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At the time of the presentation staff reported 96 drivers covering both AM and PM routes, 16 drivers covering either AM or PM only, seven substitute drivers and two buses without assigned drivers. Staff said the district has 125 drivers required to meet AM and PM routing needs. The presenter also reported 45 licensed teacher assistants (TAs), of whom 20 currently drive daily (AM and PM); the presenter said additional TAs are in training or pending licensure.

Staff described a multi‑week summer training and licensing effort that produced new licensed drivers (staff reported 11–12 drivers obtained licenses through recent training cycles) and said the transportation team ran mandatory in‑service sessions for drivers and monitors, including safety, student health and DOT topics. Staff said a separate training event for emergency care (EC) was held and that Narcan and first‑aid items were included in driver training.

Committee members raised operational questions about matching TA schedules to middle‑school start times and using TAs or staff from other schools temporarily to cover routes. Staff said they can reassign drivers and TAs as needed to cover runs and that transportation will continue to prioritize getting students to school on time.

On fleet and shop staffing, staff said five propane buses are in service with no reported issues after switching propane suppliers, but the mechanics group is short‑staffed: several mechanics were out for surgery or medical leave and the district contracted temporary mechanics from an outside staffing agency, with new hires expected to start in early September. Staff said the shop will sometimes operate on Saturdays to catch up on work while mechanics are being hired.

Staff described community suggestions for recruitment (retiree outreach and local workforce trainings) and said they will continue to pursue multiple recruitment avenues. The committee requested monthly status updates on drivers and mechanics.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","NCPS BOE Meetings 8/28/25 5pm","oneSentenceSummary","Transportation staff reported improved driver counts and expanded training but said mechanics staffing and certain schedule mismatches remain challenges; the committee asked for monthly updates.","taxTitle","Nash County Public Schools, School Districts, North Carolina","taxId",39056,"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},6479943,"District reports highest overall proficiency in a decade; data embargo lifts after state approval",400,1574000,1974000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5692006-c79f45c14b1b6c550d08e192cb2abfac&start=1574&end=1974","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5692006-c79f45c14b1b6c550d08e192cb2abfac/thumbnail_1574000.jpg","/articles/6479943/North-Carolina/District-reports-highest-overall-proficiency-in-a-decade-data-embargo-lifts-after-state-approval","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6479943-fcc8799842b45df81a2201da2a522d3f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447699&Signature=QWN0rDYMdaMRXUdfsekXH0Nt3HLpgpVWiB3sBck5jI1hDizJAochDGMiQslgoZWckJVZKRyuTGG0aUGQ6SEZeVGq5AQTiJd~-e7Pjyt4gl9PJhe9ESoobyjXS7QUhqlQ5V~rG8rECxCp5zZrFb08XRGIcLmSsTPqzNd1UAhzkVlzYxTj7c~H7D7djIqfZVn2QtZCIXaVPYK393y1YcktIIrhm385fKZGidgxa--aTObmhyAhHqSZnElKW9cKpGD7ej0W9kfIBK8MO5~Oo~VZMoXKryEOE6R5tf4wRU3b7ZRM9dD5SzqcAcdwKW~96ntfko-YYKMi81PF~PBd3FCnRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District assessment staff briefed the Academic Services committee on preliminary, embargoed results for the 2023–24 to 2024–25 school year and said overall proficiency across all grades and subjects increased from 43.5% to 48.0%, a gain of 4.5 percentage points. Staff said the full set of school performance grades and growth data remain embargoed and will be publicly released after approval by the State Board of Education at its meeting next Wednesday.

The presenter cautioned members that student populations at many schools changed during the year because of a district demerger and reassignment, and those changes make some year‑to‑year comparisons inapplicable. Staff named several schools that were substantially affected by reassignment (Edwards Elementary, Winstead Avenue Elementary, Benvenue Elementary, Englewood Elementary, Nashville Elementary, Rocky Mountain Middle School, Nash Central Middle School, Rocky Mountain High School and Nash Central High School) and said nearly half the district’s schools saw some impact from student reassignment.

Staff highlighted that many schools and grade‑subject combinations achieved double‑digit increases in proficiency and noted that several science assessments (fifth‑grade science, eighth‑grade science and biology) were renormed this year, which generally lowers proficiency rates in the first year. Despite that, staff said the district saw double‑digit gains in some science areas.

