# Moore County School Board Regular Business Meeting 8-10-26

The Moore County School Board held its regular business meeting on August 10, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a $200,000 grant from the More County Charitable Foundation to Aberdine and a significant increase in bus driver compensation to address driver shortages, raising starting pay to $20 per hour and top pay to $24.15 per hour. The board also discussed policy updates related to meeting schedules, including moving from two meetings per month to one, with a motion passed to move the meeting calendar item from the consent agenda to the action agenda to allow for public input. Additionally, the board approved amendments to policies concerning religious-based exemptions and communication with the board attorney. Public comments addressed concerns about consent agenda practices and educational mandates. The meeting concluded with board members expressing optimism for the upcoming school year and plans for a board retreat.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Policy
**Published:** August 10, 2026

### Sources
- [Moore County School Board Regular Business Meeting 8-10-26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgXMNvrdOfM) - Moore County Schools