May 2, 2022
The Board of Education of the Wilkes County Administrative Unit conducted a regular meeting in the Arnold and Becky Lakey Boardroom on Monday, May 2, 2022 at 5:30 PM at 613 Cherry Street, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659.
Present for the meeting were Chairman Mr. Randall "Rudy" Holbrook, Vice-Chairman Mrs. Sharron Huffman, Board Members, Mr. Kirk Walker, Mrs. Joan Caudill and Mr. Hardin Kennedy III. Also attending were Superintendent Mr. D. Mark Byrd, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Westley Wood, Chief Academic Officer Dr. Donna Cotton, Chief Finance Officer Mr. Seth Prevette, Chief Technology Officer Mrs. Julie Triplett, Director of Pre-K and Elementary Education Mrs. Callie Grubb, Director of Child Nutrition Mr. Marty Johnson, Director of Secondary Education/Athletics/and School Safety Mr. David Johnson, Director of Exceptional Children Mrs. Jennifer Blankenship, Director of Maintenance, Mr. Bergie Speaks, Director of Transportation Mr. Eric Barker, Director of Student Services Mrs. April Marr, Director of Testing and Accountability/Cultural Arts/504/and Title I Mr. Jeffery Johnson, Lead ESL Teacher Mrs. Lori Holguin, Coordinator of Advanced Programs Mrs. Angie Lamb, Public Information Officer Mrs. Morgan Mathis and Executive Administrative Assistant Mr. Carolyn Triplett. Guests included Chairman of the Wilkes County Commissioners Mr. Keith Elmore, Wilkes County Litter Committee Anderia Byrd, Wilkes County Soil and Water Julia Hardy, and Wilkes County Law Enforcement.
Chairman Mr. Rudy Holbrook called the meeting to order.
On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mr. Walker and duly carried, the agenda needed to be amended to include to Roman Number V, Item G., Wilkes County Litter Poster Contest Winner, also Roman Number IX, Item D., add Field Trips, and Item J., Mount Pleasant Elementary Construction.
On a motion by Mr. Walker, seconded by Mrs. Caudill and duly carried, the agenda was approved as presented.
Chairman Mr. Randall "Rudy" Holbrook recognized Superintendent Mr. Mark Byrd for the Superintendent's Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Byrd made the following statement. "As the month of May rolls around, we know it's a busy time in schools and is not only a time for celebrations throughout the month, but also a month in which our students have the opportunity to show what they have learned when they take state tests. So, let me first encourage our students and staff to finish our year strong over the next few weeks. You have worked exceptionally hard all year, so let's end this school year on the best note possible! My hope is that all of our students know how proud we are of them for all they have accomplished and will accomplish this year!"
"We also have numerous people being recognized this month, and we need to make sure to acknowledge them. May 1st was celebrated as School Principal's Day, and I think it was appropriate that it fell on Sunday this year, as our Principals deserve a day of rest! I have said this multiple times and will continue to, we are fortunate to have the Principals that we do in Wilkes County, and I wouldn’t trade them for any others in our state. Please remember to let them know how much we appreciate them."
"Wednesday, May 11th is National School Nurse's Day, and to be honest, our schools would not have stayed open during the past two years of this pandemic were it not for our school nurses. And, what is really impressive is what they do for students when we are not in a pandemic. Please take a minute to say "thank you" to a school nurse whenever the chance arises."
"This week is Teacher Appreciation Week which is always a very exciting time in our schools. Our Principals usually use this week to celebrate their entire staffs, so I want to first thank everyone in our buildings for the job they do for our students daily. But, I need to say a special "thank you" to our teachers. They not only took care of our students during a pandemic, but continued to help them grow academically along the way. I have said before, students in Wilkes County did not suffer the amount of academic loss during the pandemic that students in other parts of our state did, and the people responsible for that are our teachers. Our student's futures are better because of the work of our teachers, and we all need to acknowledge them for what they do. Every person's life in this room’s was probably positive impacted by a teacher! As we stand for our pledge of allegiance, please join me in a round of applause and thanks to the teachers in Wilkes County Schools for the difference that they make in the lives of our students!"
