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Durham Public SchoolsNC averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$351,700 School district
Enrollment31,339 students (2023)
Per-pupil spending$12,723 (FY2020)
Schools56 · 2,362 teachers (FTE) (2023)
Total revenue$455.7M (FY2020)
Reading proficiency37% (est. 2018)
Math proficiency32% (est. 2018)
Free/reduced lunch62% (2018)
Recent meetings
Thu May 28, 2026
Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Budget Amendment #3 and operations contracts up for approval
The Board will vote on a consent agenda including Budget Amendment #3, several operations contracts, a settlement agreement, and policy updates. A 30-minute public comment period is scheduled. Any board member may remove an item from the consent agenda for separate discussion.
- Budget Amendment #3 for 2025-26
- Districtwide Trash Removal Services Contract 2026-27
- Sylogist Settlement and Release Agreement
- International Teacher Recruitment contracts
- Policy 6340 – Transportation Services/Vehicle Contracts (second reading)
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Thursday, May 28, 2026
Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Fuller Administration Building
511 Cleveland Street
Durham, NC 27701
Mission Statement
Our mission is to embrace, educate, and empower every student to innovate, serve, and lead.
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
May 28, 2026 - Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
File Attachments
Subject
B. Moment of Silence
Meeting
May 28, 2026 - Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
File Attachments
Subject
C. Celebrations
Meeting
May 28, 2026 - Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Information
File Attachments
BOE_MM_Celebrations_May2026.pdf (162 KB)
Subject
D. Superintendent Update
Meeting
May 28, 2026 - Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Information
File Attachments
SuperintendentsUpdate_May2026.pdf (3,137 KB)
Subject
E. Agenda Review and Approval
Meeting
May 28, 2026 - Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve agenda
File Attachments
Subject
F. Board Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes from April 23, 2026
Meeting
May 28, 2026 - Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Motion to approve Boa …
Thu May 21, 2026
Policy Committee Meeting
Policy committee to approve 15 consent agenda items on discipline, tech, and assignment
The Policy Committee will consider a consent agenda of 15 policy revisions covering student discipline, technology use, school assignment, and other operational areas. Items may be removed from consent at any board member's request. The committee will also approve the meeting agenda and minutes from April 30, 2026.
- Policy 4307: Disciplinary Action for EC – Students with Disabilities
- Policy 3220: Technology on the Education Program
- Policy 4150: School Assignment
- Policy 4130: Discretionary Admission
- Policy 1740/4010: Student and Parent Grievance Procedure
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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Policy Committee Meeting
Fuller Administration Building
Room 310
511 Cleveland Street
Durham, NC 27701
Mission Statement
Our mission is to embrace, educate, and empower every student to innovate, serve, and lead.
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
May 21, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
B. Moment of Silence
Meeting
May 21, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
C. Agenda Review and Approval
Meeting
May 21, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the Policy Committee Agenda for April 13, 2026
Interactive Policy Committee Agenda
File Attachments
Subject
D. Approval of Minutes
Meeting
May 21, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve minutes dates April 30, 2026
File Attachments
1D_Minutes 4.30.2026.pdf (2,477 KB)
2. Consent Items
Subject
A. Policy 4307 Disciplinary Action for EC - Students with Disabilities
Meeting
May 21, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting
Category
2. Consent Items
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Motion to approve policy 4307 Disciplinary Action for EC - Students with Disabilities
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Wed May 20, 2026
Board of Education Special Meeting (Retreat)
Durham school board retreat to review finances and set board schedule
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education holds a special retreat to discuss the 2025-2026 financial overview, a proposed 2027-2028 board topic calendar, board operating procedures, and board appointments/assignments. The meeting also includes a call to order, moment of silence, and approval of the agenda.
- Discussion of 2025-2026 Financial Overview presented by CFO Jeremy Teetor
- Review of proposed 2027-2028 Board Topic Calendar by Dr. Anthony Lewis
- Discussion of 2026 Board Operating Procedures by Natalie Beyer and Jessica Carda-Auten
- Discussion of Board Appointments/Assignments
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Board of Education Special Meeting (Retreat)
Mission Statement
Our mission is to embrace, educate, and empower every student to innovate, serve, and lead.
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
May 20, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting (Retreat)
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action, Discussion, Information
File Attachments
Subject
B. Moment of Silence
Meeting
May 20, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting (Retreat)
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
File Attachments
Subject
C. Agenda Review and Approval
Meeting
May 20, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting (Retreat)
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
File Attachments
2. Discussion Topics
Subject
A. 2025-2026 Financial Overview
Meeting
May 20, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting (Retreat)
Category
2. Discussion Topics
Type
Jeremy Teetor, CFO
File Attachments
Board Retreat Finance Update.pdf (465 KB)
Subject
B. Board Topic Calendar
Meeting
May 20, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting (Retreat)
Category
2. Discussion Topics
Type
Dr. Anthony Lewis
File Attachments
2027-2028 Board Schedule Topics - 2026-2027 Rev.pdf (207 KB)
Subject
C. Process and Protocols
Meeting
May 20, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting (Retreat)
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Thu May 14, 2026
Board of Education Work Session
Board to approve numerous contracts and policy first readings
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education will hold a work session to vote on a consent agenda containing multiple contracts for fire extinguisher services, elevator inspections, pest control, and purchases for CTE programs, as well as first readings of two policies (Transportation Services and Concussion/Head Injury). The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and general public comment.
