Forsyth County Schools | Board of Education Work Session | September 8, 2026, 5:00 PM

The Forsyth County Schools Board of Education held a work session on September 8, 2026, focusing primarily on educational performance and operational updates. Key procurement-related discussions included the presentation of the 2028-2029 student calendar draft and a subsequent amendment to the 2026-2027 calendar to accommodate high school testing and graduation schedules. The board approved the calendar amendment to facilitate staff planning. Additionally, the meeting covered the district's accreditation timeline with Cognia, highlighting the evidence-gathering and stakeholder survey process, though no direct contract or vendor decisions were discussed. Recruitment and retention efforts were also reviewed, emphasizing staff development programs and partnerships but without specific procurement actions. The session concluded with the adoption of a proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 and a motion to enter executive session for personnel matters.