October 6, 2026
📚 Board Meeting Recap | October 6
Tonight’s Board of Education meeting included student leadership, staff recognition, community support and important updates for Carteret County Public Schools.
Student Leadership
Bogue Sound Elementary fifth graders Mary Gurley and Maddie Rose Poland led the Pledge of Allegiance, introduced by Principal Mary Ellington.
🏫 Recognizing Board Leadership
Superintendent Paylor recognized Chair Katie Statler and Kevin White for exceeding professional development requirements during the 2025–2026 school year. The full Board was also recognized with the NC School Boards Association Silver Bell Award for its commitment to training and professional development.
🍎 National Principals Month
Board Chair Katie Statler read a resolution recognizing October as National Principals Month and honoring the leadership of principals across CCPS.
💙 Supporting Students and Families
Duke Energy’s Lauren Wargo presented Erica Jones, representing the Carteret Education Foundation, with a $24,500 grant to expand the Foundation’s Crisis Assistance Fund and support disaster and crisis response efforts for students and families.
🏟️ Honoring a Legacy
The Board heard a request to name the White Oak Elementary backfield Hines Field in honor of former PE teacher Kathy Hines. WOES PE teacher Wesley Pearson presented a letter of support. Under Board policy, the request will return for consideration as an action item in October 2027.
📈 Great Growth. Strong Academic Gains.
Chief Academic Officer Jody McClenney presented updates on continued academic growth and gains across the district.
🎥 Want to see the full meeting?
All CCPS Board of Education meetings are publicly available on the Carteret County Public Schools YouTube Channel. Check out tonight’s meeting and stay informed about what’s happening across CCPS.
Tonight’s Board of Education meeting included student leadership, staff recognition, community support and important updates for Carteret County Public Schools.
Student Leadership
Bogue Sound Elementary fifth graders Mary Gurley and Maddie Rose Poland led the Pledge of Allegiance, introduced by Principal Mary Ellington.
🏫 Recognizing Board Leadership
Superintendent Paylor recognized Chair Katie Statler and Kevin White for exceeding professional development requirements during the 2025–2026 school year. The full Board was also recognized with the NC School Boards Association Silver Bell Award for its commitment to training and professional development.
🍎 National Principals Month
Board Chair Katie Statler read a resolution recognizing October as National Principals Month and honoring the leadership of principals across CCPS.
💙 Supporting Students and Families
Duke Energy’s Lauren Wargo presented Erica Jones, representing the Carteret Education Foundation, with a $24,500 grant to expand the Foundation’s Crisis Assistance Fund and support disaster and crisis response efforts for students and families.
🏟️ Honoring a Legacy
The Board heard a request to name the White Oak Elementary backfield Hines Field in honor of former PE teacher Kathy Hines. WOES PE teacher Wesley Pearson presented a letter of support. Under Board policy, the request will return for consideration as an action item in October 2027.
📈 Great Growth. Strong Academic Gains.
Chief Academic Officer Jody McClenney presented updates on continued academic growth and gains across the district.
🎥 Want to see the full meeting?
All CCPS Board of Education meetings are publicly available on the Carteret County Public Schools YouTube Channel. Check out tonight’s meeting and stay informed about what’s happening across CCPS.