Board of Education Meeting 7-28-2026

The Board of Education meeting held on July 28, 2026, covered a range of topics including financial updates, salary schedule adoption, contract approvals, and program funding. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of the FY 2027 salary schedules reflecting state-mandated pay increases for teachers and staff, with a focus on consistent implementation across funding sources. The board also approved annual technology renewals involving multi-year contracts for essential software and infrastructure, such as Microsoft Office 365 licensing, Tyler Munis ERP subscriptions, and cybersecurity services. Additionally, a budget amendment was approved to allocate grant funds for new initiatives like girls' flag football and support for various school programs. The board discussed and approved contracts related to the Greater Winston-Salem Inc. partnership and the district's beginner teacher support plan. There was also a motion to table the cost-sharing agreement with Forsyth Futures to a future meeting. The meeting emphasized transparency in contract terms and ongoing monitoring of program outcomes, with several action items passed unanimously.