GASTON COUNTY  BOARD OF EDUCATION  REGULAR SESSION  Schools gs  Shaping Our Future  943 Osceola Street, Gastonia, NC28054  August 19, 2024 5:30 p.m.    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 8/19/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Agenda Adoption  Type of Item: Consent  R Action Information  Main Points:  Consideration of Formal Agenda for Monday, August 19, 2024.  Roberts Rules of Order (Revised) adoption of Agenda for meeting sequence and  structure.  Fiscal Implications: None  Recommendation: Adoption of Agenda  Policy Implications: None  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Goal 1. Every student will graduate prepared for post-secondary opportunities.  Submitted by: Dr. Morgen A. Houchard  Department: Superintendent    GASTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Jeff K. Ramsey - Chairman Dot Cherry - Vice Chairman  Josh Crisp, Dallas Township Lee Dedmon, Gastonia Township Dot Guthrie, Gastonia Township Tod Kinlaw, South Point Township  Robbie Lovelace, Cherryville Township Brent Moore, Crowders Mountain Township A.M. Stephens, III, Riverbend Township  County/ Schools  Dr. Morgen A. Houchard, Superintendent 943 Osceola Street, Gastonia, NC 28054 Monday, August 19, 2024 5:30 p.m. Agenda Regular Meeting  Page(s)  I.  Call to Order II. Invocation III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Agenda Adoption = Action. V. Good News - Information. VI. Public Expression - Information VII. Approva/Correction of Minutes - Action VIII. Operations Committee Report - Information IX. Curriculum & Instruction Committee Report - Information. Annual Surplus Report - Information. XI. Official Depository Designation - Action.. XII. Appointment of School Treasurers - Action. XIII. 2024-2025 Budget Update - Information XIV. Consent Agenda - Action..  1-3 4-8 9 10 11-14 15 16 17-18 19-21 22-24 25 26  June 17, 2024..  X.  Consent Agenda Item (s) will be adopted with a single motion, second vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a  Board Member. A. Recommended Personnel.  27 28-52 53-54 55 56 57 58 59  B. Budget Amendments & Budget Transfers.. C. construction/Repar Change Orders..  D. Contracts..  --DOJ COPS Hiring Program Award Extension.. -Grier Middle School - Network Equipment  --Stop Arm Cameras. -Contract Transportation.  2    --Melmark, Inc.  60 61-62  XV. Superintendent's Comments XVI. Closed Session - Information..  N.C.G.S. $143-318.11(a)3) Consultation with Attorney  N.C.G.S. $143-318.11(a)(6) Personnel  XVII. Adjournment  3    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 8/19/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Good News  Type of Item: Consent  Action R Information  Main Points:  Each month, the Communcatons/Pubic Information Department compiles "Good News" about our schools, students, employees, and community partners. See attachment.  Fiscal Implications: None  Recommendation: None  Policy Implications: None  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Goal 1. Every student will graduate prepared for post-secondary opportunities.  Submitted by: Todd Hagans, Chief Communications Officer  Department: Communcatons/PuDic Information (Superintendents Office)    BOARD AGENDA INFORMATIONALITEM  DEPARTMENT: CommuncationsPubic  Information Department  TOPIC: GOOD NEWS  FOR THE MONTH OF: July-August 2024  . Gaston County Schools received the prestigious Golden Eagle Award from the United Way of Gaston County for having the highest fundraising total among all contributing businesses and organizations. The award recognizes the school district'so outstanding participation in the United Way's annual fundraising campaign, contributing nearly $115,000 for the 2023-2024 school year. In addition, Valerie Yatko, director of business partnerships who coordinates the school district's fundraising efforts, received the 2. Gaston County Schools hosted a "pack-a-thon" where personnel from Human Resources, Professional Development, and Communcationyhlusines Partnerships gathered to assemble care packages for the district's new international teachers. The packages were filled with non-perishable food and essential supplies like paper towels, 3. More than 140 beginning teachers participated in the Gaston County Schools Teacher Induction Program for Success (TIPS). The teachers gathered at Stuart W. Cramer High School to reçeive information from various departments about policies and procedures. They also met by grade levels to learn about content standards, instructional expectations, and classroom management strategies, and they visited classrooms to get 4. Gaston County Schools' teachers and administrators attended the Teaching and Learning Conference, which was held on August 2 at Stuart W. Cramer High School. The conference featured a variety of professional development workshops and sessions. 5. Gaston County Schools has 13 teachers who were selected to serve as Catalyst Leaders based on their outstanding academic content, technology, and teaching skills. They participated in a week-long professional development at Mount Holly Middle School in July. The Catalyst Leaders are. Kristen Bullock, Grier Middle School; Rachel Drake, Gaston Virtual Academy; Carissa Ervin, North Belmont Elementary; Lane Graves, North Belmont Elementary; Megan Guyton, Pinewood Elementary; Barbara Hall, Lowell Elementary; Kayla Hatcher, York Chester Middle; Allie Kleinheinz, Hawks Nest STEAM Academy; Amber Manoff, Catawba Heights Elementary; Charli Mims, Robinson Elementary; Rebecca O'Bryon, Pinewood Elementary; Tanya Price, New Hope Elementary; and Tommy Ramkissoon, Gaston Early College of  Campaign Coordinator oft the Year Award.  soap, toothpaste, and other items.  ideas to incorporate into their own.  Medical Sciences.  5    6. The annual Gaston County Schools secretaries conference was held on. July llat Highland School ofTechnology. The theme was "Facing the Future Together." The training sessions focused on finance, payroll, budgeting, purchasing, expenses, and other areas. The attendees also participated in sessions that covered topics such as school funds online, Google and technology, policies and procedures, the Synovia transportation system, sales tax requirements, school safety, and Title I spending. 7. The Gaston County Schools nutrition program provided approximately 4,500 meals a week for students during the summer months. Breakfast and lunch meals were made available at various school and community locations across the county. 8. Caleb Hovis of Cherryville High School and Angela Rimmer of Bessemer City Primary School were recognized in June at the Gaston County Jaycees Distinguished Service. Awards banquet and celebration. Caleb was named the Jaycees Outstanding Student, and Ms. Rimmer was chosen as the. Jaycees Outstanding Teacher for 2024. The awards are given based on outstanding community service and commitment to 9. The following teachers are recipients of the Glenn Sisters Legacy Fund for Educators Grant presented by the Gaston County Education Foundation: Victoria Kiser, Highland School ofTechnology; Jenna Markwith, Hawks Nest STEAM Academy; Mary McGraw, Gaston Early College High School; and Rebekah Stover, Springfield 10. Four Gaston County teachers were among 20 educators selected to tour the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. The group included Angela Bates, Bessemer City High School; Nicki Balcziunas, North Gaston High School; Jennifer Pugh, Cramerton Middle School; and Makayla Self, Chavis Middle School. During a four- day bus trip, they toured the museum, participated in breakout sessions, and engaged in discussions about Holocaust history and the importance oft teaching it. The trip was fully funded by thei N.C. Council on the Holocaust with participants chosen through a 11.1 Dr. Bill Kessler, principal at Page Primary School, submitted an article to EducationNC, and the organization published it in July. In the article, he shared his 12. The following four students were selected for the 2024-2025 North Carolina High School All-Star Cheerleading Team: Ava Miller of Cherryville High School; Gracie Hullett of East Gaston High School; Landyn McBride of Cherryville High School; and Chloee Stroupe of Cherryville High School. The cheerleaders showcased their skills at the East-West All-Stars basketball games and cheered at the coaches conference. They also 13. Belmont Middle School received a donation of school supplies from South Point Baptist  volunteerism.  Elementary.  competitive application process.  perspective about low-performing schools.  will cheer at the East-West All-Stars football game in December.  Church.  6    14. First Wesleyan Church of Bessemer City provided a generous donation of school supplies to Bessemer City Central Elementary, Bessemer City Middle School, and Bessemer 15. Carr Elementary received a donation of school supplies from CMC Rebar and Lowe's 16. Chapel Grove Elementary received a donation of1 100 book bags filled with school 17.The Cherryville High School Education Foundation provided each classroom teacher and counselor at the school with a $150 gift card to help offset out-of-pocket expenses for 18. Dalton Pence, a 2021 graduate of Cherryville High School and a standout baseball player for UNC-Chapel Hill, was selected by the Texas Rangers in the Major League 19. Cherryville High School students Laila Davis and Nate Bookout were chosen as the Female and Male Athletes ofthe Year for the Class of2024. Additionally, Harleigh Williams and Michael Griffin were named the Female and Male Scholastic Athletes of 20. The Cherryville High School golfteam ended the 2024 season with a fifth-place finish in the 1A state championship. The team won its second consecutive conference championship to qualify for the state playoffs. Blake Tedder led the team and took 21. Cherryville High School senior Nate Bookout signed a letter ofintent to play tennis at Brevard College, and Eli Newsome signed a letter ofintent to play baseball at Catawba 22. Cherryville High School student-athletes: and coaches teamed up to conducta summertime cleanup and beautification oft the school's athletic fields and facilities. 23. The following Forestview High School students in the Class of2024 earned the prestigious AP (Advanced Placement) Capstone Diploma: Naami Abbey, Kaitlyn Anthony, Megan Baker, Andrew Boohene, Morgan Clark, Lucas Crisp, Tripp Current, James Gunter, Rennie Liu, Madelyn Ludwig, Brianna Maga, Alexander Markley, Emma Thweatt, Mary Whatley and Matthew Williams. To achieve the AP Capstone Diploma, students scored a three or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research along with four additional AP exams oft their choice. Furthermore, all oft the eleventh- grade students who took AP Seminar as well as all oft the seniors who took AP Research 24. Landon Weaver of! North Gaston High School competed in Argentina this summer in a version ofr mixed martial arts that is based on age and weight and won a gold medal.  City High School. Home Improvement.  supplies from Parkdale Mills.  supplies.  Baseball (MLB) draft.  the Year.  eighth overall in the individual standings.  Valley Community College in Hickory.  About 40 people participated in the beautification effort.  passed their assessments.  7    25. W.C. Friday Middle School resource officer Zully Castaneda received the Gaston County Synergy in Service Award. She was called in the early morning hours to assist with a murder case and dedicated two weeks to the investigation, even working on her birthday to support the investigation team and prioritize the victim's family needs. 26. Lowell Elementary received a donation ofs school supplies from Quan Services, Inc. 27. Southwest Middle School received a donation of clear book bags from the Gastonia Alumnae Chapter ofDelta Sigma Theta Sorority and Golden Rule Lodge #82 of  Gastonia.  28. Stanley Middle School was honored by the Gaston County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisory Board for being the highest-scoring public school team in the State 29. Sherwood Elementary received a donation of school supplies from Tindall Law Firm, 30. Warlick Academy received a monetary donation from Ranlo Baptist Church to implement new: incentives. In addition, the church provided the school with a donation of 31. Woodhill Elementary received a donation of school supplies from Lutheran Chapel  Envirothon competition.  