Durham Public Schools public meetings in 2022

Board of Education Work Session

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education will consider several consent agenda items including a lighting replacement agreement at Lucas Middle School and a contract with Green State Power LLC for electric vehicle charging stations. The board will also discuss updates to the LGBTQ+ policy, school nutrition services policy, and the strategic plan. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Lucas Middle School lighting replacement agreement
• Contract with Green State Power LLC for electric vehicle charging stations
• Monthly change order report for November 2022
• Revised 2023-2024 school calendars (traditional and year-round)
• Discussion of LGBTQ+ policy update and Policy 6220 on school nutrition services

BOCC/BOE Joint Quarterly Meeting

This is a joint quarterly meeting of the Durham Public Schools Board of Education and the Board of County Commissioners. They will discuss an update on the district's capital improvement projects and approve a draft joint meeting schedule for 2023. The meeting also includes routine procedural items and public comments.

• Discussion of DPS capital improvement projects update (10-year plan)
• Approval of draft joint quarterly meeting schedule for 2023
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 16, 2022

Board of Education Monthly Meeting

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education will discuss an LGBTQ+ policy update, consider consent items including the monthly change order report and funding for districtwide asphalt projects, and approve personnel reports. The meeting also includes a closed session for confidential personnel, attorney consultation, student information, and security plans.

• LGBTQ+ Policy Update discussion
• Monthly Change Order Report - October 2022
• NCDPI Application - Districtwide Asphalt Projects
• Northern High School (Replacement) - IT Equipment Purchase
• School Improvement Plans 2022-2024

Board of Education Work Session

The board approved School Improvement Plans for 2022-2024 and discussed an update on Strategic Plan Priority 1. Members also approved the meeting agenda (adding Superintendent Evaluation Form) and minutes from October 6. The board then convened into closed session to consult with an attorney on pending litigation and discuss confidential personnel matters.

• Motion to approve School Improvement Plans 2022-2024 (passed unanimously)
• Strategic Plan Priority 1 update presented for discussion
• Closed session to consult attorney on Tabb v. DPS litigation
• Confidential personnel matters considered under state law
• Agenda amended to add Superintendent Evaluation Form after Chief of Schools presentation

Board of Education Monthly Meeting

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education will vote on the third Guaranteed Maximum Price amendment for the Murray-Massenburg Elementary School project, consider policy updates and a change order report under consent items, hear a presentation from the DPS Foundation, and discuss the Strategic Plan Addendum and a Disability Proclamation. The board will also convene into closed session for personnel, legal, and student matters.

• Murray-Massenburg Elementary School GMP #3 (construction contract)
• Northern High School Replacement GMP#3 – Telecom and Intercom (consent)
• Monthly Change Order Report – September 2022 (consent)
• Strategic Plan Addendum Updates
• DPS Disability Proclamation

Board of Education Work Session

The Board of Education is meeting to discuss LGBTQ+ guidelines, various policy updates, and ESSER funding. The session also includes a closed session to consult with an attorney regarding Tabb v. DPS and to consider confidential personnel matters.

• LGBTQ+ Guidelines and Next Steps Discussion
• Various Policy Updates
• ESSER Funding Update
• Consultation with attorney regarding Tabb v. DPS
• Confidential Personnel Matters

Board of Education Monthly Meeting

The board approved a consent agenda including a bond program management contract with CATE Services & Construction LLC, a temporary construction easement with Lennar Carolinas, a change order report, Murray-Massenburg Elementary School GMP#2, participation in Duke Energy's Green Source Advantage Program in partnership with Durham County and the City of Durham, the Title 1 District Plan, an E-Rate consultancy contract with Epic Communications, and the purchase of 800 wireless access points. Additionally, the board discussed and approved Policy 2121 on conflicts of interest and considered a donation and the Shot Spotter system. The board then convened into closed session for confidential personnel matters and attorney consultation.

• Bond Program Management Services Contract with CATE Services & Construction LLC
• Participation in Duke Energy's Green Source Advantage Program (renewable energy) with Durham County and City of Durham
• Purchase of 800 Wireless Access Points
• Policy 2121 - Conflicts of Interest (Second Reading)
• Shot Spotter system for gunshot detection

Board of Education Work Session

The Board of Education will vote on approving a Guaranteed Maximum Price contract with LeChase Construction Services, LLC for the construction of a new Murray-Massenburg Elementary School. Additionally, they will review and vote on several consent items including ESSER-funded HVAC engineering contracts, a budget amendment for FY 2021-22, and a policy update on board member conflicts of interest. Discussion items include an ESSER funding update and 2021-2022 ESSA accountability results.

