Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, NC

Intergovernmental Relationships Committee Meeting -- 12:30pm -- CMGC 527

The Intergovernmental Relationships Committee of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is meeting to review the 2025-2026 North Carolina legislative session and begin planning its 2027-2028 legislative agenda. The meeting is open to the public and includes discussion of next steps and upcoming meetings.

• NCGA 2025-2026 Session Recap
• 2027-2028 Legislative Agenda Process
• Next Step & Upcoming Meetings

Policy Committee Meeting -- 4:30pm -- CMGC 527

Regular Board Meeting -- 6:00pm -- (Closed Session at 2:00pm in CMGC CH14)

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on August 25, 2026, starting with a closed session at 2:00pm and a public session at 6:00pm. The board will consider a large consent agenda of routine items, including contracts, property transactions, and personnel actions, and will hold public hearings on proposed policy changes. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major standalone decisions listed outside the consent agenda.

• Cell tower lease amendments at Ardrey Kell High School and Quail Hollow Middle School
• Surplus declarations and sales for properties at Villa Heights Elementary, 511 Yellowstone, and behind J.T. Williams Montessori School
• Joint use agreements with towns of Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville for school facilities
• Architectural, construction, and program management services for multiple schools under the 2023 Bond
• First readings and public hearings on policies for minority/women-owned business enterprises, purchasing, attendance, student health, and community involvement

Policy Committee Meeting -- 4:30pm -- CMGC 527

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Policy Committee is meeting to consider four action items: modifying the Community Involvement in Education policy (S-COMM), retiring its exhibit (S-COMM/E), modifying the Minority, Women, Small Business Enterprises Program policy (O-MWSB), and modifying the Purchasing/Contracting policy (F-PRCH). These are action items, meaning the committee will vote on whether to recommend these changes. The meeting is open to the public.

• Modify Policy S-COMM Community Involvement in Education
• Retire Exhibit S-COMM/E Community Involvement in Education
• Modify Policy O-MWSB Minority, Women, Small Business Enterprises Program
• Modify Policy F-PRCH Purchasing/Contracting

Policy Committee Meeting -- CANCELED

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Policy Committee is meeting on August 13, 2026, but the agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, determination of quorum, and adjournment. No action items, proposals, or discussions are listed.

• No action items on the agenda

Regular Board Meeting -- 6:00pm -- (Closed Session at 2:00pm in CMGC Chamber)

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on August 11, 2026, starting with a closed session at 2:00pm and a public session at 6:00pm. The board will consider a large consent agenda with numerous contract approvals, including software licenses, curriculum platforms, and construction management services for multiple schools funded by the 2023 Bond. The board will also hear public comments, receive reports on budget amendments and student outcomes, and take action on the 2024 Comprehensive Review for Visual and Performing Arts and World Languages.

• Approval of Oracle Cloud Software License Renewal
• Approval of Overdrive (Sora) Curriculum Platform Master Contract
• Approval of Construction Management Services for Allenbrook Elementary School (2023 Bond)
• Approval of Construction Management Services for East Mecklenburg High School (2023 Bond)
• Approval of 2025-26 Budget Amendments for June 2026

Special Board Retreat Meeting - Saturday, August 8th at 8:00am - 3301 Stafford Drive

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board will hold a special retreat for strategic planning and board governance. The agenda includes a board health check, recommendations review and priority setting, and a governance blueprint workshop on designing the future CMS leadership system. The meeting is open to the public.

• Board Health Check under Executive Coaching
• Recommendations Review & Priority Setting
• Governance Blueprint Workshop: Designing the Future CMS Leadership System
• Summit to Leadership Integration under Next Steps & Leadership Commitments

Board of Education Special Meeting -- 6:30pm -- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, In-Person

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss personnel matters. The board will begin in open session and then move to closed session for the majority of the meeting. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Closed session to discuss personnel matters

Special Meeting of the Board -- 4:00pm -- Virtual

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting to consider modifications to the approved 2026-2027 budget. The Board will also review several contract renewals and salary schedules.

• Modification of the 2026-2027 budget
• Approval of 2026-2027 Salary Schedules
• Flexential Contract approval
• DISYS renewal for WebEx Calling
• Contracted Pupil Transportation Services and Mecklenburg County Waste and Recycling contracts

Family & Community Engagement Committee Meeting -- 3:00Pm -- VIRTUALLY

The Family & Community Engagement Committee is meeting virtually to continue reviewing a proposed policy regarding family and community engagement. The session includes a question-and-answer period and a discussion of next steps.

