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2019-2020
Board Highlights June 29, 2020 Fiscal Year End Meeting
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Board Highlights May 18, 2020 Special Called Session
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Board Highlights September 9, 2019 Regular Session
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Board Highlights June 27, 2019 Fiscal Year End Session
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Board Highlights August 6, 2018 Regular Session
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6-4-2018 Regular Session Board Minute Highlights
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Board Highlights March 30, 2018 Regular Session
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Board Highlights October 2, 2017 Regular Session
Board Highlights September 11, 2017 Regular Session
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Board Highlights - January 11, 2016 Regular Session
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Say No- To food rewards!
National School Lunch Program
School Breakfast Program
Activity Pyramid
Seamless Summer Feeding Program 2025
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Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG)
NC EDUCATION
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Title I Parental Involvement Policy
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McKinney Vento (Homeless)
Role of Local Homeless Education Liaison
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Educational Barriers and Rights
Disputes
Potential Warning Signs of Homelessness
District and School Report Card Link
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Payroll Pay Date Schedule 24-25
Financial Documents
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Annual Leave Earning's Rate
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FFGA 403(b) Plan Information
Teacher's State Salary Schedule
ONLINE EVALUATIONS
Sample Teacher Behaviors
Important Update on Employer Requirement to Provide Health Exchange Notice
NC Professional Teaching Standards
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NC Teacher Evaluation Process Manual
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Northeast Collaborative
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