From the Boardroom

Rosewood Elementary School Nurse Mandy Ramsey and Rosewood Elementary Health and Physical Education Teacher Brittany Giddens were recognized for their extraordinary courage, quick thinking, and compassion in responding to medical emergencies. Nurse Ramsey recently helped a school bus driver who was experiencing a heart attack. Through her swift actions and sound judgment, the driver received critical medical care and was prevented from getting behind the wheel of a school bus that afternoon.

Ms. Giddens, a trained first responder at the school, helped a staff member who suffered a medical emergency in the classroom and became unresponsive. Without hesitation, she assessed the staff member's condition, immediately contacted the front office to call 911, and began performing chest compressions until emergency personnel arrived and took over care.

Both of their decisive actions and commitment to helping others during a critical moment contributed to ensuring the safety and well-being of their colleagues.

SRO Captain William Kates, SRO Chloee Lamb of Southern Wayne High School, and two Wayne County Sheriff's Office colleagues were recognized for representing Wayne County, North Carolina, during National Police Week in Washington, D.C., where they joined approximately 3,000 law enforcement officers and honor guard members from across the United States, Canada, and England in honoring officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

SRO Jay Sasser, who serves Grantham Elementary and Grantham Middle Schools, was recognized as a 94.7 QDR Hometown Hero of the Week for his dedication and service to students, staff, and the community.

Each Board of Education committee gave an update along with any recommendations that came out of the associated committee meeting:

• Policy Committee - A PLS Update Report was provided for information. Ten policies were approved on second read:

• Policy 2340 Parliamentary Procedures

• Policy 3320 School Trips

• Policy 1310/4002 Parental Involvement

• Policy 3225/4312/7320 Technology Responsible Use

• Policy 4318 (Option A) Use of Wireless Communication Devices

• Policy 4342 Student Searches

• Policy 5071/7351 Electronically Stored Information Retention

• Policy 6220 Operation of School Nutrition Services

• Policy 6227 School Nutrition Meal Charges

• Policy 7130 Licensure

• Curriculum & Instruction Committee Report - The Board approved the following items:

• Curriculum & Instruction PO'S and Contracts

• Amendment to The Interpreter Network Contract

• CTE Local Application for 2026-2028

• MOU with North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• Facilities Committee - The Facilities Committee did not meet in May.

• Finance Committee Report - The Board approved the following items:

• FY 2026-2027 WCPS Payroll Dates

• FY 2026-2027 Insurance Premiums

• Purchase Orders - Community Engagement/Student & Family Support

• Donation Report - The Board accepted $27,165.00 in monetary donations and
  $2,495.00 in non-monetary donations, bringing year to date donation totals to $105,072.25 in monetary donations and $34,730.32 in non-monetary donations.

The Board approved the following items:

• MOU with North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• Norwayne Middle School Roofing Contract (Pending Legal Review)

• Rosewood Elementary Lease Agreement with County of Wayne (Pending Legal Review)

• WSTA, Notice of Intent to Renew Five-Year Lease with SJAFB

• Support Services Purchase Orders

• Rosewood Middle Terracon Change Order (Pending Legal Review) - [Passed 4-2 with Board Members Henderson & Cowan voting against]

• Approval of Propane/Heating Bid, 3 Year Contract (Pending Legal Review)

• Renewal Lease for Edgewood Property (Pending Legal Review)

• FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendment #2

Seven individuals signed up to address the Board during its Public Comment period:

• Richard Taylor

• Nicol Lofton

• John Barnes

• Bobby Jones

• Francine Smith

• Phyllis Merritt James

• Dr. Adrian Mackay

Want to view previous 2025-2026 Board of Education Monthly Meeting Recaps? Click on the links below:

• May 4, 2026

• April 14, 2026

• March 2, 2026

• February 9, 2026

• January 5, 2026

• December 1, 2025

• November 3, 2025

• October 6, 2025

• September 8, 2025