The Association of School Business Officials International awarded the Halifax County Board of Education the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting.
The certificate recognizes districts which have met the program’s high standards for financial reporting and transparency.
The school district earned the certificate for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ended 2020.
“The COE’s mission is to promote and recognize excellence in financial reporting,” ASBO International Executive Director David Lewis said. “The comprehensive annual financial report informs stakeholders about the financial and economic state of the district, making it an important communications tool for building trust and engaging with the school community.”
By participating in the COE program, school districts demonstrate their commitment to financial transparency.
Applicants submit their report for review by a team of financial professionals who provide feedback to improve future documents.
If the report meets the requirements of the program, it may receive the COE.
A district’s participation in the COE program can facilitate bond rating and continuing bond disclosure processes.
“We are very honored to receive this award. It is a culmination of the efforts that we have been taking to chart a new course since 2016,” Superintendent Eric L. Cunningham said. “A big shout out to our finance staff.”
Summer learning
Halifax County Schools will offer summer learning extension and enrichment programs in alignment with North Carolina House Bill 82.
The bill requires an extension of in-person learning to reduce potential student learning loss due to COVID-19 school closures.
The districtwide summer school program begins June 1 and concludes June 30.
The hours of operation will be 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Meals and transportation will be provided daily for students.
The HCS Summer Learning Camps will be housed on the following campuses:
Enfield Middle STEAM Academy
Everetts Elementary STEM Academy
Halifax County Early College High School
Inborden Elementary STEAM Academy
Northwest Collegiate and Technical Academy
Southeast Collegiate Prep Academy
William R. Davie Middle School
The pre-K to 8 Summer Learning Programs will provide academic support in reading, math, and science.
Students will also focus on social-emotional learning, as well as, engage in daily physical activity and various enrichment programs during the camp.
High School Enrichment Camps will offer summer learning opportunities for 9th through 12th graders with an intensive focus on academics, foundational skills in courses critical to success within the next course while infusing hands-on, engaging activities.
Students will also engage in college and career readiness activities to prepare them for life after high school.
Space is limited.
Notifications for attendance will be sent to parents and guardians on May 10 by school principals.
Halifax County Schools families interested in attending the Summer Learning Camps should contact their base schools directly.
For more information regarding the Halifax County Schools Summer Learning Programs visit the system’s website