• Murray-Massenburg Elementary School GMP contract with LeChase Construction Services, LLC
• Three ESSER engineering services contracts for HVAC upgrades with Dewberry, Edmonson, and SUD Associates
• Budget Amendment #3 FY 2021-22
• First reading of Board Policy 2121 on Board Member Conflict of Interest
• Microsoft Enrollment for Education Solutions Licensing Renewal

Board of Education Monthly Meeting

The board approved a consent agenda including renovation contracts for Bethesda Elementary, Glenn Elementary, and Jordan High School culinary arts, along with a Cisco contract and SEL programs. It also approved purchasing and construction policy amendments on second reading and discussed a budget resolution for FY2022-23. Resolutions on secure storage and voter registration were adopted, and the board entered closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Bethesda Elementary School Renovation Commissioning Contract with CMTA
• Glenn Elementary School Renovation Commissioning Contract with CMTA
• Jordan High School Culinary Arts Renovation Contract with Riggs-Harrod Builders, Inc.
• Purchasing and Construction Policy Amendments (second reading)
• Budget Resolution for FY2022-23

Board of Education Work Session

The board approved consent items including a boiler replacement contract at Southwest Elementary, a Student Island purchase agreement, and the Capturing Kids Hearts program. They discussed the insurance program renewal, a memorandum of understanding with the Durham County Sheriff’s Department for school resource officers, and various purchasing and construction policy amendments. A back-to-school update was presented, and the board went into closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Approved Southwest Elementary School boiler replacement contract with Mechanical Maintenance Inc.
• Approved Student Island purchase agreement
• Approved Capturing Kids Hearts program
• Discussed MOU with Durham County Sheriff Department for school resource officers
• Discussed insurance program renewal for 2022-23

Board of Education Retreat

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education is holding a retreat to discuss strategic planning updates, recruitment strategies, and the 'Growing Together' initiative. There will be no public comments during this meeting.

• Strategic Planning Updates and Data presentation
• Recruitment Strategies presentation
• Growing Together initiative presentation
• Board team building session (excluding cabinet members)

Board of Education Organizational Meeting

The Board of Education is holding its organizational meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, swear in newly elected members, and approve the 2022-2023 meeting schedule. Consent items include approval of campus maintenance contracts. The board will also convene a closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters and consult with an attorney.

• Election of Board of Education Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of 2022-2023 BOE Meeting Schedule
• Approval of Campus Maintenance Contracts (consent item)
• Closed session for confidential personnel matters
• Closed session to consult with attorney

Board of Education Special Meeting

This special meeting of the Durham Public Schools Board of Education consists largely of a closed session to consult with an attorney and discuss confidential personnel matters. The board will also handle procedural items like the call to order, moment of silence, and agenda approval. No public comments will be taken.

• Closed session to consult with attorney under N.C. law
• Closed session to consider confidential personnel matters
• No public comment period

Board of Education Monthly Meeting

The Board of Education will consider a consent agenda containing over a dozen contracts for school improvements, including boiler replacements, playgrounds, HVAC upgrades, and technology. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, public comment, and a superintendent update.

• Brogden Middle School boiler replacement contract with Comfort Mechanical Contractors
• Burton Elementary School boiler replacement contract with Comfort Mechanical Contractors
• CC Spaulding Elementary School playground contract with Bliss Products and Services
• Lyons Farm Elementary School interactive touch displays contract with Ockers Company
• Southern High School bleacher repair contract with Troy Hutchins Construction

Board of Education Work Session

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda including contracts for security systems, waste and recycling, filter replacement, outdoor furniture, pre-design programming, engineering, roof replacement, security systems, and instructional services. The meeting also included procedural items such as approving previous minutes and general public comment.