PLLC.  school supplies. Church.  8    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 8/19/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Public Expression  Type of Item: Consent  DA Action R Information  Main Points:  The Board of Education agenda has been made available to the public for review. Citizens wishing to speak before the Board about an agenda item or other topic may do  SO during Public Expression. Fiscal implications: None  Recommendation:  The Board of Education will establish time (30 minutes) at the beginning of the regular monthly meeting for Public Expression. Any citizen not heard during this time may be  heard at the end of the business session.  Policy Implications: None  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Goal 1. Every student will graduate prepared for post-secondary opportunities.  Submitted by: Todd Hagans, Chief Communications Officer  Department: Communications/Public Information Superintendents Office)  9    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 8/19/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Approvarcorrection of Minutes  Type of Item: DC Consent   Action Information  Main Points: Approval of Minutes of: June 17, 2024 system.  Efficient consideration of matters pertinent to the successful operation of the school  Fiscal Implications: None  Recommendation:  The Board will approve the minutes presented.  Policy implications: Validation of Board Proceedings. Strategic Goal Alignment:  Goal 1. Every student will graduate prepared for post-secondary opportunities.  Submitted by: Dr. Morgen A. Houchard  Department: Superintendent  10    Gaston County Schools Board of Education Monday, June 17,2024 Meeting 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting MINUTES  The Gaston County Board of Education met in a regular session on Monday, June 17,2024 at 5:30 p.m. at the Rader StaffD Development Center, 240 Eighth Avenue, Cramerton, NC. Those Board Members in attendance were: Chairman Jeff Ramsey, Vice Chairman Dot Cherry (via phone), Josh Crisp, Lee Dedmon (out), Dot Guthrie, Tod Kinlaw, Robbie Lovelace (out), Brent Moore (out), and Additional attendees include: Superintendent Dr. Morgen A. Houchard, Attorney Sonya McGraw, Associate Superintendents Gary Hoskins and Tonya Kales, ChierCommunications Officer Todd Hagans,  A.M. Stephens III.  ChiefTechnology Officer. Aaron Slutsky and Board Clerk Dana Luoto.  Chairman Ramsey called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and welcomed everyone. Pastor Joe Bell of Eastside Church oft the Nazarene, Gastonia led thei invocation.  Invocation  Pledge ofAllegiance Agenda Adoption - Action  Superintendent Houchard led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Board considered Agenda Adoption - Action  Chairman Ramsey requested Scribbles Services, LLC be added to the agenda as a Consent Item. Motion to adopt the Agenda as revised was made by Ms. Dot Cherry; seconded by Mr. Josh Crisp; motion Motion to adopt the Agenda as amended was madel by Mr. AMsStephenslliseronded by Mr. Josh Crisp;  carried unanimously. (6-0)  motion carried unanimously. (6-0) Good News - Information (View PowerPoint)  Mr. Todd Hagans presented al PowerPoint on Good News.  Classroom Moment - Information  Chairman Ramsey recognized Ms. Shannon Hullett who introduced Ms. Robin Setzer and Ms. Katherine Wise. A PowerPoint was presented on LETRS and Summer Camp Celebrations.  (View PowerPoint)  11    Public Expression - Information No one signed up for Public Expression. Approva/Correction of Minutes - Action  Motion to adopt minutes of May 20, 2024 Regular Meeting as presented was made by Mr. Josh Crisp;  seconded by Mr. A.M. Stephens III; motion carried unanimously. (6-0)  Operations Committee Report - Information discussed at the most recent meeting.  Brent Moore is chair oft the committee: and members are Dot Cherry, Leel Dedmon and A.M. Stephens III. Chairman Ramsey recognized Mr. A.M. Stephens III who provided a summary of topics considered and  (View report)  Curriculum & Instruction Committee Report - Information  Josh Crisp is chair of the committee and members are Dot Guthrie, Tod Kinlawa and Robbie Lovelace. Chairman Ramsey recognized Mr. Josh Crisp who provided a summary of topics considered and  discussed at the most recent meeting.  (View report)  School Nutrition Annual Report-Information  Chairman Ramsey recognized Mrs. Angela Calamia who presented a PowerPoint on the School  Nutrition Annual Report. (View PowerPoint)  School Nutrition 2024-2025 Formal Bids - Action  Chairman Ramsey recognized Mrs. Angela Calamia who asked the Board to consider approval of the  2024-2025 formal bids for thej period beginning August 1, 2024 - July 31 2025.  Motion  The Motion was made by Mr. Josh Crisp; seconded by Mrs. Dot Guthrie that the Board  Approve the 2024-2025 School Nutrition Formal Bids  Av vote was taken and motion to approve the item as presented carried unanimously. (6-0)  2024-2025 Interim Budget - Action  Chairman Ramsey recognized Mr. Gary Hoskins who gave an updated onthe2 2024-2025 Interim Budget.  Motion  The Motion was made by Mr. A.M. Stephens III; seconded by Mr. Josh Crisp that the Board Approve the 2024-2025 Interim Budget at the level of80% of the 2023-2024 Budget Avote was taken and motion to approve the item as presented carried unanimously. (6-0)  12    Consent Agenda - Action The Board considered the Consent Agenda: A. Recommended Personnel B. BudgetAmendments & Budget Transfers . Construction/Repair Change Orders D. Board Policy Updates E. Contracts --Managed Print Services --WAN Contract --Cellular Telephone Contract -VoIP Contract --SAN Expenditure --TA to' Teacher Program Update  -Hunter Huss High School - Roof Replacement  -Federal Programs Proposed Budget for 2024-2025 -Career and Technical Education Local Planning System Grant -Scribbles Services, LLC (added 6.17.24) Ms. Dot Cherry; motion carried. (6-0) superintendents Comments  Motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented was made by Mr. Josh Crisp; seconded by  Superintendent Houchard thanked the Board for another year of hard work and dedication and for superintendent Houchard thanked the Board for supporting thel leadership retreat last week at thei NC Superintendent Houchard recognized the HR Team for hosting a successful retirement celebration night att the ball park. It was a wonderful night with over 100 participants attending. Superintendent Houchard thanked the Communications Team for allt the: school promotions! happening Superintendent Houchard thanked the Academics and Operations Team for a successful superintendent Houchard announced that offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4 for the Chairman Ramsey asked the Board to consider going into Closed Session under, N.C.G.S.$143- Motion to go into Closed Session was made by Mr. A.M. Stephens III; seconded by Mrs. Dot Guthrie;  supporting the superintendency and GCS employees. Center fort the AdvancementofTeaching in Cullowhee, NC.  around Gaston County.  Commissioners School of Excellence and our summer enrichment camps.  Independence Day holiday.  318.11(a)(6) Personnel and N.C.G.S. $143-318.110a)03) Consultation with Attorney.  motion carried unanimously. (6-0)  The Board went into Closed Session at 6:30 p.m.  13    The Board returned to Open Session at 6:58 p.m.  Motion  The Motion was made by Mr. Josh Crisp; seconded by Mr. A.M. Stephens II that the Board Approve renewal ofteacher contracts as discussed in Closed Session A vote was taken and motion to approve the item as presented carriedu unanimously. (6-0) The Motion was made by Mr. A.M. Stephens III; seconded by Mrs. Dot Guthrie that the Board  Motion  Award a two-year Assistant Principal contract for the following:  Stephanie Crump Shanti Hinkle  A vote was taken and motion to approve the item as presented carried L unanimously. (6-0)  Adjournment  All business having been conducted, Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Tod Kinlaw; seconded by  Mr. Josh Crisp motion carried unanimously. (6-0) The Board Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.  Approved:  Jeff K. Ramsey, Chairman [Corporate Seal] Date Approved:  Morgen A. Houchard, Secretary  14    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 8/19/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Operations Committee Report  Type of Item: D Consent  Action R Information  Main Points:  The Gaston County Board of Education's Operations Committee meets regularly to discuss operations-related projects and issues. The Committee met on August 5, 2024. A report of the Operations Committee's actions and discussions will be made at the Board  meeting by a member of the Committee.  Fiscal Implications: None  Recommendation: None  Policy Implications:  The Board will be informed of Operations Committee discussions and information.  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Other: Policy or Gen Statute. See above. Submitted by: Gary F. Hoskins, CFO and  Department: Finance  Associate Superintendent  15    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 8/19/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Curriculum & Instruction Committee Report  Type of Item: Consent  Action K Information  Main Points:  The Gaston County Board of Education's Curriculum & Instruction Committee meets regularly to discuss curriculum and instruction-related projects and issues. The Committee met on August 5, 2024. A report of the Curriculum & Instruction Committee's actions and discussions will be made at the Board meeting by a member of the  Committee.  Fiscal Implications: None  Recommendation: None  Policy Implications: information.  The Board will be informed of Curriculum and Instruction Committee discussions and  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Goal 1. Every student will graduate prepared for post-secondary opportunities.  Submitted by: Curriculum and Instruction Committee  Department: Curriculum and Instruction  16    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 8/19/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Annual Surplus Sales Report  Type of Item: D Consent  Action R Information  Main Points:  Each year we report the annual surplus sales toi the Board ofE Education. The sale of GCS surplus items is conducted using the website govdeals.com. Attached is the report of the annual surplus sales from the Auxiliary Services Department for the 2023-2024 school  year.  Fiscal Implications:  We received $7,084.13 from the sale of 9 surplus items during the 2023-2024 school  year.  Recommendation: Information only Policy Implications:  Board Policy 9500 - Disposal of Surplus Property  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Other: Policy or Gen Statute. See above. Submitted by: Bessie Harvey, Assistant  Department: Auxiliary Services  Superintendent of Operations  17    18    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 8/19/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Official Depository Designation  Type of Item: Consent  K Action I Information  Main Points:  The Board of Education shall designate as the official depositories of the local school administrative unit one or more banks, savings and loan associations, or trust companies  int this State as required by G.S. 115C-444(a).  Fiscal Implications:  N/A  Recommendation:  Approval of the attached listing of official depositories for each schooldepartment.  