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Rhonda Benfield described three Atrium programs: RISE to Success (tuition‑free community college enrollment combined with employment), a six‑week paid high‑school summer internship (four students chosen each summer), and a four‑week HYPE job‑shadowing program that includes professional development and a stipend for participants. \"We're very grateful to Atrium Health for providing these programs that recognize student achievement and interest in health care careers and for providing opportunities and experiences for our students,\" Benfield said as she introduced Veronica Poole Adams, vice president and facility executive for Atrium Cleveland, to receive a certificate of thanks.

Benfield named 11 graduates who will participate in RISE to Success this year, including students from Burns High School, Shelby High School and other district schools; several students attended Monday's meeting for recognition. The board offered congratulations; the recognition did not require board action.

District staff noted the programs provide pathways into health‑care careers while students continue their education.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Education Meeting - June 9, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board and district staff recognized Atrium Health's partnership programs and announced 11 graduating seniors will participate in tuition‑free community college enrollment and employment through Atrium's RISE to Success program and related internships and job‑shadowing opportunities.","taxTitle","Cleveland County Schools, School Districts, North Carolina","taxId",14188,"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},6207471,"Board approves renewals and curriculum purchases including IXL, Great Minds kits and 95% Group resources",85,1983080,2068510,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3754696-86b8b2260b6a06cfbe958d44d7d31355&start=1983&end=2068","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3754696-86b8b2260b6a06cfbe958d44d7d31355/thumbnail_1983080.jpg","/articles/6207471/North-Carolina/Board-approves-renewals-and-curriculum-purchases-including-IXL-Great-Minds-kits-and-95-Group-resources","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6207471-f809085e192fbe139569661e41331252/orig.mp4?Expires=1770864306&Signature=H2FYXq-2EfcZNrArlhSR4QX3d9G9cMnz2VFMjSP3QrTIj6JaBbeXjri0odD0VTX0GlCNnzHuAr11bRUwdppXGPp7psMJdJbQVErHCn3J~otuhwUZvwYwlqKjHohDufR5RL5YR0gw3RiDOBhr9qoMecaLrkOJult~WqH8ClU95i4eN-QLsbk75AIuDGaV75ZfgtYEM6So6VcFryaztJ0mS0chN~QUoMx9DtJxz088iWSao43su5dUiXH8d2zcgkX99x33gYB5PlOzNw4gY24YIM9INq4OGd66X7Rrq1q6KDKWG02qG0PPcmVp8RhaUF0w5GDYcZPuBmV8UCSgoE729w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The school board approved several curriculum and technology purchases Monday as presented by committee staff.

The board approved an IXL renewal for grades 2–12 in the amount of $92,843.75; Dr. Jason Parker described the program as an individualized reading and math platform that helps teachers target student needs. The board also approved a purchase from Great Minds for geode kits for multiple grades at $99,983.92 and a sole‑source purchase from 95% Group of interventions and phonics resources for elementary grades at $24,241.22. Committee members said the 95% Group materials respond directly to assessment data and target phonemic awareness, phonics and comprehension interventions.

For information only, the packet included a year‑two invoice from CDW for Google Workspace for Education (email, Drive and security) at $59,752.81.

