# NHCS Board of Ed. Agenda Review Meeting | August 25th, 2026


**Body:** New Hanover County Schools
**Date:** August 26, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Professional Services, Grants & Funding, Contracting Vehicles


The New Hanover County Schools Board of Education held an agenda review meeting on August 25, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included budget amendments reflecting an increase of approximately $37.2 million due to state and federal funding adjustments, carryover funds for capital outlay projects, and grants such as a $64,000 CTE credential program grant and a $25,000 healthcare promotion grant. The board reviewed the renewal of the Wilmington Police Department contract for School Resource Officer services for the 2026-2027 school year and discussed a stormwater maintenance agreement related to Veterans Park. Policy updates were also considered, including procurement-related policies addressing small business participation and bidding processes. The board planned to discuss fingerprinting procedures for staff and potential board member salary adjustments in future meetings. No new contracts were awarded during this session, but several agenda items were scheduled for further review and approval in upcoming meetings.

**Source:** New Hanover County Schools