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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools public meetings in 2021

71 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 14, 2021

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00pm

CMS Board to elect leadership and approve over $11M in school construction

The Board of Education will elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for one-year terms. Members will hold a public hearing on Policy Book Revision Phase I & II Omnibus and review the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The consent agenda includes several million dollars in construction and facility upgrades.

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Wed Dec 8, 2021

Emergency Meeting of the Board of Education - 6:00pm (virtual)

Board of Education to consider employee retention bonuses

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education is holding an emergency virtual meeting. The board will consider and potentially approve employee retention incentives.

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Tue Dec 7, 2021

Special Meeting - 3:00pm - CMGC Room CH-14

Board of Education to hold workshop on Student Outcomes Focused Governance

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education is holding a special meeting for a workshop on Student Outcomes Focused Governance. The board will also discuss Board Operating Procedures.

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Mon Dec 6, 2021

Special Meeting - 6:00pm - Joint Meeting with Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners

CMS and Mecklenburg County Commissioners hold joint meeting on collaboration

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education and the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners are meeting to establish a working relationship. The discussion focuses on collaboration norms, data sharing, and aligning resources to improve student outcomes.

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Tue Nov 30, 2021

Special Meeting - 6:00pm

CMS Board to consider school improvement plans and governance goals

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education will meet to review school improvement plans and student outcomes governance. The board is considering approvals for personnel appointments and revisions to board goals and guardrails.

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Mon Nov 29, 2021

Student Advisor Review Panel Meeting - 5:00pm

Panel to select finalists for 2022 Student Advisor position

The Student Advisor Review Panel is meeting virtually to select finalists for the 2022 Student Advisor position. The agenda includes a review of the panel's work and a closed session.

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Wed Nov 24, 2021

Student Advisor Review Panel Meeting - 1:30pm

Review Panel meets to select finalists for Student Advisor to the Board of Education

The Student Advisor Review Panel is meeting to conduct preparatory work and review Board Policy BSA. The panel is responsible for selecting the finalists for next year's Student Advisor to the Board of Education.

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Wed Nov 17, 2021

Hopewell Town Hall - 7:00pm - Lake Forest Church (8519 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC, 28078)

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools holds Hopewell Town Hall

The body is holding a public town hall meeting at Lake Forest Church. No specific agenda items or decisions were listed in the provided text.

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Tue Nov 16, 2021

Policy Committee Meeting - 10:00am

Policy Committee discusses Phase II of policy revision process

The Policy Committee is meeting to discuss the second phase of the policy revision process. This involves reassigning existing items within the Policy Book into six newly defined categories.

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Tue Nov 9, 2021

Regular Board Meeting - 6 p.m.

Board to vote on new electoral district map

The Board of Education will vote to adopt one of two proposed electoral district maps. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the map and decisions regarding school boundaries for relief high schools.

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Mon Nov 8, 2021

Audit Committee Meeting - 3:00pm

Audit Committee to review financial highlights and audit results

The Audit Committee will meet to discuss audit results and financial highlights presented by Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP. The committee will also review a compliance audit and consider the approval of previous meeting minutes.

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Wed Nov 3, 2021

Facilities & Operations Committee Meeting - 9:00am

Committee to review community use of school facilities

The Facilities & Operations Committee is meeting to review a report and executive summary regarding the community use of school facilities.

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Tue Nov 2, 2021

Policy Committee Meeting - 10:00am

Policy Committee considers restructuring the district policy book

The committee is reviewing a two-phase process to revise the organization of the policy book. This includes a proposal to reduce and rename the current 12 catalogs into six new categories.

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Tue Nov 2, 2021

Special Meeting - 12:00pm

Board of Education to review proposed electoral district maps

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education is holding a special meeting to review proposed Board Electoral District Maps. The session includes a worksession to discuss these map proposals.

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Tue Oct 26, 2021

Regular Board Meeting - 6 p.m.

CMS Board to hold hearings on redistricting and school boundaries

The Board is conducting public hearings on electoral redistricting maps and school boundaries for Olympic Relief HS and Bain/Lebanon Road/Piney Grove Relief. Members will also consider modifications to graduation requirements and the 2021-2022 academic calendar.

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Thu Oct 21, 2021

Town Hall #3 (Virtual) Proposed Redistricting Maps - 6:00pm

CMS holds virtual town hall to discuss proposed redistricting maps

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is presenting three different redistricting map scenarios. The body is discussing these proposals alongside population and district compactness data.

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Wed Oct 20, 2021

Facilities & Operations Committee Meeting - 9:00am

Facilities & Operations Committee to review athletics oversight report

The Facilities & Operations Committee is meeting to discuss new business. The primary item on the agenda is a Management Oversight Report regarding athletics.

