# NHCS Board of Ed. Regular Meeting | September 1, 2026

The New Hanover County Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on September 1, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of policies 9115 and 9125 concerning public records and small business procurement, with attention to supporting small businesses while addressing concerns about the removal of minority and women-owned business designations. The board also discussed the need to develop a plan for fingerprinting the remaining two-thirds of staff not yet fingerprinted, emphasizing safety and accountability, with a motion passed to have the superintendent and HR develop this plan. Additionally, the finance committee reported on budget updates, including an additional $2.3 million in state funding due to a tax assessment threshold change, which will support Pre-K and Title 1 schools. The board approved continued funding for the Chamber of Commerce Career and Leadership Development Academy for two more years. No new business items were presented, and the meeting included a closed session for personnel matters. Overall, the meeting addressed policy updates, budget allocations, and staff safety measures relevant to procurement and operational planning.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Professional Services
**Topics:** Policy, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 01, 2026

### Sources
- [NHCS Board of Ed. Regular Meeting | September 1, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1c6UhTpCUY) - New Hanover County Schools