Superintendent Mr. Mark Byrd recognized Dr. Westley Wood, Assistant Superintendent, to announce the Elementary School Battle of the Books winners. On March 15th, the district Elementary School Battle of the Books competition was held at Wilkes County Schools Central Services with seven elementary schools participating. Students competed in seven rounds answering questions about 13 books on this year's booklist. Congratulations to Millers Creek Elementary School for winning the district competition!
Members of the Millers Creek Elementary Battle of the Books team are:
Connor Church
Mallory Cockrell
Grace Edwards
Daniel Shurba
Finley Yates
Karyn Church, Coach
Superintendent Mr. Mark Byrd recognized Dr. Westley Wood, Assistant Superintendent, to recognize the Middle School Battle of the Books winners. On February 15th, the district Middle School Battle of the Books competition was held at Wilkes County Schools Central Services with four middle schools participating. Students competed in six rounds answering questions about 23 books on this year's booklist. Congratulations to Central Wilkes Middle School for winning the district competition!
Members of the Central Wilkes Middle School Battle of the Books team are:
Olivia Earp
Sidney Belcher
Alex Van Wy
Laurel Mitchell
Lila Hege
Luke Hege
Kelly Holleman, Coach
Olivia Earp
Sidney Belcher
Alex Van Wy
Laurel Mitchell
Lila Hege
Luke Hege
Kelly Holleman, Coach
Brandy Blevins, Coach
Superintendent Mr. Mark Byrd recognized Dr. Westley Wood, Assistant Superintendent, to announce the High School Battle of the Books winners. On February 22nd, the district High School Battle of the Books competition was held at Wilkes County Schools Central Services with four high schools participating. Students competed in six rounds answering questions about 15 books on this year's booklist. Congratulations to Wilkes Early College High School for winning the district competition!
Members of the Wilkes Early College High School Battle of the Books team are:
Lora Earp
Matthew Edwards
Faith Epley
Stormy Epley
Molly Glen
Bernardo Gomez-Meza
Hannah Hartzog
Christy Earp, Coach
Vada Bunker, Coach
Superintendent Mr. Mark Byrd recognized Dr. Westley Wood, Assistant Superintendent, to recognize the Envirothon winners. The Envirothon program is a hands-on, environmental and natural resource competition for middle and high school students that tests student teams on their knowledge and awareness of environmental issues in the areas of: Aquatics, Forestry, Soils/Land Use, and Current Environmental Issues.
Congratulations to East Wilkes Middle School’s Envirothon teams for placing in the competition! The Creepy Crawlers placed 2nd, and The Sea Dragons placed 3rd. They will advance to the state competition held on April 29th and 30th.
Members of the Creepy Crawlers team are:
Makenna Belk
Piper Church
Mickela Greene
Drake Lanier
Makenna Belk
Piper Church
Mickela Greene
Drake Lanier
Members of the Sea Dragons team are:
Izzy Alexander
Jordan Holleman
Elizabeth Waddell
Alyssa Wondelowski
Izzy Alexander
Jordan Holleman
Elizabeth Waddell
Alyssa Wondelowski
Superintendent Mr. Mark Byrd recognized Dr. Westley Wood, Assistant Superintendent, to announce the Region 7 Skills USA Competition. The Region 7 Skills USA Competition was held on February 28th at Wilkes Community College. SkillsUSA is a national organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled, and service occupations, including health occupations and for further education.
Congratulations to the following students who participated and placed in the top 5 in their contest. They will now go on to compete at the NC State SkillsUSA Conference on April 28th, 2022.
