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NOTICE TO PUBLIC AND PRESS
The Granville County Board of Education will meet for a Work Session on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at 2 p.m. at West Oxford Elementary School, 412 Ivey Day Rd., Oxford, North Carolina.
The board may also meet in Closed Session to discuss confidential matters and consult with its attorney in accordance with N.C. General Statutes 143.318.11 (a)(1),(a)(3), and (a)(6).
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Granville County Public Schools is happy to announce that the Choice School Application is now available for the 2020-2021 school year.
If you would like to enroll your child in a choice school program, please complete the GCPS Choice School Application by March 20, 2020. The application window for Granville Early College closes on February 18, 2020.
Please contact the Choice Program Office for questions regarding choice programs at 919-693-6413.
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Granville County Public Schools is happy to announce we are now accepting applications from all current 8th-grade students for Granville Early College High School for the 2020-2021 school year.
If you are interested in enrolling your 8th grader in Granville Early College, now is the time to complete your application! We will be accepting applications through February 18, 2020.
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-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools
At their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, January 6, 2020, the Granville County Board of Education received the official financial audit for the 2018-2019 fiscal year from the firm of Anderson, Smith and Wike, PLLC.
Partner Dale Smith summarized the 72-page report to the Board, commenting, “these reports are the cleanest reports that a governmental entity can receive in an audit of its financial statement.” Board Chairman David Richardson responded to the audit results, stating, “The Board is pleased with the results of this year’s audit. In striving to be transparent and accountable for the funds entrusted to us, this process affirms our staff and procedures while showing the public our financial standing.”
Mr. Smith walked Board members through various highlights of the report, including an overview of the budget, as well as the status of fund balance, or the district’s savings or “rainy day” fund.
The total budget of governmental activities for the district during the 2018-2019 fiscal year was $90,991,833. Regarding fund balance, Mr. Smith explained, “The total fund balance on June 30, 2019, was $6,229,570, which as a percentage of total governmental expenditures represents 7.26%.”
Mr. Smith further explained the importance of the Board to continue monitoring the fund balance to ensure the district remained in sound financial standing. He noted that while there is no required threshold for the percentage of fund balance that the district should maintain, other governmental entities such as towns, cities and municipalities use 8% as a general target for their savings.
Mr. Smith concluded his presentation by stating, “Over the past three years, the district has not had any major compliance issues. The state puts a lot of restrictions on how the money is to be spent, so all of your directors and the finance department are responsible for ensuring the funds are spent in the proper manner, and they have done an excellent job in spending those funds the way they were supposed to be. It says a lot about the folks you have in charge that there are no findings with this audit. We audit over 50 districts across the state, and there is not anyone doing as great a job as Ms. Day and her team. Y’all have a top-notch finance department.”
The Board uses a third party independent auditing firm to review financial records as a measure of accountability and certification as required by state law. This helps ensure that the district remains a good steward of taxpayer dollars.
Superintendent McLean also commented on the findings, saying, “I am very proud to see the high quality work of our finance team and staff from across the district confirmed by this independent report. This is fundamental to our primary goal of educating students and I commend them for a job well done.”
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Oxford Preparatory School celebrated Homecoming on Friday, January 10, 2020. The newly selected 2019-2020 OPS Homecoming King and Queen, chosen from members of the senior class by their peers, is Ridge Huff and Sophia Metcalf.
Oxford Preparatory School celebrated Homecoming on Friday, January 10, 2020. The newly selected 2019-2020 OPS Homecoming King and Queen, chosen from members of the senior class by their peers, is Ridge Huff and Sophia Metcalf. (OPS photo)
Quincy Burreal, the 2018-2019 OPS Homecoming King, crowned the newly elected King and Queen. Quincy was joined by Ey’mania Alston, President of OPS Interact, Hailee Bissett, Interact Vice President and Avery Thomas, Interact Secretary.
The OPS Senior Homecoming Court representatives were Catherine Slack, daughter of Penny Slack; Ridge Huff, son of Sandy and Randall Huff; Sophia Metcalf, daughter of Mary and Ken Metcalf and Alexander Slack, son of Penny Slack and Bob Slack.
Catherine Slack is already a successful college student in the CCP program, an honors scholar and a key OPS leader on the cross-country trail and on the basketball court. With a consistently positive attitude, others often look to Catherine for her leadership and support.
She plans to attend Montreat College with a running scholarship so that she can pursue a career as a Physical Therapist.
Also an honors scholar, Ridge Huff has earned a large number of college credit hours while also being a standout athlete on the soccer field and on the basketball court. Ridge is a leader in academics, in athletics and in serving others through school and with his church. His peers look to Ridge to see the positive in every situation.
Ridge will be attending NC State and majoring in Biomedical Engineering and will pursue a career as a dentist.
Sophia Metcalf is an honors scholar who has already earned 24 college credit hours. She is a highly talented musician, a skilled artist and a nationally decorated equestrian. Sophia is the founder of the OPS Equestrian Club. As a leader, Sophia works to make certain that others feel valued and included.