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Wed Oct 20, 2021

Municipal Education Advisory Committee Meeting (Virtual) at 11:30am

MEAC to discuss capital funding and student mental health

The Municipal Education Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to address new business. The committee will discuss capital funding, future capital campaigns, and student mental health.

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Tue Oct 19, 2021

Town Hall #2 (Virtual) Proposed Redistricting Maps - 6:00pm

CMS holds virtual town hall to discuss proposed redistricting maps

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is presenting three different redistricting map scenarios. The meeting includes a review of current maps, population data, and compactness data for each proposed scenario.

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Tue Oct 19, 2021

Policy Committee Meeting - 10:00am

Policy Committee to discuss graduation requirements

The Policy Committee is meeting to address new business regarding student graduation requirements and the policy revision process.

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Wed Oct 13, 2021

DATA FILE - Proposed Redistricting Maps and Population / Compactness Data

CMS releases proposed redistricting maps and population data

This document provides data files and maps for the proposed redistricting of Board of Education districts. It includes the current map and three different proposed scenarios for comparison.

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Tue Oct 12, 2021

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00pm

CMS Board to consider bus driver pay and school district maps

The Board of Education will hold public hearings on student advisor and board meeting policies. Members are deciding on bus driver compensation rates and several land easement grants for city infrastructure projects.

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Wed Sep 29, 2021

Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting (electronic) - 9:00am

Committee to review Management Oversight Report on Communications

The Facilities and Operations Committee is meeting virtually to discuss new business. The primary item on the agenda is a Management Oversight Report regarding communications.

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Tue Sep 28, 2021

Board Meeting - 6:00pm

CMS Board to consider virtual and remote instruction plans

The Board is reviewing plans for virtual and remote instruction and proposed modifications to the 2021-2022 academic calendar. The meeting includes public hearings on policies regarding social media, student advisors, and board meetings.

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Thu Sep 23, 2021

Bond Oversight Committee Meeting - 11:30am

Bond Oversight Committee to discuss bond projects

The Bond Oversight Committee is meeting to discuss bond projects. The meeting is held virtually and is open to the public via YouTube and Facebook.

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Tue Sep 21, 2021

Policy Committee Meeting - 10:00am

Policy Committee reviews school board policy process

The Policy Committee is meeting to discuss new business regarding the school board's policy process. The meeting is held virtually on September 21, 2021.

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Tue Sep 14, 2021

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00pm

Board considers face covering policy and COVID-19 remote instruction authority

The Board is deciding on a universal face coverings policy and whether to grant the Superintendent authority to transition students to remote instruction due to COVID-19. The meeting also includes a public hearing on social media policy and several facility and lease approvals.

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Tue Aug 31, 2021

Policy Committee Meeting - 10:00am

Policy Committee to review student advisor policy and board meeting bylaws

The Policy Committee is meeting to discuss new business regarding student advisors and board meetings. The committee will review Policy BSA and Bylaw BEA.

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Tue Aug 24, 2021

Board Meeting - 6:00pm

CMS Board considers new social media policy and several property easements

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board is meeting to conduct a first reading of a new social media policy. The board will also consider several easement grants for school properties and receive updates on school openings and electoral district redistricting.

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Tue Aug 17, 2021

Policy Committee Meeting - 10:00am

Policy Committee to review parent engagement and student advisor policies

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Policy Committee is meeting to discuss two specific policy items. The committee will review guidelines for parent and family engagement at Title I schools and the role of student advisors.

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Tue Aug 10, 2021

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00pm

CMS Board to discuss school openings for 2021-2022 academic year

The Board will hold a workshop on student outcomes focused governance and receive reports on the opening of schools for the 2021-2022 academic year. The meeting includes a public comment session and a consent agenda featuring various personnel contracts and property easements.

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Tue Aug 3, 2021

Policy Committee Meeting - 1:30pm - Virtual

Policy Committee to review social media policy

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Policy Committee is meeting virtually to discuss new business. The primary item on the agenda is the review of Policy GBS regarding social media.

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Fri Jul 30, 2021

Special Meeting - 9:00am

Board of Education to consider masking requirements

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider masking requirements. This is the sole action item listed for the session.

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Thu Jul 29, 2021

Special Meeting - Board Workshop - 6:00pm

CMS Board to workshop Student Outcomes Focused Governance

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education is holding a special meeting to continue work on Student Outcomes Focused Governance. The session will specifically focus on Goals & Guardrails.

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Wed Jul 21, 2021

Special Meeting - Adoption of Census Resolution - 12:30pm - Virtual

CMS Board to consider resolution regarding missing US Census data

The Board will meet to consider a resolution acknowledging that required US Census data for redrawing electoral districts was not received by July 19, 2021.

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Tue Jul 20, 2021

Policy Committee Meeting - 10:00am - Virtual

Policy Committee to review social media policy

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Policy Committee is meeting virtually to discuss new business. The primary item on the agenda is the review of Policy GBS regarding social media.

