December 10, 2024, JC Board of Education Meeting Actions

The Johnston County Board of Education held its regular session meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Below is a list of agenda items presented for action. All exhibit sheets and background information are on eBoards.

Board Meeting Highlight(s):

2024-2025 Living Legends

Each December the Board recognizes individuals who have spent their careers in education, impacting thousands of lives and transforming the educational landscape of Johnston County Public Schools. This year the Board was proud to recognize Mrs. Pearl Blackmon, Mrs. Darla Peedin, Mrs. Darlene Williford, and Mr. James Barbour as Living Legends of Johnston County Public Schools. You can learn more about the 2024 Living Legends Awards recipients, HERE

New Board Member - April Lee

The Board welcomed Mrs. April Lee as the new member. Mrs. Lee has an educational background and brings experience that will be instrumental during her tenure. 

Reconvening of Calendar Committee

Beginning in January 2025, the JCPS Calendar Committee will reconvene to create calendar drafts for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. Once drafts are created, the options will be made available to the public for viewing. 

Clayton High Feasibility Study Results 

The Board received a Feasibility Study Report for replacing the current Clayton High on the existing site. The entire presentation can be viewed HERE

Agenda Items:

Approval of Minutes - Approved:

  • November 12, 2024, Regular Session Minutes

  • November 12, 2024, Closed Session Minutes

  • November 18, 2024, Special Session Minutes

Advisory Appointments - Approved:

  • Mechelle Alford, Derrick Barefoot, Ashley Dunn, Esmeralda Hernandez, and Latifah Nixon - Benson Elementary School Advisory Council for a 3-year term from 2024-2027

  • Amy McDuffy, Tammy Pearson, Kate Duty, and Vicky Andrews - Clayton High School Advisory Council for a 3-year term from 2024-2027

Administrative Reports and Recommendations - Approved:

Superintendent Reports

  • Certified Personnel 

  • Classified Personnel 

  • Substitute Personnel 

  • Level III Volunteers 

  • Board Policy - Second Read

  • Board Policy - First Read

Items from the Chief Academic Officer

  • JCPS Calendar Adoption Update

Items from the Chief of Facilities Design and Construction

  • Rebuild Clayton High School - Feasibility Study Results

  • Design -Build Project Delivery

  • Request for Easement - North Johnston Middle School

Items from the Chief of Human Resources