- Sign-in/sign-out procedures presented by Don Phipps and Andy Puhl
- Information on key fobs
- Bus updates
- Human resources and education program services information
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a work session on October 4, 2022, where they approved the agenda, discussed suicide prevention information, a salary study, and high school courses and credits. They also approved a contract for Assistant Superintendent Andrew Puhl and a change to the board schedule. The board convened into closed session for confidential personnel matters and adjourned.
- Approved 22 change orders totaling $858,098.91 for Granite Falls Middle School construction, including gym mezzanine underlayment, epoxy flooring, moisture mitigation, and fire alarm connections.
- Approved contract for Andrew Puhl as Assistant Superintendent for Auxiliary Services.
- Approved canceling the November 1, 2022 work session and moving the November 7, 2022 board meeting to November 1 at 6:00 PM.
- Discussed proposed safety coordinator position and repair and renovation fund use.
- Convened closed session for confidential personnel matters per N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(A)(1).
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a work session on September 7, 2022, where it approved a revision to Policy 6320 prohibiting the use of system-owned passenger vans, SUVs, and fifteen-passenger non-conforming vans for student transport. The board also received information on the audit report, test scores, budget resolution, teacher allotments, and discussed the Gamewell property. The meeting concluded with a closed session for confidential personnel matters.
- Approved revision to Policy 6320: Use of Transportation Services, banning student transport in 15-passenger vans
- Discussed Gamewell property
- Received audit report from David Johnson
- Received test scores presentation from Don Phipps and Katrina McEllen
- Held closed session for personnel matters under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(A)(1)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education met on August 8, 2022, and approved the 2022-2023 Title I Plan and Policy 1320/3560, along with the Alternative School's Modified Accountability Option B. The board also approved the agenda and minutes from prior meetings, then entered closed session for confidential personnel matters and attorney consultation before adjourning.
- Approved 2022-2023 Title I Plan with $2,923,443 allocation, funding 18 certified teaching positions and 6.5 instructional assistant positions
- Approved 2022-2023 Alternative School's Modified Accountability Option B
- Approved July 2022 meeting minutes (regular and emergency sessions)
- Convened closed session under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(A)(1) and (A)(3) for personnel and attorney-client privilege
- Public comment period limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 21 minutes total
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a work session on August 2, 2022, where they approved an amendment to the superintendent's contract, changes to the CECHS/CASA school calendar, and other routine items. They also received information on the Title I plan, salary study, and wastewater treatment facility proposals.
- Approved amendment to Superintendent's Contract
- Approved CECHS/CASA 2022-2023 calendar changes (Aug 24 early release, April 10-11 adjustments)
- Title I Plan for 2022-2023 with $2,923,443 allocation, $185,822 more than previous year
- Approved moving Public Comment to 15 minutes before regular board meetings
- Approved 40 August board transfers for 2022-23
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a brief virtual emergency work session. The board approved the agenda and then approved a single administrative recommendation: a 2-year contract for Jason Attiz as Assistant Principal at West Caldwell High School, effective August 1, 2022. The meeting adjourned at 2:43 PM.
- Approved 2-year contract for Jason Attiz, Assistant Principal, West Caldwell High School, effective August 1, 2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education approved routine items including June meeting minutes, HR contracts, the 2022-2023 alternative school accountability model, policy updates, and administrative contracts. The board also entered closed session for confidential personnel and legal matters. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved 2-year contract for Andrew Puhl as Assistant Superintendent Auxiliary Services, effective August 1
- Approved 2-year contract for Courtney Saunders as Principal of Granite Elementary, effective August 1
- Approved 2-year contracts for 7 assistant principals at various schools, effective August 1
- Approved 2022-2023 Alternative School's Modified Accountability model
- Approved NCSBA Spring 2022 policy updates
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a budget/work session where it approved seven budget amendments (15-21) across various funds, increasing the total state fund appropriation by $6,279,000 to $89,239,900. The board also approved the 2022-2023 Interim Budget, allowing the school system to operate from July 1, 2022, until the final budget is adopted, with appropriations not exceeding the 2021-2022 levels. Additionally, the board approved principal contracts and contract amendments for the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents.
- Approved Budget Amendment #15: State Public School Fund increased by $6,279,000 to $89,239,900
- Approved Budget Amendment #18: Capital Outlay Fund increased by $19,771,230 to $39,755,230
- Approved Budget Amendment #20: Wrap Around Fund increased by $1,815,800 to $3,281,600
- Approved 2022-2023 Interim Budget for operations from July 1, 2022
- Approved 2-year principal contracts for Matthew Ross (Dudley Shoals Elementary) and Jennifer Dineen (Gamewell Middle School)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education met on June 6, 2022, and approved several routine items, including a meal price increase for the 2022-2023 school year, a budget amendment adding $882,003 to the state public school fund, and various personnel and program plans. The board also recognized students and staff for achievements.