Policy Implications: Policy Code: 8320 Depositories Strategic Goal Alignment:  Other: Policy or Gen Statute. See above. Submitted by: Gary F. Hoskins, CFO and  Department: Finance  Associate Superintendent  19    Gaston County Schools Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Official Depositories  School/Office  Bank Name Bank OZK Bank OZK Bank OZK Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank  Bessemer CityHigh Bessemer City Middle Bessemer City Primary Belmont Middle Bessemer City Central Brookside Elementary Carr Elementary Catawba Heights Elementary Chapel Grove Elementary Cherryville Elementary Cherryville High Costner Elementary Cramerton Middle East Gaston High Forestview High  Gaston County Schools-Food Service Gaston County Schools-Local Gaston County Schools-Payrol. Acct. Gaston County Schools-Sel-unded Dental Gaston Early College Gaston Early College of Medical Science Gaston Virtual Academy Grier Middle HH Beam Elementary Hawks Nest STEAM Academy Holbrook Middle Hunter Huss High John Chavis Middle Kiser Elementary Lowell Elementary McAdenville Elementary New Hope Elementary North Belmont Elementary Page Primary Pinewood Elementary Pleasant Ridge Elementary Rankin Elementary  20    School/Office  Bank Name Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank Truist Bank First Horizon First Horizon First Horizon First Horizon Fidelity Bank NC Capital Management NC Capital Management PNC Bank South State Bank South State Bank South State Bank South State Bank State Treasurer Investment Fund  Robinson Elementary Sadler Elementary Sherwood Elementary Southwest Middle Springfield Elementary Stanley Middle Tryon Elementary W Blaine Beam Intermediate Warlick Academy WC Friday Middle Webb Street Woodhill Elementary York Chester Middle Ashbrook High Belmont Central Elementary South Point High Stuart Cramer High Lingerfeldt Elementary East Gaston High Gaston County Schools Gardner Park Elementary WA Bess Elementary Highland School of Technology Mount Holly Middle North Gaston High Gaston County Schools  21    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 8/19/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Appointment of School Treasurers  Type of Item: D Consent  R Action Information  Main Points:  The Board of Education shall appoint a treasurer for each school within the local school administrative unit that handles special funds as required by G.S. 115C-448(a).  Fiscal Implications:  N/A  Recommendation: school.  Appoint the individuals identified in the attached listing as treasurer for their respective  Policy Implications:  Policy Code: 8520 School Treasurer Strategic Goal Alignment:  Other: Policy or Gen Statute. See above. Submitted by: Gary F. Hoskins, CFO and  Department: Finance  Associate Superintendent  22    Gaston County Schools Fiscal Year 2024-2025  List of Treasurers/Financial Secretaries  Treasurer/Financial Secretary Emma Patrick Teresa Whitesides Jada Criswell Rhonda Ingram Kathleen MacDonald Courtney Roberts Kellie Auten Tonya Wiggins Sherrie Angstadt Wendy Hawkins Tonya Peters Helaine Davis Jennifer Owens Deborah Stines Vicki Welch Holly Donelon Angela Weaver Marianne Pekarek Doris Rogers Brittany Lucas Darla Mellon Amanda Nichols Yvette Carey Jennifer Humphrey Natasha Fulbright Lori Hamm Tamika Houston Tina Seibeck Amy Muse Darlene Oakley Vacant Tami Braddy Lateka Jeffries Sara Scott Toni Wilson Shannon Wright Kelly Hoagland  School/Office  Ashbrook High Belmont Central Elementary Belmont Middle Bessemer City Central Bessemer CityH High Bessemer City Middle Bessemer City Primary Brookside Elementary Carr Elementary Catawba Heights Elementary Chapel Grove Elementary Cherryville Elementary Cherryville High Costner Elementary Cramerton Middle East Gaston High Sadler Elementary Forestview High Gardner Park Elementary Gaston Early College Gaston Early College of Medical Science Gaston Virtual Açademy Grier Middle HHI Beam Elementary Hawks Nest STEAM Academy Highland School of Technology Holbrook Middle Hunter Huss High Rankin Elementary Page Primary John Chavis Middle Kiser Elementary Lingerfeldt Elementary Lowell Elementary McAdenville Elementary Mount Holly Middle New Hope Elementary  23    List of Treasurers/Financlal Secretaries  Treasurer/Financial Secretary Donna Bowman Candy Reynolds Aenita Hudspeth Jessica Higgins Mary Erlan Melissa Knox Carol Ratliff Brittany Laye Amy Cobb Jamie Shepker Delilah Winchester Stephani Frady Kelli Hogston Kim Haas Megan Hall Sonja Rodden Cyndi Hibbler Monika Galloway Gloria Malker  School/Office  North Belmont Elementary North Gaston High Pinewood Elementary Pleasant Ridge Robinson Elementary Sherwood Elementary South Point High School Southwest Middle Springfield Elementary Stanley Middle Stuart Cramer High School Tryon Elementary WA Bess Elementary Warlick Academy WB Beam Intermediate WC Friday Middle Webb Street Woodhill Elementary York Chester Middle  24    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 8/19/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: 2024-2025 Budget Update  Type of Item: OConsent  Action  R Information  Main Points:  Our 2024-2025 fiscal year started on July 1, 2024. A comprehensive State budget has not yet been approved. However, we will provide an update on the recently approved state legislation that impacts employee salaries and benefits for the current fiscal year.  Fiscal implications:  Provides funding for Gaston County School employees for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.  Recommendation: N/A  Policy Implications:  Policy Code: 8100 Budget Planning and Adoption  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Other: Policy or Gen Statute. See above. Submitted by: Gary F. Hoskins, CFO and  Department: Finance  Associate Superintendent  25    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 8/19/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Consent Agenda  Type of Item:  Consent Main Points:  B Action Ol Information  Approval of the Consent Agenda by the Board for the following items:  A. Recommended Personnel  B. Budget Amendments & Budget Transfers C. Construction/Repar Change Orders  D. Contracts  --DOJCOPS Hiring Program Award Extension --Grier Middle School - Network Equipment  --Stop Arm Cameras -Contract Transportation --Melmark, Inc. Fiscal implications: None Recommendation:  Consent items will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote, unless a request  for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Board member.  Policy Implications: None  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Goal 1. Every student will graduate prepared for post-secondary opportunities.  Submitted by: Dr. Morgen A. Houchard  Department: Superintendent  26    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 8/19/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Recommended Personnel  Type of Item: R Consent  A Action OInformation  Main Points:  In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 115C-2760), "lt shall be the duty of the Superintendent to recommend and the Board of Education to elect all principals, teachers and other school personnel in the administrative unit." It is also within the powers of the Board to hear requests for approved leave, retirement and resignations or terminations in  accordance with employment and dismissal regulations.  Fiscal Implications:  N/A  Recommendation:  Approve personnel as recommended.  Policy Implications: of schools.  Necessaryand: appropriate personnel willl be provided to assure: successful administration  Strategic Goal Alignment: Other: Policy or Gen Statute. See above.  Submitted by: Dr. Morgen A. Houchard  Department: Human Resources  27    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 8/19/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Budget Amendments and Budget Transfers  Type of Item: K Consent  R Action  Information  Main Points:  Budget amendments are needed to adjust the approved budget to reflect actual changes inr revenue and budget transfers are needed to transfer money to proper expenditure  codes as requested by fund managers.  Fiscal Implications:  Makes adjustments to the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 budgets.  Recommendation:  Approval of the attached listing of recommended budget amendments and transfers.  Policy Implications:  Policy Code: 8300 Fiscal Management Standards  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Other: Policy or Gen Statute. See above. Submitted by: Gary F. Hoskins, CFO and  Department: Finance  Associate Superintendent  28    Gaston County Schools ChangesinA Appropriations 2023-2024 Budget Resolution- June Transfers Between Functions  State Public! School Fund Function  Expense Increase  Expense Decrease 1,344,123 1,437,463  Description  51000 Regular Instructional: Services 52000 Special Population: Services 53000 Alternative Programs and Services 54000 School Leadership Services 55000 Co-Curricular. Services 58000 School-Based Support Services 61000 Support and Development Services 62000 Special Population! Support and Development Services 64000 Technology: Support Services 65000 Operational: Support Services 66000 Financial and Human Resource. Services 67000 Accountability: Services 68000 System-Wide Pupil Support Services  1,086,008 286,897.78 190,078 200,420 82,600 38,403 1,742,633 328,513 104,440 16,429  328,513  69000 Policy, Leadership and Communication/Publc Information Services  966,323  4,076,422 4,076,422  Explanation: These transfers adjust budgeted amounts perr requests from fund managers/principals.  29    Gaston County Schools Changes in Appropriations 2023-2024 Budget Resolution- June Transfers Between Functions  Local Current Expense Fund Function  Expense Increase 1,565,605  Expense Decrease 134,642 40,915 93,800 223,928 1,106,340 10,365 33,400 12,172 556,730 47,609 20,425 78,180  Description  51000 Regular Instructional: Services 52000 Special Population! Services 53000 Alternative Programs and Services 54000 School Leadership Services 55000 Co-Curricular Services 58000 School-Based: Support Services 61000 Support and Development: Services 62000 Special Population Support and Development Services 63000 Alternative Programs and Services Support and Development Serviçes 64000 Technology: Support Services 65000 Operational Support Services 66000 Financial and Human Resource: Services 67000 Accountability: Services 68000 System- Wide Pupil Support Services 81000 Payments to Other Governmental Units  16,875  69000 Policy, Leadership and Communication/Public Information Services  25 776,000  2,358,506 2,358,506  Explanation: These transfers adjust budgeted amounts per requests from fund managers/principas.  30    Gaston County Schools Changes in Appropriations 2023-2024 Budget Resolution- June Transfers Between Functions  Federal Grants Fund Function  Expense Increase 443,100  Expense Decrease 34,066 99,116 441,480  Description  51000 Regular Instructional. Services 52000 Special Population Services 53000 Alternative Programs and! Services 58000 School-Based. Support Services 61000 Support and Development Services 62000 Special Population! Support and Development Services 65000 Operational: Support Services 68000 System-Wide Pupil Support Services 81000 Payments to Other Governmental Units  5,257 33,066 100,000 116  6,877  581,539  581,539  Explanation: These transfers adjust budgeted amounts per requests from fund managers/principals.  31    Gaston County Schools Changes in Appropriations 2023-2024 Budget Resolution- June Transfers Between Functions  Restricted Grants Fund Function  Expense Increase  Expense Decrease 1,839 4,161 28,389 461  Description  51000 Regular Instructional Services 53000 Alternative Programs and Services 58000 School-Based. Support Services 61000 Support and Development: Services 65000 Operational Support Services 81000 Payments to Other Governmental Units  515 34,335  34,850  34,850  Explanation: These transfers adjust budgeted amounts per requests from fund managers/principals.  