Caldwell County Board of Education public meetings in 2025
33 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Caldwell County Board of Education Closed Session and General Account
The Caldwell County Board of Education will hold a closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters and consult with their attorney. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from previous closed sessions related to the superintendent search.
- Closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters per N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(A)(1) and N.C.G.S. 115C-321
- Motion to approve November 10, 17, and 21, 2025, Closed Session General Account Minutes (Superintendent Search)
Caldwell County Board of Education Meeting
The Caldwell County Board of Education will meet to approve November 2025 meeting minutes, vote on budget amendments for state and federal funds, and consider recommended revisions to board policies for public comment. The board will also act on usual personnel contracts and a substitute list.
- Approve budget amendments for State Public School Fund and Federal Grant Fund
- Vote on recommended revisions to Board Policies 3320, 3620, and 1310/4002 for public comment
- Approve usual personnel contracts as presented
- Approve substitute list for personnel
- Convene closed session for confidential personnel matters
Caldwell County Board of Education Special Called Meeting at 8:00 AM
The Caldwell County Board of Education will hold a special called meeting to approve the appointment of a new superintendent and the associated contract. The board will also administer the oath of office to the incoming superintendent, Scott M. Lippert, effective December 1, 2025.
- Approval of the appointment of Superintendent of Caldwell County Schools and associated contract
- Oath of Office for Scott M. Lippert, District Court Judge, 36 Judicial District
Caldwell County Board of Education Meeting
The Caldwell County Board of Education will meet in Lenoir to act on the 2025-2026 School Improvement Plans and three budget amendments (State Public School Fund, Federal Grant Fund, and Capitol Outlay Fund). The board will also recognize student teachers, honor middle-school science teaching, and salute West Caldwell High School NJROTC award winners.
- Approve 2025-2026 School Improvement Plans
- Approve Budget Amendments 2 (State Public School Fund) and 3 (Federal Grant Fund)
- Honor Janet Brooks, Granite Falls Middle, as NC Science Teachers Association Outstanding Middle School Science Teacher
- Recognize West Caldwell High School NJROTC as 2025 Distinguished Unit Award Winner and three-time Color Guard Dual National Champions
- Approve Human Resources contracts and substitute list
Caldwell County Board of Education Closed Session and General Account
The Board of Education will meet for a closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters and consult with the board attorney. The agenda consists of procedural items and the closed session.
- Closed session regarding confidential personnel matters pursuant to N.C.G.S.143-318.11(A)(1) and N.C.G.S. 115c-321
- Consultation with board attorney under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(A)(3)
Assistant Principals' Meeting
The Board of Education is conducting a meeting for Assistant Principals. The agenda includes presentations from Educational Program Services and a communication presentation by Katrina McEllen.
- Communication presentation delivered by Katrina McEllen
Caldwell County Board of Education Closed Session and General Account
The Board of Education will meet to discuss confidential personnel matters and consult with the board attorney. The meeting includes a closed session and a subsequent reconvening to open session.
- Closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters
- Consultation with board attorney to preserve attorney-client privilege
Caldwell County Board of Education Meeting
The Caldwell County Board of Education will hold a closed session for legal and personnel matters, then reconvene in open session to vote on 2025-2026 School Improvement Plans for public comment and on NCSBA-recommended board policy revisions. The board will also approve routine personnel contracts, the substitute list, and student transfers for October 2025.
- Action on 2025-2026 School Improvement Plans for public comment
- Action on NCSBA Recommended Board Policy Revision
- Approval of Human Resources Usual and Customary Personnel Contracts
- Approval of Human Resources Substitute List
- Approval of Student Transfers for October 2025-2026
Caldwell County Board of Education Work Session and *Closed Session General Account
The Caldwell County Board of Education will hold a work session and closed session. Agenda items include presentations on low-performing schools and testing, superintendent information, and votes on contracts with Silverster & Cockrum LLC for chiller replacement at Baton Elementary and rooftop unit replacement at Hudson Elementary. The board will also convene a closed session for confidential personnel matters.
- Contract with Silverster & Cockrum LLC for chiller replacement at Baton Elementary School
- Contract with Silverster & Cockrum LLC for rooftop unit replacement at Hudson Elementary School
- Low-performing schools principal presentation
- Testing and accountability presentation
- Closed session for confidential personnel matters
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
This is a procedural meeting agenda with only a welcome item and a linked PDF attachment. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed in the agenda text provided.
