Union County Board of Education Meeting (Aug 4, 2026)

The Union County Board of Education held a meeting on August 4, 2026, where significant discussions centered on budget allocations, staffing, and an interlocal agreement with the Board of County Commissioners. Public comments highlighted concerns about budget cuts affecting crossing guards and traffic directors at schools, as well as school attendance boundary issues. The board reviewed and fast-tracked several policy updates related to school nutrition, excused absences, student crisis resources, diabetes information, and instructional material challenges. A major agenda item was the proposed interlocal agreement with the county commissioners, which would tie the release of $3.4 million in funds for teacher and teacher assistant pay increases to the board's acceptance of oversight provisions. The board was divided on this agreement, resulting in a tie vote that failed to pass. Subsequently, the board approved an alternative budget option (Option A) to implement a $1,000 pay increase for certified staff without the interlocal agreement. The meeting concluded with committee announcements and recognition of a retiring administrative assistant.