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Ayeska Lutel, identified as a recent graduate of Cleveland High School, said she was “in shock” after learning she had matched through the National College Match and told the board she plans to attend Duke University in the fall with a double major in economics and public policy on a pre‑law track.

Noor Issa, introduced as a recent graduate of the Johnston County Career and Technical Leadership Academy, said she received the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship and will attend Johns Hopkins University to study chemical and biomolecular engineering and biophysics on a pre‑med path. Noor described her initial surprise, confirmed by the scholarship organization, and said she hopes to use her studies to help people in critical moments.

Riley Baker, a recent graduate of West Johnston High School and recipient of the Park Scholarship, said the notification came as a shock and that they plan to attend NC State University’s honors college to major in zoology with a minor in entomology.

Multiple teachers and school leaders gave brief remarks praising Johnston County Public Schools as a supportive workplace and learning environment. Speakers included Allison Bayou (teacher, Burrowwood Elementary), Crystal Glover (principal intern, Cooper Academy), Maritza Rosado (principal, Selma Elementary), Austin Denning (math teacher, South Johnston High School), and others who highlighted collaboration, professional development offerings such as an Assistant Principal Institute, and the district’s bilingual-education supports.

These remarks were delivered during the open-session portion of the meeting as recognition and testimonial items; no board action was required on the statements.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","JC Board of Education Special Session Personnel Meeting - July 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Several recent graduates and district staff addressed the board to announce major scholarships and to describe teaching and professional-growth opportunities within Johnston County Public Schools.","taxTitle","Johnston County Public Schools, School Districts, North Carolina","taxId",14189,"location","North Carolina","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6150789,"Johnston County Public Schools reports progress at Cooper Academy addition and Wilson's Mills High topping-out",2447,335000,2782000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5506286-f17d12e1a6833366109c364fba772747&start=335&end=2782","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5506286-f17d12e1a6833366109c364fba772747/thumbnail_335000.jpg","/articles/6150789/North-Carolina/Johnston-County-Public-Schools-reports-progress-at-Cooper-Academy-addition-and-Wilsons-Mills-High-topping-out","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6150789-d585f6602a0ab49d1c0096394dbfff45/orig.mp4?Expires=1771097907&Signature=GXa4KLJHSdD6seJ5eKLZJSiJqND4BoU4gfpZ7j0T6mZPp6IxUuJApgCNnnzhCIOL6OKec~P17VlQxAvXb65LtJPGYI3wDviK5v~Jeb9ENaUlTTlfooLzcmdB99TabfWPBlHwDjq0M2gAiWE5hR9hsqJf4D8dpp97UzQXRoM25mbvQ7~hibW55AYJgoMgQt~DTQKfbwgDJT-27tGFq1l-rWombF6ToIAa1AFv0tuDAGDYA-gu-S76bsLLq3Q2B9UrrVPwgQBeZ3nUBaK6KoPxqeW2XyD6Cne8ZKd6pfwl2LfLvR3~9xXYjUqiJ4zYxH7J1PrR19kTiHsWAJrRzJZRLg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff told the board that construction is progressing on a 20-classroom addition at Cooper Academy in Clayton and that Wilson's Mills High School recently reached a construction topping-out milestone.

At Cooper Academy, staff reported exterior brick work is complete, doors and windows are being installed and site crews were preparing sod and final dirt work. The district said the new addition will provide 20 classrooms and additional upgraded space; staff said students and staff will be able to occupy the addition this fall.

At Wilson's Mills High School, district staff said the project reached a beam-signing and topping-out ceremony and that the district has set the final piece of structural steel for the building. Construction updates included exterior sheathing, poured concrete, grandstands in place, and upcoming waterproofing and brick work. District staff stated the project is a little over 400 days from opening to teachers and students.