Emily Martinez, Wilkes Central High - 3rd Place in Architectural Drafting
Lee Jarvis, West Wilkes High - 4th Place in Automotive Service Technology
Angelia Hernandez, Wilkes Early College High - 1st Place in Criminal Justice
Blake Shinn, Wilkes Early College High - 1st Place in Diesel Equipment Technology
Cooper Carson, North Wilkes High - 2nd Place in National Firefighting
Bryson Gambill, North Wilkes High - 3rd Place in National Firefighting
Dakota Shinn, Wilkes Early College High - 4th Place in National Firefighting
Aidan Byrd, Wilkes Early College High - 1st Place in Nurse Assisting
Benjamin Searcy, Wilkes Early College High - 2nd Place in Plumbing
Benjamin Anderson, Wilkes Early College High - 1st Place in Quiz Bowl
Michael Broda, Wilkes Early College High - 1st Place in Quiz Bowl
Aden Edwards, Wilkes Early College High - 1st Place in Quiz Bowl
Vivian Nguyen, Wilkes Early College High - 1st Place in Quiz Bowl
Gabriel Walsh, Wilkes Early College High - 1st Place in Quiz Bowl
Adrian Shoemaker, Wilkes Early College High - 1st Place in Quiz Bowl
Jake Owens, East Wilkes High - 5th Place in Welding
Gavin Dowell, East Wilkes High - 1st Place in Welding Fabrication
Alex Gentry, East Wilkes High - 1st Place in Welding Fabrication
Darren Lincoski, East Wilkes High - 1st Place in Welding Fabrication
Drew Brown, West Wilkes High - 3rd Place in Welding Fabrication
Ashley Bumgarner, West Wilkes High - 3rd Place in Welding Fabrication
Hudson Severt, West Wilkes High - 3rd Place in Welding Fabrication
Easton Brown, East Wilkes High - 4th Place in Welding Fabrication
Jakob Davis, East Wilkes High - 4th Place in Welding Fabrication
Houston Mathis, East Wilkes High - 4th Place in Welding Fabrication
Brennan Arnder, East Wilkes High - 5th Place in Welding Fabrication
Brody Martin, East Wilkes High - 5th Place in Welding Fabrication
Ayden Smoot, East Wilkes High - 5th Place in Welding Fabrication
Superintendent Mr. Mark Byrd recognized Dr. Westley Wood, Assistant Superintendent, to announce the Wilkes County Schools CTE Teacher of the Year. The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) recently announced the NCCAT CTE Teacher of the Year Award. This process was developed to honor and retain excellent CTE teachers and education leaders in North Carolina public schools. Each school district chooses a nominee who will then advance to compete for regional winner. Nominees must have been employed by Wilkes County Schools in a full-time CTE teaching position during the nominating year, and must have had successful completion of at least 5 years of teaching in a NC public school.
Wilkes County Schools is pleased to announce that our 2021-2022 CTE Teacher of the Year is Ms. Jennifer Estes, Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher at Wilkes Central High School.
Superintendent Mr. Mark Byrd recognized Dr. Westley Wood, Assistant Superintendent, to announce the Wilkes County Litter Poster Contest Winner. The Wilkes County Litter Committee includes local and state officials along with volunteers from the Clean-Up Wilkes group. Their focus is to promote the importance of litter prevention in our county resulting in a less polluted environment and increasing the aesthetic value for us all.
Recently, the committee held a Litter Poster Contest in conjunction with Earth Day for all 4th grade students in Wilkes County. There were 93 fourth grade students who participated. We are pleased to announce the contest winner, Naw Htwe from Wilkesboro Elementary School. Naw won a pizza party for her class, and all participants received an originally designed shirt from the Wilkes County Litter Committee. Sponsors who helped fund tee shirts include, Pam Herring with the Herring Foundation, Bart and Jenna Mathis with The Lodge on Briar Creek wedding venue and Mathis and Sons Quarry, Josh Cheek of Peanut’s Lawn and Garden, and Woman’s Farm Bureau Committee.
Focus on the Curriculum was presented by Mrs. Angie Lamb, Advanced Learning Coordinator. Under Article 9B, we are legally bound to identify, serve, and develop local AIG plans every three years. Currently, 9.06% of our students receive AIG services. All students in grades K-12 are eligible for AIG identification. Mass screenings are held for all 3rd graders using the online Cogat test, and beginning with the 2022 school year, we will add 5th graders to the mass screening. Students in grades 4-8 have opportunities to test in the summer. Students that are in grades K-2 are tested when the data supports they are a least two grades levels ahead. Students in grades 9-12 can be tested throughout the school year, if the need arises. Referrals can come from teachers, administrators, counselors, parents, or the student. Parent conferences are held with each newly identified AIG student by the AIG Coordinator. There are four pathways for identification and they are:
- A score of 90% or greater on the Cogat and one other piece of data.