- First Hope Fire Extinguisher contracts (2026-2027) for extinguisher service, kitchen hood cleaning, hood inspections, exit light inspections, and life safety repairs
- Miller Elevators monthly inspections and districtwide elevator repairs contract
- Home Paramount Pest Control monthly preventative services and on-call contract
- CTE College and Career Ready Labs Purchase and zSpace Learning Systems Purchase
- Policy 6340 (Transportation Services/Vehicle Contracts) and Policy 4270/6145 (Concussion and Head Injury) first readings
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Thursday, May 14, 2026
Board of Education Work Session
Fuller Administration Building
Board Room
511 Cleveland Street
Durham, NC 27701
Mission Statement
Our mission is to embrace, educate, and empower every student to innovate, serve, and lead.
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
May 14, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
B. Moment of Silence
Meeting
May 14, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
C. Agenda Review and Approval
Meeting
May 14, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the BOE Work Session Agenda for January 9, 2025
File Attachments
Subject
D. Board of Education Meeting Minutes from April 9, 2026
Meeting
May 14, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve Board of Education Meeting Minutes from April 9, 2026
File Attachments
Precis_Minutes_05.14.2026.pdf (234 KB)
DRAFT_Minutes BOE WS_04092026.pdf (811 KB)
Subject
E. General Public Comment (30 Minutes)
Meeting
May 14, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Consent Items
Subject
A. First Hop …
Tue May 12, 2026
Joint Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners and the Board of Education
County and school board to discuss budgets and Pre-K enrollment at joint meeting
The Durham County Board of Commissioners and the Board of Education will hold a joint meeting to receive updates on Pre-K enrollment and budget proposals from both the county and Durham Public Schools. The boards will also discuss a memorandum of understanding between the two bodies. Action items include approval of the joint meeting agenda (referencing a prior November 2025 agenda) and minutes from the February 10, 2026 joint meeting.
- Pre-K Enrollment Update (50-minute discussion with attached reports)
- County Budget Update presented by County Manager and Budget Director (30 minutes)
- DPS Budget Update presented by Superintendent and CFO (30 minutes)
- Discussion of BOCC/BOE Memorandum of Understanding (10 minutes)
- Approval of draft minutes from the February 10, 2026 joint meeting
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Joint Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners and the Board of Education
Durham County Commissioners Chambers
200 East Main Street
Durham, NC 27701
9:00 a.m.
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
A. Call to Order and Welcome
Meeting
May 12, 2026 - Joint Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners and the Board of Education
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda Review and Approval
Meeting
May 12, 2026 - Joint Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners and the Board of Education
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the BOCC/BOE Joint Meeting Agenda - November 19, 2025
File Attachments
Subject
C. Public Comments (10 minutes)
Meeting
May 12, 2026 - Joint Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners and the Board of Education
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
D. Approval of Meeting Minutes from February 10, 2026
Meeting
May 12, 2026 - Joint Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners and the Board of Education
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve Meeting Minutes from February 10, 2026
File Attachments
DRAFT Minutes Joint BOCC-BOE Meeting_03.10.2026.pdf (189 KB)
2. Pre-K Enrollment Update
Subject
A. Pre-K Enrollment Update (50 minutes)
Meeting
May 12, 2026 - Joint Meeti …
Thu Apr 30, 2026
Policy Committee Meeting (Retreat)
Policy Committee to revise seclusion, restraint, and student conduct rules
The Durham Public Schools Policy Committee will meet for a retreat to discuss and vote on several policy revisions. Consent items include updates to transportation contracts, child abuse reporting, and concussion protocols. Major discussion topics include revisions to rules on seclusion and restraint in schools, a new budget transparency policy, and updates to the student code of conduct and disciplinary actions for students with disabilities.
- Consent: Approval of updates to Policy 6340 Transportation Service/Vehicle Contracts
- Consent: Approval of revisions to Policy 4240/7312 Child Abuse Reports and Investigations
- Discussion: Revision of Policy 4326 Rules for Use of Seclusion and Restraint in Schools
- Discussion: New Policy on Budget Transparency
- Discussion: Revisions to Policy 4301 Student Code of Conduct (elementary and secondary)
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Thursday, April 30, 2026
Policy Committee Meeting (Retreat)
Fuller Administration Building
Board Room
511 Cleveland Street
Durham, NC 27701
Mission Statement
Our mission is to embrace, educate, and empower every student to innovate, serve, and lead.
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Apr 30, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting (Retreat)
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
B. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Apr 30, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting (Retreat)
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
C. Agenda Review and Approval
Meeting
Apr 30, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting (Retreat)
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the Policy Committee Agenda for April 30, 2026
Interactive Policy Committee Agenda
File Attachments
4.30_POLICY COMMITTEE AGENDA.xlsx - Agenda 04.30.26.FINAL (5).pdf (118 KB)
Subject
D. Approval of Minutes
Meeting
Apr 30, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting (Retreat)
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve minutes dates April 13, 2026
File Attachments
DRAFT Policy Committee Meeting 04-13-2026 Minutes.pdf (167 KB)
2. Consent Items
Subject
A. Updates/Revisions: Policy 6340 Transportation Service/Vehicle Contracts
Meeting
Apr 30, 2026 - Policy Committee …
Thu Apr 23, 2026
Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Board to vote on revised policy on relationship with law enforcement
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education will vote on a revised Policy 5120 regarding relationship with law enforcement (second reading). The board will also consider Budget Amendment #2, a ThoughtExchange contract renewal, and legislative steering committee priorities. An update on attendance as a strategic plan priority will be presented. The meeting includes closed session for confidential student, personnel, and attorney matters.
