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

The New Hanover County Schools Board of Education Policy Committee met on August 11, 2026, to discuss updates and revisions to several policies, including public records request fees and release time for religious instruction. A key procurement-related discussion focused on clarifying and adjusting the fee structure for public records requests to ensure reasonable charges that reflect staff time and attorney involvement, with a motion to adopt the revised policy passing unanimously. The committee also debated the policy on release time for religious instruction, emphasizing the need for a standardized form and delegation of scheduling authority to principals to minimize instructional disruption. Additionally, the committee reviewed statutory changes affecting small business enterprise certifications in procurement, noting the removal of minority and women business designations due to state legislation but maintaining small business protections. Several policies were forwarded to the full board for approval, while others were held for further development and review of associated forms.

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

### Sources
- [NHCS Board of Ed. Policy Committee Meeting | August 11th, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgzB7dGEuhw) - New Hanover County Schools