LYNCHBURG — Moore County High School students will soon have a new opportunity to earn career and technical education (CTE) credit in media production. During the October meeting of the Moore County Board of Education, members voted unanimously to add Audio-Visual I to the high school’s course offerings.
Director of Schools Chad Moorehead explained that the class will be taught by Kenny Schultz and will integrate with the school’s existing student broadcasting team. Because the necessary equipment is already in place, he said the new course will have “no budget impact.” The class uses a state-approved course code and could expand in the future to encompass more of the school’s broadcasting work.
Other Board Business
Members also approved the district’s 2025 LEA Compliance Report, confirming that Moore County Schools remain in compliance with state and federal laws as well as State Board of Education policies.
The board adopted the annual TISA Accountability Report, which tracks district goals for student achievement and the use of TISA funding. Moorehead noted that Moore County met its original benchmark of 50 percent proficiency among third graders in the first year of the initiative but has since seen some fluctuation. He also reported gains in high school math end-of-course scores and expects ACT averages to climb above 21 again this year.
Personnel updates included hiring Kayla Camp and Jillian Schechter as interim English Language Arts teachers to cover maternity leaves and Jacob Richards as a preschool assistant. The board also accepted the resignation of preschool assistant Missi Baucom.
Moorehead said the district’s Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note (TRAN) has been approved by all parties and funds have been deposited. The Metro Council also authorized textbook purchases through debt service with materials expected before next school year.
Additional updates included:
- Progress on the window film installation project, with a second layer planned for Thanksgiving break.
- A reminder of the Trunk-or-Treat event at Lynchburg Elementary on Halloween.
- The MCHS Raiders home football game originally scheduled for Halloween night has been moved to Thursday, October 30 to avoid conflicts. Kick off takes place at 7 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:45 p.m.
The Moore County Board of Education meets every second Monday of the month at either the MCHS Library or Moore County Board of Education office at 6 p.m. If you would like to be added to address the Board during the public comment period, you must contact Director Moorehead by 4 p.m. the day of the meeting. If you would like an item added to the agenda, you must submit a written request 10 business days prior to the meeting. To view the entire Appearances Before the Board policy, click here. •
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