DCS school board approves plans, purchases and contracts
The Davidson County Schools (DCS) Board of Education held their monthly meeting Monday, June 7 at Davis-Townsend Elementary School. Prior to the meeting, a reception was held for 2020 and 2021 retirees. Those who were present were recognized and given a gift.
Davidson County Health Department Director Lillian Koontz provided a COVID-19 update. At the time, Davidson County had the third highest positive test rate in the state. The county also continues to have a low rate of vaccinations. The department offers vaccinations Monday through Friday on a walk-in basis.
Various plans, curriculum needs, equipment purchases and contracts were presented to the board including:
Federal Programs Local Plan
Career and technical Education Local Plan
School Mental Health/Social Emotional Learning Improvement Plan
Social Emotional Learning Middle School Curriculum
Letterland Online Interactive Resources
High School English textbook purchase
Student Chromebook replacement purchase
Cafeteria Benefit Plan
Bus Cameras - Stoner-Thomas
Additional bus cameras for DCS
Facility usage plan
Ediio (website host) contract renewal
Softchoice Corporation contract
Cisco Smartnet contract
Ledford Middle School roof replacement construction contract
School resource officer contract
Waste and recycling management contract
All plans, curriculum, equipment purchases and contracts were approved unanimously.
Administrative appointments include:
Steve Reynolds was appointed Director of Accountability and Testing
Maria McGhee was appointed Principal of North Davidson High School
Jason Lohr was appointed Principal of Ledford Middle School
Jennifer Woodrum was appointed Principal of East Davidson High School
Dr. Leah Leonard was appointed Principal of Friendship Elementary
Dr. Heather Horton was appointed Principal of Davidson Virtual Academy.