All purchases and contracts that required board approval were approved unanimously, 9‑0; staff said some purchases are sole‑source or renewals and explained existing use of products in the district.","The board approved multiple instructional purchases and invoices brought forward by the education committee: a year‑two Google Workspace invoice (information), an IXL renewal for grades 2–12 ($92,843.75), Great Minds geode kits ($99,983.92), and 95% Group resources ($24,241.22).",{"_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},6207476,"Board told vacancies force district to contract special‑education services",380,1879970,2260750,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3754696-86b8b2260b6a06cfbe958d44d7d31355&start=1879&end=2260","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3754696-86b8b2260b6a06cfbe958d44d7d31355/thumbnail_1879970.jpg","/articles/6207476/North-Carolina/Board-told-vacancies-force-district-to-contract-specialeducation-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6207476-e8d712d2eb5bb8a349eb98ef2c72a4a8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770864306&Signature=SeCZ3C-2GwkSshiCU2ARYRYK~xKsm~ZzsaL1PfXvOlGYaKztwvCrHK5Oo25euJng2rW~4Rf-f0gwiiTpsDIW8has1k5UljZX5Cd59oWtuPijco7APRIc2XcO2Sk1yDlMOHpp2RH6360SCXZAYy3FUYXhy2~hq99j8kmhrgTxgEMHF~iRe37bpzAUGO2GKcK5fxWK~gnupBW1AZ3kX0kN5WMZfgAtnry31lOdiCj2r8k0nOTUzXsI2UPxSPz4MwSxaEW-SWoWrOXhd-cyzM5phXZmubxYWB0dP1j8c6K17Iy5uwF6gRy7k6~s~CKZctBo7fNufJa~zDqqVi~-wl4vNg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members reviewed contracts to provide special‑education services when district positions remain vacant and discussed recruitment and cost issues.

Officials said the district lists many vacant positions on its website but cannot find qualified candidates; when positions remain unfilled the district hires contract providers for services such as visually impaired instruction, interpreters, speech teachers and specialized nursing. \"Most of these positions are listed on our website. We just can't find people to take these jobs, so we have to contract them out, which does cost us more money,\" a board member said.

Staff noted contract employees do not receive district benefits and that raising pay for district hires could create pay-compression or equity questions among existing employees. Board members emphasized many of the positions are federally or state mandated and therefore necessary regardless of local staffing challenges.

The committee presented the contracts for board approval; the board approved the contracts 9‑0.

Staff said they will continue to advertise open positions and, where possible, cut contracts when permanent hires are made.","Committee presenters said the district is contracting external providers for special‑education roles when vacancies cannot be filled; board members noted higher costs and discussed benefits and recruitment challenges.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6207481,"Board approves budget amendment and authorizes up to $50,000 inter‑function transfers for current year",81,784980,866630,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3754696-86b8b2260b6a06cfbe958d44d7d31355&start=784&end=866","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3754696-86b8b2260b6a06cfbe958d44d7d31355/thumbnail_784980.jpg","/articles/6207481/North-Carolina/Board-approves-budget-amendment-and-authorizes-up-to-50000-interfunction-transfers-for-current-year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6207481-cb5bde3100af1cee33ddff0ecbf1419c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770864306&Signature=PbBqaMUP00wiEhiPt64BW1MGQ6010s9yzaimJT8d-ioL333YKKnxaMRBzMPGd2VIh1Sq-igqVmXpfy-q-XD7wxChxUHcvku2u8m3-BxaPnWHWN~MYz5n940DwBqHSB6ZRnRwHB7M9XobiDa9OxSqPq7Oa0J6gsYYYE2WIso5jLjmA2PZk0uxq729Vk8P6qGWryS4JIDDWTBV0QSQRKm97jS3vdtLbq1Ycn1IHJYcUNu2a-s2mF3mx7xnsy4G5JC~m7zwEcuSxOCnGJuRfpMI2C25fVZQtU4RIAwzhokprnW12Wc9jltwjEqBe-rZQ4k~BYz86aqRAPKRSWLOR71uxw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cleveland County Board of Education approved an interim budget resolution and passed budget amendment No. 2 for the 2024–25 fiscal year on a 9‑0 vote Monday.

Board members discussed a provision in the amendment that allows transfers of \"up to $50,000\" between functions with reporting to the board at regular meetings. \"Is that for all the time that you can transfer $50,000?\" one member asked; staff clarified the authority applies for the current budget year and has been $50,000 in prior years.

Officials said the amendment is a routine year‑end \"true up\" to align budget balances and that state law requires the district to be compliant at the two‑digit purpose level. The superintendent and finance staff noted the budget is a moving target late in the school year and additional amendments remain possible before fiscal year close.

