of Orange County School Board met From March 18th discuss it Bond and capital project recommendations, after-school program planning, and year-end testing and refresher planning.
what's new?
- approved by the board Xavier Adamsteacher at Orange High School, I'm honored by Governor Roy Cooper He was honored for his work as an African American educator in North Carolina.
- “I've been working “I spent four years in this district, and they were the best four years of my life,” Adams said. “I am truly grateful to be able to work with families, students, and the community.”
- chief operating officer dwayne fosterMaintenance Director henry mackeyCapital and Facilities Director patrick florence and chris whitley of cumming group presented Debt and capital project recommendations.
- They recommended the district use the funds it received to complete it. school improvement project, This includes the creation of a new elementary school to replace one of OCS' oldest elementary school facilities.
- “Financially, “We believe the $49.5 million needed to build a 600-student elementary school will be used to address the highest priority needs of educational adequacy in other schools and facilities,” Foster said. Ta.
- board member I said yes It is important to communicate and be transparent with constituents about your project.
- “I just think You need to communicate that the entire portfolio is important and help them understand that it's not just the more important projects that are being completed, there's actually a lot of other work going on. ” Board Member Sarah Smiley Said.
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Chris GammonExecutive Director of Curriculum and Instruction; presented be suggestion We recommend that OCS outsource after-school programs. YMCA of the Triangle For the 2024-25 school year.
- Gammon said the rationale for outsourcing includes staffing challenges for after-school programs, high levels of debt and missed payment deadlines. Said.
- gammon said Once board approval is received, next steps include planning the logistical elements with the YMCA, including implementing a formal agreement between the groups.
- board member caused concern How outsourcing your program will impact your current employee compensation and benefits.
- Gammon confirmed OCS staff will be given priority for work in YMCA afterschool programs.
- chief academic officer Dennis Green presented of End of year/class/grade Retraining and remanagement plans. would provide An opportunity for students to receive additional instruction in subjects in which they have not demonstrated mastery and to retake the exam after making corrections.
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Rhonda RussDistrict Chief Financial Officer; presented director daniel jones' Recommends local operating budget for fiscal year 2025.
- at the next board meeting April 8 A public hearing will be held for community members to comment on the proposed budget. Lars said.
What decisions were made?
- board I voted Unanimously approves recommendations presented for new elementary schools and other related bond and capital school improvement projects.
- board I voted After-school outsourcing plan unanimously approved.
- board I voted Unanimously approves the EOY/EOC/EOG retraining and management plan.
- board approved the proposal That way, tuition fees for 2024-25 will be the same as the previous year.
What's next?
- board of directors next meeting It will be April 8th wit welfare building Located in Hillsboro.
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