- A score of 85-89% on the Cogat and two other pieces of data
- A level 5 on the BOG
- A level 5 on an EOG for two years in a row in the same content area
There are several ways data is used for identification, such as EOG/EOC scores, Star Assessments, M-Class, KTEA, Gifted Rating Scales, ACT/SAT/Pre-ACT/PSAT, and WISC-V. We continually work with administrators and other directors to improve the AIG program. The AIG Coordinator regularly meets with teachers and instructional specialist to plan units and discuss student needs. He/She works with all the ELL departments to identify students who may qualify with non-traditional testing. The AIG Program offers extra-curricular activities for students in grades K-12.
Professional Development is provided and the AIG Coordinator has to be licensed in gifted education. All teachers who teach AIG students in grades K-8 have to be AIG-licensed or have completed our local endorsement. Our local endorsement consists of 60 hours of a combination of face-to-face meetings and online training. We have been partnering with NWRESA to offer professional development for teachers in our region. Over a three year period, we have had over 225 teachers in our region complete the training with 75 more signed up this summer.
We partner with WCC (Career and College Promise Career Coaches and College Fairs), The Science House in Raleigh, the CTE Department, ASU, Governor’s School, and Gear Up. We work closely with Testing and Accountability to review test scores and EVAAS data. Teachers complete quarterly progress reports that are sent home with AIG students. We help principals decide which teachers should be place in AIG classrooms based on the EVAAS data. We work closely with finance to ensure that funds are spent to support the AIG Plan. The AIG coordinator monitors grades and test scores to determine if students need additional identification areas added or if they are not working up to potential. Our professional development plan has been highlighted as a "Pocket of Excellence" by NCDPI.
Chairman Mr. Rudy Holbrook asked if anyone had signed up for Public Comments. Three people signed up to voice their concerns over the 6th graders participating in Middle School Athletics. They were Andrew and Peyton Cockerham, Scott Bryant, and Tyler Mastin. This item was listed under Discussion/Report section of the agenda; however, it was decided to go ahead and discuss the Middle School Athletics.
Mr. David Johnson came forward to present information regarding the 6th graders and participation. DPI started allowing 6th graders to participate in Middle School Athletics during the 2016-2017 school year. Wilkes County made the decision at that time to not make changes to middle school athletic participation and continued to offer it only to 7th and 8th grade students. We were asked to revisit this topic and explore the feasibility of allowing 6th graders to participate in middle school athletics starting with the 2022-2023 school year. After hearing comments and discussion it was determined that a vote could be taken. This is not a policy; therefore, a motion was made by Mr. Hardin Kennedy, seconded by Mrs. Sharron Huffman and duly carried. It was unanimously voted to allow 6th graders to participate in Middle School Athletics.
On a motion by Mrs. Caudill, seconded by Mrs. Huffman and duly carried the minutes for April 4, 2022, were approved as presented.
On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mr. Walker and duly carried, the Personnel Report was approved as presented.
