Board of Education Meeting Stream - June 23, 2026

The Pender County Schools Board of Education held a meeting on June 23, 2026, primarily focused on budget challenges and their impact on school operations and staffing. The board discussed a significant budget shortfall of approximately $2.7 million in local funding, which affects the ability to maintain current services and staff levels. The superintendent and principals highlighted the critical roles of instructional coaches, coordinators, and other support staff in improving student achievement and teacher retention, emphasizing that proposed cuts to these positions would negatively impact classroom support and overall school performance. The board acknowledged the constraints of state and federal funding, the limitations on using bond money for operational expenses, and the complexities of lottery funding allocations. They expressed intent to engage with county commissioners to seek additional local funding to mitigate the impact of these cuts. No specific contract awards, RFPs, or procurement actions were discussed during this meeting.