- Welcome item only
- Agenda PDF attached (1,147 KB)
Caldwell County Board of Education Meeting
The Caldwell County Board of Education will consider approving the annual audit report for the year ended June 30, 2025, the 2025-2026 budget resolution, and an amendment to the State Public School Fund. The board will also vote on placing proposed policy revisions from the NCSBA out for public comment and on routine personnel and substitute lists.
- (Action) Audit Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2025, from Anderson Smith & Wike PLLC
- (Action) Budget Resolution 2025-2026
- (Action) Amendment #1 to the State Public School Fund
- (Action) NCSBA Proposed Board Policy Revisions to be placed on a period for public comment
- (Action) Human Resource Services Contracts and Substitute List
Caldwell County Board of Education Work Session and *Closed Session General Account
The Caldwell County Board of Education will hear the annual audit presentation, consider the 2025-2026 budget resolution, and select graduation dates for traditional high schools, CASA, and Early College. The board will also review a Memorandum of Understanding with FOCUS Behavioral Health Services and receive updates on enrollment and the Hall of Honor.
- Audit presentation for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 by Anderson Smith & Wike PLLC
- 2025-2026 budget resolution for Caldwell County Schools
- Selection of graduation dates: CASA (May 14), Early College (May 11), Traditional TBD
- Memorandum of Understanding with FOCUS Behavioral Health Services
- City of Lenoir interest in a vacant lot in the Baton area
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education approved a new policy (4318) regulating student use of wireless communication devices and updated the Student Code of Conduct (4309). The board also approved routine personnel actions, including 49 teacher transfers for the 2025-26 school year, and voted to send a set of NCSBA policy revisions out for public comment.
- Approved new Board Policy 4318 on Use of Wireless Communication Devices and updated Policy 4309 Student Code of Conduct.
- Approved 49 of 55 requested August board transfers for the 2025-26 school year; 6 were not recommended and 12 transfers were revoked.
- Approved NCSBA board policy revisions for public comment.
- Approved routine HR contracts and substitute list.
- Recognized two graduating seniors as East-West All-Star soccer players and Academic All-Stars.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a work session on August 5, 2025. The board voted to approve a contract with Wilson, Lackey, Rohr & Hall, P.C. for legal services and discussed a new cell phone policy requiring phones to be turned off during instructional time. The board also received updates on surplus sales, vacancies, and initial allocations, and later convened in closed session for confidential personnel matters.
- Approved contract with Wilson, Lackey, Rohr & Hall, P.C. for legal services
- Discussed Policy 4318 requiring cell phones off during instructional time
- Heard presentation on a memorial at Freedman Center
- Received Gov Deals and Surplus Sales Report for 2024-2025
- Convened closed session for confidential personnel matters
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Board of Education met for a special called meeting to review administrative recommendations and auxiliary services. The board approved several staff contracts and a wastewater equipment contract for Collettsville.
- Approved 2-year contract for Brooke Cooper, Director of Career and Technical Education
- Approved continuation of contract for Adam Windmiller, Principal of Granite Falls Elementary School
- Approved 2-year contract for Mark Dula, Principal of Happy Valley School
- Approved 2-year contracts for Savannah Wilson and Laura Brinkley, Assistant Principals at South Caldwell High School
- Approved contract for Collettsville Wastewater Equipment pending attorney revisions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education voted to approve contract amendments and extensions through June 30, 2029, for Superintendent Dr. Don Phipps and four assistant superintendents. The board also approved 18 of 20 requested July board transfers for the 2025-26 school year and adopted an alternative accountability system for alternative schools. A special called meeting was added for July 17, 2025, at 12:00 PM for administrative recommendations.
- Contract extensions through June 30, 2029, approved for Dr. Phipps, Dr. McEllen, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Puhl, and Dr. Howell
- 18 of 20 July board transfers approved for 2025-26; 2 not recommended, 12 revoked
- 2025-2026 Alternative Schools' Modified Accountability System Option B adopted
- Special called meeting scheduled for July 17, 2025, at 12:00 PM
- June 2025 meeting minutes (work session, regular, special, budget) approved
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Board of Education held a work session to review administrative updates and presentations. The board voted to approve policy revisions to be sent for public comment.
