Durham Public Schools public meetings in 2023
23 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education Monthly Meeting
The Board of Education will vote on several action items including policy updates on LGBTQIA+ and gender supports, parental involvement, and comprehensive health education, as well as the FY 2023-24 budget resolution. They also will consider approving the Durham School of the Arts design development presentation and a resolution on the Black and Hispanic Student Achievement Plan baseline report. Consent items include a monthly change order report and transfer of bond project funds.
- Policy updates on LGBTQIA+ and Gender Supports (1735/4035/7235), Parental Involvement (1310/4002), and Comprehensive Health Education (3540) for adoption on waiver of second reading
- Budget Resolution FY 2023-24
- Approval of Durham School of the Arts Design Development Presentation
- Transfer of 2020 Limited Obligation Bond Project Funds and 2022 General Obligation Bond Projects (consent item)
- Resolution: Durham Public Schools Black and Hispanic Student Achievement Plan Baseline Report
Board of Education Monthly Meeting
The Board of Education will vote on consent items including the ESSER budget update, low-performing school improvement plans, contracts, and easements. They will also hold second readings of six policies and first readings of two policies, notably a new LGBTQIA+ and Gender Supports Policy. Public comment and a superintendent update are scheduled.
- ESSER Budget Update FY 2023-24 – Quarter 1
- Low Performing Schools Improvement Plans
- Contract for E-Rate Consultancy with EPIC Communications
- Easement Agreements with KLLB AIV, LLC (Tri Pointe Homes) for Easley Elementary School
- First Reading of LGBTQIA+ and Gender Supports Policy (1735/4035/7235)
Board of Education Work Session
The board will consider approving the meeting agenda and minutes from October 12. They will discuss updates to several policies including parental inspection, comprehensive health, criminal behavior, surveys, student health services, and staff responsibility and ethics. The board will then convene into closed session for confidential personnel matters, attorney consultation, and student information, followed by approval of closed session minutes. In open session, they will vote on the November 2 personnel report.
- Discussion of policy updates: 3210 Parental Inspection, 3540 Comprehensive Health, 4335 Criminal Behavior, 4720 Surveys, 6120 Student Health Services, 7300 Staff Responsibility and Ethics
- Convening into closed session for confidential personnel matters, attorney consultation, and student information
- Approval of closed session minutes from October 26, 2023
- Action on Human Resources Personnel Report dated November 2, 2023
- General public comment period
Board of Education Monthly Meeting
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education will consider and vote on instructional school calendars for 2024-25 and 2025-26, with both traditional and year-round options. Other action items include consent agenda approvals for a playground repair grant, a facility condition assessment grant, and a right-of-way easement with Welcome Venture Park, LLC. The board will also receive an update on a classified compensation study and discuss low-performing school improvement plans. A closed session is scheduled for confidential personnel, attorney consultation, and student information matters.
- Vote on instructional calendars for 2024-25 and 2025-26 (traditional and year-round)
- Approve NC Education Lottery Fund application for K-5 playground repairs and improvements
- Approve NC Education Lottery Public School Building Capital Fund application for districtwide facility condition assessment
- Approve right-of-way dedication and temporary construction easement with Welcome Venture Park, LLC
- Update on classified compensation study and revised salary schedules
Board of Education Work Session
The Board of Education will discuss a $500 retention bonus from ESSER funds for December 2023, consider second reading of Policy 3410 on testing and assessment (exam exemption), and vote on a classified compensation study. Items also include a social-emotional learning and mental health improvement plan and a proclamation for Disability History and Awareness Month. The meeting will then go into closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Discussion of $500 retention bonus from ESSER funds for December 2023
- Second reading and action on Policy 3410 (Testing and Assessment Program exam exemption)
- Action to approve work to finalize Classified Compensation Study
- Discussion of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and School Mental Health Improvement Plan 2023-2024
- Proclamation for Durham Advocates for Exceptional Children Disability History and Awareness Month
Board of Education Monthly Meeting
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education will vote on a resolution to support achievement and success of Black and Hispanic students. The consent agenda includes contracts for playground replacements at five elementary schools, approval of a discrimination/harassment/bullying policy, and software licensing renewals. The board will also discuss policy 3410 on testing and assessment, receive an insurance program update, and convene in closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Resolution to Support the Achievement and Success of Black & Hispanic Students in Durham Public Schools (action/discussion)
- Contracts with Bliss Products and Services, Inc. for playground replacements and upgrades at five elementary schools
- Policy 1710/4021/7230, Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying
- Microsoft Enrollment for Education Solutions Licensing Renewal
- Enterprise School Library Media Automation Software System
Board of Education Work Session
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education will hold a work session with discussions on the Growing Together elementary student assignment implementation, purchasing and construction threshold policy amendments, the District Title I Plan, and 2022-2023 ESSA accountability results. Consent items include contracts for life safety laser scanning, release of claims for the New Northern High School replacement project, and multiple districtwide kitchen equipment procurement contracts. The board will also vote on a Central Carolina Teaching Initiative MOU and enter closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Contract with Constructview, LLC for life safety laser scanning services
- Release of claims with McKim & Creed, Inc. for New Northern High School project
- Districtwide kitchen equipment contracts: COMBI ovens, milk boxes, serving line, tilt skillets
- Central Carolina Teaching Initiative Wake-Durham MOU
- Discussion of purchasing and construction threshold policy amendments
Board of Education Monthly Meeting
The Board will decide on naming the Northern High School football stadium, approve consent items including electric vehicle charging station easements with Duke Energy, a school easement swap, and farm fresh food contracts. They will also vote on policies for teleworking and prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and bullying (second reading). Additionally, they will discuss the English Learner Academy and set purchasing and construction thresholds.