32    Gaston County Schools Changes in Appropriations 2023-2024 Budget Resolution June Proposed Expenditures and Sources of Revenue  State Public! School Fund  Expense Increase (Decrease) 37,435  Revenue Increase (Decrease) 37,435  # 1  Function  Description  31000 Revenue State Public School Fund 51000 Regular Instructional Services Revision #69- -FY24( (PRC0002)  This amendment adjusts thet funding for the Central Office Administration Allotment- Supplemental: Allotment for NRI Retirement Funds- Allotment  2  31000 Revenue State! Public School Fund 51000 Regular Instructional: Services Allotment Revision #69- FY24 (PRC0003) 31000 Revenue Statel Public School Fund 51000 Regular Instructional: Services 66100 Financial and Human Resource! Services This amendment adjusts the funding for the Non-Contributory Employee Benefits FY24 (PRC0009)  97,649  97,649  This amendment adjusts thef funding for the Non-Instructional Support Personnel Allotment Supplemental Allotment for NR Retirement Funds-  3  1,378,004  1,347,413 30,591  4  31000 Revenue State Public! School Fund 51000 Regular Instructional Services  1,880  1,880  This amendment adjusts the Career Technical Education allotment- Supplemental. Allotment for NR Retirement Funds Allotment Revision! #69-  FY24( (PRC0014)  5  31000 Revenue- State Public! School Fund 51000 Regular Instructional Services #69-FY24 (PRC0015)  1,271,647  1,271,647  This amendment adjusts the! School" Technology allotment- Allotment Revision  6  31000 Revenue State Public School Fund 51000 Regular Instructional: Services  107,980  107,980  This amendment adjusts the Teacher Assistant allotment- Supplemental Allotment for NRI Retirement Funds Allotment Revision #69 FY24( (PRCO027)  33    State Public School Fund  Expense Increase (Decrease) 5,325  Revenue Increase (Decrease) 5,325  # 7  Function  Description  31000 Revenue State Public School Fund 54000 School Leadership Services  This amendment adjusts thel Low' Wealth Counties supplement allotment- Supplemental Allotment for NRI Retirement Funds Allotment Revision #69-  FY24 (PRC0031)  8  31000 Revenue State Public School Fund 52000 Special Population Services This amendment adjusts the Children with Disabilities allotment- Supplemental. Allotment for NRI Retirement Funds Allotment Revision#69-  137,547  137,547  FY24 (PRC0032)  9  31000 Revenue- State Public School Fund 52000 Special Population! Services  16,158  16,158  This amendment adjusts the Academically orl Intellectually Gifted allotment- Supplemental Allotment for NRI Retirement Funds Allotment Revision #69-  FY24 (PRC0034)  10  31000 Revenue Statel Public School Fund 51000 Regular Instructional: Services System Allotment FY24( (PRC0037)  55,304  55,304  This amendment: adjusts thef funding for the Restart and Renewal School  11  31000 Revenue- State Public! School Fund 52000 Special Population! Services  17,112  17,112  This amendment adjusts thel Limited English Proficiency allotment- Supplemental Allotment for NR Retirement Funds Allotment Revision#69-  FY24 (PRC0054)  12  31000 Revenue State Public School Fund 51000 Regular Instructional Services Schools Allotment FY24 (PRC0055)  (43)  (43)  This amendment adjusts the funding for the Cooperative Innovative High  13  31000 Revenue State Public! School Fund 65000 Operational Support Services  16,897  16,897  This amendment adjusts thel Transportation of Pupils allotment Supplemental Allotment for NR Retirement Funds Allotment Revision #69-F FY24 (PRC0056)  34    State Public School Fund  Expense Increase (Decrease) 2,024  Revenue Increase (Decrease) 2,024  # 14  Function  Description  31000 Revenue State Public Schooll Fund 51000 Regular Instructional Services  This amendment adjusts the Classroom Matenals/nstruction allotment - Supplemental Allotment for NRI Retirement Funds Allotment Revision! #69-  FY24 (PRC0061)  15  31000 Revenue State Public School Fund 51000 Regular Instructional Services Revision #69- -FY24( (PRC0069)  100,182  100,182  This amendment adjusts the At-Risk Student Services/Alternative Schools allotment. Supplemental. Allotment for NRI Retirement Funds- Allotment  16  31000 Revenue State Public School Fund 51000 Regular Instructional Services  2,065  2,065  This amendment adjusts the Textbook and Digital Resources allotment- Supplemental Allotment for NR Retirement Funds- Allotment Revision #69-  FY24( (PRC0131)  Total State Public School Fund Amendments  3,247,166  3,247,166  35    Gaston County Schools Changes in Appropriations 2023-2024 Budget Resolution June Proposed Expenditures and Sources of Revenue  Federal Current Expense Fund  Revenue Increase (Decrease) 30,000  Expense Increase (Decrease) 30,000  Function  Description  1 36000 Federal Revenue (PRC0026)  53000 Alternative Programs and Services  This amendment. adjusts funds for the Mckinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grant- -FY24  2 36000 Federal Revenue  48,148  53000 Alternative Programs and! Services  48,148  This amendment adjusts funds for the ESEA1 Title 1, Part A Grant FY24 (PRC0050)  3 36000 Federal Revenue 72000 Nutrition Services  93,820  93,820  This amendment adjusts funds for the Child Nutrition Equipment Grant- FY24( (PRC0053)  36000 Federal Revenue 52000 Special Population! Services  111,016  111,016  This amendment adjusts funds for the IDEA Title) VI-B Handicapped Grant-FY24PRC060)  5 36000 Federal Revenue 52000 Special Population! Services FY24 (PRC0082) 6 36000 Federal Revenue 52000 Special Population Services (PRC0119)  10,000  10,000  This amendment adjusts funds for the IDEA- Special Education Statel Improvement Grant-  3,787  3,787  This amendment: adjusts funds for the IDEA- Targeted Assist-Preschool Grant- FY24  36000 Federal Revenue 51000 Regular Instructional Services  5,700  5,700  This amendment: adjusts funds for the ARP-ESSERI III NBPTS Certification Grant FY24  (PRC0198)  Totall Local Current Expense Fund Account  302,471  302,471  36    Gaston County Schools Changes in Appropriations 2023-2024 Budget Resolution- June Proposed Expenditures and! Sources of Revenue  Restricted Grants Fund #  Expense Increase (Decrease)  Revenue Increase (Decrease) 64,406 22,353  Function  Description  44000 Local Sources Other 37000 Local Sources Restricted 51000 Regular Instructional: Services  86,759  This amendment budgets fundsr received for the ROTC1 Teacher Grant- FY24  (PRC0001) 2  48000 Local Sources Restricted 61000 Support and Development Services  189,700  130,000 22,000 37,700  63000 Alternative Programs and Services Support and Developmentservices 69000 Policy, Leadership and Communication/Public Information. Services This amendment budgets funds for the Non-Instructional. Support Personnelfunds-  FY24 (PRC0002)  3  48000 Local Sources- Restricted 51000 Regular Instructional Services 62000 Special Population Support and Development Services 66000 Financial: and Human Resource: Services 68000 System-Wide Pupil Support Services  1,976,050  1,900,000 22,000 50 54,000  This amendment budgets funds for the Non-Instructional. Support Personnelf funds -  FY24 (PRC0003)  4  48000 Local Sources- Restricted 54000 Schooll Leadership: Services  1,100,000  1,100,000  This amendment adjust the fundsf for the School Building Administration fund- FY24  (PRC0005) 5  48000 Local Sources Restricted 58000 School-Based: Support Services  111,054  111,054  This amendment adjusts funds for the Instructional Support Personnel fund- FY24  (PRC0007) 6  48000 Local Sources Restricted 51000 Regular Instructional Services 58000 School- Based Support Services  1,219,222  1,209,607 9,614  This amendment budgets funds for the Non- Contributory Employee Benefits fund -  FY24( (PRC0009)  7  48000 Local Sources Restricted 58000 School-Based Support Services  16,118  16,118  This amendment adjusts the funds for the Dollars for Certified Staff fund FY24  (PRC0010)  37    Restricted Grants Fund # 8  Expense Increase (Decrease) 4,850  Revenue Increase (Decrease) 4,850  Function  Description  48000 Local Sources Restricted 51000 Regular Instructional Services  This amendment budgets funds received for the Drivers Education Training Fund-  FY24 (PRC0012)  9  48000 Local Sources Restricted 51000 Regular Instructional: Services Program Support fund- FY24 (PRC0014) 48000 Local Sources Restricted 52000 Special Population! Services  425  425  This amendment budgets funds received fori the Career Technical Education-  10  190,000  190,000  This amendment budgets funds received for the Children' With Special Needsf fund-  FY24 (PRC0032)  11  48000 Local Sources- Restricted 52000 Special Population Services  (1,000)  (1,000)  This amendment: adjusts thet funds for Academically orl Intellectually Giftedi funds-  FY24 (PRC0034)  12  48000 Local Sources Restricted 65000 Operational Support! Services  (544,365)  (544,365)  This amendment adjusts the Transportation Of Pupils fund- FY24 (PRC0056)  13  48000 Local Sources Restricted 51000 Regular Instructional Services $5000 Co-Curricular: Services 58000 School-Based Support Services fund FY24 (PRC0061)  75,920  44,981 7,725 23,214  This amendment budgets funds for the Classroom Materials & Instructional Supplies  14  48000 Local Sources Restricted 53000 Alternative Programs and Services Compensation fund FY24( (PRC0071) 48000 Local Sources- Restricted 64000 Technology! Support Services  266  266  This amendment budgets funds for the! Supplemental Funds for Teacher  15  32,600  32,600  This amendment budgets funds for the Business System Modernization fund- -FY24  (PRC0153)  38    Restricted Grants Fund # 16  Expense Increase (Decrease) (39,018)  Revenue Increase (Decrease) (39,018)  Function  Description  48000 Local Sources Restricted 51000 Regular Instructional Services  This amendment adjusts funds for Administrative Training Partnership Program fund-  FY24 (PRC0360)  17  48000 Local Sources Restricted 51000 Regular Instructional: Services  100  100  This amendment budgets funds received for Highland School Of Technology fund-  FY24 (PRC0418)  18  48000 Local Sources Restricted 51000 Regular Instructional Services  3  3  This amendment budgets funds received for the Human Resources- Id Badges fund-  FY24( (PRC0528)  19  48000 Local Sources Restricted 58000 School- Based Support Services fund FY24 (PRC0539)  40  40  This amendment budgets fori funds received for the Business Partnership Brochure  20  48000 Local Sources Restricted 55000 Co-Curricular Services  (10,518)  (10,518)  This amendment adjusts funds for the Positions From School fund- FY24 (PRC0540)  21  48000 Local Sources Restricted 51000 Regular Instructional Services  38,307  38,307  This amendment budgets funds received for the Commissioners' Schooli fund- -FY24  (PRC0607)  22  48000 Local Sources Restricted 51000 Regular Instructional: Services  165,601  165,601  This amendment budgets funds received for the ASPIRE PLUS fund- -F FY24 (PRC0610)  23  48000 Local Sources Restricted 58000 School-Based: Support Services  68,045  68,045  This amendment budgets funds received for the School Nurse Funding Initiative fund-  FY24 (PRC0615)  24  48000 Local Sources Restricted 58000 School- Based Support Services fund- FY24( (PRC0617)  32,353  32,353  This amendment budgets funds received for the Nurses From Gaston County DHHS  39    Restricted Grants Fund # 25  Revenue Increase (Decrease) 6,218  Expense Increase (Decrease) 6,218  Function  Description  48000 Local Sources- Restricted 58000 School-Based: Support Services  This amendment budgets funds received for the Caromont Nurse fund- FY24  (PRC0618)  26  48000 Local Sources Restricted 68000 System- Wide Pupil Support Services  9,131  9,131  This amendment budgets funds received for the Local Records Requests Fees fund-  FY24( (PRC0700)  27  48000 Local Sources Restricted 65000 Operational Support Services 71000 Community! Services  1,888  215 1,672  This amendment budgets funds received for the Community' Uset funds FY24  (PRC0704)  28  48000 Local Sources- Restricted 65000 Operational Support Services  46,111  46,111  This amendment budgets fori funds received for the TamcfpyMcolimngtun-  FY24( (PRC0706)  29  48000 Local Sources Restricted 65000 Operational: Support Services  11,765  11,765  This amendment budgets funds received for the Ineligible Transportation Costi fund  FY24 (PRC0707)  30  48000 Local Sources Restricted 66000 Financial and Human Resource! Services  10,310  10,310  This amendment budgets funds received for the Insurance fund- FY24 (PRC0840)  31  48000 Local Sources Restricted 55000 Co-Curricular Services 65000 Operational: Support Services  918,875  217,275 701,600  This amendment budgets funds received for the acltes/Maintenance fund -FY24  (PRC0880)  32  48000 Local Sources Restricted 65000 Operational Support Services  4,472  4,472  This amendment budgets funds received for the Facilities-Fixed. Asset Sales fund-  FY24( (PRC0881)  33  48000 Local Sources Restricted 65000 Operational Support Services  8,461  8,461  This amendment budgets for funds received for the Sale Of Scrap Metalf fund-FY24  (PRC0883)  40    Restricted Grants Fund # 34  Expense Increase (Decrease) 20,000  Revenue Increase (Decrease) 20,000  Function  Description  48000 Local Sources Restricted 65000 Operational Support Services  This amendment budgets funds received for the Duke Energy Solar Leasef fund FY24  (PRC0884)  35  48000 Local Sources Restricted  32,352  69000 Policy, Leadership and Communication/Public Information: Services This amendment budgets funds received for the Print Shop fund FY24 (PRC0900)  32,352  Total Restricted Grants Fund Amendments  5,782,092  5,782,092  41    Gaston County Schools Changes in Appropriations 2024-2025 Budget Resolution-, July Transfers Between Functions  State Public School Fund Function  Expense Increase 23,704 1,172  Expense Decrease 14,454 422 10,000  Description  51000 Regular Instructional Services 53000 Alternative Programs and Services 54000 School Leadership! Services 61000 Support and Development: Services 65000 Operational. Support Services  24,876  24,876  Explanation: These transfers adjust budgeted amounts per requests from fund managers/princpas.  