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School Business Services has updated the Central Office Compensation FAQ to include additional guidance from the legislation (SL 2025-73) as to how it defines salary for the purpose of the report. Please work with your Board Attorney to ensure your district's full compliance with this requirement.
In Other News
EdNC - Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | Sept. 12, 2025: Once the governor issues a veto, the bill returns to the chamber where it originated. If three-fifths vote to override the veto, the bill goes to the second chamber. If three-fifths of the second chamber override the veto, the bill becomes law. The Republican-controlled General Assembly has overridden eight of Democratic Gov. Josh Stein’s 15 vetoes since taking office in January. Republicans have a veto-proof majority — or a supermajority — in the Senate. While Republicans in the House lost their supermajority by one vote, House Speaker Destin Hall says the GOP operates as if it has a supermajority, calling it a “working supermajority for all intents and purposes” just after the November 2024 elections — dependent on just one Democrat joining Republicans to override the governor’s veto.
The Carolina Journal - David N. Bass | Sept. 10, 2025: Today, more than one in four of NC’s roughly 1.8 million K–12 students attends a charter, private, or home school, reflecting a steady shift toward school choice across the state. The report, “Room to Grow: Evaluating Private School Readiness for School Choice Demand in North Carolina,” analyzes two spring 2025 surveys — one of private school leaders and one of education entrepreneurs — and summarizes capacity, finance, and regulatory issues facing private and alternative K–12 providers as school choice expands.
Proclamation | September 4, 2025
Whereas, arts education enables students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, imagination and creativity, discipline and collaboration, alternative ways to communicate and express feelings and ideas, and cross-cultural understanding, all of which support personalized pathways to academic success across the curriculum; and
Now, Therefore, I, Josh Stein, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim September 14 – 20, 2025, as “Arts In Education Week” in North Carolina and commend its observance to all citizens.
Live student performances at NCDPI the week of September 15-19
Monday, September 15 - Greene Central High School Marching Band from Greene County on the Halifax Lawn from 11:30-12.
The Greene Central HS Marching Rams have an extensive tradition of musical excellence. The GC Band was established in 1962 and the Marching Rams began competing in 1973. Within a year, the band already established itself as a top-performing ensemble winning multiple grand championships across NC and continued that success by hosting the first of forty-four Greene Central Band Day marching competitions and performing in the 1980 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. These days, that tradition of musical excellence plays on! Under the Directorship of Andrew Howell, the GCHS Band program has won many awards in Marching, ShowBand, as well as the Concert Band, receiving its first superior rating in school history. Unlike most HS programs, the GC Marching Rams mix traditional High-Step, modern Drum Corp, and HBCU ShowStyle into each musical performance. These exciting performances accentuate the diversity within our band program, while bringing our students, teachers, community members together.
Tuesday, September 16 - Chase Middle School Chorus, Rutherford County will perform at DPI in room 150 from 11:30-12.
The Chase Middle School Chorus is made up of 40 8th grade students from a small, rural school in Forest City, NC. They are part of a growing music program that reaches 42% of the student population through band and chorus. This group earned double Superior ratings at MPA this past year and had the unique opportunity to perform twice with the Symphony of Rutherford County. They also sing regularly for senior citizens at local nursing homes and senior centers, using music to connect with and serve their community. Under the direction of Michael Henderson, these students perform a diverse repertoire — including music in Spanish to celebrate and engage their Spanish-speaking classmates. They’ve grown into confident, expressive performers who love making music together and are excited for the chance to represent their school and share their voices with a broader audience.
Thursday, September 18 - “Dynamic Marching Machine” Warren County High School Marching Band from Warren County on the Halifax Lawn from 11:30-12.
The Undisputed "Dynamic Marching Machine" of Warren County High School from Warrenton, NC boasts a rich legacy of excellence. Since the early 2000s, this powerhouse program has consistently dominated the high-step marching band scene, securing numerous state and national championships. Their remarkable success is a testament to the unwavering dedication and relentless hard work of its student musicians. Hailing from a small rural town, these driven young performers consistently defy expectations, traveling extensively across the East Coast to deliver high-octane, show-stopping performances that captivate audiences and uphold the band's formidable reputation.
Register to Crunch! 🍎
Plan ahead for the 2025 #NCCrunch - registration is now live! Through the NC Crunch, kids and adults can taste and learn about North Carolina-grown fruits and vegetables with their schools, early care and education sites, organizations, families and communities for #FarmtoSchoolMonth in October. The NC Crunch is also an opportunity to thank all those involved in feeding our communities.
Sign up to receive a free guide with tips and resources to help you plan for the NC Crunch. In addition to the guide, the NC Crunch logo, flyer, “I crunched” sticker template, social media graphics and more are available at the link below.
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Preserving Our Legacy: The Power of the Stories We Carry
October 3-4 at The McKimmon Center, Raleigh, NC
This year’s theme centers the belief that legacy is not only preserved in history books or institutions—it lives in the stories we carry and share. Educators, students, and communities hold powerful narratives that reflect struggle, resilience, joy, and growth. These stories help us understand identity, build collective purpose, and spark transformational change—critical components of an equitable public education system and a healthy democracy.
See this link for more info: Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity
Applications Due Tuesday, September 30
Burroughs Wellcome Fund Promoting Innovation in Science and Mathematics (PRISM) for Public School Teachers Grant
The Promoting Innovation in Science and Mathematics (PRISM) awards enhance the excitement for STEM in the classroom by providing funds for materials, equipment and supplies related to the implementation of high-quality curriculum and activities in the classroom.
This award provides up to $3,000 for one year to cover the cost of equipment, materials, and supplies. An additional $1,500 may be requested for professional development related to the implementation of new equipment or the use of materials in the classroom. Awards are made to teaching professionals that hold a professional educator's license to teach in a North Carolina K-12 public school.
Learn more and apply for the grant here. The deadline to apply is September 30 at 3 p.m.
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NCDPI Office of Government Affairs: Anne Murtha – Legislative Specialist
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