- Budget Amendment #2 (consent item)
- ThoughtExchange Contract renewal (consent item)
- Second reading of Policy 5120: Relationship with Law Enforcement
- Legislative Steering Committee Priorities approval
- Attendance: A Strategic Plan Priority 2 Update
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Thursday, April 23, 2026
Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Fuller Administration Building
511 Cleveland Street
Durham, NC 27701
Mission Statement
Our mission is to embrace, educate, and empower every student to innovate, serve, and lead.
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Apr 23, 2026 - Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
File Attachments
Subject
B. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Apr 23, 2026 - Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
File Attachments
Subject
C. Celebrations
Meeting
Apr 23, 2026 - Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Information
File Attachments
BOE_MM_Celebrations_April2026.pdf (188 KB)
Subject
D. Superintendent Update
Meeting
Apr 23, 2026 - Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Information
File Attachments
SuperintendentsUpdate_April2026.pptx.pdf (4,749 KB)
Subject
E. Agenda Review and Approval
Meeting
Apr 23, 2026 - Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve agenda
File Attachments
Subject
F. Board Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes from March 26, 2026
Meeting
Apr 23, 2026 - Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Motion to …
Mon Apr 20, 2026
Board of Education Special Meeting
Board to vote on amending 2025-2026 school calendar for May 1
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special virtual meeting to consider and vote on a modification to the 2025-2026 school calendar regarding May 1. The meeting also includes routine opening procedures and adjournment.
- Motion to approve amendment to 2025-2026 School Calendar (Modification - May 1)
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Monday, April 20, 2026
Board of Education Special Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Mission Statement
Our mission is to embrace, educate, and empower every student to innovate, serve, and lead.
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Apr 20, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action, Discussion, Information
File Attachments
Subject
B. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Apr 20, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
File Attachments
Subject
C. Agenda Review and Approval
Meeting
Apr 20, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
File Attachments
2. 2025 - 2026 School Calendar
Subject
A. 2025-2026 School Calendar (Modification - May 1)
Meeting
Apr 20, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting
Category
2. 2025 - 2026 School Calendar
Type
Action, Discussion
Recommended Action
Motion to approve amendment to 2025-2026 School Calendar (Modification - May 1)
File Attachments
Calendar Modification Board Packet.pdf (1,293 KB)
3. Adjournment
Mon Apr 13, 2026
Policy Committee Meeting
School board committee to discuss police, restraint policies
The Durham Public Schools Policy Committee will meet to discuss proposed revisions to policies on the relationship with law enforcement and the use of seclusion and restraint. The committee will also consider consent items on child abuse reporting and a new policy for reporting to external agencies. The meeting includes approval of the agenda and prior minutes.
- Discussion of revised Policy 5120 Relationship with Law Enforcement
- Discussion of revised Policy 4326 Rules for the Use of Seclusion and Restraint in Schools
- Consent item: Revision of Policy 4240/7312 Child Abuse – Reports and Investigations
- Consent item: New Policy 5150/7313 Reporting to External Agencies
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Monday, April 13, 2026
Policy Committee Meeting
Fuller Administration Building
Board Room
511 Cleveland Street
Durham, NC 27701
Mission Statement
Our mission is to embrace, educate, and empower every student to innovate, serve, and lead.
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Apr 13, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
B. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Apr 13, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
C. Agenda Review and Approval
Meeting
Apr 13, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the Policy Committee Agenda for April 13, 2026
Interactive Policy Committee Agenda
File Attachments
1C_2026 04 13_Agenda (Final).pdf (74 KB)
Subject
D. Approval of Minutes
Meeting
Apr 13, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve minutes dates March 19, 2026
File Attachments
1D_DRAFT 03-19-2026 Minutes.pdf (748 KB)
2. Consent Items
Subject
A. Revision: Policy 4240/7312 Child Abuse - Reports and Investigations
Meeting
Apr 13, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting
Category
2. Consent Items
Type
Discussion
File Attachments
2A_7312-4240_Child Abuse Reports …
Thu Apr 9, 2026
Board of Education Work Session
Board to discuss magnet transportation proposal and consider lawsuit against Kent Underwood
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education holds a work session to discuss a magnet transportation proposal and receive a strategic plan update. The board will also vote on consent items including custodial supplies and school nutrition bid renewals for 2026-27, and approve a School Library Month proclamation. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel, student information, and attorney consultation on the lawsuit Durham Public Schools v. Kent Underwood.
- Magnet Transportation Proposal (30-minute discussion)
- School Nutrition Services Bid renewals for 2026-27 (action)
- Custodial Supplies (Floor finish) consent item (action)
- 2026 School Library Month Proclamation (action)
- Closed session to discuss lawsuit Durham Public Schools v. Kent Underwood
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Thursday, April 9, 2026
Board of Education Work Session
Fuller Administration Building
Board Room
511 Cleveland Street
Durham, NC 27701
Mission Statement
Our mission is to embrace, educate, and empower every student to innovate, serve, and lead.