• Review of Proposed Family and Community Engagement Policy

Regular Board Meeting -- 6:00pm -- (Closed Session at 4:00pm in CMGC CH14)

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board will hold a public hearing regarding a revised plan for the 2024 Comprehensive Review. The Board is also considering various contracts for school supplies, instructors, and security, as well as the 2026-29 student outcomes monitoring calendar.

• Public hearing on Revised Plan in Response to the 2024 Comprehensive Review Policy S-ASGP
• SRO contract with CMPD
• Greenway easement at J.V. Washam ES
• Curriculum Associates i-Ready sole-source procurement contract for 2026-27
• FY2027 Charter School estimated allocation

The Board approved a two-year sole-source contract for i-Ready materials and professional learning services. Members also adopted the 2026-2029 Student Outcomes Focused Governance Monitoring Calendar and passed a wide range of consent agenda items including personnel hires and vendor contracts.

• Approved two-year sole-source contract with Curriculum and Associates for i-Ready (9-0)
• Approved 2026-2029 Student Outcomes Focused Governance Monitoring Calendar (9-0)
• Elected 20 members to the Community Equity Committee (7-0 for second round of voting)
• Approved amended consent agenda including SRO contract with CMPD and DMV lease extension (9-0)
• Approved contract award to Radco Construction Services (9-0)
• Approved FY2027 Charter School Estimated Allocation (9-0)
• Approved Toshiba Contract for FY26-27 (9-0)
• Approved licensed/non-licensed hires through June 23, 2026 (9-0)

Facilities, Finance, & Operations Committee Meeting -- 1:00pm -- Virtual

The Facilities, Finance, & Operations Committee will discuss the proposed charge and structure of the Budget Committee. The meeting includes staff reports on finance and management oversight for modernization, transportation, and communication.

• Discussion on Budget Committee proposed charge
• Determination of Budget Committee as Ad-Hoc vs. Standing
• Finance report on Accounts Payable Aging, Open Invoices, and Cash Disbursements
• Management Oversight Report on Modernization
• Management Oversight Reports on Transportation and Communication

Board of Education Special Meeting -- 8:00am -- Virtual

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education will meet virtually to discuss personnel matters. The majority of the meeting will be conducted in closed session.

• Discussion of personnel matters in closed session

Board Meeting -- 6:00pm -- (Closed Session at 2:00pm in CMGC Chamber)

The Board of Education will consider the creation of policies for student free speech and the Office of Legal, Compliance, and Advocacy. The meeting includes a large volume of contract renewals for healthcare staffing, technology platforms, and facility maintenance.

• Creation of Policy S-SFRS Student Free Speech
• Creation of Policy B-OLCA Office of Legal, Compliance, and Advocacy
• Modifications to Policy P-CNTR Teacher Contract
• 2026-2027 Career and Technical Education (CTE) application for state/federal funds
• Contract renewals for Verizon, College Board (PSAT), and Bayada Home Health Care

The Board of Education approved several new policies, including a student free speech policy and the creation of the Office of Legal, Compliance, and Advocacy. The Board also approved 2026-2027 funding applications for Career and Technical Education and Federal Entitlement Grants. Additionally, the Board voted to non-renew contracts for certain non-career teachers.

• Approved creation of Policy B-OLCA Office of Legal, Compliance, and Advocacy (9-0)
• Approved modification to Policy P-CNTR Teacher Contract (9-0)
• Approved creation of Policy S-SFRS Student Free Speech (7-2)
• Approved 2026-2027 Career and Technical Education (CTE) funding application (9-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 Federal Entitlement Grants District Application & Budget (9-0)
• Approved contract amendment with K12 Insight, LLC (9-0)
• Approved non-renewal of contracts for certain non-career teachers (9-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including various service contracts and personnel hires (9-0)

Family & Community Engagement Committee Meeting -- 3:00Pm -- VIRTUALLY

The Family & Community Engagement Committee is meeting virtually to monitor sections of a proposed policy. The body will also discuss recommendations for next steps regarding this policy.

• Monitoring sections of Proposed Family and Community Engagement Policy

The committee audited outstanding sections of a draft family and community engagement policy, focusing on operational feasibility and grievance documentation. No final policy was approved; the committee established a working group to reconcile language regarding community partners.

