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Monday, September 29, 2025
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🏫 Special School Board Meeting Monday
The Stanly County Board of Education will hold a special-called meeting on Monday, September 29 at 8:00 AM at the Administrative Office on 723 E. Main Street, Albemarle.
- The focus is the Needs-Based Public Schools Capital Fund Grant.
- Commissioners recently approved an application for a $52 million grant, which includes an addition to West Stanly Middle School, but not the Oakboro Elementary School project.
📋 Thursday’s Education Meeting
The Board of Education will meet again on Thursday, October 2 at 5:00 PM at the Administrative Office.
- Topics include school improvement plans and school safety plans.
- The session will be held in both open and closed session.
💼 Economic Development Commission
The Stanly County Economic Development Commission will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, September 29 at 5:00 PM.
- Location: Partnership Meeting Room at Stanly Commons.
🏥 Health & Human Services Updates
The Stanly County Consolidated Health and Human Services Board meets on Thursday, October 2 at 6:00 PM.
- Agenda items include:
- Adult Medicaid presentation
- Community Health Improvement Plan
- DSS and Health Department updates
⚖️ Tie-Breaker on State School Board Nominee
At the most recent Board of Education meeting, a tie vote forced Chairwoman Robin Whitaker to break the deadlock over the county’s nominee to the North Carolina School Boards Association Board of Directors.
Two nominees were put forward:
- Glenda Gibson – long-time board leader, retired educator, former chair and vice chair.
- Carla Poplin – experienced board member, former chair, active in statewide education policy.
Board members offered strong words for both:
- Megan Almond, supporting Poplin: “She has the skills, the vision and the heart to help guide our state school board through today’s challenges.”
- Dustin Lisk, supporting Gibson: “She’s shown tremendous dedication to the county, and as a retired educator, she has the time to serve.”
- Bill Sorenson, weighing both: “I’d be honored for either of these ladies to represent us… Ms. Poplin’s background makes her a strong candidate on paper.”
With votes tied 3–3, Chairwoman Whitaker cast the deciding vote for Glenda Gibson, making her the nominee.
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