CMS Board of Education Business Meeting - June 23, 2026

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education held a business meeting on June 23, 2026, focusing extensively on student academic performance, instructional strategies, and technology use in schools. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the district's use of the I Ready educational platform, including its role as a universal screener and intervention tool for K-8 students. Board members expressed concerns about screen time, data privacy, and the evidence base supporting I Ready, debating the balance between technology use and high-quality instruction. The board discussed the challenges of potentially discontinuing I Ready without a replacement, emphasizing the need for a bridge contract to avoid disruption in summer school and the upcoming academic year. A motion was passed to approve a one-year contract extension with Curriculum Associates, the vendor for I Ready, with the condition that staff address board concerns and provide updates on screen time reduction, data security, and program fidelity. Additionally, the board reviewed student outcome monitoring reports, including progress in math achievement and social-emotional learning metrics, and elected members to the community equity committee. No new procurement contracts beyond the I Ready extension were reported, but the discussion highlighted future procurement considerations related to educational technology tools.