- Approved lunch price increases: K-5 lunch from $2.35 to $2.80, 6-12 from $2.55 to $2.90; breakfast up $0.25
- Approved budget amendment #12 adding $882,003 to the State Public School Fund (total now $82,960,900)
- Approved 2022-2023 CTE Local Plan for state/federal funding
- Approved 17 of 26 June board transfers for 2022-23, total 1,430 approved
- Recognized top 10 wrestlers, Governor's School recipients, and archery winners
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a work session on June 1, 2022, approving administrative contracts, a supplemental fund plan for teachers, a face coverings policy, and a schedule change. They also received informational updates on the AIG plan, CTE plan, child nutrition, property, and construction change orders. The board then entered closed session for confidential personnel matters and adjourned.
- Approved 2-year contracts for principals Todd Griffin (West Caldwell HS), Jeff Mayo (Gateway Alternative), Ryan Cooper (William Lenoir MS), and others, effective July 1, 2022
- Approved Supplemental Fund plan for teachers
- Approved Board Policy 4231/5021/7263 Face Coverings (not required for 2021-2022)
- Moved June 30 Budget/Work Session to June 29 at 5:30 PM
- Received CTE plan and Granite Falls Middle School change order report
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Board approved two budget amendments to the State Public School Fund and Federal Grant Fund. The meeting also included the approval of various contract renewals, administrative contracts, and student transfers.
- Budget Amendment 10: $239,978 increase to State Public School Fund for summer reading camps and textbooks
- Budget Amendment 11: $5,236 increase to Federal Grant Fund due to changes in allotment revenues
- Approval of 1-year and 2-year contract renewals for Human Resource Services
- Approval of 8 May 2022 student transfers for the 2022-23 school year
- Approval of April 2022 Board Transfers for closed schools
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a facility use agreement, supplemental funding, and COVID-19 learning loss analysis. The board will also review policy updates, including face covering requirements on school buses, and the superintendent evaluation instrument. The agenda was approved and the meeting adjourned at 10:13 am.
- Facility Use Agreement for Happy Valley Gym with Happy Valley-Piney Grove Baptist Church
- NCSBA Spring Custom Policy Updates, including face coverings policy (4231/5021/7263) and school assignment policy (4150)
- Supplemental Funding Plan presented by Finance
- COVID-19 Learning Loss Analysis for Caldwell County Schools
- 2022-2023 Board Meeting Schedule draft for review
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a work session on April 28, 2022, at South Caldwell High School. The board approved a settlement agreement with Trolley's, Inc. d/b/a Sunway Charters regarding West Caldwell High School, and discussed a mural. The board also convened a closed session for confidential personnel matters.
- Approved Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims with Trolley's, Inc. d/b/a Sunway Charters
- Discussion on a mural
- Convened closed session for confidential personnel matters under N.C.G.S.143-318.11(A)(1)
- Agenda amended to switch items 3 and 4
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a public hearing to receive recommendations on naming the gym floor at West Caldwell High School, then approved routine items including minutes, personnel actions, and budget amendments. The meeting included honors and recognitions, public comment, and standard administrative approvals.
- Public hearing on naming the gym floor at West Caldwell High School
- Approved Budget Amendment #8 (State Public School Fund) and #9 (Federal Grant Fund)
- Approved 1,405 student transfers for 2022-23; 12 not recommended
- Approved Human Resource Services contracts and substitute list
- Recognized student teachers and scholastic art award winners
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a work session to review school policies and auxiliary services. The board approved the current face coverings policy and authorized the K-12 Athletic Facilities Grant.
- Approved Board Policy 4231/5021/7263 regarding face coverings, stating use is not required in buildings but remains subject to CDC orders on school buses
- Approved the K-12 Athletic Facilities Grant
- Approved a public hearing for April 11, 2022, to consider naming the West Caldwell gym floor
- Discussed updates regarding Child Nutrition summer feeding and Granite Falls Middle School
- Entered closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters and consult with board attorney
Assistant Principals' Meeting
This is a routine informational meeting for Caldwell County assistant principals, with no votes or decisions scheduled. The superintendent will welcome attendees and share the draft 2022-2023 school calendar, and education program services will present on topics like the Cognia report and school report cards. Human resources will give a presentation, and the meeting will wrap up.