42    Gaston County! Schools Changes in Appropriations 2024-2025 Budget Resolution-July Transfers Between Functions  Local Current Expense Fund Function  Expense Increase  Expense Decrease 5,000 5,029 5,000 3,271 100  Description  51000 Regular Instructional Services 55000 Co-Curricular Services 58000 School- Based Support Services 61000 Support and Development: Services 65000 Operational Support Services 68000 System-Wide Pupil Support Services  10,000.00 8,400  69000 Policy, Leadership and Communication/Public Information! Services  18,400  18,400  Explanation: These transfers adjust budgeted amounts per requests from fund managers/princpals.  43    Gaston County Schools Changes in Appropriations 2024-2025 Budget Resolution- July Transfers Between Functions  Federal Grants Fund Function  Expense Increase 4,000 1,000 30,000  Expense Decrease 35,000  Description  52000 Special Population: Services 53000 Alternative Programs and Services 54000 School Leadership! Services  63000 Alternative Programs and! Services Support and Development Services  35,000  35,000  Explanation: These transfers adjust budgeted amounts peri requests from fund managers/principals.  44    Gaston County Schools Changesi in Appropriations 2024-2025 Budget Resolution- J July Transfers Between Functions  Restricted Grants Fund Function  Expense Increase  Expense Decrease 1,000 1,100,000  Description  51000 Regular Instructional Services 52000 Special Population: Services 58000 School-Based Support Services 61000 Support and Development Services 65000 Operational Support Services  1,000,000 1,000 100,000  1,101,000 1,101,000  Explanation: These transfers adjust budgeted amounts per requests from fund managers/principals.  45    Gaston County Schools Changes in Appropriations 2024-2025 Budget Resolution- July Proposed Expenditures and Sources of Revenue  Statel Public! School Fund  Expense Increase (Decrease) (478,979)  Revenue Increase (Decrease) (478,979)  # 1  Function  Description  31000 Revenue State Public School Fund 51000 Regular Instructional Services This amendment adjusts the Classroom Teachers. allotment for NCVPS reduction Allotment Revision #4- FY25 (PRC0001) 31000 Revenue- State Public School Fund Allotment Revision #O- FY25 (PRC0002) 31000 Revenue State Public! School Fund 65000 Operational. Support Services This amendment adjusts the Non-Instructional: Support Personnel allotment for NCVPSreduction- Allotment Revision #4- FY25 (PRC0003) 31000 Revenue State Public School Fund 51000 Regular Instructional Services This amendment budgets funds for thel Program Enhancement Teachers allotment- Allotment Revision #0- FY25 (PRC0004) 31000 Revenue State Public Schooll Fund 54000 School Leadership! Services This amendment budgets funds for the School Building Administrations allotment- Allotment Revision #6-FY25 (PRC0005) 31000 Revenue State Public School Fund 51000 Regular Instructional Services Allotment Revision #6- FY25 (PRC0012) 31000 Revenue- State Public School Fund 51000 Regular Instructional Services This amendment budgets funds fori the Career Technical Education-Program Support allotment- Allotment Revision #O FY25 (PRC0014)  2  (42,976)  69000 Policy, Leadership and Communication/Pubic Information: Services This amendment adjusts the Central Office Administration: allotment-  (42,976)  (194,486)  3  (194,486)  4  1,490,220  1,490,220  5  (98,405)  (98,405)  6  29,156  29,156  This amendment budgets funds for the Drivers' Education allotment-  7  5,747  5,747  46    State Public School Fund  Expense Increase (Decrease) 354,131  Revenue Increase (Decrease) 354,131  # 8  Function  Description  31000 Revenue- State Public School Fund 51000 Regular Instructional Services Allotment Revision #6- FY25 (PRC0015) 31000 Revenue State Public School Fund 53000 Alternative Programs and Services 65000 Operational Support Services Carryover- -H FY25 (PRC0016)  This amendment budgets fundsf for the School Technology Fund allotment-  9  450,276  421,599 28,677  This amendment budgets funds for the Summer Reading Camps allotment  10  31000 Revenue State Public School Fund 51000 Regular Instructional Services Revision #0- -FY25 (PRC0027)  174,628  174,628  This amendment budgets funds for the Teacher Assistant: allotment Allotment  11  31000 Revenue- State Public Schooll Fund 54000 School Leadership Services actual. Allotment Revision #0- -FY25 (PRC0031) 31000 Revenue State Public School Fund 52000 Special Population Services Revision #6- FY25 (PRC0032)  (518,700)  (518,700)  This amendment adjusts the Low Wealth Counties Supplement allotment to  12  747,745  747,745  This amendment adjusts the Children With Special Needs allotment- Allotment  13  31000 Revenue- State Public School Fund 52000 Special Population Services Allotment Revision #0- FY25 (PRC0034) 31000 Revenue State Public School Fund 51000 Regular Instructional: Services 58000 School-Based: Support Services 65000 Operational Support Services  8,909  8,909  This amendment budgets funds for the Academicaly/lntelect Gifteda allotment-  14  16,107  11,375 800 3,932  This amendment budgets fundst for the Restart Schools allotment- FY25  (PRC0037)  47    State Public School Fund  Expense Increase (Decrease) (159,395)  Revenue Increase (Decrease) (159,395)  # 15  Function  Description  31000 Revenue State Public School Fund 52000 Special Population Services Revision #6- FY25 (PRC0054)  This amendment adjusts thel Limited English Proficiency allotment- Allotment  16  31000 Revenue. State Public! Schooll Fund 65000 Operational: Support Services Allotment Revision #O- FY25 (PRC0056) 31000 Revenue. State Public Schooll Fund 51000 Regular Instructional Services This amendment budgets funds for the Classroom Materials/nstructional Support allotment- Allotment Revision #O- FY25 (PRC0061) 31000 Revenue State! Public School Fund 53000 Alternative Programs and Services Allotment Revision #O- FY25 (PRC0069) 31000 Revenue. State Public! School Fund 51000 Regular Instructional Services This amendment budgets funds for the Textbooks and Digital Resources allotment Allotment Revision #O- FY25 (PRC0131) 31000 Revenue State Public Schooll Fund 65000 Operational Support Services allotment carryover- FY25(PRC0140)  1,094,778  1,094,778  This amendment adjusts the Transportation: of Pupils allotment to actual-  17  16,545  16,545  18  (503,723)  (503,723)  This amendment adjusts the At-Risk Student Services allotment to actual-  19  179,143  179,143  20  626,711  626,711  This amendment budgets funds for the ARP-State Fiscal Recovery- SchoolB Bus  Total State Public School Fund Amendments  3,197,432  3,197,432  48    Gaston County Schools Changes in Appropriations 2024-2025 Budget Resolution- July Proposed Expenditures and Sources of Revenue  Federal Current Expense Fund # Function  Expense Increase (Decrease) 52,197  Revenue Increase (Decrease) 52,197  Description  1 36000 Federal Revenue 52000 Special Population! Services Carryover FY25 (PRC0017) 2 36000 Federal Revenue 53000 Alternative Programs and Services Carryover- FY25 (PRC0026) 3 36000 Federal Revenue  This amendment budgets fundsf for the Career and Technical Education Program Grant  49,447  49,447  This amendment budgets funds for the Mckinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grant  2,014,064  53000 Alternative Programs and! Services  2,014,064  This amendment budgets fundsf for the ESEAT Title LF Part A Grant Carryover FY25  (PRC0050)  36000 Federal Revenue 72000 Nutrition Services (PRC0053)  93,820  93,820  This amendment budgets funds for the Child Nutrition Equipment Grant Carryover FY25  5 36000 Federal Revenue 52000 Special Population Services FY25( (PRC060) 6 36000 Federal Revenue 52000 Special Population. Services Carryover- FY25 (PRC0082) 36000 Federal Revenue 61000 Support and Development: Services Grant Carryover- FY25 (PRC0103)  1,874,971  1,874,971  This amendment budgets funds for the IDEA Title VI-B Handicapped Grant Carryover-  8,261  8,261  This amendment budgets fundsf for the IDEA- Special Education Statel Improvement Grant  40,857  40,857  This amendment budgets funds for the IDEA- ESEAT Title II, Part A- Supporting Effective  49    Federal Current Expense Fund # Function  Expense Increase (Decrease) 183,422  Revenue Increase (Decrease) 183,422  Description  8 36000 Federal Revenue 53000 Alternative Programs and Services Carryover FY25 (PRC0104) 9 36000 Federal Revenue FY25 (PRC0105) 10 36000 Federal Revenue 53000 Alternative Programs and Services Carryover FY25 (PRC0108) 11 36000 Federal Revenue  This amendment budgets funds for the ESEAT Title III, Part A- English Language Grant  61,121  53000 Alternative Programs and Services  61,121  This amendment budgets funds for the ESEAT Titlel I-Schl Improvement Grant Carryover-  199,971  199,971  This amendment budgets funds for the ESEA Title Il, Part A- English! Language Grant  6,263  53000 Alternative Programs and! Services  6,263  This amendment budgets funds for the 21st Century ASPIRE Grant Carryover- FY25  (PRC0110)  12 36000 Federal Revenue 53000 Alternative Programs and Services Carryover FY25 (PRC0111) 13 36000 Federal Revenue 52000 Special Population Services FY25 (PRC0114) 14 36000 Federal Revenue 51000 Regular Instructional Services -FY25 (PRC0115) 15 36000 Federal Revenue 52000 Special Population Services Carryover FY25 (PRC0118)  70,937  70,937  This amendment budgets funds for the ESEA Title II, Part A- English Language Grant  83,112  83,112  This amendment budgets funds for the IDEA- Children with Disabilities Grant Carryover  341,545  341,545  This amendment budgets funds for the ESEAT Titlel I-School Improvement Grant Carryover  11,948  11,948  This amendment budgets funds for thel IDEA- Special Needs Targeted Assistance Grant  50    Federal Current Expense Fund # Function  Expense Increase (Decrease) 5,070  Revenue Increase (Decrease) 5,070  Description  16 36000 Federal Revenue 51000 Regular Instructional Services FY25( (PRC0119) 17 36000 Federal Revenue  This amendment budgets funds for the IDEA- Targeted Assist- Preschool Grant Carryover-  77,754  53000 Alternative Programs and! Services  77,754  This amendment budgets funds fort the ARP ESSERI IlI- Homeless IGrant Carryover FY25  (PRC0183)  18 36000 Federal Revenue  35,421  53000 Alternative Programs and Services  35,421  This amendment budgets funds for the IDEA- ARP ESSER III Homeless IIGrant- FY25  (PRC0184)  19 36000 Federal Revenue  6,047  53000 Alternative Programs and Services Programs Grant Carryover FY25 (PRC0188) 20 36000 Federal Revenue 53000 Alternative Programs and Services Carryover FY25 (PRC0189) 21 36000 Federal Revenue  6,047  This amendment budgets funds fori the ARP-ESSER III- Summer Career Accelerator  246,693  246,693  This amendment budgets funds for the ARP-ESSER III- Math Enrichment Programs Grant  179,990  58000 School- Based Support Services of Missing Students Grant Carryover FY25 (PRC0191) 22 36000 Federal Revenue 52000 Special Population! Services FY25 (PRC0204)  179,990  This amendment