# Board of Education Meeting — September 1, 2026 — 6 PM


**Body:** OCS Multimedia
**Date:** August 31, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Transportation, Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure


The Enzo County Board of Education held a meeting on September 1, 2026, where several key topics related to education and district operations were discussed. Notably, the board approved the 2026-2031 Enzo County Schools District Strategic Plan, which outlines priorities and action steps for improving student outcomes and school safety. A significant procurement-related decision was the approval of a new school bus driver pay scale, increasing the starting hourly wage from $17.99 to $20.00 to address a critical driver shortage, with an estimated annual local investment of $500,000 to $600,000. The board also recognized grant funding of $13,700 awarded to White Oak High School's FFA program from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission to support agricultural education. Additionally, the board approved the local school mental health plan for the next five years. Public comments highlighted concerns about school overcrowding, staffing shortages, and transportation challenges, prompting commitments to transparency and ongoing community engagement. The meeting included acknowledgments of academic achievements and emphasized collaboration between the school system and county government for long-term planning and funding.

**Source:** OCS Multimedia