• Directed Member Haynes and Acting General Counsel to reconcile community partner language
• Tasked Chairperson Hatch with distributing the updated full draft for final review

Facilities, Finance, & Operations Committee Meeting -- 12:00pm -- Virtual

The Facilities, Finance, & Operations Committee will meet virtually to conduct business. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

The Facilities, Finance & Operations Committee changed its meeting frequency from quarterly to biweekly. The committee also reviewed a priority tracking matrix and the budget development process for future financial cycles.

• Confirmed shift from quarterly to biweekly meeting timeline

Regular Board Meeting -- 6:00pm -- (Closed Session at 3:00pm in CMGC 280)

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board will meet to approve a large volume of consent agenda items, including various vendor contracts and meeting minutes. The board will also recognize students under the Student Outcomes Focused Governance goals.

• SRO contract with the Huntersville Police Department
• Contract award to 365 Logistics LLC
• Contract renewals with Lionbridge Technologies, Red Rover, and HES Facilities
• Contract amendments with Central Piedmont Community College for coaches, tuition, and materials
• Participation in the Alternative Schools’ Modified Accountability System for 2026-27

The Board approved a ground lease agreement with the Innovative Housing Solutions Foundation to develop at least 100 rental units for teachers and staff on surplus land at Garringer High School. The Board also accepted a consent agenda including multiple contracts and personnel appointments.

• Approved ground lease for Educator Community Housing (8-0)
• Accepted consent agenda items (7-0)
• Appointed Joycelyn Bryant as Principal of Governors Village STEM Elementary
• Appointed Kevin Poirier as Principal of Harding University High School
• Approved SRO contract with Huntersville Police Department
• Approved contract with Curriculum Associates-Ellevation Platform
• Approved 2026-27 Lionbridge Technologies contract
• Approved contract award to 365 Logistics LLC

Board of Education Special Meeting -- 7:00pm -- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, In-Person

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education will meet to discuss personnel matters. The majority of the meeting will be conducted in a closed session.

• Closed session to discuss personnel

The Board of Education adopted the agenda and voted to enter a closed session. The session was held to discuss privileged personnel information and consult with attorneys. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adopted the agenda (unanimous consent)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel and legal matters (9-0)

Community Capital & Bond Committee Meeting -- 11:30am -- Virtual

The Community Capital & Bond Committee will meet virtually to receive updates on the bond program. The agenda includes reports on project status, financial oversight, and MWSBE participation.

• Project Status Reports
• Financial Oversight report
• MWSBE Participation Report
• Communications update

Board of Education Emergency Meeting -- 7:00am -- Virtual

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education is meeting virtually to discuss personnel matters. The board will conduct the majority of the meeting in closed session.

• Discussion of personnel matters in closed session

The Board of Education held a virtual emergency meeting to discuss confidential personnel matters and consult with legal counsel. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted the agenda by unanimous consent
• Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel and attorney-client privileged matters (8-0)

Regular Board Meeting -- 6:00pm -- (Closed Session at 3:00pm in CMGC CH14 )

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education is meeting to consider a revised budget recommendation for the 2026-2027 school year. The board will also vote on several property surplus declarations and new district policies.

• Surplus declarations for Former Tryon Hills School, Bishop Spaugh Administrative Center, Former Plaza Road School, Former Lakeview School, and remnant properties at Highland Creek and Independence Blvd
• First readings for policies on Student Free Speech, Teacher Contracts, and the creation of the Office of Legal, Compliance, and Advocacy
• Bid award to United Restaurant Equipment for cafeteria small wares
• Contract award to TWC Services, Inc
• Approval of an easement at E.E. Waddell

The Board approved a revised 2026-2027 Operating Budget and an amended contract with IBM Corporation for business systems modernization. The Board also approved the 2026-2027 academic calendar for Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences and a series of consent agenda items including property surplus declarations.

• Approved amended IBM Corporation contract, increasing cost from $14,605,705 to $20,105,705 (8-1)
• Approved revised 2026-2027 Operating Budget, including 5% state salary assumption and reinstatement of 4 DSS Liaison positions (9-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences Academic Calendar (9-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including surplus declarations for Tryon Hills, Bishop Spaugh, Plaza Road, Lakeview, and remnant properties (9-0)
• Approved bid award to United Restaurant Equipment (9-0)
• Approved contract award to TWC Services, Inc (9-0)
• Approved purchase of engineered wood fiber from Mulch Services, Inc. (9-0)
• Approved pine needles purchase and install from Carolina Pine Needles and Mulch, Inc. (9-0)

Special Meeting of the Board – Revised Budget Presentation - 10:00am - CMGC Room 267

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation on the 2026-2027 revised budget. The session is open to the public.

