Development News for Mooresville, North Carolina

Student Fees Adjusted for 2026-2027 School Year, Including Lunch Price Increases

The board approved adjustments to student fees for the 2026-2027 school year. These include increases in breakfast and lunch prices, with breakfast rising from $1.10 to $1.25 and lunch from $2.25 to $2.50-$2.75. Other changes include adjustments to out-of-district tuition based on ADM numbers and a revised laptop fee for grades 6-12 (previously 5-12). Pre-K tuition for the STARS program, previously approved in February, remains unchanged.

Marco Technologies Selected for New Copier Contract, Projecting Annual Savings

The district has selected Marco Technologies as the new copier contract vendor following a comprehensive bidding process. The five-year lease agreement is estimated to cost $132,113 annually, projected to result in district savings. The selection was made by a committee that reviewed 17 initial submissions, narrowing them down based on price, reputation, quality, and overall fit. The contract is pending final approval from the Campbell and Shatley Law Firm.

Finance Department Gears Up for Year-End Closeout and Auditor Visits; Teacher Compensation Funds to be Distributed

The Finance Department is focusing on fiscal year closeout, including finalizing invoices, processing the final payroll, and meeting closeout requirements. Auditors from Anderson, Smith, and W will be on-site in July for the 2025-2026 fiscal year audit. Additionally, eligible teachers and certified instructional support personnel will receive supplemental funds for teacher compensation, amounting to $1,960 per employee, as approved in the April board meeting.

Annual Report on Random Drug Testing Program Shows 6 Positive Results

The district presented an overview of the random suspicionless drug testing program for the 2025-2026 academic year. The program applies to students voluntarily participating in athletics, extracurricular activities, requesting parking privileges, or those whose parents have opted them in. The primary goal is prevention and education, serving as a deterrent and connecting students/families with resources. For the 2025-2026 school year, 215 students were tested, with 6 testing positive. The total cost for the program was approximately $55,000, averaging $27 per test. Positive tests result in a temporary loss of privileges, mandatory cessation resources, and a negative retest before privileges are restored.