EDENTON — George Lewis and Sheila Evans were re-elected to their roles as chair and vice chair, respectively, during an abbreviated meeting of the Edenton-Chowan Board of Education. The meeting was held Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2025, at the Professional Development Center. Several agenda items were cut due to forecasts of icy road conditions.
The board rescheduled ceremonial items, including a flag presentation, holiday card recognition, student board member reports, and student highlights featuring the D.F. Walker Garden Club, until the January meeting.
Budget Amendments Approved
The board considered two budget amendments presented by Chief Finance Officer Sandy Pittman. State Public School Fund Budget Amendment increased the district’s total appropriation by $126,072, bringing it to $18,198,368.
The Capital Outlay Fund Budget Amendment reallocated funds across several projects, with a net decrease of $15,649 to a total appropriation of $1,410,463. The reallocation included:
- $43,315 for a reserve transformer at John A. Holmes High School, with both transformers eligible for insurance coverage
- $35,000 for presentation systems at JAH, including classroom monitors and virtual casting devices
- $3,000 increase for White Oak Elementary School sewer pump repairs, addressing corrosion of pump controls and rewiring needs from a 2022-23 carryover project
- $11,000 increase for Chowan Middle School softball field fencing, which currently has no fence. The project supports Title IX expenditure requirements and facility improvements.
Policy Revisions Advance
The board conducted second readings on multiple policy revisions. One policy, 4120 Domicile or Residence Requirements, was recommended for acceptance with no changes from the first reading.
Several policies were recommended for approval with previously presented changes, including policies on professional and staff development, prohibition against retaliation, Title IX sexual harassment procedures, nondiscrimination on the basis of disabilities, parental inspection of instructional materials, release of students from school, and public records management.
Three policies received additional modifications during the second reading: Policy 1710/4020/7230 on discrimination and harassment prohibited by federal law, Policy 1720/4030/7235 on Title IX nondiscrimination on the basis of sex, and Policy 1742/5060 on responding to complaints.
Other Business
The consent agenda included approval of November 4 meeting minutes, the December 9 personnel report, and a fundraiser request from John A. Holmes High School.
The meeting concluded with board member remarks and a closed session before adjournment.