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Dr. Bayo asked whether transgender girls who participate on girls’ sports teams are permitted to use girls’ restrooms and locker rooms, and whether Wilson County Schools maintains separate bathrooms specifically designated for transgender students. The speaker also asked whether the school health clinics provide education about contraceptive methods and whether they provide or facilitate access to birth control for students.

Additional questions included whether clinic staff communicate with parents after a student visit, and if so, by what means; how school clinics manage cases involving students with gender dysphoria; whether mental‑health professionals are involved; whether child‑welfare or social‑services agencies are engaged; and what other personnel or organizations may be involved.

Board response and next steps
Board members discussed how to respond and the chair offered the board several options: have the chair respond, direct administration to respond, refer the matter to a board committee, or place the matter on a future agenda. Board member Ms. Powell moved to direct administration to respond to Dr. Bayo’s input; Ms. Boyette seconded the motion and the board recorded that the motion passed unanimously. The board did not make any policy changes or provide immediate answers at the meeting; administration will report back as directed.

Signups and context
Three people had signed up to speak; two — Travis Driver and Ebony Arrington — were listed but were not present when called. The board reminded public commenters of the three‑minute limit and of rules prohibiting obscene, vulgar or threatening remarks during the public comment period.

Speakers (attributed in this article)
- Dr. Bayo (identified in the transcript as a public commenter; affiliation not specified).
- Ms. Powell (Board member; moved that administration respond).
- Ms. Boyette (Board member; seconded the motion).

Authorities referenced
- Board cited options for response and then directed administration; no district policy text or statute was read aloud at the time of the public comment motion.

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Why this matters
Questions raised relate to student privacy, health services, parental notification and district policies on gender and athletics — topics that can prompt administrative clarification or policy review. The board chose to have administration respond rather than take immediate policy action.

Provenance
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Board Chair called the meeting to order and the board approved the agenda before taking several consent and action motions that the board recorded as passing unanimously. Superintendent Dr. Mills and committee chairs reviewed recent recognitions and committee recommendations before the board moved to formal votes.

Why it matters: the votes allocate district funds, commit the district to vendor contracts and begin design work that would be funded in part by state renovation monies, all of which affect school facilities, nutrition services and student support programs across the district.

Most significant actions
- Contracts: The board approved two contracts brought forward by the Administrative Services Committee: White's International for a new fuel truck for $159,507.14 and a contract with Universal Equipment Company for middle-school dining room seating for $225,626.80. The board recorded that these funds come from local and school-nutrition accounts as described in committee reports.
- Request for qualifications (RFQ): The board directed administration to issue an RFQ for design‑build services to add security vestibules at Hunt High School, Fike High School and Elm City Middle School. The motion noted the district plans to apply for the state Public School Building Renovation/Repair Fund to help underwrite this work.
- Budget amendments: The board adopted three budget amendments for the state expense fund, the local special revenue fund and the federal expense fund. The state amendment recorded receipt of a $200,000 safety grant and an additional $6,771 in transportation revenue; the federal amendment was described as a reconciliation of current federal awards. The board did not list a complete itemized breakdown beyond what administration presented.
- Instructional and student services contracts: The board approved multiple instructional contracts and contract increases recommended by the Instructional Services Committee, including:
• Pathful, Inc. renewal for middle/high schools and two early colleges, $35,530 (E‑Rate expected to cover most; approximately $11,000 from technology funds).
• Encore Technology Group work at Gardners Elementary, $74,498.36.
• Newsela, Inc., K–8 literacy resources, $77,678.08.
• Instructure subscriptions (assessments, item bank, Desmos tools, Master Connect), $142,725.13.
• Lexia PowerUp Literacy and CORE5 reading licenses with School Success Partnership, $189,960 (to be paid from textbook funds following prior ESSER funding).
• Interpreter Network sign-language interpreting services increased from $20,000 to not to exceed $200,000 to reflect a rise in demand.
• Kinetic Physical Therapy & Wellness, Inc. for exceptional‑children contracted personnel increased from not to exceed $900,000 to not to exceed $1,800,000.
• Contracts for AYA and Dragonfly Vision LLC for exceptional‑children contracted personnel, each not to exceed $90,000.