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Wed Jul 14, 2021

Special Meeting - Board Workshop - 6:00pm

Board to hold workshop on Student Outcomes Focused Governance

The Board is conducting a workshop focused on student outcomes and how to monitor those outcomes. The session includes a review of the Strategic Plan 2024 and board basics.

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Tue Jul 13, 2021

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00pm

CMS Board to consider 2022-2023 academic calendar

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board will vote on the 2022-2023 academic calendar and grant applications for Title I, II, and IV. The meeting includes a public comment period and several consent items regarding personnel and facilities.

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Tue Jun 22, 2021

Board Meeting - 6:00pm

Board considers interim appropriations and Garinger High School construction

The Board is reviewing several consent items including facility easements and funding applications. Members will discuss interim appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and the construction phase for Garinger High School/CTE.

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Wed Jun 9, 2021

Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting (Electronic)

Committee to discuss and vote on restorative practices

The Facilities and Operations Committee is meeting to review a Department Oversight Report regarding restorative practices. The session includes a presentation, a period for questions, and a scheduled vote.

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Tue Jun 8, 2021

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00pm

CMS Board considers mobile classroom and restroom installations

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board is meeting to review consent items including facility repairs and personnel appointments. The board will also receive financial reports for April 2021 and a human resources equity report.

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Mon Jun 7, 2021

Special Meeting (2:30pm): Joint Meeting with Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners

CMS Board of Education holds joint meeting with Mecklenburg County Commissioners

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education is holding a special joint meeting with the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners. The meeting is conducted pursuant to NCGS 115C-431.

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Tue May 25, 2021

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00pm

Board holds public hearing on student assignment midpoint review

The Board is reviewing student assignments for Fall 2022 and discussing facility and capital needs. Members are also considering real estate transactions for South Charlotte Relief High School and naming new schools.

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Thu May 20, 2021

Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting (Electronic)

Committee to review 2017 Capital Investment Plan update

The Facilities and Operations Committee will receive an update on the 2017 Capital Investment Plan. Members will discuss the path toward the next Capital Investment Plan and hold a vote.

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Tue May 18, 2021

Policy Committee Meeting - 10:00am

Policy Committee to review teacher contract policy

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Policy Committee is meeting to discuss new business. The primary item on the agenda is the review of Policy GCOA regarding teacher contracts.

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Tue May 11, 2021

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00pm

CMS Board to vote on Community Equity Committee and approve school facility projects

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board is meeting to vote on nominated and elected members of the Community Equity Committee. The board will also consider several facility upgrades, including roof replacements and elevator modernizations across multiple campuses.

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Wed May 5, 2021

Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting (Electronic)

Committee reviews Human Resources department oversight report

The Facilities and Operations Committee is meeting to review a Department Oversight Report focused on Human Resources. The session includes a presentation on equity and a scheduled vote.

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Tue May 4, 2021

Emergency Meeting of the Board of Education - 9:00am (Electronic)

Board of Education to consider modifications to 2021-2022 budget

The Board of Education is holding an emergency electronic meeting. The primary purpose of the session is to consider modifications to the 2021-2022 budget.

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Sat May 1, 2021

Board Retreat - CMGC Rm 267 10:00am-4pm

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board holds retreat on governance and evaluation

The Board of Education is conducting a retreat to discuss the distinction between Board and Superintendent roles. The meeting includes a Board self-evaluation and a discussion on next steps.

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Fri Apr 30, 2021

Board Retreat - CMGC Rm 267 10:00am-4pm

CMS Board holds retreat on student outcomes focused governance

The Board of Education is conducting a retreat to discuss being student outcomes focused and monitoring student outcomes. The meeting includes a workshop based on pre-reading materials regarding school board effectiveness and governance.

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Wed Apr 28, 2021

Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting (Electronic)

Committee to review school composition and department oversight

The Facilities and Operations Committee will review a Department Oversight Report and a presentation on school composition. The meeting includes a scheduled period for discussion, questions, and a vote.

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Tue Apr 27, 2021

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00pm

CMS Board to consider proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022

The Board is deciding on the proposed budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The meeting includes several consent items regarding facility repairs and personnel appointments. The Board is also reviewing a quarterly data performance update.

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Tue Apr 20, 2021

Policy Committee Meeting - 10:00am

Policy Committee to review teacher contract policy

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Policy Committee is meeting to discuss new business. The primary item on the agenda is the review of Policy GCOA regarding teacher contracts.

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Thu Apr 15, 2021

Board Workshop - CMGC Rm 267 - 9:00am

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board to hold budget workshop

The Board of Education is meeting for a workshop focused on the budget. Due to COVID-19 pandemic orders, the meeting is being conducted virtually for the public.

