Board Briefs

The Vance County Board of Education proudly recognizes and celebrates Ruth Hartness upon her retirement after decades of service to public education. Throughout her career as a substitute teacher and her service on the Board of Education, Hartness has been a steadfast champion for students, educators, and the Vance County Schools community. Her commitment to education and her passion for making a difference have left a lasting impact on generations of students and the community she has served. We extend our sincere gratitude to Ruth for her many years of service and wish her all the best in retirement!

The Vance County Board of Education proudly recognizes and celebrates our dedicated substitute teachers in honor of National Substitute Teacher Day, celebrated on November 20. Substitute teachers play an essential role in keeping our classrooms thriving and ensuring students continue to learn and grow when their regular teachers are away. We are grateful for their flexibility, willingness to step in, and commitment to supporting our students and schools. Thank you for being an important part of the Vance County Schools family!

The Vance County Board of Education proudly recognizes November as Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich history, culture, traditions, and lasting contributions of Native American communities. We celebrate the heritage and influence of Indigenous peoples, recognize their impact on our nation and our state, and reaffirm the importance of preserving their stories and traditions for future generations. As a school community, we embrace opportunities to learn, honor diverse perspectives, and celebrate the many cultures that make our community stronger.

The Vance County Board of Education proudly recognizes Dr. Tim Hall, Vance County Early College Principal, for receiving the Adam Solomon Award for Excellence from the Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding. This distinguished honor recognizes his commitment to fostering understanding, respect, and appreciation across religious and cultural differences. We celebrate Dr. Hall for this meaningful recognition and his dedication to promoting a culture of respect, inclusion, and understanding within our community. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!

The Vance County Board of Education honored the SAVE Promise Club at LB Yancey Elementary, Aycock Elementary, EO Young Elementary and Vance County Early College. Each of these clubs received a $500 sustainability grant. Additionally, Aycock Elementary received a $50 pizza party for being the first club to present to their PTA. Congratuations to each of these organizations!

The Vance County Board of Education proudly honored our VCS staff members who bravely served our country in the United States Armed Forces. Their dedication to serving others continues through their work with our students and schools. We are deeply grateful for their service to our nation and the Vance County Schools community.

The Board also observed a moment of silence in memory of Adrian Davis, a VCS staff member and US veteran who passed away. In tribute to his service and lasting contributions, his veteran recognition pin and a peace lily were entrusted to Kevin Ross, Director of Transportation, to deliver to Mr. Davis’s family.

To all our veterans, thank you for your service, sacrifice, and continued commitment to others.

Superintendent Dr. Destiney Ross Putney shared the following:

• Fiscal Oversight Monthly Report
  
• 90-Day Update of the 100-Day Superintendent's Entry Plan
  

The Board of Education voted and approved the following:

No actions taken other than approval of prior minutes and the actions listed below.

The Board accepted the personnel summary, which included 10 new VCS employment recommendations. We welcome Crystal Richardson (VCMS), Dimetrias Bullock (Transportation), Corisha Cooper (ASC), Gwyneshia Green (Clarke), Jalisha Durham (Clarke), Sarah Dailey (Dabney), Eucarina Delmary Galban Castillo (VCHS), Nneka Boyd (VCMS), Anita James (Transportation), and Jesse Ventura (Transportation).

Additionally, the Board accepted 2 resignations, 5 substitutes, 0 retirements, 7 additional assignments, and 6 transfers/promotions.

The Vance County Board of Education approved 1 requests to transfer into Vance County Schools and 0 requests to transfer out, totaling 1 transfer request.

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2026 Meeting Schedule

December 14, 2026

2026 Board Meeting Schedule was adopted by the Board of Education on December 15, 2025.

Vance County Schools, located in Henderson, NC serves students Pre-K through 12th grade, as well as Early College 5th year students. There are 14 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