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Earlier this month, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction released its annual report on criminal offenses reported by school districts across the state. These offenses range from violent crimes such as assault with a deadly weapon, sexual assault or deaths to non-violent crimes including possession of a controlled substance, possession of a weapon or a bomb threat.
The Davidson County Board of Education will meet Feb. 19 at 4 pm for its retreat at the DCS Central Office.
Under state law, the State Board of Education has authority to grant flexibility during emergency conditions.
The Davidson County Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a policy to allow the use of Naloxone as an emergency life-saving treatment for overdoses in the district’s middle and high schools.
On Monday, the Davidson County Commissioners approved a request from the school district to submit an application to the state for $2,274,002 in lottery funds for the purchase of 34 metal detectors and for two roof projects
The Davidson County Board of Commissioners focused on the three school districts in the county during its meeting on Monday night.
There was no response to a request for comment from Davidson County Schools. It is policy for the school district not to comment on personnel issues.
According to a social media post on June 12, a visitor to Sliding Rock in Transylvania County stated they had to pull a boy out of the water and that the adults, identified as coaches with Central Davidson High School wrestling team, did not attempt to rescue him. Davidson County Schools calls the social media post “not completely accurate.”
The settlement agreement is scheduled in U.S. Middle District Court on July 1, where it will be officially signed by a judge.
The school board approved accepting a $2 million state grant to create a pilot program that will integrate artificial intelligence (AI) to improve school safety, and approved starting the school year almost two weeks earlier next year.
A cold weather advisory is in effect for Davidson County and surrounding areas through Wednesday, with overnight lows expected to be near zero degrees.
Dr. Gregg Slate, Superintendent of Davidson County Schools explains inclement weather decisions.
Applicants can obtain an award up to $5,000 by applying to the county’s scholarship for teachers.
The Davidson County Board of Education is excited to announce the selection and election of Dr. Gregg Slate as the next superintendent of Davidson County Schools (DCS). Dr. Slate will officially commence on March 1, 2024.
The Davidson County Board of Education will select and approve the new Superintendent of Schools December 21st at 7 p.m.
The winning entries were professionally framed and returned to the artist along with 20 cards featuring their artwork to share with family and friends.
The released test data showed that 74% of Davidson County Schools (26 out of 35 schools) met or exceeded student growth, which was an increase from 57% in 2021-2022.
Stephanie Schneggenburger joined Davidson County Schools as a first-grade teacher in March 2000.