She will be attending either NC State or Averett University to pursue a career in Biology.
OPS Senior Homecoming Court representatives Catherine Slack and Alexander Slack are pictured above. (OPS photo)
Alex Slack has also maintained status as an honors scholar while successfully earning college credits. He is an extremely skilled musician and a key contributor to the OPS strings with not only his talent but also the kind manner in which he urges others to try harder and to reach higher, along with the spark of humor he adds to each endeavor.
Alex will attend UNCG to major in Psychology and to pursue a career as a Therapist.
The 7th-grade homecoming court representatives were Emily Wilkinson, daughter of Nancy and Chance Wilkinson and Davis Faulkner, son of Marian and Starr Faulkner.
8th-grade representative Janari Johnson, daughter of Tasha Blackwell and Jerry Johnson was escorted by 8th-grade representative Jonathan Gouldman, son of Shannon Wilkerson.
9th-grade was represented by Reese Newton, daughter of Mary and Chad Newton. She was escorted by Zack Crosby, the son of Alwason and Robert Crosby.
10th-grade representatives were Zoe Holland, daughter of Tracy and Christopher Holland and Lucas Juntunen, son of Tammy and Jon Juntunen.
11th-grade representatives were Rachel Daniel, daughter of Cindy Woodard and the late Gerald Daniel and Bryce Garrett, son of Shelby and Todd Garrett.
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-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools
The Granville County Board of Education will meet for a Special Called Meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, 8:30 a.m. at the Central Office Building, 101 Delacroix Street, Oxford, North Carolina.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Board’s surplus property on the site of the former Joe Toler-Oak Hill Elementary School.
The board may also meet in Closed Session to discuss confidential matters and consult with its attorney in accordance with N.C. General Statutes 143.318.11 (a)(1) and (a)(3).
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A proclamation has been issued by the Granville County Board of Commissioners in recognition of the life and service of Mr. Leonard E. Peace, Sr. who has served on the Granville County Board of Education for the past 30 years.
On behalf of the Board, Dr. Tony Cozart presented the proclamation during a surprise reception in Peace’s honor, held on Monday afternoon. Also in attendance to offer their support were Board Chair David Smith and Comm. Zelodis Jay.
Among his many accomplishments, Peace is a past president of the North Carolina School Boards Association and a member of the North Carolina School Boards Association Board of Directors. He was also the recipient of the Raleigh Dingman Award in 2003, the highest honor bestowed on a North Carolina School Board member.
A proclamation has been issued by the Granville County Board of Commissioners in recognition of the life and service of Mr. Leonard E. Peace, Sr. who has served on the Granville County Board of Education for the past 30 years. On behalf of the Board, Dr. Tony Cozart presented the proclamation during a surprise reception in Peace’s honor, held on Monday afternoon. Also in attendance to offer their support were Board Chair David Smith and Comm. Zelodis Jay. (Photo courtesy Granville Co. Govt.)
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Per Policy 2115 – Unexpired Term Fulfillment, the Granville County Board of Education has approved the process for filling the District 5 seat made vacant by the resignation of Mr. Ed Mims in December 2019.
It is the intent of the Board to identify and appoint a suitable candidate for this position using the process outlined below, with the ultimate goal of serving the students of Granville County Public Schools.
Candidates should submit a letter of interest, a C.V. or resume, and three letters of recommendation to the Clerk of the Board of Education, Ms. Dywanda Pettaway, by the close of business, Friday, January 24, 2020. These documents should provide information that highlights the candidate’s ability and experiences related to education and service to children.
At its February 6, 2020, regular meeting, the Board will review the documents submitted by each candidate and vote to issue invitations to those the Board wishes to interview.
On Monday, February 17, 2020, the Board will hold a Special Called Meeting for the purpose of interviewing candidates (the Board will use a list of questions asked of each candidate, chosen at the beginning of the meeting) and then vote on who will fill the unexpired term of District 5. (Note: Interviews and vote to take place in Open Session)
At its March 2, 2020, regular meeting, the chosen candidate will take the oath of office.
NOTE: If no suitable candidates are selected, the above process will be repeated as necessary, with new dates selected, until the position is filled.
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The Granville County Board of Education will meet for a Special Called Meeting on Thursday, January 2, 2020, 1:30 p.m. at the Central Office Building, 101 Delacroix Street, Oxford, North Carolina.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Board’s surplus property on the site of the former Joe Toler-Oak Hill Elementary School. The board may also meet in Closed Session to discuss confidential matters and consult with its attorney in accordance with N.C. General Statutes 143.318.11 (a)(1) and (a)(3).
The next regular scheduled Board Meeting will be held on Monday, January 6, 2020.
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You are invited to join Granville County Public Schools for an equity conversation titled “Improving Performance by Closing the Opportunity Gap” on Thursday, January 9, 2020, from 5 until 6:30 p.m.
The conversation will be facilitated by Mr. James Ford, founder of the Center of Racial Equity in Education (CREED), at the Granville County Public Schools Central Office located at 101 Delacroix Street in Oxford.
Refreshments will be provided. This event is open to the public.
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