- Approval of board policy revisions for public comment
- Presentation on maintenance by David Seagle
- Discussion on new branding by CIO Nathan Pope
- Discussion on transfer appeals and AP assignments
- Presentation on summer school and AIG discussion
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education approved the 2025-2026 Interim Budget and six end-of-year budget amendments (Amendments 12-17) for state, local, federal, capital outlay, child nutrition, and special grant funds. The board also convened a closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters, approved an administrative hire, and adjusted the July and September meeting schedule.
- Approved 2025-2026 Interim Budget
- Approved Amendments 12-17 for June end-of-year budget adjustments
- Approved Marjorie Dula as Assistant Principal at Gamewell Elementary School (2-year contract, effective July 1, 2025)
- Moved July 8, 2025 Work Session to July 14, 2025, and September 9, 2025 Board Meeting to September 15, 2025
- Convened closed session under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1) for confidential personnel matters
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a special called meeting to act on administrative recommendations. The board unanimously approved contract renewals and new contracts for nine school administrators, effective July 1, 2025.
- Melissa Costin, Principal at Baton Elementary, continuation of contract
- Ryan Britt, Assistant Principal at Granite Falls Middle, continuation of contract
- Marcia Kinley, Principal at Horizons School, 2-year contract
- Randy Hart, Assistant Principal at Hudson Elementary, contract
- Jessica Overmyer, Assistant Principal at Hibriten High, contract
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Board of Education decided on budget increases for state and federal funds and approved several school principal and assistant principal contracts. The board also approved the 2025-2026 CTE Local Application and the CCS Mental Health Plan.
- Budget Amendment #10: $23,221 increase to State Public School Fund
- Budget Amendment #11: $22,984 increase to Federal Grant Fund
- Approval of 60 board transfers for the 2025-26 school year
- Appointment of principals for Hibriten High School, WLMS, and Dudley Shoals
- Approval of 2025-2026 CTE Local Application and CCS Mental Health Plan
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a work session on June 3, 2025, where they approved Jason Attig as principal of South Caldwell High School effective July 1, 2025. The board also received information on the 2025-2026 CTE Local Application, the CCS 2025-2028 AIG Plan, the CCS Mental Health Plan, and the Exceptional Children's Program. A closed session was held to discuss confidential personnel matters.
- Approved Jason Attig as principal at South Caldwell High School (2-year contract, effective July 1, 2025)
- Discussed naming a facility (driveway) — letter regarding 'Sylvia Greene Way' attached
- Received 2025-2026 CTE Local Application (Career and Technical Education)
- Received CCS 2025-2028 AIG Plan (Academically or Intellectually Gifted)
- Received CCS Mental Health Plan and Exceptional Children's Program update
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education voted to approve the 2025-2028 Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) plan, a Career and College Promise Partnership Agreement, and multiple personnel contracts including a contract with TNTP, Inc. The board also approved the 2025-2026 meeting schedule. One member voted against the AIG plan.
- Approved 2025-2028 Caldwell County Schools AIG Plan (7-1 vote, BJ Fore opposed)
- Approved Career and College Promise Partnership Agreement with Caldwell County Board of Education
- Approved multiple personnel contracts including 1-year, 2-year, and administrative contracts for 2025-2026
- Approved contract with TNTP, Inc. for educator preparation program
- Approved 2025-2026 Board of Education meeting schedule with noted changes for February and March due to early voting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss and receive information on several items, including a draft 2025-2026 board meeting schedule, the 2025-2028 AIG plan, a Career and College Promise partnership agreement, and federal program certifications. The board will also consider an action item for an EPP contract with TNTP, Inc. and will convene a closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters.
- Draft 2025-2026 Board Meeting Schedule presented for information
- 2025-2028 Caldwell County Schools AIG Plan presented for information
- Career and College Promise Partnership Agreement (MOU) presented for information
- Action item: EPP Contract with TNTP, Inc. (dollar amount not specified in agenda)
- Closed session for confidential personnel matters under N.C.G.S.143-318.11(A)(1)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education approved a $15,447,399 funding request to the county for 2025-2026, a revised summer remediation plan, and two budget amendments totaling $650,042. The board also approved a 60-month waste services agreement with Republic Services and recognized a teacher's $175,000 STEM grant.
- Approved 2025-2026 county funding request of $15,447,399, a $647,399 increase for salaries and utilities
- Approved Budget Amendment #8 (State Public School Fund) increasing appropriations by $628,986 to $92,416,831
- Approved Budget Amendment #9 (Federal Grant Fund) increasing appropriations by $21,056 to $11,576,191
- Approved a 60-month agreement with Republic Services for waste disposal
- Recognized Megan Lovins of Hudson Elementary for receiving a $175,000 Burroughs Wellcome Fund Career Award for STEM Teachers
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Board held a work session to discuss feedback on the 2025-2026 school calendar and funding requests to the county. The session included updates on educational program services and auxiliary facility matters.