budgets fundsf for the ARP-ESSER IlI-Grants for Identification & Location  1,769  1,769  This amendment budgets fundsf for the ESSERI III School Psychologists Grant Carryover-  Total Local Current Expense Fund Account  5,644,681  5,644,681  51    Gaston County Schools Changes in Appropriations 2024-2025 Budget Resolution- July Proposed Expenditures and Sources of Revenue  Restricted Grants Fund # 1  Expense Increase (Decrease) 2,518,217  Revenue Increase (Decrease) 2,518,217  Function  Description  48000 Local Sources Restricted 66000 Financial: and Human Resource: Services  This amendment budgets funds for the Non-Instructional Support Personnel funds-  FY25 (PRC0002)  2  48000 Local Sources- Restricted 53000 Alternative Programs and Services  33,533  33,533  This amendment budgets funds for the 21st Century ASPIRE Grant- FY25 (PRC0110)  3  32000 Local Sources Restricted 53000 Alternative Programs and! Services This amendment: adjusts funds for the! NCI Prek fund FY25 (PRC0413)  (1,224,004)  (1,224,005)  4  48000 Local Sources- Restricted 51000 Regular Instructional: Services  1,500  1,500  This amendment budgets funds for the Commissioners' School fund- -FY25  (PRC0607)  5  48000 Local Sources- - Restricted 53000 Alternative Programs and Services  84  84  This amendment budgets funds receivedi for the ASPIRE PLUS program fund -FY25  (PRC0610)  6  48000 Local Sources- Restricted 65000 Operational Support Services  2,544  2,544  This amendment budgets funds received for the Insurance fund FY25 (PRC0840)  Total Restricted Grants Fund Amendments  1,331,873  1,331,874  52    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 8/19/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Construction/Repair Change Orders  Type of Item: R Consent  R Action  I Information  Main Points:  Attached is a listing of construction and repair change orders that were submitted since the last Board meeting. Any change orders that were less than $100,000 were approved by the Superintendent or his designee in accordance with Board Policy 9030 - Facility Construction. Change orders greater than $100,000 must be approved by the Board.  Fiscal Implications:  All change orders were prefunded prior to recommendation for approval.  Recommendation:  Approval of the attached listing of construction/repair change orders.  Policy Implications:  Policy Code: 9030 Facility Construction  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Other: Policy or Gen Statute. See above. Submitted by: Bessie Harvey, Assistant  Department: Capital Projects  Superintendent of Operations  53    GCS CHANGE ORDER NOTIFICATION  Ina accordance with GCSI Board) Policys 9030-1 Facility Construction, allo construction: andr repair change orders approvedbyt thes Superintendent, orb hisd designee, shalll be reported tot theE Board. Ins addition, any change orders thati involve amounts over $100,000 must! bes approved) by the Board. This GCS Change Order Notification provides ther requiredi information for change orders $100,000 orl lesst that! have: already been approved! byt the Superintendent, or his designee, ando change orders over $100,000 that  need Board: approval. Presented tol BOE Contractor's) Name 8-19-24 Tumer. Asphalt 8-19-24 Carolina Site  Change Contract Order Amount Amount $493,991 $23.531 $559,393 $92,596 $1,581,500 $425,558  Projecti name  Description ofChange  Page ESF Pavement Improvement Removalo ofunsuitabler materials undert thec currentp pavement Pinewood Elementary School Removato ofunsuitabler materials under thec current pavement  Furthery work neededioi include changes tother rampsa andr newo canopy,  8-19-24 Pinnix General Contractors WCF Friday Ramp/Canopy Project foundations, andc columnst top properly addresst thes safely concerns.  54    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 8/19/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Contracts and Expenditures >$100,000  Type of Item: a Consent  R Action Oinformation  Main Points:  The attached listing of contracts and expenditures more than $100,000 was reviewed by staff and recommended for approval by the Board, or are contracts less than $100,000  but recommended to the Board for approval.  Fiscal Implications: operational savings. Recommendation: Approval  All contracts and expenditures will be paid using bond funding, capital proceeds or  Policy Implications: Board Policy 8640  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Other: Policy or Gen Statute. See above. Submitted by: Gary F. Hoskins, CFO and  Department: Finance  Associate Superintendent  55    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 8/19/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: DOJ COPS Hiring Program Award Extension  Type of Item: K Consent  K Action - Information  Main Points:  In. June 2020, Gaston County and the Gaston County Police Department applied for a grant through the Department of Justice (DOJ) under the 2020 COPS Hiring Program (CHP). The application requested $1,158,278 in funds over a three-year period to hire 10 additional officers. These officers would be working as School Resource Officers (SROS) in our middle and high schools. As a condition of receiving these funds, a local cash match of $386,090 ($128,697 per year for three years) is required. On July 20, 2020 the GCS Board of Education agreed to pay the local cash matcheach yearf for the duration of the three-year grant. This agreement to pay the local cash match was documented in al Memorandum of Understanding between Gaston County and GCS. Duet to hiring delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, this grant was extended by 12 months.  Fiscal Implications: beginning FY 2020-2021. Recommendation:  A total cash match of $386,090 to be paid over four years, rather than three years,  Approve payment of the local portion of the CHP grant through June 30, 2025.  Policy Implications:  N/A  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Goal 5. Every student has the opportunity to learn in a safe school environment.  Submitted by: Michael Nance  Department: Safety and Security  Director of Safety and Security  56    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 8/19/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Grier Middle School - Network Equipment  Type of Item: R Consent  R Action  JI Information  Main Points:  Purchase network equipment for the new Grier Middle School. This equipment includes switches, network modules, indoor access points, outdoor access points, necessary accessories, and software. The vendor for this purchase willl be Disys Solutions, Inc. using  pricing obtained from the State contract.  Fiscal Implications:  $483,915.66 to be paid from school bond.  Recommendation:  Approve the purchase of network equipment for the new Grier Middle School.  Policy Implications:  N/A  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Goal 4: Every student has the opportunity to learn in a safe school environment.  Submitted by: Aaron W. Slutsky, Chief Technology Officer  Department: TSS  57    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 8/19/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Stop Arm Cameras  Type of Item: R Consent  R Action l Information  Main Points:  Currently, GCS yellow buses are equipped with four (4) interior Fortress Mobile Camera Systems. Utilizing grant funding from the Smart School Bus Safety Pilot Program, the Transportation Department seeks to add three (3) exterior stop arm cameras to 221 yellow busses. Fortress Mobile is the sole source provider of their proprietary Stop Arm Camera Solution. As such, Fortress Mobile is the exclusive supplier of FM Nova HX  Hybrid DVR With HD IP Stop Arm Cameras.  Fiscal Implications:  The cost to equip 221 yellow buses with three (3) exterior stop arm cameras is $290,622. The Smart School Bus Safety Pilot Program PRC 140 grant funding will cover the entire  cost of the purchase and installation of the stop arm cameras.  Recommendation:  Board Approval to utilize Smart School Bus Safety Pilot Program funds to add three (3)  exterior stop arm cameras to 221 yellow buses.  Policy Implications:  Policy Code: 6320 Organization of Student Transportation Services  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Goal 5. Every student has the opportunity to learn in a safe school environment.  Submitted by: Bessie Harvey, Assistant  Department: Transportation  Superintendent of Operations  58    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 8/19/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Contract Transportation  Type of Item: K Consent  K Action Information  Main Points:  GCS contracts with private transportation companies to transport EC Students, McKinney-Vento students, Foster students, and other miscellaneous services. GCS will contract with four (4) private companies: FTS (Floyd Foster Transport), AAT (American Alternative Transportation), CST (Carolina Specialty Transport) and Primary Care Solutions. The term of these contracts shall be from August 14, 2024 through June 30, 2025. GCS shall have two (2) one-year options as follows: Option 1- July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; Option2-July 1, 2026t through June 30, 2027 (each  a "Renewal Term"). Fiscal Implications: per year.  The cost of contracting with these four (4) contract companies ise estimated tol be $900,000  Recommendation:  Board Approval to contract with four (4) private companies: FTS (Floyd Foster Transport), AAT (American Alternative Transportation), CST (Carolina Specialty Transport) and  Primary Care Solutions. Policy Implications:  Policy Code: 6320 Organization of Student Transportation Services  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Goal 5. Every student has the opportunity to learn in a safe schoolenvironment.  Submitted by: Bessie Harvey, Assistant  Department: Transportation  Superintendent of Operations  59    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 8/19/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Melmark, Inc. Type ofltem: R Consent  X Action OInformation  Main Points:  On May 6, 2024, the Gaston County Schools Board of Education approved initiating an annual contract with Melmark, Inc. Due to the increased needs of students who require this level of support, the Department for Exceptional Children is asking the Board of Education to consider increasing the potential amount to be expended from $200,000t to  $300,000 for the 2024-2025 year. Fiscal Implications:  We seek to continue our annual contract with Melmark, Inc. with total annual implications  for the Department for Exceptional Children not to exceed $300,000. Federal, state, and local funds will be used to support this contract.  Recommendation:  Approve the request to increase the potential amount to be expended from $200,000 to  $300,000 for the current contract. Policy Implications:  N/A  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Goal 2: Every member of our diverse population has the opportunity for individualized Goal 3: Every employee is capable and committed to the education of the whole child.  instruction.  Submitted by: Dr. Stacy Huffman  Department: Executive Director of Exceptional Children's Programs  60    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 8/19/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Closed Session  Type of Item: Consent  Action  Information  Main Points:  Closed sessions shall be held when required to permit a public body to act in the public  interest as permitted by law.  N.C.6.5.9143-318.11(a)6) Personnel  NCGS.5433181100 Consultation with Attorney and to receive advice with respect to the lawsuits captioned:  Inc order to consult with the Board's attorney and protect the attorney client privilege, -19-CVS-3893 McKinney et al. VS. Goins and The Gaston County Board of Education -21-CVS-5016 Bostic VS. Phroneberger and The Gaston County Board of Education -21-CVS-5017 Lukinoff VS. Barber and The Gaston County Board of Education 21-CVS-5018 Brittain VS. Beason and The Gaston County Board of Education -21-CVS-5019Long VS. The Gaston County Board of Education -23-CVS-4209 Clanton VS. The Gaston County Board of Education  323.CVEA3RUC-ODCK Roger Perkins VS. The Gaston County Board of Education  --Any other legal matters. Fiscal Implications:  N/A  61    Recommendation: 318.11.  