• Approved access systems with Brady Integrated Security Inc. for 7 locations
• Approved district waste and recycling contract with GFL Environmental USA Inc.
• Approved districtwide filter replacement contract with On-Command Heating and Cooling
• Approved Little River Elementary School roof replacement contract with AAR of NC
• Approved contract for visually impaired instructional services

Board of Education Monthly Meeting

The Board approved a consent agenda including contracts for LED lighting at three schools, a playground, Chromebooks, and a meal price equity recommendation. A discussion item on Growing Together Academic Programs and School Boundaries was held, potentially affecting school assignments. The Board also approved a contract with Tharrington Smith and a memorandum of understanding for the Central Carolina Teaching Initiative.

• Purchase of 8,058 Chromebooks from CDWG using Emergency Connectivity Funding
• LED lighting replacement contracts for Easley Elementary, George Watts Elementary, and Riverside High School
• Lyons Farm Elementary School playground approval
• Meal Price Equity Recommendation for 2022-23
• Central Carolina Teaching Initiative Wake-Durham (CCTI) Memorandum of Understanding approved

Board of Education Work Session

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education approved the superintendent's final budget request for 2022-2023 and named Elementary School F as Murray-Massenburg Elementary School. The board also approved several consent items, including contracts for boiler replacement at Githens Middle School and AV, intercom, and solar installations at Lyons Farm Elementary, as well as the CTE local funding application. Discussions included 403(b) plan changes and a strategic plan update.

• Approved superintendent's final budget request for 2022-2023
• Named Elementary School F as Murray-Massenburg Elementary School
• Approved Githens Middle School boiler replacement contract with Comfort Mechanical Contractors
• Approved Lyons Farm Elementary AV contract with Konek Systems, Inc.
• Approved Lyons Farm Elementary solar installation contract with Southern Energy Management

Board of Education Monthly Meeting

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education approved five consent agenda items, including contracts for a Creekside alarm system, Lyons Farm cabling, George Watts Elementary security vestibule, transportation routing support, and interactive video conferencing. They also discussed summer programs for 2022 and a before/after-school plan for 2022-2023, and considered a recommendation to negotiate design services for a new DSA project. The board then convened in closed session for personnel matters and attorney consultation.

• Approved Creekside Alarm Contract with Moonlite Electric and Construction, Inc.
• Approved Lyons Farm Structured Cabling Contract with Warren Technology, Inc.
• Approved George Watts Elementary Security Vestibule Contract with Bar Construction Company, Inc.
• Discussed Summer Programs 2022 and Before/After-School Plan 2022-2023
• Discussed New DSA Recommendation to Negotiate Design Services with OBA/Perkins & Will

Budget Hearing

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education held a budget hearing to review and discuss the proposed 2022-2023 fiscal year budget. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and general public comment.

• Review and discussion of 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Proposed Budget

Board of Education Work Session

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda including contracts for Xerox managed services, Apple hardware/software/professional development, program management services with LeChase, and CTE computer updates. They also discussed a Strategic Plan Priority 4 update and recognized April 2022 as School Library Month. The board then convened into closed session for confidential personnel matters and attorney consultation.

• Xerox Managed Services Contract
• Apple Hardware, Software, Professional Development for SCS and Middle College
• Program Management Services - LeChase
• CTE Computer Updates
• Strategic Plan - Priority 4 Update

The Board of Education approved several consent items including contracts for Xerox, LeChase, and Apple hardware. The board also approved a proclamation for 2022 School Library Month.

• Approved Xerox Managed Services Contract (7-0)
• Approved Xerox Contract Renewal (7-0)
• Approved Apple Hardware, Software, Professional Development for SCS and Middle College (7-0)
• Approved Program Management Services - LeChase (7-0)
• Approved CTE Computer Updates (7-0)
• Approved 2022 School Library Month Proclamation (7-0)
• Approved March 10, 2022 Work Session minutes (7-0)

Board of Education Monthly Meeting

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education voted to end the mask mandate and make masks recommended starting April 11, 2022. The board also discussed the Superintendent's proposed budget for FY 2022-23 and approved a partnership with Durham County and the City of Durham for Duke Energy's Green Source Advantage program. Multiple consent items were approved, including a fleet service lift, Chromebook warranty purchase, water fountain contract, and revised school calendars.