District staff thanked taxpayers, county commissioners and school-board members who they said helped make the construction possible. These remarks were delivered as informational updates rather than items requiring a board vote.","District staff described construction progress at Cooper Academy (20-classroom addition) and announced Wilson's Mills High School has reached structural topping out with the last piece of steel set and an anticipated opening in roughly 400 days.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6150794,"Johnston County Board of Education approves multiple administrator and principal appointments",4125,260000,4385000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5506286-f17d12e1a6833366109c364fba772747&start=260&end=4385","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5506286-f17d12e1a6833366109c364fba772747/thumbnail_260000.jpg","/articles/6150794/North-Carolina/Johnston-County-Board-of-Education-approves-multiple-administrator-and-principal-appointments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6150794-77f13a13cd000974f6c94b88b75944ca/orig.mp4?Expires=1771097907&Signature=MEJ66WGASw8cx8-MevXyuFYS0buBLICW1qb0m217oePFLP2wfOA6s9CiOmtOgDfngicvtChfRYsGyWUC3fgx54Y3ha1XyKj-1AexuPlNGvzxDM2Ydrf4hCYPmnQ-3v6rYRNNJyxP78aJPwJRweywkMzMSiqC~rOTNruy5tB0kbXQ6KoTKLY25YMKODSROOy-CVnYUnlJxShZk~STYSWqaLnS0Oo7fSrMIdh-pVJaLG3HqaT9mSqwAig7MO4WdRwSrycpmaU6-HIyEk0xEp3UlHWFBatlBTeG1SnW7z7SpqDQp-DQoyEzDHGm8g4HYGRY6JYB-E19S3H35-E-psG1tw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Johnston County Board of Education voted unanimously to approve multiple personnel recommendations Thursday after a closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters.

The actions included approvals of central administrator appointments, one area assistant superintendent and several school principals and assistant principals. Board members said the measures were part of routine personnel business needed to staff schools and district offices for the coming year.

Board members first voted to enter a closed session under North Carolina law to discuss personnel matters and consult with the board attorney. After returning to open session, the board approved the superintendent's recommendations for the following positions:
- Cecilia Faircloth — recommended for Director of Certified and Support Personnel, Human Resources (motion approved unanimously).
- Belinda Proctor — recommended for Beginning Educator Support and Induction/International Faculty Coordinator, Human Resources (2-year contract; approved unanimously).
- Lee White — recommended as Area Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Schools, School Improvement Services (4-year contract; approved unanimously).
- John Michael Reagan — recommended as Assistant Principal, Cleveland High School (2-year contract; approved unanimously).
- Igor Gorbachev — recommended as Principal, Cleveland Elementary School (2-year contract; approved unanimously).
- Patrick Holmes — recommended as Principal, Cleveland Middle School (2-year contract; approved unanimously).
- Shannon Pollock — recommended as Principal, Riverwood Elementary School (2-year contract; approved unanimously).

The superintendent also announced several administrative transfers during open session, including David Allen to Principal at North Johnston High School; Joy Bryant to Interim Principal at Wilson's Mills High School; Melissa Butts to Assistant Principal at Princeton School; Dr. Ryan Yule to Principal at Smithfield-Selma High School; and Mogi Reddy to Director of Hiring in Human Resources. Those transfers were announced as superintendent business and did not require separate board roll-call votes in open session.

Votes at a glance
- Enter closed session (personnel/attorney-client consultation): motion carried (voice vote). Six board members were present for the meeting; voice votes on subsequent personnel approvals were recorded as unanimous (ayes, no opposition).
- Each named personnel recommendation listed above was approved by voice vote with no members opposing.

Why it matters: The approvals install district leadership at multiple schools and in human-resources roles ahead of the school year. Several recommended hires carry multi-year contracts that will shape elementary and district-level leadership and who manages beginning educator supports.

Details and contract terms cited during the meeting were those stated by district staff and the superintendent; the board recorded motions, seconds and unanimous voice approvals for each recommendation.","The board voted unanimously to approve several central administrator, assistant principal and principal appointments and heard superintendent personnel-transfer announcements following a closed session on personnel matters.","actionData","errors"]

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Students honored for major scholarships as teachers and principals praise Johnston County Public Schools

Johnston County Public Schools reports progress at Cooper Academy addition and Wilson's Mills High topping-out

Johnston County Board of Education approves multiple administrator and principal appointments