# Special Called Open Meeting with Closed Session June 29, 2026

The Asheville City Schools held a Special Called Open Meeting with Closed Session on June 29, 2026, focusing heavily on budgetary and contract matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of the Buncombe County School Nurses contract, which was set to be approved subject to legal review. The board also reviewed memorandums of understanding with the Housing Authority and Teach for America. The meeting covered the facility fee schedule, which was recommended to remain unchanged, and deliberated on the addition of public comment periods for upcoming meetings. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to budget presentations, including discussions on interim budget resolutions due to the absence of a finalized state budget, salary schedules for principals and central office staff, and proposed local supplement increases for classified and exceptional children staff. The board considered a 3% state-mandated raise or a minimum $1 per hour increase for hourly staff, with additional supplements for exceptional children teachers. The meeting also addressed concerns about the sustainability of these raises and the use of fund balance to support compensation. Public comments were heard regarding the potential sunsetting of the Asheville Middle School orchestra program, with speakers emphasizing its importance to students and the community. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters and attorney-client privileged information.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Professional Services
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** June 29, 2026

### Sources
- [Special Called Open Meeting with Closed Session June 29, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTpU-M94cRo) - Asheville City Schools