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Interim Superintendent Ms. Haynes and the board recognized several band accomplishments across the county. Middle-school directors reported multiple superior ratings at Music Performance Adjudication (MPA) and student placements into the Northwest District All-District bands; organizers noted some district events were canceled by weather but placements still stand. Davie County High School reported numerous All-District selections and two students who gained spots in the 2025 North Carolina All-State bands.

The Davie Community Foundations recent awards were highlighted: presenters said nearly $350,000 in college scholarships were distributed to Davie County students this year.

On the career and technical education side, SkillsUSA advisors and student teams from North Davie Middle School, William Ellis Middle School and Davie County High School reported state- and regional-level placements across event categories including automotive tool identification, promotional bulletin board, engineering challenges, additive manufacturing and robotics. Several high-school teams qualified to go to national competitions later in the school year.

Davie County High Schools HOSA (Future Health Professionals) advisor reported growth in participation (28 students attended state this year versus eight the prior year) and noted two students who placed at the North Carolina state conference and will travel to the International Leadership Conference in Nashville in June.

In other superintendent remarks, Ms. Haynes announced teacher appreciation payments (\"low-wealth supplement\") scheduled for the end of the month in tiered amounts: approximately $2,780 for Tier 1; $3,092 for Tier 2; and $3,342 for Tier 3. She also told the audience the district has implemented open-gate weapons-detection at all campuses and will use a clear-bag policy and weapons-detection at graduations and other large events.

The recognitions were ceremonial; no board action was required. Board members and community members attending the meeting applauded the students and program staff.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","DCS BOE Meeting 05/06/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board paused its agenda to honor student achievements across music and career-technical education. The Davie Community Foundation reported nearly $350,000 in scholarships and multiple students earned district and all-state band placements, SkillsUSA state placements and HOSA awards.","taxTitle","Davie County Schools, School Districts, North Carolina","taxId",38744,"location","North Carolina","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6570355,"Davie County school social workers report fewer chronically absent students, outline homeless and at-risk services",503,4292000,4795000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3206812-de69ebce526bc7e1876f6ce14e8f22dd&start=4292&end=4795","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3206812-de69ebce526bc7e1876f6ce14e8f22dd/thumbnail_4292000.jpg","/articles/6570355/North-Carolina/Davie-County-school-social-workers-report-fewer-chronically-absent-students-outline-homeless-and-at-risk-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6570355-5852f7817863fd649ad45eb57f1d2bdf/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437462&Signature=b~BbFaGP~7emVktK9Q1M~Tx5cCbOgM-KH5Vo7X~DOceGrpB67ItjYqGMzi2GuWUTsP6YVRa3uKcse-IcGxivDKV475sWBtkOZI~qvvgMJa2auNARRDoUhtGv45BSO-TntmQiJj-s7hpZbwo2XiINOOPBzs8NY8fOlTxQgHrT87KRr1XpTy1ndmUkSmn7Df99sAMW1FSZyvWQZtEp~0inJ-Bln~HHgqjP6qqO2Alisx6XrPrgd3eExzGAeGAhwoGeZaXFrfw6-U6HODnNYHMED13ni7Mo7hhm98D7nD9m7b2XpQXQfxU7bIdieMR~i84qXBSyg08~xEZQvt97bkZlJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Davie County Schools social workers on May 20, 2025 briefed the Board of Education on last years caseloads, services for students experiencing homelessness and foster care, and the districts at-risk fund; social-work leaders said chronic absenteeism declined across grade spans compared with prior years.

Presenters said the district currently employs four full-time school social workers and one part-time grant-funded social worker who covers two to three days per week. Staff reported an approximate caseload of one social worker per 1,300 students and said caseload assignments vary by school size and need.

As required by federal law, the districts McKinney-Vento liaison highlighted services available to students identified as experiencing homelessness. Social-work staff reported identifying 24 McKinney-Vento students in the 2023-24 school year and 17 so far in the 2024-25 year to date. The presenters explained that once identified, a student is eligible for services for the remainder of the school year regardless of subsequent housing changes; services cited included transportation assistance to the school of origin, free meals, referrals to community agencies, and support for emergency housing when needed.

Social workers described the districts at-risk fund (supported by community donations and fundraisers) and how staff use it to meet immediate family needs: during 2023-24 social workers used the fund to assist 83 students and families; this school year to date they reported 69 assists. Examples included clothing, food, help preventing utility disconnection (when a disconnection notice exists) and short-term hotel stays while more permanent arrangements were found, frequently coordinated with community partners.

Staff also reported measurable improvements in chronic absenteeism: the elementary level saw a 27.7% decrease in students with 10 or more unexcused absences compared with an earlier period; middle schools recorded roughly a 14% decrease and the high school about a 5.4% decrease. Social-work staff said the districts proactive work (attendance contacts, parent outreach, case management and small-group supports) contributed to the changes; they noted that most social-work time is spent on attendance-related contacts, parent contacts and staffing/collaboration with school teams.

Other figures reported for the 2023-24 school year included 657 responses to child-welfare or safety incidents, 856 family resource referrals, 670 behavior supports, 81 home visits, 87 court-related participations, 1,469 attendance contacts and 1,444 parent contacts. Staff said they filed eight parent charges and five new juvenile petitions and reviewed 77 truancy cases during the year; presenters said the district uses mediation and pre-court efforts to avoid court intervention when possible.

