NHCS Board of Ed. Agenda Review Meeting | June 23, 2026

The New Hanover County Schools Board of Education held an agenda review meeting on June 23, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included approval and review of various contracts and agreements such as the renewal with Public Consulting Group, LLC, and a partnership agreement with Cape Fear Community College, which included a negotiated price reduction due to limited access to a research vessel. A significant capital improvement project discussed was the Bellamy HVAC system upgrade, which exceeded the $300,000 approval threshold due to unforeseen additional repairs, prompting board discussion on budgeting and cost justification. The board also reviewed proposed changes to student activity fees, coaching stipends for new sports, and school nutrition meal prices, with explanations on federal reimbursements and cost management. Additionally, the board addressed policy updates related to student use of wireless devices and discussed the scheduling of a public hearing contingent on pending state legislation (Senate Bill 106) affecting religious instruction during school hours. A motion was passed to hold off on scheduling the public hearing until the state legislature finalizes the bill. The meeting concluded with approval of a contract update for Liberty Waste Solutions due to county landfill fee increases, ensuring continuity of service by the July 1 deadline.