Louisburg, North Carolina May 9, 2022 

 

 

The Franklin County Board of Education met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. Due to COVID-19 
social distancing recommendations, the meeting was conducted at the Louisburg High School 
auditorium. Quorum was met with the following members present: Chair Dr. Elizabeth Keith, 
Vice Chair Rosemary Champion, Mrs. Debra Brodie, Mr. Bernard Hall, Mrs. Meghan Jordan, 

Mr. Thomas Piper, and Mrs. Paige Sayles. Superintendent Dr. Rhonda Schuhler and Attorney 
Boyd Sturges were present. Chair Dr. Elizabeth Keith called the meeting to order. 

 

Media: Mr. Gary Cunard, The Franklin Times 

 

A Moment of Silence was observed, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 

 

Mr. Dawayne McIntosh, Director of Communications, recognized work anniversaries for the 
month of May. Mr. McIntosh recognized Ms. Jamie Smith, Ms. Renee Bell, and Ms. Jaleesa 
Waverly as recipients of the Teacher Assistants to Teachers Award. 

 

A motion was made by Mrs. Debra Brodie, seconded by Mrs. Meghan Jordan, and unanimously 
carried to approve the agenda. 

 

There were no public comments. 

 

A motion was made by Mrs. Debra Brodie, seconded by Mrs. Meghan Jordan, and unanimously 
carried to approve the consent agenda that consisted of the April 11, 2022 board minutes, a 
field trip, and continuation of "mask optional" environment board minutes. 

 

Mr. Dawayne McIntosh, Director of Communications, presented our new communications 
platform. Dr. Lela Nichols, Chief of Academics, presented the fee schedule for 2022-23 which 
will be voted on at the June board meeting. Dr. Geoffrey Hawthorne, Executive Director of 
Elementary Education and Federal Programs, and Ms. Shavone Wilkins, Title I Parent and Family 
Engagement Specialist, gave an overview of the District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC). A 
school nutrition update was presented by Ms. Meg Strong, Director of School Nutrition. 

Mr. Mike Zalewski, Chief of Human Resources, gave an update on changes to the NC403B plan. 
Superintendent Dr. Rhonda Schuhler presented a proposal for our alternative learning program 
for 2022-23 to be voted on at the June board meeting. No action was taken. 

 

Superintendent Dr. Rhonda Schuhler gave a brief oral Superintendent’s Report. 

 

Chair Dr. Elizabeth Keith announced upcoming meetings. 

 


A motion was made by Mrs. Paige Sayles, seconded by Mrs. Debra Brodie, and unanimously 
carried to go into closed session for the purpose of G.S.143.318.11(a)(1)/(3) Personnel/Student 
Reassignment/Consult with Attorney. 

 

A motion was made by Mrs. Debra Brodie, seconded by Mrs. Meghan Jordan, and unanimously 
carried to return to open session. 

 

A motion was made by Mrs. Paige Sayles, seconded by Mr. Bernard Hall, and unanimously 
carried to approve the May 9, 2022 personnel report as presented and attached herein. 

 

A motion was made by Mrs. Paige Sayles, seconded by Mr. Bernard Hall, and unanimously 
carried to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. The next regular board meeting will be held on June 13, 2022 at 
6:00 p.m. 

 

 

 

 

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Dr. Elizabeth Keith, Chair Diane D. Marks, Clerk to the Board