October 8, 2024 JC Board of Education Meeting Actions

October 8, 2024, JC Board of Education Meeting Actions

The Johnston County Board of Education held its regular session meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Below is a list of agenda items presented for action. All exhibit sheets and background information are on eBoards.

Board Meeting Highlight(s):

Thirty-four JCPS principals were recognized for their school’s academic success for the 2023-2024 school year. Each principal was presented with a banner noting their achievements to be hung in their schools. The most improved schools for the 2023-2024 academic year are Benson Elementary, Four Oaks Middle, and Clayton High. See Banner Presentation Photo slide show HERE.

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction released data for the 2023-2024 school year, and JCPS ranked 35th in the state for Overall Performance Composite at 56.4% compared to the state average of 54.2%. 

Agenda Items:

Approval of Minutes - Approved:

  • September 10, 2024 - Regular Session

  • September 10, 2024 Closed Session Minutes

Advisory Appointments - Approved:

  • Jacquetta Manson and Patti Plisko - Cleveland Elementary School Advisory Council for a 3-year term 2024-2027

  • Cristina Galindo and Lucinda Van Hoy - Four Oaks Elementary School Advisory Council for a 3-year term from 2024-2027

  • Meagan Matthews and Rabina Bissessar and Jennifer Kinnebrew - Powhatan Elementary School Advisory Council for a 3-year term from 2024-2027

  • Brandon Holland, Caitlin Hartley, Eddie Oliver, Holly Marin, Kevin Donovan, RJ Smith and Sarah Willoughby - Princeton Elementary School Advisory Council for a 3-year term from 2024-2027

  • Paul Boucher, Connie Bryant, and Chad Stewart - South Johnston School High Advisory Council for a 3-year term 2024-2027

  • Ashley Anderson - South Johnston School High Advisory Council for a 1-year renewal term from 2024-2025

Administrative Reports and Recommendations - Approved:

Superintendent Reports

  • Certified Personnel 

  • Classified Personnel 

  • Substitute Personnel 

  • Level III Volunteers 

  • Board Policy - Second Read

Items from the Chief Academic Officer

  • Calendar Selection for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 School Year

Items from the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative and Auxiliary Services

  • Football Helmet Reconditioning Service

  • School Resource Officer Contracts

  • Transportation Services Box Truck Bid