Elke Black

The Nash County Public Schools Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is designed to equip and prepare students with essential skills for their future, offering quality career pathway opportunities that lead to globally prepared citizens. This strategic direction involves a career continuum from elementary to high school, building a local talent pipeline through over 25 diverse career pathways, and enabling students to earn industry-recognized credentials and gain hands-on experience. The program fosters leadership and career skills through various organizations, ultimately preparing students for success in college and careers through strong partnerships with businesses and industries.

The regular board meeting commenced with a roll call confirming member attendance. Key discussions and actions included the approval of the agenda and the minutes from the prior meeting. Major business involved the approval of the amended Personnel Action Report. The Administrative Services and Operations Committee reported on quarterly finance reports and school nutrition updates, culminating in the approval of construction funding for Southern Nash Middle School, awarding the project to Daniels and Daniels Construction Company up to $39,238,000. Discussions also covered policy amendments regarding retirement benefit reductions (Policy 7910, Version 3 being approved), the approval of listed field trips, and complex negotiations concerning School Resource Officer (SRO) agreements, specifically amending the duration for SROs funded by the Nash County Commissioners to align with county salary review cycles through June 30, 2027, while the Rocky Mount PD SROs were approved through June 30, 2028.

The meeting commenced with a roll call to establish quorum, which required clarification from legal counsel regarding waiver necessity during a state of emergency. The primary actions taken involved the adoption of the agenda. Subsequently, the Board moved to enter a closed session based on several general statutes. The purpose of the closed session included preventing the disclosure of confidential personnel files related to initial employment of an individual, preventing the disclosure of confidential student records, and consulting with the board's attorney to preserve attorney-client privilege concerning the matter of BUN v. Nash County Public Schools and Nash County Board of Education.

The document records the graduation ceremony for the Tar River Academy Class of 2026. The principal delivered opening remarks emphasizing the need for a dignified and formal ceremony, requesting that attendees refrain from clapping, shouting, or standing when names are called, reserving celebration for a designated time at the end. Distinguished guests, including members of the Nash County Public School Board of Education and the Superintendent Cabinet, were recognized. A student reflection was presented, detailing a journey of overcoming past academic challenges, emphasizing individuality, perseverance, and the importance of not being limited by fear or the opinions of others. The ceremony concluded with the conferring of diplomas to the graduating class.

This Parental Engagement Plan for Spring Hope Elementary outlines programs, activities, and procedures to involve parents in Title I projects and meet NCPS policy requirements for the 2025-2026 school year. The plan details strategies for building parental capacity, fostering meaningful involvement through annual and flexible meetings, ensuring parent input in school decisions, providing timely information on curriculum and student progress, developing parent-school compacts, offering parent training, establishing communication protocols, coordinating with feeder schools, and providing language and disability accommodations. Key areas include promoting volunteering, utilizing resources like the Si4 Digital Parent engagement platform, and partnering with community organizations to enhance student achievement and overall school community engagement.