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Apr 9, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
B. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Apr 9, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
C. Agenda Review and Approval
Meeting
Apr 9, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the BOE Work Session Agenda for January 9, 2025
File Attachments
Subject
D. Board of Education Meeting Minutes from March 12, 2026
Meeting
Apr 9, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve Board of Education Meeting Minutes from March 12, 2026
File Attachments
Precis_Minutes_04.09.2026.pdf (262 KB)
DRAFT_Minutes BOE WS_03122026.pdf (815 KB)
Subject
E. General Public Comment (30 Minutes)
Meeting
Apr 9, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Consent Items
Subject
A. Custodial S …
Wed Apr 8, 2026
Legislative Steering Committee Meeting
Committee to craft 2026 legislative priorities
This meeting of the Legislative Steering Committee will hear a presentation on Exceptional Children tiering proposals, then discuss and develop the district's 2026 legislative priorities. The committee will also review a political education strategy and approve minutes from the March 24, 2026 meeting. No votes on substantive policies are expected; the focus is on planning and strategy.
- Presentation of EC Tiering Proposals by Kristin Southworth and Rebecca Fergusson
- Development of Legislative Priorities for 2026 (discussion, 30 minutes)
- Political Education Strategy presented by Turquoise Parker (discussion, 15 minutes)
- Approval of minutes from March 24, 2026 LSC meeting
- Agenda review and approval of BOE Work Session Agenda for January 9, 2025 (procedural)
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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Legislative Steering Committee Meeting
Fuller Administration Building
Room 310
511 Cleveland Street
Durham, NC 27701
Mission Statement
Our mission is to embrace, educate, and empower every student to innovate, serve, and lead.
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Apr 8, 2026 - Legislative Steering Committee Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
B. Attendance (2 minutes)
Meeting
Apr 8, 2026 - Legislative Steering Committee Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
File Attachments
Subject
C. Agenda Review and Approval
Meeting
Apr 8, 2026 - Legislative Steering Committee Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the BOE Work Session Agenda for January 9, 2025
File Attachments
Subject
D. Approval of Minutes from March 24, 2026 LSC Meeting (5 minutes)
Meeting
Apr 8, 2026 - Legislative Steering Committee Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve Minutes from March 24, 2026 LSC Meeting
File Attachments
3.24 Legislative Steering Committee Meeting Notes (1).pdf (107 KB)
2. Presentation of EC Tiering Proposals (15 minutes)
Subject
A. EC Tiering Proposals
Meeting
Apr 8, 2026 - Legislative Steering Committee Meeting
Category
2. Presentation of EC Tiering Proposals (15 minutes)
T …
Thu Mar 26, 2026
Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Board to vote on superintendent's recommended 2026-2027 budget
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education will consider and vote on the superintendent's recommended budget for the 2026-2027 school year, a budget amendment for the current year, and a resolution urging passage of the local board budget. They will also act on an arts proficiency graduation endorsement, a policy revision on discrimination and bullying, and a Cooperative Innovation High Schools calendar. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Superintendent's Recommended Budget 2026-2027 (action/discussion)
- Local Board Budget Passage Resolution (action)
- Policy Revision: Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying – First Reading (consent)
- Arts Proficiency Graduation Endorsement (action)
- DPS Community Schools Update (information)
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Thursday, March 26, 2026
Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Fuller Administration Building
511 Cleveland Street
Durham, NC 27701
Mission Statement
Our mission is to embrace, educate, and empower every student to innovate, serve, and lead.
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
File Attachments
Subject
B. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
File Attachments
Subject
C. Celebrations
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Information
File Attachments
Updated_OPA_BOE-Meeting_3.26.pdf (293 KB)
Subject
D. Superintendent Update
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Information
File Attachments
SuperintendentsUpdate_March2026.pdf (2,670 KB)
Subject
E. Agenda Review and Approval
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve agenda
File Attachments
Subject
F. Board Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes from February 26, 2026
Meeting
Mar 26, 2026 - Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Motion to app …
Tue Mar 24, 2026
Legislative Committee Meeting
Legislative committee meets to organize and review past priorities
The Durham Public Schools Legislative Committee is holding what appears to be an initial organizational meeting. Members will select a secretary, review the board's previous legislative priorities from 2023 and 2024, and discuss the committee's purpose, goals, and meeting frequency. No binding votes or new policy decisions are expected at this session.
- Selection of a secretary for the Legislative Steering Committee
- Review of the 2023 and 2024 Legislative Agendas of the DPS Board of Education
- Discussion and planning for the committee's work and establishment of meeting frequency
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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Legislative Committee Meeting
Fuller Administration Building
Board Room
511 Cleveland Street
Durham, NC 27701
Mission Statement
Our mission is to embrace, educate, and empower every student to innovate, serve, and lead.
