Board Briefs

Vance County Schools proudly recognizes the dedicated service of our Board of Education members. Their commitment to our students, staff, and community helps shape the future of education in Vance County. To express our gratitude, each member was presented with a special gift during the January Board of Education meeting. Thank you for your unwavering leadership and support!

Vance County Schools Board of Education honored its bookkeepers for completing the NCASBO fiscal training. This accomplishment underscores their dedication to financial excellence and commitment to our students and community. The Board commends these professionals for their hard work and continued pursuit of fiscal integrity. They each received a certificate to recognize this distinct honor.

Congratulations to all of the educators who were recognized for performing in the top 25% of the state and/or top 25% of the district. The honorees were recognized at a Red Carpet event at the Administrative Services Center on January 27, followed by recognitions at the January Board of Education meeting.

Ty-Mhaj Hart, EM Rollins, 3rd grade Reading, state & local

Angel Gilchrist, New Hope, 3rd grade Reading, local

Lillian King, Carver, 3rd grade Reading, local

Fe McCoy, Carver, 4th grade Reading, state & local

Alfreda Murphy, New Hope, 4th grade Reading, state & local

Stephanie Black, Aycock, 4th grade Reading, local

Dawn Morgan-Pennant, EM Rollins, 5th grade Reading, state & local

Stephanie Brown, Aycock, 5th grade Reading, local
Joshua Tilghman, Dabney, 5th Reading, local

Fe McCoy, Carver, 4th grade Math, state & local

Loricia Martin, EO Young, 4th grade Math, state & local

Elma Ball, EM Rollins, 4th grade Math, state & local

Francie McKenzie, EM Rollins, 5th grade Math, state & local

Tina Moore, New Hope, 5th grade Math, local

Jhaneille Downer, Pinkston St., 5th grade Math, local

Angela Foster, V3A, 6th grade Math, local

Nedralee Bartley, VCMS, 7th grade Math, local

Kenneisha Mitchell, STEM, 7th grade Math, local

Nedralee Bartley, VCMS, 8th grade Math, state & local

Francis Brown, VCHS, High School CTE

Alison Yarborough, VCHS, High School CTE

As part of the The Innovation Project and the TSL grant, Vance County Schools has support to develop, enhance, or expand their Talent Management, which includes a Performance-Based Compensation System. Its primary focus is supporting educators in High-Need Schools who improve student achievement and close achievement gaps. Recognized for the 2023-2024 school year includes the following:

Kristen Boyd, Donald Johnson III, Aycock

Regina Rainey, Carver
Dr. C’monee’ Wilkins, Dan Sandlin, Clarke

Dr. Michael Putney, Sr., Dabney

Dr. Jeffrey Batten, V3A
Letitia Fields, New Hope
Canecca Mayes, LaVonda Williams, Pinkston St.
Dr. Carnetta Thomas, Juliet Black, EM Rollins
Dr. Shannon Bullock, LaVonda Williams, LB Yancey
Joy Suther, Dr. Harold Thompson, Zeb Vance
Edward Ortega, Alice Hinson, STEM
Dr. Stephanie Ayscue, Facetia Branch, Desmond Thompson , VCMS

Nowell Brooks, Angela Cusaac, Advance Academy
Debbie Hite, VCEC

Superintendent Dr. Cindy Bennett shared the following:

• Fiscal Oversight Monthly Report
• 2025 Board of Education Standing Committees

The Board of Education voted and approved the following:

• Personnel Recommendations
• BOE Standing Committees
• Approval of Out Of State / Overnight Field trips
• Out of Country Transfer Requests Approved
  

The Board of Education approved employment recommendations for 5. We would like to formally welcome the following: Caisha Vann (Clarke), Alphonso Collins (VCHS), Rosalie Ferrer (VCHS), Mark Hodges (Transportation) and Rudolph Bates (Transportation).

The Board accepted transfer/promotions for 1, resignations for 4, retirement for 1 and 2 transfer/promotions.

The Vance County Board of Education approved 14 requests to transfer into Vance County Schools and 8 requests to transfer out, totaling 22 transfer requests.

February 7-8: VCHS ladies wrestling to Havelock, NC

February 14-15: VCHS mens wrestling to Winterville, NC

2025 Meeting Schedule

February 10, 2025

March 10, 2025

April 7, 2025

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