The presenter characterized the year as the district’s strongest in at least 10 years and said 11 of 12 measured subgroups showed year‑over‑year proficiency increases. Staff emphasized the embargo and said the full board will be able to review and publicly discuss school performance grades after the State Board of Education votes next week. Several board members asked for follow‑up presentations and suggested the district highlight and celebrate schools with notable gains.","District staff told the board's Academic Services committee that overall proficiency across grades and subjects rose from 43.5% to 48% (a 4.5 percentage point increase), the highest in a decade, but said detailed school performance grades remain embargoed until State Board approval next week.",{"_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},6479947,"Board committee adopts statutory policy changes; waives second reading on several policies required by state law",805,638000,1443000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5692006-c79f45c14b1b6c550d08e192cb2abfac&start=638&end=1443","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5692006-c79f45c14b1b6c550d08e192cb2abfac/thumbnail_638000.jpg","/articles/6479947/North-Carolina/Board-committee-adopts-statutory-policy-changes-waives-second-reading-on-several-policies-required-by-state-law","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6479947-134c3e1e875d629b25900fc893ba1f91/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447699&Signature=L4ImiMwZdbH16evDzs9gcZoACs0lCow6QELum6PBZFSTu8Yq5ghue56~WylTdcTyLRGQ7mZxowBc3R4b~521A0nKTZq0DloeLsrMkK4ghKdGcEYUyA5oSZi8tI1be6xGXEJZtQmc0NWNHFDOSWFkUpPiZ8rkGhgQx195rmOPZ08ThESeo5XOR3QVoOOD~0hRKJVtcY5aB-yTrHP-BDafjbI2Rp1~2nn~G1pJgaBCtkSIodrjTWRNM8t6r1Ts6Lu9YTBuEn61QFqfdlKQ97TygrKyK9CL7gMnnyY527OvJP0JQ-3Hc~PRx3jOVALc-ZQRvieIAsu~XQR1Sp2luATivw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nash County Public Schools policy committee considered a special policy update from the North Carolina School Boards Association (NCSBA) prompted by recent state legislation and approved a set of statutory changes and related board actions.

Mister Weber, the staff presenter, said the update responds to House Bill 805 and related legislation that required school boards to adopt policies at the start of the school year addressing three areas: parental objections to classroom discussions and activities, parental ability to restrict student access to non‑textbook library materials via a searchable catalog, and restrictions on students sharing sleeping quarters during authorized school events. Weber also described changes tied to S.B. 600 regarding allowed forms of emergency allergy medication delivery.

On a specific drafting point, the committee voted to revise two policies — 3320 and 3620 — to change phrasing from “parents” to “parents or legal guardians” so the policies match statutory language. A motion to make that change was moved and seconded and carried on voice vote.

The committee then moved to waive second reading and approve on first reading a group of policies that Weber identified as time‑sensitive because of HB 805 and S.B. 600; he recommended approving several policies on first reading. Committee members moved and seconded the motion; the chair called for the question and members voted “aye.” The transcript shows the committee approved the following (as read on the record, transcription of policy codes follows staff presentation): 13104 002; 3210; 3320; 3510; 36250 24; 6125; 7266; and 6125 (as stated in the meeting packet/discussion). The committee then separately approved a motion to place another set of policies on first reading to sit for 30 days before second reading; those policies included: 4120, 5070, 7350, 6340, 7100, and 7820 (codes read from the packet during the meeting).

Weber told the committee the library‑material requirement will require a web‑based, searchable catalog posted on school homepages and that classroom materials outside the textbook curriculum are included in the statutory definition of “library book.” He also recommended minor text edits to ensure the policy language aligns precisely with statutory text.

The committee recorded no roll‑call vote tallies on the record; actions were approved by voice vote with no recorded opposition. Committee members asked clarifying questions about catalog search fields (title and author) and requested that the staff reflect the “parents or legal guardians” phrasing in the final documents.","A policy committee reviewed a special NCSBA update tied to recent state legislation (HB 805 and S.B. 600), approved wording changes to two policies to add \"parents or legal guardians,\" and moved to waive second reading and approve several policies on first reading; another set of policies was approved to sit for 30 days before second reading.",{"_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},6479952,"Committee forwards Southern Nash Middle School design and management plan to full board",210,358000,568000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5692006-c79f45c14b1b6c550d08e192cb2abfac&start=358&end=568","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5692006-c79f45c14b1b6c550d08e192cb2abfac/thumbnail_358000.jpg","/articles/6479952/North-Carolina/Committee-forwards-Southern-Nash-Middle-School-design-and-management-plan-to-full-board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6479952-3676af256835638fc31764c870d57fe5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447699&Signature=ch4TRbJAfpWKZNEG16lOJZMp9smKNqGIOIZF8zYnper9TIFoUooK-3f0ZixvBoj2mvKcFNcSXoTkN1PPLAm55m0Cxuli~bm2yzDGSPNmJT8kRbjPomJaPJnMoMyVwr4i7TuGfC0wwIdJcDuOJe0Q95MwFAIM4iui6F4nXyvmB7u7TXXfXYP5TooGck4fOwhCqpyEfXVFBu34NSaEyexOXNL8oAsbQ2o8HJbtn9UCb3~FpwKK2APe6zT2z2GvWIR9NXp8GmbCBcro~gBwhgOdyHyVznRdJ4xgVKGdBE222wJUKtS--H0Ro~MP1cWbpOGpHm-G-Owbp7wPm5DkoxSv2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Nash County Public Schools committee reviewed a 44‑page contract and design package from the district's architect for the planned Southern Nash Middle School and voted to forward the item to the full board for approval.