• Mask mandate vote: transition to mask recommended on April 11, 2022 (approved 4-2)
• Superintendent's Proposed Budget for FY 2022-23 (discussion)
• Partnership with Durham County and City for Duke Energy Green Source Advantage (approved)
• Consent items: Fleet Service Lift, Chromebook Warranty Purchase from CDWG, Project Management Services Contract with Bernard Irby, Inc. for districtwide water fountain placements
• Revised 2022-2023 Traditional School Calendars and Take Two Summer Program approved

Board of Education Work Session

The Board of Education approved a mask mandate change allowing outdoor and athletic masking to end March 16, 2022. Consent items were approved including an E-Rate contract extension, data protection hardware purchase, Elementary F construction testing contract, building services preferred brands list, and 2022-2023 specialty calendars. The board also discussed a strategic plan update, a classification and compensation study, and an arts proclamation. Closed session covered personnel and attorney consultation.

• Mask mandate vote: adopted administration's recommendation for COVID protocols (masking outdoors, athletics) effective March 16
• Approved consent agenda: E-Rate support contract extension with Tiber Creek Consulting, Inc.
• Approved consent: Data protection backup/restore hardware purchase from {RE}DESIGN
• Approved consent: Elementary F construction materials testing & special inspections contract with Terracon
• Approved consent: Building Services Preferred Brands List and 2022-2023 Specialty Calendars

Board of Education Monthly Meeting

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education approved a district-wide mask mandate and authorized several construction‑related contracts for six elementary renovation projects, including testing, inspections, and geotechnical services. It also approved IT equipment for Lyons Farm Elementary, a sewer extension change order, a roof‑top unit replacement contract for Morehead Montessori, and the DPS bell‑schedule alignment. Additional items discussed were a community safety task‑force update, FY 2022‑23 budget information, and a strategic‑plan update before entering a closed session.

• Approval of mask mandate for district schools
• Authorization to negotiate construction materials testing, special inspections, and geotechnical surveying contracts for six elementary renovation and addition projects
• Lyons Farm Elementary School IT equipment purchase
• Morehead Montessori roof‑top units (RTU) replacement contract with Warren Hay
• Approval of DPS bell schedule alignment

Board of Education Work Session

This work session includes discussion on the COVID-19 vaccination mandate and testing update, a strategic plan update, and federal ESSR funds allocation. The board will vote on a consent agenda covering a Blackboard communications contract, capital project amendments for 2016 GO Bond, 2020 LOB and Lottery Funds, a contract for Elementary School F with Terracon Inc., a Duke Energy easement at New Northern High School, specialty calendars, and FY 2021-2022 Budget Amendment #1. A closed session is scheduled for confidential personnel and attorney consultation matters.

• COVID-19 vaccination mandate and testing update discussion
• Blackboard contract for enhanced website and school communications
• Capital project amendments for 2016 GO Bond, 2020 LOB and Lottery Funds
• Request to negotiate CMT/SI contract with Terracon Inc. for Elementary School F
• Duke Energy easement at New Northern High School

Board of Education Monthly Meeting

The Board of Education will vote on a mask mandate and discuss adoption of school calendars for 2022-23 and 2023-24. Consent items include a fan coil replacement contract at Durham School of the Arts with Comfort Mechanical Contractors and a soils stabilization change order at Lyons Farm Elementary School. The board will also receive a presentation on the Minority and Women Business Enterprises Program and go into closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Vote on mask mandate
• Discussion of 2022-23 and 2023-24 school calendar adoption
• Consent item: Durham School of the Arts fan coil replacement contract with Comfort Mechanical Contractors
• Consent item: Lyons Farm Elementary School soils stabilization change order
• Discussion: Durham Public Schools' Minority and Women Business Enterprises Program

Board of Education Work Session

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education holds a work session to discuss consent items including secondary math curriculum adoption and revised 2021-2022 school calendars, and to hear presentations on the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the 2022-2023 budget overview. The board will also receive a COVID-19 update and consider a donation to Hillside High School. The meeting will convene into closed session for personnel, student information, and attorney consultation.

• Secondary Math Curriculum Option approval (consent item)
• Revised school calendars for 2021-2022 (consent item)
• Donation discussion for Hillside High School
• Presentation of the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• 2022-2023 Budget Overview and Discussion

The Board of Education approved the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and accepted a donation for a mini-pitch system at Hillside High School. Members also approved revised 2021-2022 school calendars and a secondary math curriculum option.

• Approved 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (unanimous)
• Approved secondary math curriculum option (unanimous)
• Approved revised 2021-2022 school calendars (unanimous)
• Accepted donation for Hillside High School mini-pitch system
• Approved personnel reports dated January 13, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 9, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)