• 2026-2027 Revised Budget Presentation

The Board received and discussed an amended budget presentation and strategic adjustments. No formal budget actions were taken; the Superintendent will prepare a revised recommendation based on Board feedback for a future meeting.

• Adopted the agenda by unanimous consent

Special Meeting of the Board – Joint Budget Working Group - 11:30am - CMGC Room 527

The Board is holding a special meeting for the Joint Budget Working Group. The session focuses on a workshop regarding the 2026-2027 budget.

• Workshop on the 2026-2027 Budget

The Board conducted a work session to review the proposed 2026-27 district budget. Discussions focused on staffing reallocations, the elimination of federally funded DSS liaison roles, and budget assumptions. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded.

• Discussed proposed integration of Pre-K instructional support into the K-2 model
• Reviewed proposed reductions to cafeteria monitor positions
• Discussed reallocation of Pre-K transportation monitors to Exceptional Children transportation
• Reviewed elimination of four federally funded DSS liaison positions due to expired county funding
• Discussed 3% state salary increase assumption and enrollment projections

Policy Committee Meeting -- 1:00pm -- CMGC 527

The Policy Committee will meet to review and act upon three specific policy items. These include modifications to existing teacher contract rules and the creation of two new policies.

• Modifications to Policy P-CNTR Teacher Contracts
• Creation of Policy B-OLCA Office of Legal, Compliance, and Advocacy
• Creation of Policy S-SFRS Student Free Speech

The Committee approved modifications to teacher contract eligibility and created two new policies. These actions establish a new Office of Legal, Compliance, and Advocacy and outline student free speech rights and limitations.

• Approved modifications to Policy P-CNTR regarding teacher contracts (3-1)
• Approved creation of Policy B-OLCA establishing the Office of Legal, Compliance, and Advocacy (4-0)
• Approved creation of Policy S-SFRS regarding student free speech (3-1)

Special Meeting of the Board – Budget Workshop - 8:00am - CMGC Room 267

The Board of Education will meet for a budget workshop to discuss the 2026-2027 budget. The session includes a review of the FY2026-27 Budget Recommendation.

• Discussion of the 2026-2027 Budget

The Board conducted a budget workshop to align district strategies with the proposed 2026-27 budget. Members discussed staffing allotments, equity, core instruction, and family engagement. No formal votes were taken; the Board identified questions and themes to be sent to district staff.

• Discussed reallocation of central office positions and school-level staffing formulas
• Reviewed budget alignment with Guardrail 1 and achievement gap funding
• Evaluated funding for core instruction and digital learning tools including i-Ready
• Requested investment breakdowns for Family Academy and ParentSquare

Regular Board Meeting -- 6:00pm -- (Closed Session at 4:00pm in CMGC Chamber)

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education will meet to discuss the proposed 2026-2027 budget and a plan responding to the 2024 Comprehensive Review. The board is also considering several architectural service contracts for school facilities and policy modifications.

• Superintendent’s 2026-2027 Budget Recommendation
• Architectural services for Coulwood STEM Academy, East Mecklenburg High School, Matthews Elementary, Middle School #3, University Park Creative Arts School, and Wilson STEM Academy
• Surplus declaration and sale of Smith Family Center Property
• Renewal of HVAC Building Automation Systems Service Agreement with Johnson Controls
• Modifications to Bylaw B-BEA/B (Board of Education Meetings) and Policy B-EQU (Equity)

The Board of Education voted to deny the Superintendent's proposed budget recommendations for 2026-2027. The Board also approved several policy modifications and a series of architectural services contracts via a consent agenda.

• Denied Superintendent's 2026-2027 Budget Recommendation (8-1)
• Approved modifications to Bylaw B-BEA/B Board of Education Meetings (9-0)
• Approved modifications to Policy B-EQU Equity (9-0)
• Approved retirement of Policy B-OCE Office of Compliance & Transparency (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including architectural services for Coulwood STEM Academy, East Mecklenburg High School, Matthews Elementary, Middle School #3, University Park Creative Arts School, and Wilson STEM Academy (8-0)
• Approved surplus declaration and sale of Smith Family Center Property and Government Center Lease extension (8-0)
• Approved HVAC Building Automation Systems Service Agreement renewal with Johnson Controls (8-0)
• Approved principal appointments for Highland Mills Montessori Elementary, Windsor Park Elementary, and McKee Road Elementary (8-0)

Family & Community Engagement Committee Meeting -- 9:00am -- CMGC 527/528

The Family & Community Engagement Committee will meet to receive a presentation on the Family Engagement Framework. The session will conclude with a summary and a discussion of next steps.

