Reports and Updates 

$121,000 Grant for WHS Soccer Complex update: 

• Mr. Bilbro will head the committee documenting everything done to the complex

• The area is fenced already

• Needs: Lights, bleachers, signs, etc.

• Lights alone will cost upwards of $250,000.  Talked about a potential match.

EC Contract Addendum

• approval for extension of contract addendum for OT, not to exceed $185,000.

Math Curriculum Adoption 

• Started the process of adopting a curriculum in Math in January 2021

• They had 9 vendors present their package, narrowed to top 4, then top 2.  Teachers voted on #1: Envision was the winner! 

• Provides great digital resources, 100% of principals want this program

• ESSER funding will be used, cost $212,000

• Only 8 days of training over the next 5 years is required

• Will be adopted in August 2022

• Board approved the adoption as presented- unanimous vote 

Maintenance Department update: 

• SW Snowden Security doors to be installed.

• EC Walkway at Southside was supposed to be installed, The Board wants the project looked into and worked on.

District Signage: 

• 13 digital signs were proposed for the Central services location and 12 school locations.

• 3 billboards are also proposed for 3 directions of Beaufort County in an effort to raise enrollment and build communication throughout BCS

• Ms Riddle asked to proceed with plans to present the project at a later date. The Board agreed these were needed and to proceed.

Capturing Kids Hearts 

• A team consisting of Principals and Assistant Principals attended CKH in the fall and presented tonight to bring the program to BCS

• It is a moral/ social/ emotional builder for all staff and students within the schools that are signed up to participate.  

• 12 schools elected to participate 

• Would use Esser funding to pay the cost of CKH

• The board tabled the discussion and wants to review the program further.  Will revote on March 1.

E-Rate Funding Approval

• Tech devices & Infrastructure, chrome books, laptops & hotspots- needing updates 

$721,000 in supplemental funds for Teacher Compensation will be paid in June 

HB 75 Part V: School Mental Health Support Personnel Report & update for Allied Universal was presented.

Superintendent Report 

The removal of agenda item 2310 has been completed- non agenda item for public comment, meaning the public can speak what is on their mind and doesn't have to be an item on the agenda. 

The list of Capital Outlay has been created.  It is a list of things to look for in each school such as repairs. Price information and Board walk throughs to be scheduled.

Drainage at WHS track was mentioned as in need of repair as well as other outstanding repairs. 

Field Trips approved: 

Southside High

• • Concert/ Band, Historic Performance at Gettysburg National Military Park in PA 

  • Skills Club Conference, Greensboro, NC on 4/27/22

Northside High- FBLA Conference, Greensboro, NC on 4/23- 4/26

Northeast Elementary & Northside High- Band Performance- Williamsburg, VA on 5/21/22

Information was presented to the Board concerning Senate Bill 654 requiring that each Board of Education vote monthly on mask mandates.  By majority vote, the Board approved to continue making masks optional in the schools.