Mooresville Graded School District

The meeting began with acknowledgments referencing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision for education, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by a student. Agenda items included the approval of the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Significant segments focused on student and employee recognition, including the presentation of the Student of the Month, Artist of the Month (who presented his 3D model project), and the ABCD Award winner for staff excellence. Additionally, the board recognized the Moresville High School varsity football team for their conference championship and the Moresville Middle School varsity girls basketball team for their undefeated conference championship season. The board also received an instructional highlight presentation regarding the safe, happy, and healthy goal focused on reducing office referrals and detailing the implementation and positive impact of the Capturing Kids' Hearts SEAL lessons facilitated by WEB leaders.

The meeting commenced with the administration of the Oath of Office to elected Board Members, followed by the election of officers, resulting in the re-election of Greg Whitfield as Board Chair and the election of Rakeem Brawley as Vice-Chair. The agenda was amended to move a Shared Use of Facilities MOU to the approval section. Key recognitions included the Student of the Month, Artist of the Month, and the ABCD Award recipient. School highlights featured updates on CTE pathways, including the planned introduction of a Masonry program. Staff reports covered progress on maximizing opportunity and achievement, such as planning for a SPARK Lab and updates on MTSS meetings and Kindergarten Registration. The Safe, Happy, and Healthy report highlighted athletic achievements, an increase in school bus stop arm violations, and upcoming capital outlay request finalization. The Recruit, Grow, and Retain segment mentioned upcoming National Board Certification notifications and a mid-year orientation for new teachers. The Culture of Relationships update noted the distribution of the Panorama Parent Survey and planning for a Legislative Breakfast. Items for Approval included the revised Cell Phone Policy (Policy 4318), Budget Amendments, approval for the MHS Cheer Team Field Trip to a National Competition, and the Shared Use of Facilities MOU with the Town of Mooresville. The Board also entered a closed session to review personnel matters and consult with the board attorney before approving the personnel list.

The meeting began with an administration of the oath of office for board members, followed by the pledge of allegiance led by a student. Key procedural actions included the election of Greg Whitfield as board chair and Rake Broly as vice chair, and the approval of an amended agenda which involved moving an item concerning shared use of facilities with the town to an approval status. Discussions and recognitions featured the selection of Nariah McKe as Student of the Month, Ava Day as Artist of the Month, and Sandy Verley as the ABCD award winner for demonstrating authentic relationships and integrity. Additionally, the board recognized the achievements of several athletic teams, including the Moresville High School women's JV volleyball team and women's varsity volleyball team as co-conference champions, the men's JV soccer team as conference champions, and provided a school highlight presentation from Moresville High School principal regarding new career pathways in teaching and counseling/mental health, noting significant student enrollment in these new courses.

The Board Business Meeting agenda includes recognition for the Student of the Month, Artist of the Month, and ABCD Award Winner from Selma Burke Middle School. Discussions will cover school highlights related to the WEB Leaders Program. Staff reports will address maximizing opportunity and achievement, safety and wellness, recruitment and retention, and fostering a culture of relationships. Items for Information include MGSD Policies. Items for Approval consist of the 2026 Audit Contract, Budget Amendments, and the 2026-2027 MGSD Calendar. The agenda also allocates time for public comment, a closed session, and personnel report approval.

The meeting included recognition of the Student and Artist of the Month, as well as the MMS Boys & Girls Cross Country Teams. Updates were presented on literacy intervention plans, Hispanic Heritage Night, AIG Advisory Team, and Careers on Wheels. There were discussions on athletics, student safety protocols, behavior support, and mental health services. The board discussed a cell phone policy and approved policy updates, the District Mental Health Plan, and the 2025-2026 MGSD Budget. The board also went into a closed session to review personnel and consult with the board attorney.