2026-10-20 Work Session

Wake County Public Schools work session on October 20, 2026, covered the sustainable instructional device strategy, the draft 2027–28 school enrollment plan, and possible co-enrollment options. Staff described a pilot to assess a reduced number of instructional devices in kindergarten through second grade; the results are intended to inform future decisions about classroom technology and device procurement. No device purchase, contract award, vendor selection, or spending amount was presented, and no procurement vote was taken.

Staff reviewed community feedback and revisions to the draft enrollment plan, including proposed boundary adjustments and changes intended to address school capacity, proximity, and feeder patterns. The plan is scheduled for a public hearing and further board review, with a final review and requested approval planned for November 17; members also requested more detail on potential transportation impacts. The co-enrollment discussion was exploratory, addressing policy and operational choices such as grade eligibility, attendance, athletics, transportation, and special education. Small-group feedback will inform further consideration, including a discussion at the December retreat. No vote or spending action was reported.