- Alternative accountability and summer program changes: The board approved the district’s annual selection to participate in the North Carolina alternative schools accountability “Option B” model for Daniels Learning Center. The board also approved a revised 2025 proficiency summer‑school plan that — based on recent guidance from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction — will use the last days of school (June 4–5) for additional instruction, post‑testing and retesting, with the intent of increasing participation and avoiding extra bus runs.

- Policy actions: The board approved revised graduation requirements (policy revision described as a second reading) to align local practice with recent diploma endorsement additions. The board also received first readings of revised policies on the use of unmanned aircraft (drones) and on student searches; administration will return with attorney guidance and edits for the second read of the student‑search policy.

- Other facility and equipment items: The Administrative Services Committee reported cafeteria improvements planned for 2025–26 (bench seating to replace circular seats in middle/high school cafeterias, teacher dining seating, condiment canisters, painting, water stations, digital signage and three new high‑school dishwashers). Committee‑level smaller contracts and purchases were listed (uniforms, replacement chairs, teacher seating) and will be funded from school nutrition and local funds.

The meeting concluded with a motion, approved unanimously, to enter closed session to consider confidential personnel and student matters under the North Carolina General Statutes cited by the board and to consult with the board’s attorney.

Votes at a glance
- Approve agenda — mover: Ms. Powell; second: Ms. Boyette (recorded unanimous).
- Approve minutes for March 17, 2025 regular meeting and April 7, 2025 special meeting — mover: Ms. Boyette; second: Ms. Powell (recorded unanimous).
- Approve contracts: White's International ($159,507.14) and Universal Equipment Company ($225,626.80) — mover: Mr. Breen; second: Mr. Batts (recorded unanimous).
- Direct administration to issue RFQ for design‑build of security vestibules at Hunt High, Fike High and Elm City Middle — mover: Mr. Breen; second: Dr. Fitch and Mr. Batts (recorded unanimous).
- Adopt budget amendments to state expense, local special revenue and federal expense funds (state safety grant $200,000; transportation +$6,771; federal reconciliation) — mover: Mr. Burnley; second: Dr. Fitch and Mr. Batts (recorded unanimous).
- Approve instructional/service contracts and contract increases (AYA; Dragonfly Vision LLC; Instructure $142,725.13; Lexia $189,960; Interpreter Network to $200,000; Kinetic Physical Therapy to $1,800,000; others) — mover: Ms. Boyette; second: (recorded unanimous).
- Approve Option B for Daniels Learning Center alternative school accountability model — mover: Ms. Boyette; second: Mr. Breen and Ms. Powell (recorded unanimous).
- Approve revised 2025 proficiency summer‑school plan — mover: Ms. Boyette; second: Ms. Powell and others (recorded unanimous).
- Adopt revised graduation requirements policy (second reading) — mover: Ms. Boyette; second: Ms. Powell and Dr. Fitch (recorded unanimous).
- Enter closed session under cited N.C. statutes and FERPA — mover: Ms. Powell; second: Ms. Boyette (recorded unanimous).

Speakers (attributed in this article)
- Board chair (role: Board chair; affiliation: government; identified in transcript only as chair).
- Dr. Mills (role/title: Superintendent; affiliation: government — Wilson County Schools).
- Ms. Powell (role/title: Board member; affiliation: government).
- Ms. Boyette (role/title: Board member; affiliation: government).
- Dr. Fitch (role/title: Board member; affiliation: government).
- Mr. Breen (role/title: Board member; affiliation: government).
- Mr. Batts (role/title: Board member; affiliation: government).
- Mr. Burnley (listed in committee reporting; role/title: Administrative Services Committee member; affiliation: government).

Authorities referenced
- North Carolina General Statute (as cited by board) 143‑318.11 (closed‑session authority), and 115C‑319 through 321 (student/personnel statutes) — referenced for closed session.
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 U.S.C. § 1232g — referenced for student confidentiality.
- North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI) guidance (referenced by administration in relation to the summer‑school schedule and accountability options).
- Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) — referenced in accountability/Option B context.
- E‑Rate program (federal telecommunications discount program) — funding source mentioned for Pathful contract.
- State Public School Building Renovation/Repair Fund (referenced as the anticipated state funding stream for vestibules).

Clarifying details (extracted from meeting record)
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Community relevance
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Meeting context
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