# Wilson County Schools BOE Special Meeting ___ June 22, 2026


**Body:** wcstv TV
**Date:** June 21, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

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


The Wilson County Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on June 22, 2026, during which they approved a contract for design and pre-construction services for the new Wells Hearn Elementary School. The contract was awarded to Group LLC for $2,824,679, covering the initial phase of the project. Additionally, the board approved a revision to the 2026-2027 restart calendar for Barnes and Hearn Elementary Schools to make a professional development day mandatory for certain grade teachers. The meeting also included a motion to enter closed session to discuss confidential student matters and consult with legal counsel, consistent with North Carolina statutes and federal privacy laws.

**Source:** wcstv TV