Board to consider information provided in Closed Session in accordance with G.S. $143-  Policy Implications:  N/A  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Other: Policy or Gen Statute. See above.  Submitted by: Sonya McGraw, Attorney Department: LegalSupentendents Office  62    Last Name Acosta Anderson Andrews Antley Arias Armstrong Armstrong Austin Auten Bailey Bailey Baity Baliles Ballard Barbour Barker Barnes Baron Bass Beam Beaver Beech Benfield Birk Birkhimer Black Blackwell Blair Blake Bobbitt Bolin Bookert Boone Bostic Boyles Brackett Bradley Brady Brittain Brooks Broome Brotherton Brown Brown Brown Bryson  First Name Category  School  Precina Linda Brian Demitreas Kelsey Anneke Rollins Alesia Kellie Clinton Shenice Amanda Kayley Keri Julie Steven Diane Jayce Tyler Jordan Jeffrey Courtney Abigail Caroline Patrick Ashley Tyler Nicholas Crystal LaShonna Marisha Cristi Hannah Dana Felicia Liam Susan Glynis Kristin Lara Anthony Christie Victoria Angela  Transfer Resignation Retirement Hire Resignation Transfer Resignation Transfer Transfer Hire Promotion Resignation Resignation Transfer Resignation Retirement Retirement Resignation Résignation Resignation Resignation Promotion Resignation Transfer Promotion Transfer Resignation Resignation Promotion Resignation Retirement Resignation Resignation Retirement Promotion Resignation Transfer Resignation Transfer Resignation Retirement Retirement Resignation Resignation  Pleasant Ridge Elementary School Bessemer City Primary School South Point High School North Gaston High School Brookside Elementary School J.B. Page Primary School McAdenville Elementary School J.B. Page Primary School Bessemer City Primary School Facilities Counseling Belmont Middle School North Gaston High School Bessemer City Middle School Béssemer City Primary School Sherwood Elementary School Highland School of Technology Carr Elementary School South Point High School HH. Beam Elementary School North Gaston High School East Gaston High School Cherryville High School Sherwood Elementary School Mount Holly Middle School Cherryville Elementary School Sherwood Elementary School Bessemer City Primary School Kiser Elementary School Ashbrook High School School Nutrition Costner Elementary School Costner Elementary School Academic Services Highland School of Technology Mount Holly Middle School Student Assignment Superintendents Office Bessemer City Primary School Academic Services Cramerton Middle School Bessemer City High School Hunter Huss High School Gardner Park Elementary School New Hope Elementary School W.A. Bess Elementary School  Christopher Résignation  Christopher Retirement    Last Name Bullock Bumgardner Burgis Burnett Burnette Burton-Leaders Byers Cabaniss Camp Campbell Campbell Cangemillo Canipe Capps Carroll Carsner III Carver Case Cassady Cavender Chalvet Champion Chapman Chase Christenbury Clark Clark Clark Clarkson Cloninger Cloninger Cloninger Coffey Cole Coleman Conley Cooper Cooper Cox Cox Craig Cramond Crawford Crews Crocetto  First Name Category Rylee-Grace Resignation  School  Tyler Madison Cynthia Alice Brittany Darlene John Lance Jennifer Lauren Anthony Natalie Mary Mary Richard Talya Jennifer Morgan Shannon Bethany Laura Yvonne Sarah Christa Matthew Melissa Melissa Kelsey Heather Jennifer Kristen Jordan Payton Cody April Ava Zalirah Gabrielle Penny Stacy Cheryl Bryan Keyona Destiny  Retirement Resignation Transfer Hire Transfer Retirement Resignation Relationship Retirement Resignation Resignation Transfer Retirement Retirement Resignation Transfer Promotion Resignation Promotion Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Retirement Retirement Resignation Resignation Resignation Transfer Resignation Resignation Resignation Transfer Resignation Resignation Transfer Promotion Transfer Resignation Retirement Promotion Transfer  Sherwood Elementary School Belmont Middle School Superintendent's Office J.B. Page Primary School Academic Services Bessemer City Primary School Pleasant Ridge Elementary School Belmont Central Elementary School  Add Employee Work North Gaston High School  Grier Middle School Bessemer City Primary School Stuart W. Cramer High School J.B. Page Primary School Cherryville Elementary School W.C. Friday Middle School Cramerton Middle School Pinewood Elementary School Department for Exceptional Children Lingerfeldt Elementary School Costner Elementary School Bessemer City Central School Southwest Middle School Stuart W. Cramer High School Ida Rankin Elementary School Bessemer City High School W. Blaine Beam Intermediate School W. Blaine Beam Intermediate School Springfield Elementary School McAdenville Elementary School South Point High School J.B. Page Primary School Superintendents Office Gaston Virtual Academy Webb Street School Lowell Elementary School Superintendent's Office Highland School of Technology J.B. Page Primary School Department for Exceptional Children Belmont Central Elementary School School Nutrition Bessemer City Middle School North Gaston High School Belmont Central Elementary School  Rehire an Employee Department for Exceptional Children    Last Name Cummins Cunningham Cunningham Currence Currence Curtis Curvin Curvin Dale Daughtridge Davis Davis Davis Davis Davis Dean Dearing Decker Deese Delao Denton Diggs Dillon Dixon Doorley Doran Dunn Durkee Eaddy Edwards Edwards Edwin Elkin Eller Elms Emory Ervin Falls Faust Feemster Feemster Fernandez Field Fields Fisher  First Name Category  School Holbrook Middle School Superintendent's Office Cramerton Middle School Gardner Park Elementary School Lingerfeldt Elementary. School South Point High School Transportation Facilities Facilities  Jason Kelly Suzanne Briana Jonathan Melanie Monae Monae Jonathon Dianna James Javon Jenna Melanie Perry Yukiko Madison' Elizabeth Ellen David Bryan Renee Twaineka Daniel Douglas Kevin James Kate Deborah Jodi Lorene Kelly Adam Erica Kelsey Andrea Talica Allison Kimyatta Cherie Edward Paula Harry Candis James  Résignation Hire Retirement Resignation Resignation Resignation Résignation Promotion Hire Hire Resignation Resignation Retirement Résignation Transfer Hire Resignation Transfer Resignation Promotion Resignation Resignation Resignation Promotion Transfer Resignation Retirement Resignation Retirement Resignation Resignation Transfer Promotion Hire Retirement Resignation Resignation Hire Resignation Retirement Resignation Hire Resignation  Rehire an Employee Stuart W. Cramer High School  Woodhill Elementary School Pleasant Ridge Elementary School W.A. Bess Elementary School Chapel Grove Elementary School Gardner Park Elementary School J.B. Page Primary School Forestview High School Cherryville High School Bessemer City Primary School East Gaston High School Academic Services East Gaston High School Southwest Middle School East Gaston High School Academic Services Facilities. Department for Exceptional Children Holbrook Middle Schoo! Academic Services Bessemer City Primary School South Point High School Robinson Elementary School J.B. Page Primary School Hunter Huss High School Pleasant Ridge Elementary School Carr Elementary School Southwest Middle School York Chester Middle School Pleasant Ridge Elementary School Bessemer City Middle School Cherryville Elementary School Hunter Huss High School Career and Technical Education Pleasant Ridge Elementary School  Promotion, Resignation Cherryville Elementary School    Last Name Fletcher Floyd Frady Franceschelli Franklin Franks Fuller Gaboda Galloway Gardiner Gardner Gardner III Gates Gem Gettys Gilbert Gillespie Glandon Gleason Glenn Glover Godfrey Goff Graham Grahl Griffin Griffin Grigg Grigg Grooms Gunter Hague Haithcock Hall Hall Hall Hall Hancock Harbison Hare Harper Harper Harrill  First Name Category  School  Maxwell Myeshia Ashley Deborah Florence Amy Ty-ie John Kailey Johnathan Tiffany Jack Michael Wendy Sean Christine Park Kristi Halley Jasmine Lynn Chery! Todd Amandah Pamela Brittany Max Don Savannah Julia Belinda Dale Dawn Donna Jill Rhonda Rotasha Jasmine James Ashley Bailey Joshua Scott  Involuntary Termination Transfer Resignation Transfer Resignation Promotion Resignation Resignation Resignation Transfer Promotion Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Retirement Resignation Transfer Resignation Retirement Retirement Transfer Resignation Retirement Involuntary Termination Retirement Transfer Transfer Transfer Resignation Retirement Promotion Promotion Retirement Retirement Promotion Resignation Hire Promotion Resignation Resignation Retirement  W.C. Friday Middle School Forestview High School W.A. Bess Elementary School J.B. Page Primary School School Nutrition School Nutrition Southwest Middle School W.C. Friday Middlé School East Gaston High School Belmont Middle School Middle School Instruction Stuart W. Cramer High School W,C. Friday Middle School Pleasant Ridge Elementary School Webb Street School W. Blaine Beam Intermediate School Bessemer City Middle School Gardner Park Elementary School J.B. Page Primary School School Nutrition North Gaston High School Stanley Middle School Bessemer City Primary School Chapel Grove Elementary School Costner Elementary School Springfield Elementary School Ashbrook High School Bessemer City. Primary School Highland School of Technology Bessemer City Primary School Forestview High School Hunter Huss High School School Nutrition Schoo! Nutrition Tryon Elementary School Gardner Park Elementary School Edward D. Sadler, Jr. Elementary Scho Lowell Elementary School North Gaston High School South Point High School Tryon Elementary School Bessemer City Middie School Cherryville High School    Last Name Harris Hartman Hartsell Hartung Harvey Hawkins Heafner Heath Heintz Henderson Henderson Hendrick Henry Hensley Hester Hicklin Hildreth Hill Hilliard Hinkle Holbrook Holland Holland Hoover Hopper Houser Houser Houston Howe Hoyle Hueitt Huffstetler Hughes Humphries Hunt Ijames Ingle Ivey Jackson Jarnigan Jarrett Jenkins Jessen Jones  First Name Category  School J.B. Page Primary School Facilities Gardner Park Elementary School Belmont Central Elementary School John Chavis Middle School North Gaston High School Stanley Middle School Pinewood Elementary School Bessemer City Central School Carr Elementary School W. Blaine Beam Intermediate School Cherryville Elementary School Bessemer City High School Bessemer City Primary School Academic Services School Nutrition Bessemer City Primary School Cramerton Middle School Edward D. Sadler, Jr. Elementary Schc Brookside Elementary School Grier Middle School North Gaston High Schoo! Bessemer City Primary School J.B. Page Primary School Department for Exceptional Children North Gaston High School Stuàrt W. Cramer High School Holbrook Middle School Cramerton Middle School Student Support Services Bessemer East Gaston High School Warlick Academy Pinewood Elementary School Southwest Middle School Pleasant Ridge Elementary School Ida Rankin Elementary School Bessemer City Primary School North Gaston High School W.A. Bess Elementary School Human Resources Gardner Park Elementary School Department for Exceptional Children Cherryville High School  Jamie Terry Jennifer Allison Miriam Abby Stacey Kathaleen Elizabeth Allison Myra Cassie Geneve Robin Cynthia Sarenna Sylvia Caroline Joylette Dana Amy Luico Melinda Keysha Takischa Crystal Kiersten Teyshawn Marsha Jennifer Mahagany Rebecca Rod Amanda Ashelin Nerissa Jeffrey Kaitlyn Cindy Lane Taner Emily Kimberly Janet  Transfer Retirement Resignation Resignation Hire Promotion Hire Retirement Resignation Resignation Resignation Résignation Resignation Transfer Resignation Resignation Transfer Resignation Resignation Retirement Retirement Hire Transfer Transfer Involuntary Termination Resignation Resignation Hire Resignation Resignation Resignation Transfer Resignation Resignation Resignation Transfer Retirement Transfer Retirement Retirement Promotion Resignation Resignation Retirement  Middle School  City    Last Name Jones Joyner Justice Keel Kendrick Kessler Killian Kincaid King Kirby Kirtley Kiser Kmidowski Koch Kubbs Lawson Lay