Amanda Rhyne

The meeting encompassed several celebratory and administrative agenda items, including the pledge of allegiance, review of the mission statement, and superintendent updates regarding state budget developments, local business partnerships, EOG testing, prek/kindergarten enrollment, and graduation schedules. Significant recognitions were presented, including Battle of the Books championship teams from elementary, middle, and high schools, recipients of technology and innovation grants from the Lincoln County Public Education Foundation, schools awarded Purple Star status, participants in the Young Lincoln Leaders program, and winners of the 43rd annual Robinson Lineberger Literary Competition. Additionally, the district honored professionals designated as counselor of the year and exceptional children's teacher of the year.

The board meeting addressed various administrative, facility, and technology-related updates. Key topics included transitions for school facilities such as Battleground Elementary and F.D. Kiser Intermediate, updates on facility renovation projects and facility use reports, and the installation of video surveillance in Exceptional Children classrooms. The meeting also covered technology needs, including core server replacement, and discussed enterprise fleet management leasing options for service vehicles.

The agenda for the monthly meeting included superintendent updates and several special recognitions, such as the Lincoln County Public Education Foundation Technology Grant recipients, Young Lincoln Leaders, DAR essay winners, sports recognitions, senior spotlights, and intentional inspiration recognitions. Additionally, the meeting addressed budget amendments, extended field trips for curricular activities, personnel recommendations, child nutrition rollover bids and vendor approvals, and the community eligibility provision.

The board discussed several items including a partnership with Lincoln County Parks and Recreation for a day camp program, flood damage updates at multiple school sites, and a revised return to play plan for sports. Additional topics included the renewal of the LINQ contract for modernization, the replacement and redistribution of the copier fleet, Title I budget projections, a student meal waiver update, alternative accountability model options, an Education and Workforce Innovation Fund grant, and remote learning and school reopening plans. The board also reviewed and requested a revision to the school calendar for 2020-2021 to move parent-teacher conferences.

The board discussed and approved policy committee recommendations, including the approval of policies regarding discrimination, harassment, bullying, and school attendance. Significant actions included renaming Asbury Alternative School to Asbury Academy, approving the demolition of the Asbury cafeteria, and authorizing the use of bond funds for renovations at the Lincoln County School of Technology. The board also reviewed reports on the Volunteer Dentist Program, construction updates, and personnel recommendations, while also discussing future facility use and project financial summaries.