The board voted 9‑0 to adopt the amendment and the interim resolution after discussion and clarification from staff.","The board approved interim budget measures and budget amendment No. 2 for the 2024–25 year, including language allowing transfers up to $50,000 between functions for the current budget year; officials said the change is to keep the budget compliant at a two‑digit purpose level.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6207486,"Board hears committee warning that DMV rules could sharply reduce drivers‑ed and bus staffing",545,1137570,1682570,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3754696-86b8b2260b6a06cfbe958d44d7d31355&start=1137&end=1682","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3754696-86b8b2260b6a06cfbe958d44d7d31355/thumbnail_1137570.jpg","/articles/6207486/North-Carolina/Board-hears-committee-warning-that-DMV-rules-could-sharply-reduce-driversed-and-bus-staffing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6207486-83e2f4900a7151416402963d80831623/orig.mp4?Expires=1770864306&Signature=EdfMSjwWgymf05uUmK3FltgUti1TuBpzlTUJHZYkhijdNRHzNY4gBxlZ6DAkisayXnXi0DcOw7B83ulj0b3Jruo7U9~lKayuQZCvLUUkOaNySvUwZX1C3CTEDWATrv3~JHs1I7XFb9BzYfqsNJqno6B7CMG4d98vb3~~ei-uXRJ8mxLdo-QMK7Oszq7nwcuFkVWJXuBMCpN-91EbORogd30v7NwBYEJbWxqchpWtmfGMFRygzLdTcKQ6qKmNBHSI71vrltxoNYH8CFtW8adoRxMA8AkflpljVtHH-268dbiPv24w12hhCybM9aIN4BlEsmiF5Kjm9AjsDTs5mnANig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members of the Cleveland County Schools safety and operations committee warned the full board on Monday that recent DMV policy changes threaten the district's ability to train new driver's education instructors and could sideline bus drivers through stricter DOT physical requirements.

The committee reported a shortage of instructors for driver's education, with staffing at roughly half of the usual levels. \"We have 8 instructors and normally we have 14 or 15,\" a committee presenter said, noting the DMV currently accepts only private businesses for instructor certification, not school system employees.

The committee unanimously supported asking the North Carolina Attorney General for an opinion on whether DMV policy can be interpreted or changed to allow school system employees to take the certification class.

Committee members also described a change to how DOT medical certifications will be enforced. \"What the DMV wants to do is suspend that person's license for 6 months,\" Daniel Howell said, warning that a suspended certificate would force drivers to repeat training and could remove a driver from service for nine months to a year.

Board members and committee staff discussed operational impacts: fewer drivers means fewer driver's-education seats for students and reduced bus staffing. Committee members flagged that there are a limited number of physicians certified to perform DOT physicals and that the current scheduling and certification cadence is creating a bottleneck.

No board action was taken at the full session beyond the committee's report; the committee recommended the attorney-general request be circulated to other committees and advance to the full board for a vote at the next meeting.

The committee also reported related safety and training activities, including rapid deployment training for school staff and law enforcement and continued pursuit of federal safety grants to fund communication systems and equipment.

The report stressed this is a statewide DMV policy issue rather than a local staffing choice and advised the board it could affect student and transportation services in the coming school year.","A Cleveland County Schools committee told the board that new Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) policies and changes to DOT physical requirements could cut the district's pool of certified drivers-instructors and threaten bus-driver availability, and the safety committee asked the attorney for an opinion on DMV training restrictions.","actionData","errors"]

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Cleveland County Schools recognizes Atrium Health partnership and 11 students selected for RISE to Success

Board approves renewals and curriculum purchases including IXL, Great Minds kits and 95% Group resources

Board told vacancies force district to contract special‑education services

Board approves budget amendment and authorizes up to $50,000 inter‑function transfers for current year

Board hears committee warning that DMV rules could sharply reduce drivers‑ed and bus staffing