Community Capital & Bond Committee Meeting - May 15, 2026

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education's Community Capital & Bond Committee met on May 15, 2026, to review progress on the 2023 Bond program, which includes a $2.5 billion investment in school infrastructure. Updates covered project statuses, with eight projects in construction and four in design, including new and replacement schools such as Berryhill Pre-K-8 and Huntersville Elementary. The committee received detailed budget reports showing $747 million contracted and $215 million spent to date. Discussions emphasized sustainability initiatives aligned with district policies on environmental stewardship and energy conservation, highlighting efforts toward net zero energy buildings and energy use intensity (EUI) targets. The committee also reviewed minority, women, and small business (MWBE) participation, reporting $139 million in MWBE spend and ongoing outreach to increase vendor engagement. Members discussed upcoming policy updates to support net zero construction goals, with plans to finalize policies by fall 2026 and potential pilot projects like Matthews Elementary. The meeting concluded with plans for further coordination on sustainability policy and project implementation.