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Mar 24, 2026 - Legislative Committee Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda Review and Approval
Meeting
Mar 24, 2026 - Legislative Committee Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the BOE Work Session Agenda for January 9, 2025
File Attachments
Subject
C. Introductions
Meeting
Mar 24, 2026 - Legislative Committee Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Selection of a Secretary for the Steering Committee
3. Overview of the Purpose and Goals of the Legislative Steering Committee
4. Review of previous DPS Board of Education Legislative Priorities
5. Legislative Agendas from Previous Years
Subject
A. 2023 Legislative Agenda
Meeting
Mar 24, 2026 - Legislative Committee Meeting
Category
5. Legislative Agendas from Previous Years
Type
Discussion, Information
File Attachments
DPS BOE Legislative Agenda 2023.pdf (682 KB)
Subject
B. 2024 Legislative Agenda
Meeting
Mar 24, 2026 - Legislative Committee Meeting
Category
5. Legi …
Thu Mar 19, 2026
Policy Committee Meeting
Policy committee to discuss revisions to law enforcement, seclusion, child abuse policies
The Durham Public Schools Policy Committee will discuss revisions to several policies, including law enforcement relations, seclusion and restraint rules, and child abuse reporting, as well as a new policy on reporting to external agencies. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.
- Revision of Policy 5120: Relationship with Law Enforcement
- Revision of Policy 4326: Rules for Use of Seclusion and Restraint in Schools
- Revision of Policy 4240/7312: Child Abuse Reports and Investigations
- New Policy 5150/7313: Reporting to External Agencies
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Thursday, March 19, 2026
Policy Committee Meeting
Fuller Administration Building
Room 310
511 Cleveland Street
Durham, NC 27701
Mission Statement
Our mission is to embrace, educate, and empower every student to innovate, serve, and lead.
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Mar 19, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
B. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Mar 19, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
C. Agenda Review and Approval
Meeting
Mar 19, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the Policy Committee Agenda for March 19, 2026
File Attachments
Updated_Interactive Agenda_03192026.pdf (113 KB)
Subject
D. Approval of Minutes
Meeting
Mar 19, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve minutes dates February 19, 2026
File Attachments
Policy Committee Meeting 02-19-2026 minutes sw.pdf (140 KB)
2. Discussion Items
Subject
A. Revision: Policy 5120 Relationship with Law Enforcement
Meeting
Mar 19, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting
Category
2. Discussion Items
Type
Discussion
File Attachments
2 Draft Revised Policy 5120_3.3.2016 V …
Thu Mar 12, 2026
Board of Education Work Session
Superintendent to present 2026-2027 recommended budget to board
The board will hear the Superintendent’s Recommended Budget for 2026-2027 and vote on a consent agenda including technology contracts, boiler replacements, and HVAC repairs. A first reading of a revised policy on relationship with law enforcement (Policy 5120) is up for approval. The board will also consider a resolution in support of 'Kids Over Corporations' and a proclamation for Arts in Our Schools Month. A closed session is scheduled for confidential personnel matters.
- Superintendent's Recommended Budget for 2026-2027 (45-minute presentation)
- Revision to Policy 5120: Relationship with Law Enforcement (first reading with revisions)
- Boiler replacement projects at Hope Valley Elementary, Hillandale Elementary, Riverside High School, Southern High School, and Neal Middle School
- District-wide HVAC repairs
- Resolution of the Durham Public Schools Board of Education In Support of Kids Over Corporations
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Thursday, March 12, 2026
Board of Education Work Session
Fuller Administration Building
Board Room
511 Cleveland Street
Durham, NC 27701
Mission Statement
Our mission is to embrace, educate, and empower every student to innovate, serve, and lead.
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
B. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
C. Agenda Review and Approval
Meeting
Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the BOE Work Session Agenda for January 9, 2025
File Attachments
Subject
D. Board of Education Meeting Minutes from February 9, 2026
Meeting
Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve Board of Education Meeting Minutes from February 9, 2026
File Attachments
Precis_BOE WS Minutes_03122026.pdf (236 KB)
DRAFT_Minutes BOE WS_02092026.pdf (191 KB)
Subject
E. General Public Comment (30 Minutes)
Meeting
Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Consent Items
Subject …
Tue Mar 10, 2026
Joint Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners and the Board of Education
Joint BOCC-BOE meeting: capital plans, budgets, Pre-K update
The Durham Board of County Commissioners and Board of Education will hold a joint meeting to discuss the DPS and County Capital Improvement Planning processes, as well as budget updates for both entities. They will also receive a Pre-K enrollment update and consider a memorandum of understanding. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and agenda.
- DPS Capital Improvement Planning process update by Kenneth Barnes and Devan Mitchell
- County Capital Improvement Planning update with discussion of a shovel-ready project checklist
- DPS budget update by CFO Jeremy Teetor
- County budget update in preparation for FY 2026-27
- Pre-K enrollment update
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Joint Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners and the Board of Education
Fuller Administration Building
Board Room
511 Cleveland Street
Durham, NC 27701
9:00 a.m.
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
A. Call to Order and Welcome
Meeting
Mar 10, 2026 - Joint Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners and the Board of Education
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda Review and Approval
Meeting
Mar 10, 2026 - Joint Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners and the Board of Education
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the BOCC/BOE Joint Meeting Agenda - November 19, 2025
File Attachments
Subject
C. Approval of Meeting Minutes from November 19, 2025
Meeting
Mar 10, 2026 - Joint Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners and the Board of Education
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve Meeting Minutes from November 19, 2025
File Attachments
DRAFT Minutes Joint BOCC-BOE Meeting_11.19.2025.pdf (200 KB)
2. DPS Capital Improvement Planning Process and County Capital Improvement Planning Update
Subject
A. DPS CIP Planning Process (20 minutes)
Meeting
Mar 10, 2026 - Joint Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners and the Board of Education
Category
2. DPS Capital Improvement Planning Process and County Capital Improvement …
Thu Mar 5, 2026
Board of Education Special Meeting - Budget Hearing
Board hears 2026-2027 draft budget, takes public comment
This is a special budget hearing where the Durham Public Schools Board will discuss the 2026-2027 draft recommended budget and hear public comment. The board will also approve the agenda for a previous work session.
