The Wayne County Board of Education proclaimed April as Community College Month in a show of appreciation for the impact Wayne Community College has on students, the school district and the community. Wayne Community College president, Dr. Patricia Pfeiffer, thanked the Board for its support and efforts to help students. Officials say they encourage all…… read more »
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April Named Community College Month By Board Of Education
The Wayne County Board of Education Votes To Continue Masks Optional Policy
(GDN) – The Wayne County Board of Education unanimously approved keeping masks optional in Wayne County Public Schools. On Monday, April 4, 2022, Executive Director Ken Derksen presented an informal COVID-19 update. Derksen expressed that North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services guidance for schools has not changed since March. Derksen informed members that…… read more »
WCBOE Discusses Salary Schedules for Classified Employees
At its March 1, 2022 Special Called Meeting, the Wayne County Board of Education received an update from Chief Finance Officer, Leslie Rouse, about a regional salary study that the school district participated in. As part of her update, Mrs. Rouse informed the Board of four key concerns affecting 13 school districts across the region:…… read more »
WCPS Announces District Administrative Change
On Monday evening, during its monthly meeting, the Wayne County Board of Education approved the following district-level administrative change: Executive Director, Dr. Carol Artis, was named Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction (C&I). In addition to her regular duties, Dr. Artis has served on the district Leadership Team for the past year, taking on duties…… read more »
New Grant Could Ease County’s Burden For Fremont Elementary School
(GDN) — Wayne County is dealt a beneficial surprise as it works to build the new Fremont Elementary School. The state has made some changes to a funding source for school construction. Wayne County Public Schools Assistant Superintendent for Support Services Dr. Tim Harrell explained the good news at this week’s school board meeting. Under…… read more »
$20 Million In State Funds Will Help Update Rosewood Middle School
(GDN) — The new state budget includes funds for much-needed updates to a Wayne County school. A $20 million block grant will come to Wayne County for the replacement or renovation of Rosewood Middle School. This week, both the Wayne County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education passed a joint resolution thanking the legislators…… read more »
Strickland Won’t Seek Reelection To School Board
(GDN) — A Wayne County school board member will not seek reelection. Jennifer Strickland announced on Monday she would not seek another term on the Board of Education. Strickland, the District 4 representative, thanked the Grantham and Rosewood community for their support over the past seven years. … read more »
Foucht Officially Joins Board Of Education
Craig Foucht was sworn in Friday afternoon at the WCPS Central Services office as the new District 5 Board of Education representative. Also in attendance were Dr. David Lewis (Superintendent), Cassie Barnes (Notary of the Public), and Don Christopher West (Board Chair).… read more »
Foucht Named New District 5 Representative On Board Of Education
The Wayne County Board of Education selects its newest member. Craig Foucht has been named the new District 5 representative on the School Board. Foucht and fellow candidate Philip French were interviewed by the Board of Education on Thursday. The board then voted 5-1 and selected Foucht as the replacement for Joe Democko. Democko stepped…… read more »
WCPS Keeps Masks Mandatory For At Least Another Month
Wayne County Public Schools will maintain its mandatory masking policy for another month. At this week’s meeting, the Wayne County Board of Education voted 5 -1 and approved maintaining the existing PreK-12 masking requirements for students, staff and visitors. During the meeting, it was shared 372 WCPS students have avoided exclusion from class over the…… read more »