Lee Leonhardt Lewis Lievano Lindholm Lindquist Lingerfelt Little Little Little Loftis Lucas Honorato Lyon Philor Mackins Madrid Malandrino Mancini Mantecon Markowitz Marlow Marr Martin Martin May McCarthy MCCoig MCCotter  First Name Category Shaverra Chelisa Rita George Jamar William Ceara Melanie Shona Gabrielle Kristopher Kristin Cynthia Kathleen Sherry Amber Laree Erica Harley Belinda Lissette Kenneth Carrie Allison Andrea Sarah Teresa Ashley Ana Nicole Michael Max Samantha Penny Amanda Kevin Hayley Amanda Deanna Kevin Reilly Angela Michelle  School  Résignation Resignation Retirement Resignation Hire Transfer Transfer Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Transfer Retirement Hire Transfer Promotion Resignation Transfer Transfer Retirement Resignation Resignation Resignation Retirement Resignation Resignation Retirement Resignation Resignation Hire Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Hire Retirement Resignation Resignation Resignation Transfer Resignation Retirement  Pleasant Ridge Elementary School East Gaston High School Belmont Central Elementary School Superintendent's Office Southwest Middie School J.B. Page Primary School Belmont Central Elementary School East Gaston High School Transportation Tryon Elementary School South Point High School Belmont Central Elementary School Stuart W. Cramer High School Department for Exceptional Children J.B. Page Primary School Hawks Nest STEAM Academy Tryon Elementary School Bessemer City Primary School Bessemer City Middle School. Lowell Elementary School Chapel Grove Elementary School Ashbrook High School Pleasant Ridge Elementary School Tryon Elementary School Southwest Middle School South Point High School Forestview High School Carr Elementary School Forestview High School Technology Support Services Southwest Middle School Bessemer City High School Ashbrook High School Carr Elementary School Sherwood Elementary School Department for Exceptional Children Communications Forestview High School Bessemer City High School Edward D. Sadler, Jr. Elementary Sc Holbrook Middle School J.B. Page Primary School Technology Support Services Department for Exceptional Childrer  Maria Celeste Resignation    Last Name McCurry McDuffee McKay McLaurin McLean McPherson Means Medlock Meeks Mejia Mellon Memrick Mera Serpa Messer Metcalf Miller Miller Miller Miller Miller Mims Minnich Mitchell Mlujeak Molina Moonie Moore Morehead Morris Morrison Morrison Morrow Moses Muhammad Mull Mundy Murphy Murphy Murray Myers Myers Myles-Annakie Nguyen Nicholson  First Name Category Suzette Micha+A19:A3 Hire 2el Adair Abigail Tracy Ashley Bridget Amy Tarsha Shannon Jessica Matthew Carlos Stacey Teran Anna Caletra James Kelsey Victoria Tammy. Carrie Brian Stephanie Lori Logan. LaRonde Erin Cheryl Bryant Deanna Jonathon Deborah James Katie Taylor Angela Deana Alexus Hannah Virginia Yameka Cecilia Devan  School School Nutrition Facilities  Promotion Transfer Resignation Retirement Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Transfer Promotion Resignation Transfer Resignation Promotion Transfer Resignation Resignation Retirement Transfer Resignation Resignation Transfer Resignation Hire Transfer Transfer Hire Retirement Hire Retirement Resignation Transfer Resignation Resignation Retirement Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation  W.C. Friday Middle School Ida Rankin Elementary School Kiser Elementary School Cramerton Middle School Carr Elementary School Brookside Elementary School H.H. Beam Elementary School Ashbrook High School Grier Middle School Stuart W. Cramer High School Grier Middle School Bessemer City Primary School Costner Elementary School Bessemer City Central School Pleasant Ridge Elementary School Stanley Middle School Cherryville Elementary School New Hope Elementary School Forestview High School Career and Technical Education Carr Elementary School Pleasant Ridge Elementary School Sherwood Elementary School Ashbrook High School Bessemer City Primary School Belmont Middle School Forestview High School Bessemer City Middle. School Facilities Edward D. Sadler, Jr. Elementary St Holbrook Middle School Bessemer City Primary School North Gaston High School Bessemer City Primary School Pre-Kindergarten Brookside Elementary School Forestview High School Pinewood Elementary School North Gaston High School Hunter Huss High School Hawks Nest STEAM Academy  Resignation, Rehire Academic Services    Last Name Nixon Norman Noznesky Nussbaumer Oakley Osborne O'Shea Oteng Otis Owens Pace Pajaro Palmer Parchment Paredes Parodi Pate Patel Peacock Pearson Pearson Peavy Peoples Pepin Petty Phillips Phillips Phillips Pinnock-Morgan Poag Pope Potes Potter Potts Powers Price Price Psarianos Psomadakis Purvis Putnam Quinn Rains Ramkissoon Ramsey  First Name Category Kristopher Tali Christine Lisa Darlene Toni Donald Richard Eric Lynnette Rebècca Victor John Francis Nicholas Anthony Traci Maliha Anna David Taylor Kellianne Jamie April Sherri Kathryn Sandra Tiffany Neisha Emily Katherine Jaime Dana Sharon Matthew Jessica William Amanda Matthew Terry Sarah Kaylee Jeffrey Ashley Jennifer  School  Hire Resignation Resignation Resignation Transfer Promotion Hire Résignation Resignation Resignation Rétirement Transfer Resignation Resignation Resignation Retirement Resignation Resignation Resignation Transfer Hire Promotion Transfer Retirement Resignation Transfer Transfer Resignation Promotion Resignation Resignation Transfer Transfer Transfer Resignation Retirement Resignation Retirement Transfer Transfer Transfer Retirement Transfer Resignation  Bessemer City High School Department for Exceptional Chiidrer Belmont Middle School Technology Support Services J.B. Page Primary School Grier Middle School Bessémer City High School North Gaston High School Brookside Elementary School Hunter Huss High School Ashbrook High School J.B. Page Primary School Elementary Instruction Webb Street School East Gaston High School Sherwood Elementary School Ashbrook High School Catawba Heights Elementary Schoc South Point High School Bessemer City Primary School South Point High School Human Resources J.B. Page Primary School Forestview High School Grier Middle School Bessemer City Primary School Sherwood Elementary School Edward D. Sadler, Jr. Elementary S Pre-Kindergarten Southwest Middle School Stanley Middle School Bessemer City Primary School Gaston Virtual Academy Cherryville High School East Gaston High School Belmont Central Elementary Schoo Pinewood Elementary School J.B. 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Rothwell Sage Sams Schiavoni Scott Scott Scronce Setzer Setzer Shafer Shaw Shaw Shelton-Harper Shepherd Shetley Shirlen Shoemaker Showers Singleton Smarr Smarr Smith Smith  First Name Category  School  Kenya Robert Janet Abraham Jennifer Jennifer Allison Celestine Daniel Matthew Kimberly Courtnay Brenda Anahi Denise Emily Jasmine Ashley Madison Brooke Ashley Daniel Sheila Marisa Teresa Teresa Tracy Katherine Joshua Robin Michael Christopher Transfer Donnette Cara Sylvia Sarah Emily Pamela Rodnita Tangie Anita Jill Carolyn Kim  Resignation Resignation Transfer Resignation Resignation Retirement Hire Resignation Resignation Transfer Hire Transfer Retirement Resignation Retirement Transfer Resignation Resignation Promotion Hire Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Transfer Resignation Retirement Resignation Resignation Promotion Resignation Resignation Resignation Transfer Resignation Promotion Retirement Transfer Resignation Retirement Transfer Retirement Demotion  Edward D. Sadler, Jr. Elementary! W.C. Friday Middle School Bessemer City Primary School Bessemer City High School North Gaston High School East Gaston High School Stanley Middle School Pleasant Ridge Elementary School Ashbrook High School Ashbrook High School South Point High School Pleasant Ridge Elementary School Bessemer City Middle School Belmont Central Elementary Schoc Bessemer City Central School J.B. Page Primary School North Gaston High School Lowell Elementary School Student Assignment North Gaston High School North Gaston High School Ashbrook High School North Gaston High School Brookside Elementary School Department for Exceptional Childr J.B. Page Primary School Lingerfeldt Elementary School Lowell Elementary School Tryon Elementary Schoo! Springfield Elementary School School Nutrition John Chavis Middle School South Point High School Warlick Academy Bessemer City Middle School Gaston Early College High School Brookside Elementary School South Point High School W.A. Bess Elementary School Pleasant Ridge Elementary Schoo Southwest Middle School Brookside Elementary School J.B. Page Primary School Tryon Elementary School Hawks Nest STEAM Academy  Romero Rodriguez Yerson    Last Name Smith Smith Smith Sowersby Stabisevschi Stewart Stewart Stilwell Stinson Summitt Taylor Taylor Thomas  First Name Category  School Warlick Academy Sherwood Elementary School Southwest Middle School Grier Middle School Accountability  Marty Quintarro Tarryn Susan Iulia Leah Tempestt Sarah Ronnie Robin Lisa Lisa Taylor  Transfer Promotion Retirement Resignation Promotion Transfer Transfer Transfer Resignation Retirement Retirement Resignation Retirement Resignation Transfer Resignation Transfer Resignation Transfer. Transfer Transfer Promotion Resignation Resignation Transfer Resignation Transfer Resignation Promotion Hire Hire Resignation Transfer Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Transfer Resignation Promotion  Rehire an Employee Elementary Instruction  Gaston Early College High School Belmont Central Elementary Scho Bessemer City Primary School Springfield Elementary School Belmont Middié Schoo! John Chavis Middle School Stuart W. Cramer High School McAdenville Elementary School Kiser Elementary School Bessemer City Primary School Edward D. Sadler, Jr. Elementary Cramerton Middle School Facilities J.B. Page Primary School Bessemer City Primary School J.B. Page Primary School Facilities Woodhill Elementary School Warlick Academy J.B. Page Primary School Elementary Instruction J.B. Page Primary School Stuart W. Cramer High School School Nutrition Woodhill Elementary School Career and Technical Education Brookside Elementary School Bessemer City Primary School Belmont Middle School Academic Services John Chavis Middle School W.A. Bess Elementary School J.B. Page Primary School Bessemer City Primary School Warlick Academy Edward D. Sadler, Jr. Elementan  Thomason Truesdale Bonita Thompson-Sanders Chania  Thornburg Tindall Tolleson Toney Toney Toomey Towell Troy Trull Ussery Vajh Valentine Vanderford Varriale Vaughn Walker Walker Walker Wall Walt Warner Washam Waters Waters Waters Watkins Watson Weaver  Jane Rhonda Aimee Devin Devin Nikki Karen Adria Stacy Andrew Myschan Laketia Samantha Vince Kelly Donna Jalen Valerie Shannon Paula Crystal Jacob Anna Hailey Helen Brittany Keilani Angela  Rehire an Employee Facilities    Last Name Werts White White Whiteside Wilder Wilkins Williams Williams Willlams Wills Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Winchester Winston Wise Wood Woods Wyatt Yantz Zigler  First Name Category  School Bessemer City Primary School Grier Middle School Pleasant Ridge Elementary Scho W. Blaine Beam Intermediate Sc School Nutrition J.B. Page Primary School Grier Middle School Holbrook Middle School Chapel Grove Elementary Schoo Forestview High School J.B. Page Primary School Holbrook Middle School Webb Street School Costner Elementary School Bessemer City Middle School North Belmont Elementary Scho North Gaston High School Robinson Elementary School North Gaston High School Pleasant Ridge Elementary Schc J.B. Page Primary School School Nutrition Lingerfeldt Elementary School Mount Holly Middie School  Tamara Keisha Sara Lynn Kelly Laquesha Markeseo Pamela Valarie Sherry. Deron Jessie Melissa Rebecca Thomas Lauren William Brittany Lathan Ashley Heather Eileen Jennifer  Transfer Involuntary Termination Transfer Transfer Demotion Transfer Resignation Promotion Retirement Retirement Transfer Resignation Resignation Resignation Transfer Hire, Resignation Resignation Promotion Resignation Resignation Transfer Resignation Retirement Resignation  Wilcox-Sommersel Vickie