# NHCS Board of Ed. Policy Committee Meeting  |  August 11th, 2026 - REUPLOAD

The New Hanover County Schools Board of Education Policy Committee met on August 11, 2026, to discuss several policy updates and procedural matters related to public records requests and religious instruction release time. A significant portion of the meeting focused on revising the public records request policy to clarify cost charges, particularly regarding attorney redactions and handling of extensive or multiple related requests, with a motion to forward the updated policy to the full board passing 3-0. The committee also reviewed policy 3510 concerning release time for religious instruction, debating the allowable duration (1 to 4 hours per week as per state law) and the operational challenges for staff and students, especially exceptional students. The committee decided to hold this policy in committee pending development of a standardized parental request form. Additionally, the committee addressed updates to policies related to small business certifications in procurement, noting statutory changes that removed minority and women business designations but retained small business enterprise status, and approved forwarding these policies to the board. Motions to approve and forward various policies passed unanimously or with no opposition, reflecting ongoing compliance with state statutory requirements and efforts to balance transparency, operational feasibility, and legal mandates.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Professional Services
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** August 12, 2026

### Sources
- [NHCS Board of Ed. Policy Committee Meeting  |  August 11th, 2026 - REUPLOAD](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vH_MXhyNauI) - New Hanover County Schools