How can I review the IDEA-Part B Project amendments?

You can review the amendments during the week of May 11-13, 2026, at the specified office.

What should I do if I need special education records?

Contact Elizabeth Berkebile to request your confidential special education file with identification.

When will special education records be destroyed?

Records will be destroyed on or after June 1, 2025, for eligible individuals.

Public review and comment on special education program amendments for 2026-2027.

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Deadline · comments period

May 11, 2026

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Published: May 7, 2026 · today
Category: Public Hearing
City: Gastonia
Address: 2970 S. New Hope Rd., Gastonia, North Carolina

What to do next

1
Review Project Amendments
Visit the office at 2970 S. New Hope Rd. from May 11-13, 2026.
2
Request Special Education Records
Contact Elizabeth Berkebile at 2596 Robinwood Rd. with ID to request records.
3
Prepare for Record Destruction
Ensure to request records before June 1, 2025, if you are eligible.

Frequently asked questions

How can I review the IDEA-Part B Project amendments?: You can review the amendments during the week of May 11-13, 2026, at the specified office.
What should I do if I need special education records?: Contact Elizabeth Berkebile to request your confidential special education file with identification.
When will special education records be destroyed?: Records will be destroyed on or after June 1, 2025, for eligible individuals.

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Full Notice Text

Public Notice
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law 108.446) Project is presently being amended. The Project describes the special education programs that Piedmont Community Charter School proposes for Federal funding for the 2026-2027 School Year. Interested persons are encouraged to review amendments to the Project and make comments concerning the implementation of special education under this Federal Program. All comments will be considered prior to submission of the amended Project to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction in Raleigh, North Carolina. The IDEA-Part B Project is open to the public for review and comments during the week of May 11-13, 2026 in the office of Elizabeth Berkebile located at 2970 S. New Hope Rd. Gastonia.
In addition, Piedmont Community Charter School's Exceptional Children's Office is hereby notifying the public of the intent to destroy confidential special education records. The public is duly notified that the former student or legal guardian of said student may need these records in the future for social security purposes, legal defense or other reasons.
Former students (or their legal guardians) born in 1997 or who graduated from PCCS before June 30th, 2020 who received special education services while enrolled in Piedmont Community Charter School may request a copy of the confidential special education file. A copy of the file may be requested by the former student or legal guardian by notifying the Exceptional Children's Program Coordinator, Elizabeth Berkebile. Picture identification is required before records will be released to anyone. The person receiving the records will be asked to sign a form documenting receipt of the records.
To request records contact Elizabeth Berkebile at the high school campus 2596 Robinwood Rd. Gastonia, NC 28054.
All confidential special education records of persons born before January 1, 1999, or who graduated from PCCS before 2021 WILL be destroyed on or immediately after June 1, 2025.
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