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Tue Apr 13, 2021

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00pm

Board considers $870,910 air ionization project for 39 school sites

The Board is holding a public hearing on the Superintendent's 2020-2021 budget recommendation. Members are also deciding on the renaming of Barringer Academic Center and criteria for redrawing electoral districts.

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Tue Mar 23, 2021

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00pm

Board considers $11.1 million classroom addition for East Mecklenburg High School

The Board is reviewing several school facility contracts and policy revisions. Key items include a public hearing on teacher contracts and the presentation of the Superintendent's recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

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Wed Mar 17, 2021

Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting

Committee to discuss and vote on environmental stewardship policy

The Facilities and Operations Committee will review a Department Oversight Report regarding environmental stewardship and policy. The meeting includes a designated period for discussion, questions, and a vote on the matter.

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Tue Mar 16, 2021

Policy Committee Meeting - 10:00am

Policy Committee considers new social media policy

The Policy Committee is meeting to discuss new business. The primary item on the agenda is the creation of Policy GBS regarding social media.

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Tue Mar 9, 2021

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00pm

CMS Board to review revised 2020-2021 school calendars

The Board is meeting to discuss revised school calendars for the 2020-2021 year and graduation requirements. The agenda includes reports on January 2021 budget amendments, financial statements, and student assignment boundaries for Fall 2022.

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Wed Mar 3, 2021

Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting - 9:30am

Facilities and Operations Committee to review Procurement Services report

The committee will review a Department Oversight Report regarding Procurement Services for 2019-2020. The meeting includes a discussion, questions, and a vote on the matter.

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Fri Feb 26, 2021

Board Workshop - CMGC Rm 267 - 9:00am

CMS Board to hold budget workshop

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board is meeting for a budget workshop. The session is being conducted virtually for the public due to COVID-19 pandemic orders.

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Tue Feb 23, 2021

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00pm

Board considers $28 million contract to replace Lansdowne Elementary School

The Board is reviewing construction contracts for school facilities and a contract amendment for the Superintendent. Members are also discussing teacher contracts, graduation requirements, and the Charlotte Future 2040 Plan.

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Wed Feb 17, 2021

Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting (Electronic)

Committee to review and vote on Technology Department Oversight Report

The Facilities and Operations Committee will review a Department Oversight Report focused on technology. The meeting includes a discussion period and a scheduled vote on the report.

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Tue Feb 16, 2021

Policy Committee Meeting - 10:00am

Policy Committee to review teacher contracts and graduation requirements

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Policy Committee is meeting to discuss revisions to two specific policies. The committee will review proposed changes to teacher contracts and graduation requirements.

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Tue Feb 9, 2021

Regular Board Meeting (Electronic) - 6:00pm

Board reviews return to in-person instruction for Feb. 15, 2021

The Board is discussing the return to in-person instruction and reviewing readiness metrics. Members are also considering several facility contracts and a revised academic calendar for high school students.

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Wed Feb 3, 2021

Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting (Electronic)

Committee reviews Community Partnership and Family Engagement report

The Facilities and Operations Committee is meeting to review a Department Oversight Report regarding Community Partnership and Family Engagement. The session includes a discussion, questions, and a vote on the matter.

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Wed Jan 27, 2021

Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting (Electronic)

Facilities and Operations Committee to review Ombudsman reports

The committee is meeting to receive an Ombudsman report and a department oversight report. The session includes a period for discussion, questions, and a vote.

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Tue Jan 26, 2021

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00pm (Electronic)

Board considers HVAC contracts and 2021-2022 budget work session

The Board will review the 2019-2020 financial report and hold a work session for the 2021-2022 budget. Members are deciding on several facility repair contracts and a revised K-8 academic calendar. The Board is also considering the approval of 80 additional hours of local emergency leave.

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Thu Jan 14, 2021

Emergency Meeting of the Board of Education - 10:30am (Electronic)

Board considers changes to in-person instruction for pre-K and students with disabilities

The Board of Education is holding an emergency meeting to consider modifying the plan for returning to in-person instruction starting January 19, 2021. The discussion specifically focuses on pre-K students and students with disabilities who have been receiving in-person instruction.

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Tue Jan 12, 2021

Regular Board Meeting (Electronic) - 6:00pm

Board considers readiness for return to in-person instruction on Jan. 19

The Board is discussing the readiness of students to return to in-person instruction on January 19, 2021. Members will consider expanding the superintendent's authority to transition students back to remote learning under specific criteria and review the 2021-2022 legislative agenda.

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Thu Jan 7, 2021

CMS Legislative Presentation to Mecklenburg Delegation of NCGA - 3:00pm (electronic)

CMS presents 2021-2022 legislative agenda to Mecklenburg delegation

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is holding a virtual presentation for the Mecklenburg Delegation of the North Carolina General Assembly. The meeting focuses on the district's 2021-2022 legislative agenda and includes a question and answer session.

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