# June 24, 2026 - Special Called Board of Education Meeting


**Body:** Iredell Statesville Schools
**Date:** June 23, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education


The Iredell Statesville Schools held a special called Board of Education meeting on June 24, 2026. The meeting primarily focused on procedural and legal disputes regarding the seating of a board member, Matt Youngblood, and the legitimacy of his election and swearing-in process. There was significant debate about whether the board needed to vote to seat him, with references to past practices and ongoing litigation. The meeting also touched briefly on out-of-district transfer requests and the need to select a board attorney. Due to disruptions and loss of quorum, the meeting was adjourned with plans to reconvene for further action. No procurement-related discussions, contract awards, or budget decisions were made during this session.

**Source:** Iredell Statesville Schools