- Discussion of 2025-2026 school calendar drafts and parent-teacher conference timing
- 2025-2026 funding request to the county
- 60-month agreement with Republic Services
- Updates on Granite Falls Middle School auditorium floor/foundation and Collettsville WWTP
- Public comment regarding the need for an additional SRO
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Board of Education decided on budget increases for state and federal funds and approved the 2024-2025 summer program. The meeting also included the approval of a speech language services contract and a school nutrition procurement plan.
- Budget Amendment 6: $848,676 increase to State Public School Fund
- Budget Amendment 7: $741,681 increase to Federal Grant Fund
- Approval of 2024-2025 Caldwell County Schools Summer Program
- Contract for speech language services with Cali Wilcox
- 2025 Engagement Contract with Anderson Smith & Wike PLLC
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Board of Education held a work session to review the 2025-2026 school calendar and survey results. Discussion items included cell phones in schools, Participate Learning pricing, and speech language service contracts.
- Cell phones in schools discussion
- Draft 2025-2026 School Calendars review
- Speech Language Services contract information
- School Nutrition Program procurement plan
- Closed session regarding confidential personnel matters
Assistant Principals' Meeting
The meeting consists of informational updates for assistant principals. The agenda covers reports from finance, education program services, auxiliary services, and human resource services.
- Finance information update
- Education Program Services information update
- Auxiliary Services information update
- Human Resource Services information update
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The board voted unanimously to appoint David Seagle as Director of Maintenance, effective February 27, 2025, and approved a contract with Diligent Community. The meeting was a special called session lasting 15 minutes.
- Appointed David Seagle as Director of Maintenance, effective February 27, 2025.
- Approved a contract with Diligent Community (pending attorney review).
- Meeting adjourned at 1:15 PM.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education approved the creation of an Educational Preparation Program (EPP) to train future teachers, and a contract with EmpowerU for asynchronous student support. The board also approved routine personnel actions, student transfers, and a policy revision limiting school employees from serving as parent organization officers.
- Approved creation of an Educational Preparation Program (EPP) in Caldwell County Schools
- Approved contract with EmpowerU for Asynchronous Student Support
- Approved revisions to Policy Code: 5010 Parent Organizations, barring leave-earning employees from serving as officers
- Approved 21 February board transfers for the 2024-25 school year
- Approved Human Resource Services usual and customary action items, including contracts and substitute list
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the first draft of the 2025-2026 school calendar, receive an update on a data breach, and hear a presentation on revitalizing Kent Park. The board will also consider a policy on parent organizations and discuss confidential personnel matters in closed session.
- 2025-2026 school calendar first draft presented for discussion
- Data breach update from CIO Nathan Pope
- Presentation on Kent Park revitalization proposal by Crystal Moore
- Policy 5010 on parent organizations, including financial record-keeping and volunteer screening
- Closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education voted to close enrollment at Davenport, Granite Falls Elementary, Lower Creek Elementary, and Valmead Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year. The board also approved contracts for services with the Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities and for extended EC services with Debra Leach, Ed.D., BCBA. A revision to Policy 5010 on parent organizations was approved for public comment.
- Closed enrollment approved for 2025-2026 at Davenport, Granite Falls Elementary, Lower Creek Elementary, and Valmead Elementary
- Contract approved with the Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities
- Contract approved with Debra Leach, Ed.D., BCBA, for extended EC services
- Policy 5010 (Parent Organizations) revision approved for public comment; would bar leave-earning employees from serving as officers and require background checks for volunteer officers
- 26 January board transfers for 2024-25 approved; 2 transfers revoked
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Caldwell County Board of Education held a work session on January 7, 2025. They received informational presentations on a gate at South Caldwell High School, a review of CCS Pre-K costs, and DPI Comparability and Equity Reports. The board also discussed a residency program, parent organization background checks, and maintenance updates. No votes were taken on these items; the only actions were approval of the agenda and adjournment.
- Presentation on a gate at South Caldwell High School by Principal Rob Bliss
- CCS Pre-K cost and review presented
- DPI Comparability and Equity Reports for FY25 filed
- Grant report for 2024-2025 presented
- Residency program and parent organization background checks discussed