# Regular Board Meeting August 2026


**Body:** Bladen County Schools
**Date:** August 11, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

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


The Bladen County Schools Board held its regular meeting on August 11, 2026, where significant discussions focused on financial challenges, property disposition, and procurement decisions. The board addressed the lease and potential sale of closed school properties, including East Arcadia Elementary and Plane View schools, with community representatives advocating for leasing the properties to local entities at nominal fees to benefit the community. The board voted to explore selling the properties at fair market value but also discussed leasing options. Financial updates highlighted budget shortfalls due to state funding cuts, increased costs for school resource officers (SROs), and the need for improved collaboration with county officials to address funding gaps. The board approved the purchase of playground equipment for Clark School Discovery using capital outlay funds, potentially sourced from property sales. Additionally, the board adopted spring 2026 custom policy updates and extended contracts for key administrators. The meeting underscored ongoing fiscal constraints impacting operational and capital expenditures and the importance of community engagement in property use decisions.

**Source:** Bladen County Schools