The Johnston County Board of Education held its regular session meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Below is a list of agenda items presented for action. All exhibit sheets and background information are on eBoards.
Board Meeting Highlight(s):
South Smithfield Elementary Recognized as an Authorized International Baccalaureate (B) Primary Years Programme School:
Johnston County Public Schools proudly announces that South Smithfield Elementary is an Authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) for Primary Years Programme school.
The IB Primary Years Programme at South Smithfield Elementary World School delivers instruction through the lens of inquiry-based learning. The program also teaches children at the elementary level conceptual learning in addition to content-based application.
Agenda Items:
Approval of Minutes - Approved:
December 10, 2024, Regular Session Minutes
December 10, 2024, Closed Session Minutes
Advisory Appointments - Approved:
Mandy Valiquette (new), Fred Foreman (at-large member), Donald Pate, and Jada Whitley for a three (3) year term, to the Corinth Holders High School Advisory Council.
Kathleen Stuckey and Shaquita Blue for a two (2) year term, to the Corinth Holders High School Advisory Council.
Anna (Katie) Bond Collins (new), Rosilyn Moseley, and Maria Butler for a one (1) year term, to the Corinth Holders High School Advisory Council.
Wendy Scott and Kristina Ledford for a three (3) year term, to the Dixon Road Elementary School Advisory Council.
Rebecca Holtdorf and Israel Morrow for a three (3) year term, to the McGee's Middle School Advisory Council.
Monica Villafranca, Majorie Ramirez, and Lizbeth Hoyas Montes for a three (3) year term, to the West Smithfield Elementary School Advisory Council.
Administrative Reports and Recommendations - Approved:
Superintendent Reports
Certified Personnel
Classified Personnel
Substitute Personnel
Level III Volunteers
Participate Learning Teacher Ambassador Fees for 2025-2026
Items from the Chief of Facilities Design and Construction
Furniture for New Construction
Items from the Chief of Finance
Budget Amendment #3
Items from the Chief of Human Resources
Items from Assist Superintendent of Auxiliary and Administrative Services
Request for Voluntary Annexation of West Smithfield Elementary
Emergency Window Replacement (Riverwood Elementary)