Board Briefs

The Vance County Board of Education recognized all of our VCS Assistant Principals and Interns at their April Board of Education Meeting. The district celebrates the incredible dedication, leadership, and heart our assistant principals bring to our schools every day. From supporting students and staff to ensuring our schools run smoothly, their impact is felt in every corner of our buildings. They are mentors, problem-solvers, encouragers, and champions for success. We are deeply grateful for their unwavering commitment to excellence and the difference they make in the lives of others. Thank you, assistant principals — you are truly valued and appreciated!

The Vance County Board of Education honors our school volunteers. During the week of April 20, we proudly celebrate National Volunteer Week and the incredible individuals who give their time and energy to support our schools and community. Whether reading with students, helping at events, mentoring, or offering a friendly smile, our volunteers make a lasting impact. Their dedication helps create a stronger, more connected school environment where everyone can thrive. We are so grateful for all they do — we appreciate them for being an essential part of our VCS family!

The Vance County Board of Education honored Dr. Destiney Ross-Putney and Dr. Nealie Whitt III, as they were among 39 school and district leaders statewide to graduate from the ninth class of the North Carolina School Superintendents' Association (NCSSA) Aspiring Superintendents Program.

This program is a specialized leadership opportunity for district leaders who have shown strong success in their roles and are interested in becoming superintendents. Offered by the NCSSA and the North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development, it helps participants build the skills and knowledge needed for today’s educational leadership. The program includes in-person training sessions and one-on-one coaching with experienced leaders.

Administrative Assistants were honored by the Board of Education as part of Administrative Assistants Day, celebrated on April 23. On this special day, we proudly honor the outstanding administrative assistants across Vance County Schools. Their hard work, organization, and constant support keep our schools and departments running smoothly every single day.

From answering phones and managing schedules to being a calm presence and a friendly face—they truly do it all. Thank you for being the heartbeat behind the scenes. We are so grateful for each of them!

Superintendent Dr. Cindy Bennett shared the following:

• Fiscal Oversight Monthly Report
• Innovative Schools Update
• STEM received 135 applications with 111 acceptances
• VCEC received 97 applications with 64 acceptances
• EMR received 13 applicants with 13 acceptances
• Cognia Accreditation Update
• VCHS received Cognia Accreditation
• Advance Academy received Cognia Accreditation
• STEM received Cognia Accreditation and STEM Global Accreditation

The Board of Education voted and approved the following:

Personnel

• Personnel Recommendations
  

Finance

• Approved Amendment #2 Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Approve a schedule of payment of supplemental funds to qualified employees that will be used on a yearly basis. This supplement will be paid by June 30 of each year in a one-time lump sum payment. Administration reserves the right to take any deductions from this final paycheck if the employee is deemed to warrant such deductions as necessary.
  
  

Policy

• New Policy: 5150 Reporting to External Agencies: 30-day review period is over and the policy was approved

Additional Approvals

• Out of State Field Trip Requests
• Student Transfer Requests

The Board of Education presented the draft budget. It will be open for a comment period and voted on during the May 12 meeting.

The Board of Education approved employment recommendations for 10. We would like to welcome Mary Driscoll (VCHS), Mark Baldwin (VCMS), Whitney Brown (VCMS), Whitney Brodie (ZV), Nijah Wynn (VCMS), Shanese Terry (Pinkston), Alicia Bullock (EMR), Duewite Young (Dabney), Dorothy Bullock (Dabney), and Rhuemette Nicholas (Carver).

The Board accepted 5 retirements and 5 resignations.

The Vance County Board of Education approved 0 requests to transfer into Vance County Schools and 4 requests to transfer out, totaling 4 transfer requests.

• April 25-26: VCHS Air Force JROTC to Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, VA
• May 2: VCEC Seniors to Carowinds Education Day

2025 Meeting Schedule

May 12, 2025

June 9, 2025

July 14, 2025

August 11, 2025

September 8, 2025

October 13, 2025

November 10, 2025

December 8, 2025

2025 Board Meeting Schedule was adopted by the Board of Education on December 9, 2024.

Vance County Schools, located in Henderson, NC serves students Pre-K through 12th grade, as well as Early College 5th year students. There are 16 schools served in our district.

Website: www.vcs.k12.nc.us
Location: 1724 Graham Avenue, Henderson, NC, USA
Phone: 252-492-2127
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vance-County-Schools-920214704715692
Twitter: @VanceCoSchools