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Hickory City Schools Community,
I want to share an update following today's meeting of the North Carolina State Board of Education regarding the proposed merger of Hickory City Schools, Newton-Conover City Schools, and Catawba County Schools.
During the Board Chair's report, Chairman Eric Davis shared that the State Board received the original merger proposal from the Catawba County Board of Commissioners on June 25, followed by an updated proposal on July 7. He stated that the Board will carefully review the proposal and all accompanying materials using the criteria established by North Carolina law.
Chairman Davis also shared that the State Board plans to discuss the process and timeline for its review, as well as the appropriate next steps, during its September 2–3, 2026 meeting.
Hickory City Schools Community,
I want to take a moment to provide an update on the proposed merger of Hickory City Schools, Newton-Conover City Schools, and Catawba County Schools.
The North Carolina State Board of Education is scheduled to meet later this week. Although the proposed merger is not currently listed for discussion, the Board is expected to provide additional information about how it plans to review the proposal submitted by the Catawba County Board of Commissioners. We will continue to monitor the process closely and will share updates with you as we learn more.
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Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Hickory City Board of Education for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. The report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report.
Hickory City Schools Community,
Late yesterday, we were notified that the Catawba County Board of Commissioners officially submitted the proposed school district merger plan to the North Carolina State Board of Education.
While this marks another step in the process, it is important to remember that this is not the final step. The proposal must now be reviewed by the State Board of Education before any further action can occur.