Resignation(s) and/or Retirement(s)
Deborah Bishop – Teacher – Boomer Ferguson Elementary School
Retirement effective – July 1, 2022, with twenty-four years and five months of service
Kelly Blevins – Teacher – Millers Creek Elementary School
Retirement effective – July 1, 2022, with twenty-five years and six months of service
Dr. Donna Cotton – Chief Academic Officer – Central Services
Retirement effective – July 1, 2022, with twenty-seven years and nine months of service
Kimberly Gilley – Teacher – North Wilkesboro Elementary School
Retirement effective – July 1, 2022, with twenty-eight years and four months of service
Deborah Harrold – Teacher Assistant – C.C. Wright Elementary School
Retirement effective – July 1, 2022, with twenty-four years and four months of service
Mary Miller – Teacher Assistant – North Wilkes High School
Retirement effective – July 1, 2022, with fourteen years and five months of service
Bobbie Scott – Teacher – C.C. Wright Elementary School
Retirement effective – July 1, 2022, with seventeen years and four months of service
Michelle Shepherd – Principal – Wilkes Early College High School
Retirement effective – July 1, 2022, with thirty-two years and five months of service
Darlene Shumate – Teacher – Exceptional Children Department
Retirement effective – July 1, 2022, with twenty-nine years of service
Mark Shumate – Teacher Assistant – North Wilkes High School
Retirement effective – July 1, 2022, with seven years and three months of service
Cathy Sidden – Teacher Assistant – West Wilkes High School
Retirement effective – July 1, 2022, with ten years and three months of service
Mary Teague – Child Nutrition Assistant – North Wilkesboro Elementary School
Retirement effective – June 1, 2022, with nineteen years and eight months of service
Kathy Williams – Child Nutrition Assistant – North Wilkesboro Elementary School
Retirement effective – July 1, 2022, with nineteen years and five months of service
On a motion by Mr. Kennedy, seconded by Mrs. Caudill, the Renewal of Licensed Personnel was approved as presented. North Carolina General Statute §115C-325 requires that a contract between the local board of education and a teacher who has been employed by the local board of education for less than three years be for a term of one school year. Teachers not recommended for renewal should receive a written notice by June 1st. Reasons for non-renewal cannot be arbitrary, capricious, discriminatory, personal, political, or prohibited by law.
Administrator Contract Renewal List
| Jason Llewellyn | Principal | July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026 |
| Amanda Pruitt | Principal | July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026 |
On a motion by Mr. Kennedy, seconded by Mrs. Caudill and duly carried, the Renewal of Licensed Personnel Subject to Obtaining a North Carolina Professional Educators License was approved as presented. North Carolina General Statute §115C-325 requires that a contract between the local board of education and a teacher who has been employed by the local board of education for less than three years be for a term of one school year. Teachers not recommended for renewal should receive a written notice by June 1st. Reasons for non-renewal cannot be arbitrary, capricious, discriminatory, personal, political, or prohibited by law.
On a motion by Mrs. Caudill, seconded by Mr. Walker and duly carried, the following field trips were approved as presented. Planned dates are listed below.
| School | Group | Destination | Dates |
| Wilkes Central High School | JAG |
Dallas, TX
|
05/04/2022-05/07/2022 |
| West Wilkes High School | Unified Champions Club |
Raleigh, NC
|
06/03/2022-06/05/2022 |
| Wilkes Central High School |
Women's Basketball
|
Emory, VA
|
06/14/2022-06/16/2022 |
| West Wilkes High School | Wrestling Team |
Boiling Springs, NC
|
06/14/2022-06/16/2022 |
| North Wilkes High School | Women's Basketball |
Raleigh, NC
|
06/16/2022-06/18/2022
|
| West Wilkes High School | HOSA |
Nashville, TN
|
06/21/2022-06/26/2022
|
| West Wilkes High School | Women's Basketball |
Salisbury, NC
|
06/26/2022-06/28/2022
|
| Wilkes Central High School | Men's Basketball |
Salisbury, NC
|
06/29/2022-07/01/2022
|
| West Wilkes High School | Men's Basketball |
Salisbury, NC
|
06/29/2022-07/01/2022
|
| North Wilkes High School | Volleyball Team |
Johnson City, TN
|
07/13/2022-07/15/2022
|
On a motion by Mr. Kennedy, seconded by Mrs. Huffman and duly carried, the Child Nutrition Bid Renewal Information was approved as presented and are listed below. Child Nutrition has received Bid Renewal Information from the following vendors for the 2022-2023 school year.