Social workers described regular collaboration with local partners (Davie County Advocacy Center, Family Promise, Just Hope, Serving Our Neighbors, the health department and others) and highlighted a named substance-use educator and resource navigator who supports secondary students under a county partnership. Presenters emphasized the role of the social-work team as a liaison between school, home and community and noted that some supports are provided after hours when urgent needs arise.

The board thanked social-work staff for their work; trustees asked questions about McKinney-Vento oversight (answer: U.S. Department of Education) and local staffing pipelines. No formal board action was taken; the item was an informational staff report.","School social workers told the Davie County Schools board that chronic absenteeism has declined across grade spans and described services for students experiencing homelessness, foster care coordination and the districts at-risk fund. Staffing, caseloads and program numbers were presented as context for next school year.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6570359,"Davie County Schools board approves budget resolution and summer contracts; all motions pass 7-0",283,3695000,3978000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3206812-de69ebce526bc7e1876f6ce14e8f22dd&start=3695&end=3978","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3206812-de69ebce526bc7e1876f6ce14e8f22dd/thumbnail_3695000.jpg","/articles/6570359/North-Carolina/Davie-County-Schools-board-approves-budget-resolution-and-summer-contracts-all-motions-pass-7-0","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6570359-540d4d45a54a8c9ff438d38b409bed4b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437462&Signature=Fi5ed0z00SjYSsFyQdzYBKAaU1kp3FHZ488GQvSTTP3CvY~KlPiXG58EfWtWqXK~VAkRmFjl3WGHjdixyLj7A-sFT06bl3A1yJv9WXVdKlT3d3qhX~X4uY-TEm~FM1brDux~2c-FrbVzk7VyAaB4VMCaa8iA~PTEOeDNVwQdakWapfdx1OHNuq8bEQwrbV0rWnPeJOyiUvlbjAqd00t0LmK1pQq8C3Rl8Pri0oEmMqJSeuVeHs7gReaB~uoRjmR7ZLVDkxfxrMKE0nZSWYbHl1f7FNDyAlnbyu7sMsW14mZOPq-tFDWTZ8tWgy4gi6g~VrgJ~UfUHH2PP~8X1x9jtg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Davie County Schools Board of Education on May 20, 2025 approved the districts budget resolution and a set of summer facilities and technology contracts, with every motion passing unanimously, 7-0.

The board approved a draft budget resolution and the superintendents message that accompany the districts capital outlay list. Finance director Clay Harris told the board the capital list matches what was discussed at the work session, with a few projects removed (track work and one maintenance equipment purchase). Harris asked the board to approve the resolution so staff could deliver it to the county commissioners by the May 15 deadline; the board approved the recommendation 7-0.

Board members also approved three vendor contracts to move summer projects forward. Jeremy Whitaker recommended hiring C.W. Electric to expand an LED lighting upgrade to two elementary schools (Cullumie Elementary and William R. Davie). The boards prior capital allocation included $200,000 for one school; Whitaker said labor for both schools will cost $202,404 and will be covered in the 2025-26 capital outlay budget. The board approved that recommendation 7-0.

Separately, the board accepted a low bid from Webb Heating and Air Conditioning to replace condemned HVAC units at three elementary schools (North Davie, South Davie and William R. Davie). Whitaker said the lowest responsive bid, including labor and materials, was $105,420; the board approved the award 7-0.

The board also approved two technology contracts that the superintendent said will be funded through the federal E-rate program and the North Carolina School Connectivity Program, which together are expected to cover most or all of the project cost. The category 1 contract (upgrading core switches and wide-area network capacity) was listed at $94,204.32, and the category 2 contract (in-building modules, Wi-Fi and battery-backup upgrades) at $92,955.39; doctor Blattner noted the purchases are contingent on federal E-rate approval. The board approved both contracts 7-0.

Routine business approved during the meeting included the consent agenda (with an addendum for human-resources names) and a motion to accept several sets of minutes; those items were approved in the same unanimous vote sequence recorded by the board.

Votes at a glance
- Motion to approve consent agenda (includes minutes): approved, 7-0.
- Budget resolution and superintendents message: approved, 7-0. (Delivered to county commissioners as required.)
- Contract award: C.W. Electric for LED lighting upgrades (Cullumie Elementary, William R. Davie): approved, 7-0; labor quoted at $202,404 (materials split between fiscal years as explained by staff).
- Contract award: Webb Heating and Air Conditioning for HVAC replacement (North Davie, South Davie, William R. Davie): approved, 7-0; total $105,420 (labor and materials).
- Technology contracts (E-rate / NC School Connectivity Program): ANC Group category 1 ($94,204.32) and category 2 ($92,955.39): approved, 7-0; both contingent on federal E-rate approval.

What the board said and next steps
- Clay Harris recommended approving the budget resolution so the district could meet the countys filing deadline; the board voted to forward the resolution to county commissioners.
- Jeremy Whitaker presented the LED and HVAC bids and recommended award to the low bidders; staff said work is scheduled for summer 2025.
- Doctor Blattner asked for approval of the network/E-rate contracts before federal sign-off to allow summer work to proceed quickly; board approval was contingent on final federal authorization.

The unanimous votes allow the district to proceed with planned summer capital projects and vendor work pending any external approvals required for E-rate funding. The board adjourned at the end of the agenda.","At its May 20, 2025 meeting the Davie County Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a budget resolution to send to county commissioners and approved summer contracts for LED lighting, HVAC replacement and federally subsidized network upgrades. Several routine items including the consent agenda and minutes were also approved 7-0.","actionData","errors"]

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