Work and Closed Session August 31, 2026

The Asheville City Schools Board of Education held a work and closed session meeting on August 31, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a contract funded by a $200,000 grant to support a full-time liaison position at SILSA, a cooperative innovative high school, to assist students with dual enrollment courses at AB Tech. The board also reviewed the Department of Public Instruction's required five-year facility survey, which is a compliance reporting tool rather than a planning document. Policy discussions focused on procedural updates, including agenda item submission deadlines and grievance processes for out-of-district student admissions. The board agreed to move forward with policy changes and emphasized the importance of clear communication and transparency with stakeholders. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter closed session for confidential personnel matters.