A presenter summarized the packet as a 44‑page document that contains project parameters, a “design, construction, and equipment budget” listed in an exhibit, and a management plan in Exhibit C. The presenter said the document mirrors the district’s approach used for Red Oak Elementary and that the ad hoc committee for the project will begin meeting in September to refine academic and facility plans.

Committee members asked that the project remain “a phenomenal facility” for the southern part of the county and emphasized staying on budget. One committee member moved and another seconded the motion to carry the item to the full board; the chair called the question and members said “aye.” No recorded opposition was entered in the committee transcript.

The presenter stated there are draft plans to share with the committee but said additional revisions remain before final documents are ready. The committee did not record dollar totals for the budget in the discussion; the packet’s referenced pages (project parameters, budget exhibit, management plan) were noted for members to review before full board consideration.

Because the committee action was to carry the agreement to the full board, final contract approval and any budget appropriations will be determined by the full board.","A committee reviewed a 44‑page design and budget package for the new Southern Nash Middle School, discussed exhibits and a management plan, and voted to carry the item to the full board for approval.",{"_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},6479957,"School district committee approves contract with Boys & Girls Clubs to run 21st CCLC after‑school program",91,275000,366000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5692006-c79f45c14b1b6c550d08e192cb2abfac&start=275&end=366","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5692006-c79f45c14b1b6c550d08e192cb2abfac/thumbnail_275000.jpg","/articles/6479957/North-Carolina/School-district-committee-approves-contract-with-Boys-Girls-Clubs-to-run-21st-CCLC-afterschool-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6479957-70c76a7c89e2eb008bc26f797f644c5e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447699&Signature=k9wGATi8U5ujpnpdXdjgX2jQvtDtEOJ7GEcbXhhz3vlIYocOmRV4t8EEpLt3MQxE5AiLIxbkjo94M5~A5jfWEBYcp4RPMwcrlB2zlmzVC9ppFvF1ytyWjsQj7gk7XwBB6D1SxZzBaM1xTMAWlhq8WiNagwZOu3eotuY2QSYMhauO9A-3yz2vJjnj3xxrzlWK5BJHvCf9SybgR8Hqpl~BG3Ue9hK3tyA8Uzj1wuWn9GdfYl~F6uPNZiUqUGz~nOzIHOUG~X-neWABoiyAZ6YPXPt4Xy0qH6O83N4YocTg0oOWz4UmM0tfnrg6n5WxdnHKdwET8D2YOBgnMRUdOpGpIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Nash County Public Schools committee voted to approve and forward a contract with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region to the full school board for final approval to operate the district's 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) after‑school and summer program for the 2025–26 school year.

The staff presenter said the contract supports “the implementation of our 20 first Century after school and summer program for the 25, 26 school year,” and asked the committee for approval on behalf of Superintendent Ellis. The committee moved and seconded the contract and members responded “aye” to approve it on the committee level; no committee members registered opposition on the record.

The presenter told the committee the contract is tied to the district's existing 21st CCLC grant and covers programming for four elementary schools in the upcoming school year. No dollar amounts or specific school names were stated during the committee presentation.

The motion to forward the contract to the full board means the full board will consider final approval at a later meeting. Committee discussion at the time focused on process and the request for the board to act; the transcript did not record additional details about program terms, performance metrics, or funding beyond the presenter’s statement that the contract would support implementation of the grant program.

The committee action was procedural; final contractual authority remains with the full board.","A Nash County Public Schools committee approved sending a contract with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region to the full board for final approval to run the district's 21st Century Community Learning Centers after‑school and summer program for the 2025–26 school year.","actionData","errors"]

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