Tami Crosby

The Coffee County Board of Education held a regular meeting to discuss various topics. These included a review of the Vape Awareness, Education, and Prevention Policy, Career Technical Education Policies, and a financial statement. The board approved declaring an emergency situation for portable buildings at New Brockton Schools and the purchase of three new school buses. They also voted to reject all bids for Musco Lighting for the NBHS Baseball/Softball Complex and discussed purchasing the Musco Lighting System through the Sourcewell Contract, tabling the approval pending bid results on labor and installation. Additionally, they approved bidding for labor and installation of the Musco Lighting System. Mrs. Eddins was selected as the voting delegate for AASB's 2025 Convention and Delegate Assembly, with Mr. Caldwell as the alternate. An executive session was held to discuss pending litigation and good name and character. The board approved several personnel actions and acknowledged the good work of Mrs. Cobb and Mrs. Howell. Mrs. Cobb shared that Kinston was in the Top 10 ACT scores in the state in Math and that the district received a $60,000 state grant.

The board meeting focused on the adoption of the presented agenda. Additionally, the board entered into an executive session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation, which concluded with no formal action or votes taken.

The board discussed and approved a resolution for the sale and issuance of Series 2026 special tax school warrants. Other key actions included the adoption of Social Studies and Arts textbooks and granting permission to sell surplus buses via an online platform. The board also held an executive session regarding pending litigation and approved personnel resignations. Additionally, members acknowledged the successful management of local events and athletic achievements within the school district.

The Coffee County Board of Education held a regular meeting to discuss various topics. These included financing options for system-wide capital projects, presented by Matt Adams from Raymond James, and a resolution naming the financing team and reimbursement for an upcoming bond issue. Lathan McKee Architects presented renderings of the new operations center in New Brockton. The board also approved the purchase of portable buildings, a Vape Awareness, Education, and Prevention policy, and a one-time supplemental pay for certified and classified personnel. Additionally, the board announced the annual public meeting and elected board officers.

The Board reviewed financial statements and bank/cash reconciliation reports for November and December. Recognitions were presented for the Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year. The agenda included a discussion on revisions to the Sexual Harassment Policy and the approval of the low bid for the District Operation Center. Additionally, the Board authorized the bidding process for a baseball/softball facility at Kinston School, addressed school board appreciation, received a public comment from a community member, convened an executive session to discuss pending litigation, and approved various personnel actions, including employment and leave requests.