# Harnett County Board of Education Meeting August 3, 2026

The Harnett County Board of Education held a meeting on August 3, 2026, where multiple procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of contracts such as the Marriages Healthcare staffing contract for the 2026-27 school year and several educational resource contracts including Benchmark Education Company and Eureka Math workbooks. The board also approved infrastructure upgrades funded through E-rate, including structured cabling projects and network switches with no cost to the district. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of Google Workspace for Education Plus, which carries a district cost. Salary scales for directors and classified staff were reviewed and approved, reflecting a 3% increase consistent with the state budget. A change order related to construction material testing and special inspections was discussed but tabled for further review due to cost concerns. The meeting also included updates on staffing, student services, curriculum, and financial reporting, with a focus on preparing for the new school year. Several personnel appointments were approved in closed session. Overall, the meeting involved significant procurement decisions related to educational resources, technology infrastructure, staffing contracts, and facilities management.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Information Technology
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** August 03, 2026

### Sources
- [Harnett County Board of Education Meeting August 3, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7y8sv9Vm4M) - HCS Webmaster