Jun 11, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardGaston County Schools Board of Education Public Hearing
The board conducted a public hearing to discuss the potential closure of W. Blaine Beam Intermediate School and its consolidation with Cherryville Elementary School and John Chavis Middle School. Key topics included a review of the feasibility study, presentation of consolidation Option C, and analysis of school capacity, enrollment forecasts, and operational impacts. The board solicited and received public input regarding the proposed changes to school attendance and grade configurations.