- Discussion of 2026-2027 Draft Recommended Budget
- Public comment period on the budget
- Motion to approve BOE Work Session Agenda from Jan 9, 2025
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Thursday, March 5, 2026
Board of Education Special Meeting - Budget Hearing
Fuller Administration Building
Board Room
511 Cleveland Street
Durham, NC 27701
Mission Statement
Our mission is to embrace, educate, and empower every student to innovate, serve, and lead.
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Mar 5, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting - Budget Hearing
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
B. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Mar 5, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting - Budget Hearing
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
C. Agenda Review and Approval
Meeting
Mar 5, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting - Budget Hearing
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the BOE Work Session Agenda for January 9, 2025
File Attachments
Subject
D. Budget Hearing
Meeting
Mar 5, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting - Budget Hearing
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Discussion, Information
File Attachments
2026-2027 Draft Recommended Budget Summary Level.pdf (939 KB)
Subject
E. Public Comment
Meeting
Mar 5, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting - Budget Hearing
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
File Attachments
2. Adjournment
Thu Feb 26, 2026
Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Budget discussion, afterschool fee vote, and police policy revision on Durham school board agenda
The Board will discuss the superintendent's recommended 2026-2027 budget (no action scheduled) and vote on the 2024-2025 audit. Action items include approving an afterschool tuition/fee increase for the 2026-2027 school year and the first reading of a revision to Policy 5120 on relationship with law enforcement. Consent items cover replacement units at Lakeview, two replacement school buses, a nutrition MOA with McMannen Church, and easements at Eastway and Hillandale elementary schools.
- 2026-2027 Budget Proposal (discussion only)
- Afterschool Tuition/Fee Increase Proposal 2026-2027
- Revision to Policy 5120: Relationship with Law Enforcement - First Reading
- 2024-2025 Audit Presentation and approval
- Consent items: Lakeview RTU replacement, two replacement school buses, easements at Eastway and Hillandale
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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Fuller Administration Building
511 Cleveland Street
Durham, NC 27701
Mission Statement
Our mission is to embrace, educate, and empower every student to innovate, serve, and lead.
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Feb 26, 2026 - Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
File Attachments
Subject
B. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Feb 26, 2026 - Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
File Attachments
Subject
C. Celebrations
Meeting
Feb 26, 2026 - Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Information
File Attachments
BOE_OPA_MM_Feb26.pdf (156 KB)
Subject
D. Superintendent Update
Meeting
Feb 26, 2026 - Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Information
File Attachments
SuperintendentsUpdate_February2026.pdf (1,613 KB)
Subject
E. Agenda Review and Approval
Meeting
Feb 26, 2026 - Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve agenda
File Attachments
Subject
F. Board Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes from January 29, 2026
Meeting
Feb 26, 2026 - Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Motion to approve Bo …
Mon Feb 23, 2026
Board of Education Special Meeting
Board enters closed session for personnel and legal matters
This special meeting consists almost entirely of closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters and consult with the board attorney. No substantive public discussion or action items are listed on the agenda. The board will convene, approve the agenda, enter closed session, and then adjourn.
- Closed session under G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) for confidential personnel matters
- Closed session under G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) for attorney consultation
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Monday, February 23, 2026
Board of Education Special Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Mission Statement
Our mission is to embrace, educate, and empower every student to innovate, serve, and lead.
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Feb 23, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action, Discussion, Information
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda Review and Approval
Meeting
Feb 23, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
File Attachments
2. Closed Session
Subject
A. Convene Into Closed Session
Meeting
Feb 23, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting
Category
2. Closed Session
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to convene into closed session
File Attachments
Subject
B. To consider confidential personnel matters protected under G.S. 143-318.11(a) (6) and G.S. 115C-319.
Meeting
Feb 23, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting
Category
2. Closed Session
Type
File Attachments
Subject
C. Consult with Attorney (G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3))
Meeting
Feb 23, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting
Category
2. Closed Session
Type
Discussion
To consult with an attorney employed or retained by the Board in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege as provided in G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3).
Fil …
Thu Feb 19, 2026
Policy Committee Meeting
Policy Committee to discuss revisions to law enforcement relationship policy
The Policy Committee will meet to discuss revisions to Policy 5120 regarding the district's relationship with law enforcement. The body will also consider additional policies for prioritization and the re-tiering of existing policies.
- Discussion of revisions to Policy 5120 Relationship with Law Enforcement
- Discussion of additional policies for consideration
- Discussion of re-tiering of policies
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
Policy Committee Meeting
Fuller Administration Building
Room 310
511 Cleveland Street
Durham, NC 27701
Mission Statement
Our mission is to embrace, educate, and empower every student to innovate, serve, and lead.