• Presentation on Family Engagement Framework

The Family & Community Engagement Committee reviewed a draft policy focused on streamlining district processes and improving communication with families. No formal votes were taken on the policy during this meeting.

• Reviewed draft Family and Community Engagement Policy
• Discussed streamlining district processes and communication practices
• Planned distribution of full draft for final review

Emergency Meeting of the Board - 11:30am - Virtual

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education is holding a virtual emergency meeting. The board will consider a proposed modification to the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar.

• Proposed modification of the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar

The Board of Education approved a modification to the 2025-2026 Traditional Academic Calendar. This change converts Friday, May 1, 2026, into a teacher workday instead of a regular student instructional day.

• Approved modification to 2025-2026 Traditional Academic Calendar to make May 1, 2026, a teacher workday (9-0)

Special Meeting of the Board (Board Retreat Make-Up Day) - Monday at 8:00am - Graylyn International Conference Center

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board will meet for a special retreat make-up day. The session focuses on workshops regarding board governance and cabinet work.

• Workshop on Board Governance Development
• Workshop on Board Work/Cabinet

The Board of Education conducted a special retreat consisting of workshops on governance, trust, collaboration, and behavioral intelligence. The meeting included breakout exercises and a review of board operating procedures. No substantive policy decisions or votes were recorded.

Special Meeting of the Board -- Legislative Brunch -- 10:00am -- CMGC Room 267

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education will hold a special meeting with the Charlotte City Council, Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners, and North Carolina General Assembly members. The meeting consists of networking and panel discussions.

• Property Tax & Budget Panel
• Public Safety Panel
• Health and Human Services Panel

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education, Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners, and Charlotte City Council held a joint legislative brunch. The meeting consisted of three informational panels regarding property tax and budget, public safety, and health and human services. No votes were taken and no formal actions were decided.

Regular Board Meeting -- 6:00pm -- (Closed Session at 4:00pm in CMGC CH14 )

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of School Directors will meet to consider a large volume of consent agenda items. The board is deciding on various vendor contracts, sole source providers, and facility rental costs for the 2026-2027 period.

• 2026-2027 rental cost for Hovis Warehouse
• Electric Bus Service Contract with HEF-P Charlotte, LLC
• Sole source provider approvals for ALCO Soap and Supply, PAMS Lunchroom, LLC, and Bimbo Bakeries
• Contract renewals for TWC Services, Inc, BJM, Inc (Snelling Staffing), and Austin Turf
• Contract with Dynamic Ideas, LLC dba AlphaRoute

The Board of Education approved a comprehensive consent agenda containing numerous service contracts, sole source provider designations, and personnel hires. The meeting also included a budget presentation for FY 2026-27 and several public hearings on budget and policy modifications.

• Approved consent agenda (9-0)
• Approved Global Teaching Partners contract
• Approved BDV Cultural Exchange, LLC contract
• Approved 2026-2027 rental cost for Hovis Warehouse
• Approved ALCO Soap and Supply as sole source provider
• Approved PAMS Lunchroom, LLC as sole source provider
• Approved Bimbo Bakeries as sole source provider
• Approved licensed/non-licensed hires through April 14, 2026

Facilities, Finance, & Operations Committee Meeting -- 1:00pm -- Virtual

The Facilities, Finance, & Operations Committee will meet virtually to review several management reports. The agenda focuses on financial accounts and oversight of technology and building services.

• Finance Reports: Accounts Payable Aging, Open Invoices, and Cash Disbursements
• Management Oversight Report – Technology
• Management Oversight Report – Construction/Building Services

The Facilities, Finance, & Operations Committee reviewed financial diagnostics, technology deployment, and construction portfolios. The committee voted to present the technology and construction oversight reports to the full Board as executive summaries.

• Approved presenting Technology Management Oversight Report to full Board (4-0)
• Approved presenting Construction/Building Services Management Oversight Report to full Board (4-0)