Vendors who have agreed to the Same Pricing for 2022-2023:
Dr. Pepper Bottling – Beverages for High Schools Only
Foster Caviness – Produce Delivery Fixed Fee Pricing
Pet Dairy Ice Cream – Fixed Cost
Triangle Vending – Commission-Based Vending
Vendors who have requested renewal with price increases:
Pet Diary – Milk
NC Department of Corrections – Cleaning Chemicals
On a motion by Mrs. Caudill, seconded by Mrs. Huffman and duly carried, the Meal Pricing for the 2022-2023 school year was approved as presented. The changes are indicated below. During the April 4, 2022 meeting, Child Nutrition brought proposed new meal pricing for review.
| Current Meal Pricing | Proposed Meal Pricing | |
| Breakfast | ||
|
Elementary
|
$1.50 full pay; $0.30 Reduced
|
$2.00 full pay; $0.30 Reduced |
| Middle | $1.50 full pay; $0.30 Reduced | $2.00 full pay; $0.30 Reduced |
| High | $1.50 full pay; $0.30 Reduced | $2.00 full pay; $0.30 Reduced |
| Adult | $2.75 | $3.25 |
| Lunch | ||
| Elementary | $2.40 full pay; $0.40 Reduced | $3.00 full pay; $0.40 Reduced |
| Middle | $2.75 full pay; $0.40 Reduced | $3.25 full pay; $0.40 Reduced |
| High | $2.75 full pay; $0.40 Reduced | $3.25 full pay; $0.40 Reduced |
| Adult | $4.25 | $5.00 |
These calculations are based on increases in labor, product, and supplies.
On a motion by Mr. Walker, seconded by Mr. Kennedy and duly carried, the 2022-2025 AIG Plan was approved as presented. In North Carolina, state legislation mandates that public schools identify and serve academically and/or intellectually gifted students (AIG). Each LEA determines how to identify and serve its own AIG population. This honors local context and supports each LEA to do what is best for its own AIG population. Wilkes County Schools AIG program adheres to state legislation, which guides LEAs and defines academically and/or intellectually gifted students. The AIG Program Standards help ensure that the needs of AIG students are met and the potential of AIG students is optimally developed. These standards, which provide a statewide framework for quality programming, were used as a guide in the development of the 2022-2025 Wilkes County Schools AIG plan. The six North Carolina mandated program standards used to develop Wilkes County Schools’ AIG program are:
- Student Identification
- Comprehensive Programming within a Total School Community
- Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction
- Personnel and Professional Development
- Partnerships
- Program Accountability
On a motion by Mr. Walker, seconded by Mr. Kennedy and duly carried, the Wilkes Community College Board of Trustee appointment was approved as presented. Wilkes County Schools appoints members to the Wilkes Community College Board of Trustees for terms of four years. Wilkes County Schools re-appointed Mr. Bert Hall for a term of four years beginning July 1, 2022. Mr. Hall has served as one of the WCS appointees since 2014.
Mr. Byrd provided a brief update on the COVID-19 pandemic. "As you are well aware, Senate Bill 654 requires Local Boards of Education to review their local mask mandates monthly and to make decisions to continue or discontinue moving forward. At our August 2, 2021 meeting, the decision was made to begin the year with making masks optional for students and teachers in our buildings. At our emergency called meeting on August 30th, the decision was made to follow the guidelines of the StrongSchools NC Public Health Toolkit (K-12) and require masks for all students and staff inside of our buildings, and we stated that this would be reviewed after 30 days. At the September 13, 2021 meeting, the decision was made to honor what we had said and honor this period that we had established. At our October 4 meeting, the board voted 3-2 to continue the mask mandate through the month of October. At our November 6, 2021 meeting, the board voted 3-2 to continue the mask mandate through the month of November. At our December 6, 2021 meeting, the board voted 3-2 against a motion to discontinue the mask mandate effective that date. At our January 10, 2022 meeting, the board voted 3-2 against a motion to discontinue the mask mandate effective that date. At our February 7, 2022 meeting, the board voted 3-2 against a motion to discontinue the mask mandate effective that date. Following the February 10, 2022 updates to the StrongSchoolsNC Public Health Toolkit, our board met in a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, February 15, and the board voted 5-0 to make masks optional on our campuses effective Wednesday, February 16. At our March 7, 2022 meeting, our board voted 5-0 to continue to make masks optional on our campuses through the month of March. At our April 4, 2022 meeting, our board voted 5-0 to continue to make masks optional on our campuses through the month of April. During this time, I have shared updates with the board on number of active cases and the number of quarantines of students and staff (please see the chart below)."
