2026-08-18 Work Session

The Wake County Schools work session held on August 18, 2026, focused primarily on student discipline policies, including the student code of conduct, referral processes, and bullying prevention strategies. The discussion highlighted the transition to using the Infinite Campus platform for teacher disciplinary referrals to better track and manage student behavior data. Board members reviewed the tiered disciplinary framework under policy 4309, emphasizing proportional interventions and the limited mandatory suspension cases, notably for firearms. The session also addressed proactive bullying prevention efforts, including district-wide awareness campaigns and social-emotional learning curricula. Additionally, the meeting covered updates to board advisory committee forms and terms to streamline parent and community involvement. The latter part of the session was dedicated to emergency preparedness plans, including the adoption of the Standard Response Protocol (SRP), use of the Rave Alert system for incident communication, and compliance with state statutes governing emergency operations. A motion was made and seconded to move into closed session to discuss confidential emergency preparedness details and legal matters. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were discussed during this meeting.