Cumberland County Schools superintendent says farewell in final meeting
Retiring CCS Superintendent Marvin Connelly Jr.’s final update was a message of thanks to students, staff and the community for their support.
Meeting of local government officials yields few answers as renewal date for SRO contract looms
The three-ring circus surrounding who will provide school resource officers to Cumberland County Schools continues, as elected officials and administrated leaders butted heads over the future of SRO coverage at a joint city-county meeting Tuesday.
Westover High School to host state superintendent for listening session
North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction Maurice “Mo” Green will visit Fayetteville’s Westover High School next week for a listening session with the public, Cumberland County Schools announced Friday.
Cumberland County school board members look forward to 2023-24 school year
The Cumberland County Board of Education met Tuesday after a monthlong summer break to discuss the upcoming school year and plans for new and old buildings. Superintendent Marvin Connelly Jr. …
Board of Education awards contract for enhanced campus security system
Campuses within Cumberland County Schools will soon have a new security system in place that tracks visitors entering and exiting school property. The county Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to award a contract to Raptor Technologies, a company that provides digital campus security to school districts. The contract will cost more than $196,000 in…
Board of Education unanimously approves budget that includes a 4% raise for staff
Cumberland County Schools employees could soon see a 4% increase in salary, pending approval by the county Board of Commissioners. The Board of Education on Tuesday unanimously approved a budget or the next fiscal year that includes a 4% raise for staff members. According to school officials, the raise is consistent with those previously approved…
Commissioners question price tag of replacing E.E. Smith High School
Members of the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday questioned the price tag estimated for replacing E.E. Smith High School. The new 254,479-square-foot facility would accommodate 1,600 students.
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Cumberland County school buses to be equipped with two-way radios
Cumberland County school buses would be equipped with two-way radios to improve communication with individual schools under a plan approved Tuesday by a school board committee.
Three Cumberland County schools dropping school uniform policies
The Cumberland County Board of Education voted 6-3 Tuesday night to end uniform dress codes at three schools. Uniforms will not be required at Howard Hall Elementary, Pine Forest Middle and …
Local, state officials discuss funding for school employees
Money for schools, a countywide water system, and a possible rail link between Cumberland and Wake counties were topics discussed during a joint meeting Monday of the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners, the county Board of Education and members of the local legislative delegation.
Local, state officials expected to discuss funding for salary increases for school employees
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners on Monday will hold a joint meeting with the county’s Board of Education and the local legislative delegation. Chief among the issues expected to be …
Cumberland school board approves 2022-23 budget
The Cumberland County Board of Education on Tuesday night unanimously approved the superintendent’s proposed budget for the 2022-23 school year. Based on Superintendent Marvin …
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