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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Currituck County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
2026 Spring Policy Revisions, including student wireless device rules
Nine policies were scheduled for final adoption, including new rules on student cell phone use, technology use, student searches, and a new policy on employee video and audio recordings. These policies shape daily life for students and staff.
2025-26 Accountability Results
Graduation topped 95% and proficiency is up 10.5 points in five years, but five of ten schools missed state growth targets despite record scores. Board members called the state growth formula broken and want legislative action.
Loss of Student Haven Clark
The Currituck County High School community is grieving the loss of student Haven Clark, and student representatives plan activities to honor his memory this year.
School Nutrition Summer Meal Participation Agreement
The district's School Nutrition department was picked by the state, with DPI and Amazon, to deliver weekly shelf-stable meal kits to qualifying families all summer — up to 500 kits a week, free, for kids ages 1-18. Families must sign up by May 26.
Capital outlay HVAC and air handler replacements
Funding requests were scheduled for air handler replacements at Currituck County Middle School and Moyock Middle School and a gym HVAC replacement at JPK. Aging HVAC systems affect classroom comfort and air quality.
2026-2027 Student Transfer Requests
The board was scheduled to discuss how student transfer requests will be handled for the 2026-27 school year. That process determines whether families can send kids to schools outside their assigned districts.
Teacher and administrative contract renewals
Contract renewals for teachers and administrators were on the consent agenda, touching staffing at schools countywide.
AP Capstone Program Growth at CCHS
Students and their teacher made the case that AP Capstone — offered at only about 1,000 US high schools — builds college-level research and writing skills and that AP credits now transfer to College of The Albemarle, saving families tuition money. The program is growing, with 16 in-person AP courses offered.