Durham Public Schools public meetings in 2021
12 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education Work Session
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education will discuss and vote on a proposed amendment to the 2018 Community Schools Resolution regarding mask mandates. The agenda also includes approval of a revised 2021-2022 calendar, second reading of Policy 4150 on school assignment, and several consent items including purchases and contracts. A closed session is scheduled for confidential personnel and student matters.
- Mask mandate vote – Motion to approve amendment to the 2018 Community Schools Resolution
- Revised Calendar 2021-2022 – Consent item for approval
- Policy 4150: School Assignment – Second reading for approval
- Ignite! Online Academy furniture and audio visual equipment purchase from Progressive
- Lyons Farm Elementary School student assignment plan – Discussion item
Board of Education Monthly Meeting
The Board of Education will vote on renewing the mask mandate, discuss renaming Hillside New Tech High School, and consider the FY 2021-22 budget resolution. They will also discuss the Lyons Farm Elementary student assignment plan and approve a playground equipment replacement contract for R.N. Harris Elementary. Several consent items include an updated articulation agreement with Durham Technical Community College.
- Vote on mask mandate renewal
- Renaming Hillside New Tech High School (action/discussion)
- Budget Resolution FY 2021-22
- Lyons Farm Elementary Student Assignment Plan (discussion)
- R.N. Harris Elementary Playground Equipment Replacement Contract with Barrs Recreation (consent)
Board of Education Work Session
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education will consider and vote on a redistricting map for school board election districts and discuss an update on the employee vaccination mandate. They will also act on amendments to the community schools and renewable energy resolutions, plus approve consent items for contracts including commissioning, cleaning, and transportation services. The meeting will conclude with a closed session for student information, personnel, and legal matters.
- Redistricting of School Board Election Districts – vote on map
- Update on Vaccination Mandate for Employees – discussion
- Amendment to 2018 Community Schools Resolution – vote
- Renewable Energy Resolution – vote
- Consent items: Elementary F Commissioning contract (System WorCX), cleaning/disinfecting contract (JaniKing), coil cleaning change order (Brady Services), transportation contracts (Johnson Driving Academy, D&D Transit, Shelia's Transportation) – all votes
Board of Education Public Hearing
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education is holding a public hearing on October 21, 2021, to receive comments on proposed maps for redistricting school board election districts. Following the hearing, the board may vote to approve a map option. Public comments must be submitted via an online survey by 3:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
- Presentation of map options for redistricting of school board election districts
- Recommended action to approve a map option for redistricting
- General public comment period with comments submitted via survey
- Meeting streamed on YouTube and DPS Channel 4
- Reduced in-person capacity due to COVID-19 precautions
Board of Education Monthly Meeting
The board will vote on renewing the mask mandate, approve a 10-year capital improvement plan, and discuss naming of a new elementary school and renaming Hillside New Tech. Consent items include a tent purchase and a right-of-way for a GoTriangle bus stop.
- Vote on mask mandate
- Approval of Durham Public Schools 10-Year CIP Update
- Naming of Elementary School F
- Purchase agreement with TentandTable.com for sixty 20'x40' tents
- Hillside High School right-of-way for new GoTriangle bus stop
Board of Education Work Session
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss and potentially approve several items, including consent agenda items for a warehouse truck purchase, a cooling tower replacement at Durham School of the Arts, a bond fund transfer, and 1,000 Lenovo Chromebooks. Key discussions include a $1,000 retention bonus for staff, DPS insurance renewal, and a policy on absences due to inclement weather. The board will also review four draft redistricting plans for school board election districts.
- Discussion of four draft redistricting plans (Options A-D) for school board election districts
- Consent item: Contract with CDWG for purchase of 1,000 Lenovo Chromebooks
- Consent item: Contract with Comfort Mechanical to replace cooling tower at Durham School of the Arts
- Action/Discussion: $1,000 retention bonus for 2021-22
- Discussion: DPS Insurance Renewal
Board of Education Monthly Meeting
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education will vote on a mask mandate and COVID protocols, consider a bus driver salary increase, and discuss vaccination mandate implementation. The board will also approve design contracts for renovations at six elementary schools and an exam exemption policy. A closed session is scheduled for personnel and legal matters.
- Vote on COVID mask mandate and protocols (Superintendent Update)
- Design contracts for Bethesda, Glenn, Club Boulevard, Holt, Mangum, Morehead elementary school renovations
- Bus driver salary increase proposal
- Vaccination mandate implementation discussion
- Approval of Exam Exemption Policy and Title 1 District Plan
Board of Education Work Session
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education holds a work session to discuss and potentially approve multiple items. The agenda includes a consent agenda for actions such as easements and contracts, and discussion items including a bus driver salary increase and school board redistricting.
- Bus Driver Salary Increase Proposal (discussion)
- Redistricting of School Board Election Districts (discussion)
- W. G. Pearson School Right of Way and Temporary Construction Easement (consent)
- Lyons Farm Elementary School Duke Energy Power Line Easement (consent)
- DPS Design and Construction Quarterly Change Order Report (consent)
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting with no public comments. The primary agenda item is an update on vaccinations. The board will also approve the agenda.
- Vaccinations updates
- No public comments
- Agenda review and approval
Copy of BOE Work Session
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education holds a work session on August 12, 2021, at the Fuller Administration Building. The agenda is primarily procedural, including approval of minutes and public comment. The board will also convene into closed session to discuss attorney-client privileged information, confidential personnel matters, and confidential student information.
- Approval of June 10, 2021 board work session minutes
- General public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, in-person)
- Closed session for attorney-client privilege, personnel, and student matters
BOE Work Session
The Board of Education will discuss the redistricting of school board election districts and preparations for the 2021-22 school year. The session includes a closed session to consider attorney-client privilege, personnel matters, and student information.
- Redistricting of School Board Election Districts
- Back to School 2021-22
- Closed session regarding personnel and student information
Training BOE Work Session
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education meets for a training work session. They will vote on a consent agenda including a contract with JaniKing for supplemental custodial services, purchase of summer cleaning supplies, use of lottery funds, the SIPPS literacy program, and graduation expenses. The board will also discuss a request to negotiate an energy conservation contract with SiteLogIQ and the impact of the IGNITE Magnet program. The meeting will conclude with a closed session for confidential personnel matters.
- Contract with JaniKing for Supplemental Custodial Services
- Purchase of Summer Cleaning Supplies from Grainger
- Request for Use of Lottery Funds for Various Projects
- SIPPS (Systematic Instruction in Phonological Awareness, Phonics, and Sight Words) Program
- Request to Negotiate Energy Conservation Services Contract with SiteLogIQ