Yadkin County Schools

The meeting included the recognition of three new Student Representatives for the 2025-2026 term and an update presentation on Middle School Resources. The Superintendent's Report covered a moment of silence for a former SRO, congratulations for Rachel Creasy's new role as CFO, and the theme for the year, "Rooted in Excellence, Growing with Purpose." Key action items included the approval of the agenda, a motion to return to open session, and approval of the Consent Agenda, which covered the Personnel Report, Student Releases, Fundraising Requests, Contracts, and Purchases. Under the main Action Agenda, the Board approved the RFP proposal from Cornerstone Realty and Appraisals, approved the Schneider Electric Building Bond Request Form, and approved revisions to numerous policies based on NCSBA recommendations. One public comment was received regarding Public School Meal Debt.

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included presentations recognizing departing Board Members and welcoming new members and student representatives who took their Oaths of Office. New leadership roles were established with the election of the new Board Chair and Vice Chair. Presentations covered CCP enrollment and achievement trends, and a Guaranteed Energy Savings Proposal from Schneider Electric. The Board approved the August 5, 2024, Agenda. The Action Consent Agenda approved several fundraisers and numerous contracts/purchases for supplies, maintenance, and software across various schools, including significant expenditures for janitorial supplies and fuel oil. The Action Agenda also approved instructional fees with an increase for High School fees. Following information reports and discussions on school activities, the Board entered a Closed Session before returning to Open Session to approve new employees and resignations/transfers. A motion was passed to change the future meeting order, placing Closed Session before Open Session starting with the September 2024 meeting.

The Regular Meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda for December 1, 2025, following a Closed Session. Key discussions and actions included recognitions for winners of the 2025 Spotlight Award for the Christmas/Holiday Card Art Contest and acknowledgments for completers of the Surry-Yadkin Works Apprenticeship Program. The meeting featured School Improvement Plan Presentations from East Bend Elementary and Yadkin Early College. The Superintendent's Report covered upcoming recognitions, calendar updates, and property transaction progress. The Action Consent Agenda included approval of the Superintendent's Report, Personnel Report, student releases, fundraiser and field trip requests, budget amendments, and contracts. The Action Agenda involved the second reading and approval of revisions to Policy 3320 (School Trips) and Policy 3620 (Extracurricular Activities and Student Organizations). The Information Agenda presented the Fall 2025 Policy Updates from NCSBA for a first reading across numerous policies, including Professional Development, Remote Participation in Board Meetings, and others. Public comment was requested, but no comments were offered. Closing comments from the Board members included congratulations on the Christmas cards, recognition for the flag presentation, and updates on athletic performance.

The agenda was approved, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation. Key action items included the approval of the revised 2025 Summer Remediation/Readministration/Program Plan. Several budget items were approved, including funding for replacement intercom systems at BES, FES, and JES using Safety Grant Funding, the purchase of Chromebooks for K-2 using Low-Wealth Funding, replacement of administrator laptops using Local Technology Funds, and the purchase of Walkie-Talkies utilizing Safety Grant Funds. The Board also approved funding for professional development in School Safety and Reunification Plans through the I Love You Guys Foundation using Safety Grant Funds, and the purchase of K-5 Engage Math copies using State Textbook Funds. Additionally, the Administration received approval to submit the Local Budget Request for the 2025-2026 fiscal year totaling $9,959,420. Information was provided during a Budget Work Session covering the current budget status and the review plan allotment for Fiscal Year 2026. The meeting concluded with returning to open session, approving the Action Consent Agenda, and adjournment.

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included the formal recognition of a new Board of Education member, Angela Parks, taking the Oath of Office. The Transportation Department staff were recognized for achieving the best bus report inspection score for YCS in over ten years. Student achievements, specifically All-District Band Members, were celebrated. A presentation was given by Bright Light Technologies regarding Cell Boost Technology at Starmount High School due to problematic cellular service. The Superintendent's Report covered updates on auxiliary gyms, the Starmount High School track repair plan, and upcoming district events, proms, and graduations. Action items approved by the Board included the revision of the 2025-2026 School Calendar, the requisition for the 2025 Summer Remediation/Program Plan from James Williams & Co., approval of the 2025 Summer Testing Plan, approval of the 2025-2026 Board of Education Meetings Schedule, revisions to Policy 3450 (Class Ranking) and Policy 4400 (Attendance for Remote Days), and approval to sell vehicle 6603, a 2008 Toyota Sienna Wheelchair Van, due to inoperative features and lack of available parts. The Board also approved a Consent Agenda which covered Superintendent's Discussion, Board Discussion, Personnel actions (new hires, resignations, transfers, leaves of absence), Budget Amendments (#19 & 20), and approvals for student releases, fundraising, field trips, contracts, purchases, and Shore Scholar recommendations.