- Naming the Northern High School Football Stadium (action)
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations electrical easements with Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (consent)
- Murray Massenburg Elementary School Easement Swap with Three Kids Realty, LLC (consent)
- Farm Fresh Specialty and Seasonal Food Items for 2023-2024 School Year (consent)
- Policy 1710/4021/7230 – Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying - Second Reading
Board of Education Work Session
This work session includes discussion and action on several contracts and policies. Key items include a consent agenda with a construction contract for a new Durham School of the Arts, plumbing repairs, HVAC upgrades, and a plat dedication. The Board will also discuss a resolution on Black and Hispanic student achievement and policies on teleworking and anti-discrimination.
- Construction management at risk pre-construction contract for new Durham School of the Arts with Balfour Beatty/Monteith Construction and Right Build International
- Contract award for ESSER III districtwide plumbing repairs and upgrades with CATE Services and Construction LLC
- Program management services contract with LeChase Construction for ESSER-funded HVAC upgrades
- Final plat easement and right-of-way dedication for Murray Massenburg Elementary School
- Discussion of resolution to support Black and Hispanic student achievement
Board of Education Organizational Meeting
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education will hold an organizational meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, approve the 2023-2024 meeting schedule, and convene into closed session for confidential personnel matters and attorney consultation. No public comments will be taken.
- Election of Board of Education Chair and Vice Chair
- Review and approval of 2023-2024 BOE meeting schedule
- Closed session to consider confidential personnel matters and consult with attorney
- Approval of personnel reports dated July 8, 2022
Board of Education Monthly Meeting
The Durham Board of Education will vote on a resolution to prioritize public schools in the 2023-2025 biennial budget, and consider a School Resource Officer contract for the next school year. They will also discuss Glenn Elementary School renovations and secondary school boundary adjustments. Consent items include budget amendments, a chiller replacement at Brogden Middle School, and water fountain replacements districtwide.
- Pride Month Resolution
- Resolution to Prioritize Public Schools in 2023-2025 Biennial Budget
- School Resource Officer Contract for 2023-2024
- Glenn Elementary School Renovations GMP discussion
- Budget Amendment #2 FY 2022-2023 and Continuing Budget Resolution FY 2023-2024
Board of Education Monthly Meeting
The Board will vote on a consent agenda containing several purchase agreements and contracts, including Curriculum Associates iReady software, HVAC upgrades at Jordan High School, and new vehicles. It will also discuss the 'Growing Together' secondary proposal and the 2023 strategic plan, then hold a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Curriculum Associates iReady Purchase Agreement
- Instructure Mastery Connect and Mastery View Prediction Purchase Agreement
- Construction Project Management Contract with Procore Professional Services
- Contract with Engineer Control Solutions, Inc., for Jordan High School HVAC + Controls Up
- Transportation Services Vehicle Purchases with Performance CDJR
Board of Education Work Session
The Board of Education will discuss a county request for increased appropriations for the FY 2023-2024 budget. The session also includes an update on ESSER funding for the third quarter of FY 2022-23.
- CTE Local Application for Funding 2023-2024
- Toshiba Contract Renewal
- Data Center Refresh-Production Hardware and Solution Purchase
- 2-Year Extension of Audit Contract - FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24
- Board of Education Budget - County Request for Increased Appropriations for FY 2023-2024
Board of Education Monthly Meeting
The Board of Education approved the selection of a Construction Manager At Risk for Durham School of the Arts, approved a Day of Remembrance resolution, and discussed the Strategic Plan 2023-Beyond. Consent items included summer programs, Jordan High School culinary equipment upgrade, and policy updates. The board also went into closed session for personnel and attorney consultation.
- Approved Durham School of the Arts Construction Manager At Risk selection
- Approved Day of Remembrance Resolution
- Discussed Strategic Plan 2023-Beyond
- Consent item: Jordan High School culinary equipment upgrade
- Consent item: Alternative Schools' modified accountability systems for 2023-2024
Board of Education Budget Hearing
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education holds a budget hearing to review and discuss the proposed budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is for discussion and information only.