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Feb 19, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
B. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Feb 19, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
C. Agenda Review and Approval
Meeting
Feb 19, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the Policy Committee Agenda for February 19, 2026
Interactive Agenda
File Attachments
Updated_2025 02 19_POLICY COMMITTEE AGENDA.pdf (162 KB)
Subject
D. Approval of Minutes from February 5, 2026
Meeting
Feb 19, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve February 5, 2026 Minutes
File Attachments
Policy Committee Meeting 02-05-2026 minutes sw.pdf (113 KB)
2. Policy Prioritization
Subject
A. Additional Policies for Consideration
Meeting
Feb 19, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting
Category
2. Policy Prioritization
Type
Discussion, Information
File Attachments …
Mon Feb 9, 2026
Board of Education Work Session
Board to vote on student device model, discuss summer programs
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education will hold a work session with several action and discussion items. The board will consider consent items including a retesting policy (Take 2) and an audit submission extension, vote on a CTE Month Proclamation, and approve a Technology Update on the Student Device Model. Discussions will cover summer programs and the 2026-2027 budget development. The board will also convene in closed session for personnel, legal, and student privacy matters.
- Retesting - Take 2 (consent action)
- Audit Submission Extension (consent action)
- 2026 CTE Month Proclamation (action)
- Technology Update: Student Device Model (action)
- 2026-2027 Budget Development Update (information)
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Monday, February 9, 2026
Board of Education Work Session
Fuller Administration Building
Board Room
511 Cleveland Street
Durham, NC 27701
Mission Statement
Our mission is to embrace, educate, and empower every student to innovate, serve, and lead.
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Feb 9, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
B. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Feb 9, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
C. Agenda Review and Approval
Meeting
Feb 9, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the BOE Work Session Agenda for January 9, 2025
File Attachments
Subject
D. Board of Education Meeting Minutes from January 15, 2026
Meeting
Feb 9, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve Board of Education Meeting Minutes from January 15, 2026
File Attachments
Precis_BOE WS Minutes_01152026.pdf (237 KB)
DRAFT_Minutes BOE WS_01152026.pdf (195 KB)
Subject
E. General Public Comment (30 Minutes)
Meeting
Feb 9, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Consent Items
Subject
A. R …
Thu Feb 5, 2026
Policy Committee Meeting
Committee discusses revision to law enforcement policy
The Policy Committee will discuss revisions to Policy 5120 on the relationship with law enforcement, as well as other law enforcement matters and a revision to the Private Zones policy. No votes on these items are scheduled; the meeting includes procedural approvals of the agenda and prior minutes.
- Discussion of revision to Policy 5120 Relationship with Law Enforcement
- Discussion of decision regarding other law enforcement
- Discussion of revision to #### Private Zones policy
- Approval of minutes from 11/10/2025, 12/04/2025, and 1/22/2026
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Thursday, February 5, 2026
Policy Committee Meeting
Fuller Administration Building
Room 310
511 Cleveland Street
Durham, NC 27701
Mission Statement
Our mission is to embrace, educate, and empower every student to innovate, serve, and lead.
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Feb 5, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
B. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Feb 5, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
C. Agenda Review and Approval
Meeting
Feb 5, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the Policy Committee Agenda for February 3, 2026
Interactive Agenda
File Attachments
2025 02 02_Policy Committee Agenda_PDF_Final.pdf (129 KB)
Subject
D. Approval of Minutes
Meeting
Feb 5, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve minutes dates 11/10/2025, 12/04/2025 and 1/22/2026
File Attachments
Policy Committee Meeting 11-10-2025 minutes_Clean.pdf (147 KB)
Policy Committee Minutes_12 04 2025_Clean.pdf (170 KB)
Policy Committee Meeting 1-22-2026 minutes.pdf (167 KB)
2. Discussion Items
Subject
A. Revision: Policy 5120 Relationship with Law Enforcement
M …
Thu Jan 29, 2026
Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Board to discuss 2026-2027 budget priorities and afterschool fee increase
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education will discuss the 2026-2027 budget priorities and an afterschool tuition/fee increase proposal for the upcoming school year. The board will also consider consent items including a public utility easement at Easley Elementary School for sewer infrastructure, a right-of-way easement at Hillside High School for a turn lane, and a CTE computer purchase. The meeting includes a policy committee update, a sustainability and climate presentation, and closed session for confidential student and personnel matters.
- Discussion of 2026-2027 budget priorities
- Proposed afterschool tuition/fee increase for 2026-2027 school year
- Consent item: City of Durham public utility easement at Easley Elementary (sewer maintenance/upgrade)
- Consent item: DHA Pearson LP right-of-way and temporary construction easement at Hillside High (left turn lane on Fayetteville Street)
- Consent item: CTE 2026 computer purchase
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Thursday, January 29, 2026
Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Fuller Administration Building
511 Cleveland Street
Durham, NC 27701
Mission Statement
Our mission is to embrace, educate, and empower every student to innovate, serve, and lead.
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jan 29, 2026 - Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
File Attachments
Subject
B. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Jan 29, 2026 - Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
File Attachments
Subject
C. Celebrations
Meeting
Jan 29, 2026 - Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Information
File Attachments
BOE_MM_Jan2026_OPA_Updated.pdf (168 KB)
Subject
D. Superintendent Update
Meeting
Jan 29, 2026 - Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Information
File Attachments
SuperintendentsUpdate_January2026.pdf (2,622 KB)
Subject
E. Agenda Review and Approval
Meeting
Jan 29, 2026 - Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve agenda
File Attachments
Subject
F. Board Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes from November 20, 2025
Meeting
Jan 29, 2026 - Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Motion to a …
Thu Jan 22, 2026
Policy Committee Meeting
Policy Committee to discuss law enforcement relations and private zones
The Durham Public Schools Policy Committee will discuss two policies: Policy 5120 on the relationship with law enforcement, and a revision regarding private zones. The meeting also includes procedural items such as agenda approval. The agenda notes a motion to approve the agenda for January 22, 2025, though the meeting is dated January 22, 2026.
