Board Briefs
Vance County Schools - June 2025
January 2026
Board Reorganization
VCS Celebrates Board of Education Appreciation Month
Vance County Schools proudly recognizes and thanks our Board of Education members for their dedicated service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and community. Their thoughtful decision-making, advocacy for excellence, and focus on the well-being of every child help shape the future of VCS each day. We are grateful for the countless hours and sincere care they invest to ensure our schools continue to grow, thrive, and serve all learners with purpose and pride. Schools presented the Board of Education with gifts of gratitude to honor their service to our district.
Board of Education Recognizes Teacher Performance Bonus Recipients
The Board of Education recognized teachers who are receiving teacher performance bonuses for the 24-25 school year. CTE Industry certifications and credentials are for CTE teachers who provide instruction in a course that led to the students' attainment of an industry certification or credential. Recognized were Jerry Best (VCHS/Automotive), Francis Brown VCHS/(Law & Justice/Emergency Management), Lloyd Watkins (VCHS /Public Safety/Law & Justice) and Alison Yarborough (VCHS /Foods & Nutrition II).
The following teachers received bonuses for their 24-25 EVAAS growth scores in one of the three categories. These teachers are in the top 25% of the state and/or top 25% of the district.
3rd grade reading:
Hadassah Dixon (Aycock/state & district)
Hailey Ford (EOY / district)
Alfred Murphy (New Hope/district)
4th and 5th grade reading
Ty-Mhaj Hart (EMR /4th grade state & district)
Kiangi Hill (ZV / 4th grade state & district)
Nastassia Gordon (Pinkston 4th grade district / 5th grade state & district)
Stephanie Sewell Brown (Aycock / 5th grade state & district)
Chrystal Primiano (EOY / 5th grade state & district)
4th-8th grade Math
Fe McCoy (Carver/4th grade state & district)
Justin Wrenn (Dabney / 4th grade state & district)
Janesha Marrow (EOY / 4th grade state & district)
Raegan Ross (Aycock./4th grade state and 5th grade state & district)
Orlinda Terry (EOY / 5th grade state & district)
Francie MCKenzie (EMR / 5th grade state & district)
Ricardo White (NH/5th grade state)
Kenneisha Mitchell (STEM/6th grade district)
Ruth Ongeri (STEM/6th grade district & 8th grade district)
Sudian Hylton (VCMS/6th grade district)
Garnet Brooks (VCMS 7th grade state & district)
Charlie Carroll (STEM/7th grade state & district)
Doron Anderson (STEM 7th grade state & district)
Nedralee Bartley (VCMS / 8th grade district)
Dr. Tim Hall Honored by BOE
Dr. Tim Hall recently earned the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Religious Literacy Award (2025–2026), a national honor sponsored by the Kaur Foundation that recognizes outstanding leadership in advancing religious literacy in K–12 social studies education.
This award highlights Dr. Hall’s work in helping educators teach about religion responsibly, legally, and inclusively, not as belief or endorsement, but as an essential part of understanding history, culture, and civic life. Through curriculum development, professional learning, and national collaboration, he has championed best practices that strengthen students’ global competence and civic understanding while upholding constitutional principles in public schools.
Dr. Hall serves as K–12 Social Studies Instructional Coordinator and Interim Principal at Vance County Early College, where his leadership has elevated instructional quality and professional learning across the district. His recognition by NCSS places both his work and Vance County Schools on a national stage, reflecting the district’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and thoughtful teaching of complex topics.
Superintendent's Report
Superintendent Dr. Cindy Bennett shared the following:
- Fiscal Oversight Monthly Report
- 2026 Board of Education Standing Committees (approved by the BOE)
Board Business
Action Items by the Board of Education
The Board of Education voted and approved the following:
Finance- M&M Educational Group for VCHS and VCMS during 2025-2026
Additional Board Action Items:
Personnel
The Board accepted the personnel summary, which included 3 resignations and 3 retirements.
Student Transfer Requests
The Vance County Board of Education approved 10 requests to transfer into Vance County Schools and 0 requests to transfer out, totaling 8 transfer requests.
All meetings take place at 6pm at VCS Administrative Services Center.
2026 Meeting Schedule
February 9, 2026
March 9, 2026
April 13, 2026
May 11, 2026
June 8, 2026
July 13, 2026
August 10, 2026
September 14, 2026
October 12, 2026
November 2, 2026
December 14, 2026
2026 Board Meeting Schedule was adopted by the Board of Education on December 15, 2025.
About Us
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