| Week Ending Date | Active Cases | Quaranties |
| August 27, 2021 | 59 |
400
|
| September 3, 2021 | 103 |
525
|
| September 10, 2021 | 125 |
404
|
| September 17, 2021 | 107 |
142
|
| September 24, 2021 | 104 |
260
|
| October 1, 2021 | 47 |
132
|
| October 8, 2021 | 30 |
50
|
| October 15, 2021 | 18 |
67
|
| October 22, 2021 | 10 |
23
|
| October 29, 2021 | 18 |
34
|
| November 6, 2021 | 18 |
54
|
| November 13, 2021 | 24 |
42
|
| November 20, 2021 | 27 |
94
|
| November 27, 2021 | Schools Closed |
|
| December 3, 2021 | 23 |
71
|
| December 10, 2021 | 17 |
104
|
| December 17, 2021 | 16 |
55
|
| December 24, 2021 |
Schools Closed
|
|
| December 31, 2021 |
Schools Closed
|
|
| January 7, 2022 |
78
|
335
|
| January 14, 2022 |
246
|
438
|
| January 21, 2022 |
201
|
216
|
| January 28, 2022 |
253
|
328
|
| February 4, 2022 |
109
|
195
|
| February 11, 2022 |
123
|
165
|
| February 18, 2022 |
98
|
N/A
|
| February 25, 2022 |
40
|
N/A
|
| March 4, 2022 |
45
|
N/A
|
| March 11, 2022 |
15
|
N/A
|
| March 18, 2022 |
16
|
N/A
|
| March 25, 2022 |
3
|
N/A
|
| April 1, 2022 |
2
|
N/A
|
| April 15, 2022 |
2
|
N/A
|
| April 22, 2022 |
Schools Closed
|
|
| April 29, 2022 |
3
|
N/A |
It is my recommendation that masks continue to be optional in Wilkes County Schools for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year, with the only exception being those who are returning to school on days 6-10 after testing positive. On a motion by Mr. Kennedy, seconded by Mr. Walker, it was voted to continue that masks be optional in Wilkes County Schools for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year.
On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mrs. Caudill and duly carried, the Mount Pleasant Elementary construction bid was approved as presented. The bid opening for Mt. Pleasant Construction and Renovation was scheduled for March 22, 2022. Only two contractors attended with their bids. We re-advertised and scheduled the next bid opening for March 31, 2022 at 3:00 PM. Again, only two contractors came to submit their bids. We opened bids submitted by H. M. Kern and J.M. Cope. The low bidder was J.M. Cope at $10,737,000.00. Pinnacle Architecture has worked with J.M. Cope on other projects and feels they will do a good job for our school system.
Chairman Mr. Holbrook made the following announcements:
- May 4, 2022 – Early Dismissal (Elementary 12:30 PM; Middle/High 1:00 PM)
- May 25, 2022 – Early Dismissal (Elementary 12:30 PM; Middle/High 1:00 PM)
- May 25, 2022 – Fourth Grading Period Ends
- May 26-27, 2022 – Required Workdays
- May 30, 2022 – Memorial Day Holiday
- May 31, 2022 – Required Workday
- June 1-2, 2022 – Required Workdays
- June 3, 2022 – Optional Workday
- June 6-8, 2022 – Optional Workdays
Chairman Mr. Holbrook announced the next board meeting to be June 6, 2022. The meeting will be held in the Stone Center for the Performing Arts and the Arnold and Becky Lakey Boardroom, located at 613 Cherry Street, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina beginning at 5:00 PM and 5:30 PM.
On a motion by Mr. Kennedy, seconded by Mrs. Caudill and duly carried, there being no further business, the Board adjourned at 6:57 PM.
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