- Review and discussion of the 2023-24 Fiscal Year Proposed Budget
Board of Education Work Session
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education will discuss an update from the LGBTQIA+ Task Force, including a draft overview and presentation. The board will also consider approving the transfer of 2016 General Obligation Bond project funds, discuss a policy on selection of architects and construction managers, and vote on a School Library Month proclamation. A closed session is scheduled for confidential personnel, attorney consultation, and student information matters.
- Transfer of 2016 General Obligation Bond Project Funds (consent item)
- Policy 9110 – Use and Selection of Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, and Construction Managers at Risk (discussion)
- School Library Month Proclamation (action item)
- Closed session for personnel, attorney consultation, and student information
Board of Education Monthly Meeting
The Durham Board of Education will discuss the Superintendent's Proposed Budget for FY 2023-24. The meeting also includes routine consent items, approval of personnel reports, and a closed session for confidential matters.
- Discussion of Superintendent's Proposed Budget for FY 2023-24
- Monthly Change Order Report for February 2023 (consent item)
- Approval of Personnel Reports dated March 23, 2023
- Closed session for personnel, attorney consultation, and student information
Board of Education Work Session
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education held a work session, approving a resolution opposing House Bill 187 and consent items including a budget amendment, CTE computer purchases, and a construction easement at Riverside High School. The board also discussed a contract for a new financial and human resource system, a $1,500 retention bonus using ESSER funds, and updates on LGBTQIA+ training and strategic plans.
- Approved resolution opposing House Bill 187
- Approved Budget Amendment #1 (FY 2022-23, amount not specified)
- Approved CTE 2023 Computers purchase
- Approved Deed of Construction Easement at Riverside High School
- Discussed contract for new financial and human resource system (vendor: Sylogist)
Board of Education Monthly Meeting
The board will vote on consent items including a contract with Engineered Control Solutions Inc. for controls replacement at Merrick-Moore Elementary and Lakewood Montessori Middle Schools using ESSER funds, and a capital project amendment to the 2022 General Obligation Bond Fund. They will also discuss interview questions for the District 3 vacancy and receive an IT update. The meeting includes a closed session for confidential personnel matters.
- Contract with Engineered Control Solutions Inc. for controls replacement at Merrick-Moore Elementary and Lakewood Montessori Middle Schools (ESSER)
- Capital Project Amendment - 2022 General Obligation Bond Fund Project Budget Adjustment
- District 3 Vacancy Interview Questions
- E-Rate Applications and Contracts for the 2023-2024 School Year
- Specialty Calendar approval
Board of Education Work Session
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss several items, including an $18 million donation from Mackenzie, a new financial and human resource system, and a vote for vice chair. The board will also consider a CTE Month proclamation and a process for appointing a District 3 board member.
- Discussion of $18 million donation from Mackenzie
- Vote for vice chair of the Board of Education
- Process for appointing a District 3 school board member
- Discussion of new financial and human resource system, including SylogistEd ERP early adopter agreement
- Approval of 2023 CTE Month proclamation
Board of Education Monthly Meeting
The Durham Board of Education approved a contract with Jeff Hargett Mechanical for the Carrington Middle School chiller-controls replacement project, and adopted a resolution supporting Safe Routes to Schools. Discussions covered the 2022 bond program update, ESSER funding, and the FY 2022-23 budget outlook for 2023-24. The board also entered closed session for confidential personnel and student matters.
- Approved contract with Jeff Hargett Mechanical for Carrington Middle School chiller-controls replacement
- Approved resolution supporting Safe Routes to Schools
- Discussed FY 2022-23 budget outlook and 2023-24 budget development
- Received 2022 bond program update
- Approved personnel reports and entered closed session for confidential matters
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education will vote on approving the 'Growing Together - Elementary Rules,' which relate to Policy 4150 on school assignment. The meeting also includes procedural items such as call to order, moment of silence, agenda approval, and public comment. The only substantive action is the approval of these elementary assignment rules.
- Motion to approve Growing Together - Elementary Rules for Policy 4150 School Assignment
Board of Education Work Session
The Board of Education will consider a consent agenda containing multiple contracts and purchases, including construction management services for several elementary schools and Durham School of the Arts, paving projects for northern and southern districts, and equipment for the new Northern High School. A single vote will approve all consent items unless a board member removes an item for separate discussion.
- Amendment to 2022 Bond Program Management Service Contract with CATES Services & Construction LLC
- Contract with Turner Asphalt, Inc. for Northern District Resurfacing and Paving Project
- Contract with Turner Asphalt, Inc. for Southern District Resurfacing and Paving Project
- Construction Management Services pre-construction contracts for Bethesda, Club Blvd, Glenn, Mangum, and Morehead Elementary Schools and Durham School of the Arts
- Northern High School (Replacement) Audio Visual Equipment Purchase with Ockers Company / Touch View Interactive and Furniture Purchase with Blankenship Associates, Inc.