- 2022-2023 CCS draft calendar version 2 without ER days
- 2022-2023 Caldwell Early College draft calendar
- March 30 PD day, Cognia report, multilingual vs. EL, school report cards, Caldwell Online
- Human Resource Services presentation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education met on March 14, 2022, and approved several routine items, including meeting minutes, a driver's education contract, personnel actions, and budget amendments. The most significant action was approving Budget Amendment 6, which increased the State Public School Fund by $3,561,641, and Budget Amendment 7, which increased the Federal Grant Fund by $7,866,507. The board also approved a driver's education contract with Metrolina Driving Academy, LLC for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Approved Budget Amendment 6, increasing State Public School Fund by $3,561,641 to a total of $81,598,568
- Approved Budget Amendment 7, increasing Federal Grant Fund by $7,866,507
- Approved Driver's Education Contract with Metrolina Driving Academy, LLC for 2022-2023
- Approved February 2022 meeting minutes, including emergency meeting on face coverings policy
- Recognized student representatives for kindness and Rev. Dale Fisher
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a public hearing regarding school consolidation. The meeting included a presentation from Caldwell County Schools and a community Q&A session.
- Public hearing concerning consolidation
- Caldwell County Schools presentation on facility capacity
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a work session to discuss and act on several items. The board approved the face coverings policy without modification, making masks optional in schools but required on buses per CDC order. They also reviewed the draft 2022-2023 traditional school calendar, received updates on the Valmead/West Lenoir consolidation, and discussed budget and accreditation reports.
- Approved Board Policy 4231/5021/7263 on face coverings, requiring masks only on school buses per CDC order
- Reviewed draft 2022-2023 traditional school calendar
- Discussed Valmead/West Lenoir consolidation with principals Q&A
- Heard Granite Falls Middle School update and new driver education company for 2022-2023
- Reviewed Cognia accreditation report and March PD days
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education scheduled discussions with the staff of two elementary schools. The board met at Valmead Elementary School at 3:00 PM and convened to meet with West Lenoir Elementary School staff at 3:45 PM.
- Faculty/Board Discussion at Valmead
- Faculty/Board Discussion at West Lenoir
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Board of Education met to approve personnel transfers and a contract with Hurd Isenhour Lopes LLC. The Board also formally adopted a policy stating that face coverings are not required in school buildings but remain required on school buses per CDC orders.
- Adoption of Face Coverings Policy Code 4231/5021/7263
- Approval of contract with Hurd Isenhour Lopes LLC
- Approval of 15 February Board Transfers for the 2021-22 school year
- Recognition of Beta State Convention winners and Art Gallery students
- Approval of Human Resources usual and customary action item contracts
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education met for an emergency session to review and update policies regarding face coverings. The board voted to rescind the previous policy and temporarily adopt a new version for the 2021-2022 school year.
- Rescinded and replaced Board Policy 4231/5021/7263 regarding face coverings
- Adopted policy stating face coverings are not required in school buildings but remain required on school buses per CDC orders
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a work session to discuss school updates and policy reviews. The board approved a community hearing for March 8, 2022, at the Freedman Center and passed a resolution supporting in-person instruction.
- Community Hearing for Valmead and West Lenoir scheduled for March 8, 2022, at 5:30 PM
- Resolution approved in support of in-person instruction and ending student exclusion requirements
- Approval of February 14, 2022, faculty meetings for Valmead and West Lenoir
- Motion to table review of Face Coverings Policy (4231/5021/7263)
- Rescheduled March 8 work session to 3:30 PM
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a work session on January 10, 2022, where they approved the agenda and discussed auxiliary services. The board voted to begin the process of consolidating West Lenoir and Valmead schools, with a motion that carried. The meeting adjourned at 4:06 PM.
- Motion to start the process to consolidate West Lenoir and Valmead schools
- Approval of the work session agenda
- Discussion of West Lenoir/Valmead projections with floorplan
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education met on January 10, 2022, and approved several routine items, including the agenda, minutes, and a capital outlay budget amendment. The board also approved a needs-based capital fund report for Granite Falls Middle School, an athletic attendance waiver extension, and personnel actions. The meeting concluded with a closed session for confidential personnel matters and attorney consultation.
- Approved Budget Amendment 5 Capital Outlay Fund, increasing total appropriation to $19,984,000, with $200,000 for fleet purchase of maintenance and transportation vehicles
- Approved Needs-Based Capital Fund Report for Granite Falls Middle School building project
- Approved Athletic Attendance Waiver Extension for Middle and High Spring Semester 2022
- Approved Human Resource Services usual and customary contracts and substitute list
- Approved 2022 Board Committees
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a work session on January 5, 2022, where it approved a $1,000 bonus for all employees using federal funds, continued its face covering policy without changes, and discussed COVID-19 protocols, including a sample resolution from Randolph County. The board also scheduled a special work session for January 10 to discuss redistricting for Valmead and West Lenoir schools, and went into closed session for confidential personnel matters.
- Approved $1,000 bonus to all employees
- Continued face covering policy 4231/5021/7263 without modifications
- Discussed COVID-19 resolution supporting in-person instruction
- Scheduled January 10 work session on Valmead/West Lenoir redistricting
- Convened closed session for personnel matters