July State Board of Education Meeting (Virtual) - July 9, 2026

The July 9, 2026, North Carolina State Board of Education meeting included extensive discussions on education policy, budget allocations, and contract approvals. Key procurement-related actions involved the approval of four contracts: a two-year $9 million extension with Amplify for formative and diagnostic assessments, a one-year $1 million contract with Power School Group for applicant tracking and educator evaluation systems, a five-year $740,968 contract for administrative reviews of the summer food service program, and an annual renewal with Softchoice for Microsoft education software licensing. The board also reviewed grant recommendations for the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and discussed budget provisions affecting funding for charter schools, teacher licensure, and educational programs. Several legislative updates impacting education funding and policy were noted, including the elimination of DEI offices in public schools and changes to teacher licensure requirements. The meeting concluded with unanimous approval of all action items and a resolution honoring the late Dr. Priselle R. Robinson for his distinguished service to public education in North Carolina.