FAQ
What is the role of the Board of Education?
The NRMPS Board of Education supervises all matters pertaining to the public schools of the Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Administrative Unit and includes the following duties:
• To provide leadership, vision and direction for the school system in reaching the highest educational goals
• To create policies in accordance with state law to establish standards, accountability and evaluation of essential operations of the school district
• To adopt an annual budget
• To elect the superintendent and support him/her in the discharge of duties
• To consider and act on recommendations from the superintendent concerning all other needs of the school system and to assist in interpreting
these needs to the community
• To perform judicial functions by conducting hearings as appropriate
• To advocate for the school district, staff and especially students in all interactions with other governmental entities and the public
When does the Board hold meetings?
The NRMPS Board of Education meets on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative Offices located at 930 Eastern Avenue in Nashville unless otherwise noted. Periodically, the Board will meet in a special called meeting, work session or planning session. All public meeting notices are posted 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The board meeting schedule is also available at the NRMPS website at www.nrms.k12.nc.us under Board of Education.
How do Board of Education meetings work?
Board meetings are conducted for the purpose of carrying out the official business of the school district. The public is cordially invited to attend board meetings to observe the Board as it conducts its official business. The Superintendent, along with the Board chairperson, establishes the agenda for each meeting. The Board agenda is divided into several main topics including: Recognitions, Building and Grounds, Curriculum, Finance, Policy, Personnel and Superintendent’s Reports.
All board meetings are held in accordance with the Open Meetings Law. Those in attendance will receive an agenda and available meeting materials.carrying out the official business of the school district.
How are board members elected and how long do they serve?
Board members are elected by the registered voters residing in the Nash-Rocky Mount Public School District. Members serve a four-year term on a staggered basis. Elections are nonpartisan and are held at the time of the November general election in even numbered years.
How do I address the Board of Education?
The Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education welcomes your presence and participation at its meetings. Time is reserved during each board meeting for public comment. Those wishing to speak must sign up prior to 12:00 noon on the Friday prior to the scheduled meeting by calling the superintendent’s office at (252) 462-2511.
The chairperson will establish a time limit for public input. Each speaker will be allotted up to three minutes. Any comments that exceed the time limit must be
addressed to the Board in writing. Remarks made by each speaker should be addressed to the chairperson.