- Discussion of Policy 5120 Relationship with Law Enforcement, with accompanying slides
- Discussion of a policy revision concerning private zones (policy number redacted in agenda)
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Thursday, January 22, 2026
Policy Committee Meeting
Fuller Administration Building
Room 310
511 Cleveland Street
Durham, NC 27701
Mission Statement
Our mission is to embrace, educate, and empower every student to innovate, serve, and lead.
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jan 22, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
B. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Jan 22, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
C. Agenda Review and Approval
Meeting
Jan 22, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the Policy Committee Agenda for January 22, 2025
Interactive Agenda
File Attachments
2. Discussion Items
Subject
A. Policy 5120 Relationship with Law Enforcement
Meeting
Jan 22, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting
Category
2. Discussion Items
Type
Discussion
File Attachments
Policy 5120 Slides _2026 01 22 PDF.pdf (155 KB)
Subject
B. Policy Revision: #### Private Zones
Meeting
Jan 22, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting
Category
2. Discussion Items
Type
Discussion
File Attachments
3. Adjournment
Wed Jan 21, 2026
Board of Education Special Meeting
Board to hold closed session on personnel and legal matters
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting that is largely procedural. The open session will consist only of agenda approval and adjournment, while the primary business is a closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters and to consult with the board attorney.
- Closed session to consider confidential personnel matters under G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) and G.S. 115C-319
- Closed session to consult with attorney under G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3)
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Board of Education Special Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Mission Statement
Our mission is to embrace, educate, and empower every student to innovate, serve, and lead.
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jan 21, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action, Discussion, Information
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda Review and Approval
Meeting
Jan 21, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
File Attachments
2. Closed Session
Subject
A. Convene Into Closed Session
Meeting
Jan 21, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting
Category
2. Closed Session
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to convene into closed session
File Attachments
Subject
B. To consider confidential personnel matters protected under G.S. 143-318.11(a) (6) and G.S. 115C-319.
Meeting
Jan 21, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting
Category
2. Closed Session
Type
File Attachments
Subject
C. Consult with Attorney (G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3))
Meeting
Jan 21, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting
Category
2. Closed Session
Type
Discussion
To consult with an attorney employed or retained by the Board in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege as provided in G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3).
F …
Thu Jan 15, 2026
Board of Education Work Session
Board approves school calendars and naloxone policy
The Durham Board of Education will approve consent items including the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school calendars, a contract with the American School for the Deaf, and a policy on the emergency use of naloxone. The session also includes presentations on the Old Lowes Grove proposal and the 2026-2027 budget.
- Approve 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school calendars
- Approve American School for the Deaf (PACES) contract
- Approve School Nutrition Bids for 2025-2026
- Approve Policy 5023/6128/7268 Emergency Use of Naloxone
- Review Old Lowes Grove proposal presented by UNC School of Government
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Thursday, January 15, 2026
Board of Education Work Session
Fuller Administration Building
Board Room
511 Cleveland Street
Durham, NC 27701
Mission Statement
Our mission is to embrace, educate, and empower every student to innovate, serve, and lead.
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jan 15, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
B. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Jan 15, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
C. Agenda Review and Approval
Meeting
Jan 15, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the BOE Work Session Agenda for January 9, 2025
File Attachments
Subject
D. Board of Education Meeting Minutes from December 11, 2025
Meeting
Jan 15, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve Board of Education Meeting Minutes from December 11, 2025
File Attachments
Precis_Minutes_01.15.2026.pdf (273 KB)
DRAFT_BOE WS Minutes_12112025.pdf (216 KB)
Subject
E. General Public Comment (30 Minutes)
Meeting
Jan 15, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Consent Items
Subject …
Wed Jan 7, 2026
Board of Education Special Meeting
Board to hold closed session on personnel matters
This special meeting consists primarily of a closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters protected under state law and to consult with the board attorney. No substantive public action items are listed on the agenda.
- Closed session under G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) and G.S. 115C-319 for confidential personnel matters
- Closed session to consult with attorney under G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3)
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Board of Education Special Meeting
Fuller Administration Building
Board Room
511 Cleveland Street
Durham, NC 27701
Mission Statement
Our mission is to embrace, educate, and empower every student to innovate, serve, and lead.
1. Meeting Opening
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jan 7, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action, Discussion, Information
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda Review and Approval
Meeting
Jan 7, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting
Category
1. Meeting Opening
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
File Attachments
2. Closed Session
Subject
A. Convene Into Closed Session
Meeting
Jan 7, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting
Category
2. Closed Session
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to convene into closed session
File Attachments
Subject
B. To consider confidential personnel matters protected under G.S. 143-318.11(a) (6) and G.S. 115C-319.
Meeting
Jan 7, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting
Category
2. Closed Session
Type
File Attachments
Subject
C. Consult with Attorney (G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3))
Meeting
Jan 7, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting
Category
2. Closed Session
Type
Discussion
To consult with an attorney employed or retained by the Board in order to preserve the attorney-c …
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