# Dare County Schools Board of Education Meeting: September 21, 2026

The Dare County Schools Board of Education held a meeting on September 21, 2026, primarily focused on educational updates, student recognitions, and administrative matters. The meeting included the swearing-in of student advisors from various high schools, recognition of staff achievements, and presentations on academic performance and growth metrics across the district. Notably, the board approved the naming of the tennis courts at Mano High School as the John Houston Tennis Complex in honor of a long-serving teacher and coach. The board also approved changes to the school calendar, including moving a required workday and rescheduling the November board meeting to coincide with an early college ribbon-cutting event. Policy updates were discussed, including the adoption of a new crisis hotline policy to be implemented immediately. While the meeting covered various operational and educational topics, there were no direct procurement, contract awards, or budget allocation decisions reported.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Sources
- [Dare County Schools Board of Education Meeting: September 21, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZtGMt5vP48) - Dare County Schools