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New Hanover County SchoolsNC averageUS Census ACS
Population
231,214
Per-capita income
$46,083
Median home value
$353,700
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School district

School district statistics (NCES Common Core of Data; proficiency = EDFacts state-assessment range midpoints)
Enrollment25,028 students (2023)
Per-pupil spending$11,358 (FY2020)
Schools42 · 1,734 teachers (FTE) (2023)
Total revenue$293.0M (FY2020)
Reading proficiency53% (est. 2018)
Math proficiency51% (est. 2018)
Free/reduced lunch57% (2018)

Recent meetings

Mon Aug 10, 2026

Regular Meeting

School board to approve 2026-27 budget, contracts, and elect officers

The Northampton County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on August 10, 2026, starting with a closed session for personnel and legal matters. In open session, the board will elect a chairperson and vice chairperson, approve the 2026-2027 budget resolution, and consider several contracts and requests, including a mentor stipend scale, a partnership with GEMS Global LLC, a service contract with Roundabush Group Branding LLC, and a recycling contract with Powerhouse Recycling. The board will also recognize a staff member for a scholarship and hear public comments.

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1 Monday, August 10, 2026 Regular Meeting Northampton County Board of Education Board Room 701 N. Church Street Jackson, NC 27845 12:00 noon - Closed Session Open Session will begin immediately following Closed Session 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject 1.01 1.01 Establishment of Quorum Meeting Aug 10, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Action, Procedural File Attachments 2. CLOSED SESSION Subject 2.01 Closed Session - Personnel Meeting Aug 10, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. CLOSED SESSION Type File Attachments Subject 2.02 Motion to Move to Closed Session Meeting Aug 10, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. CLOSED SESSION Type Action, Procedural   BOARD OF EDUCATION CLOSED SESSION MOTION FORM   Combinations   Employee and Student: I move that we go into closed session pursuant to General Statute 143-318.11(a)(1) and (a)(6) to prevent the disclosure of confidential personnel files under G.S. 115C-321, to consider matters relating to initial employment of an individual employee, and to prevent the disclosure of confidential student records under G.S. 115C-402.   Employee and Attorney Client: I move that we go into closed session pursuant to General Statute 143-318.11(a)(1), (a)(3) and (a)(6) to prevent the disclosure of confidential personnel files under G.S. 115C-321, to consider matters relating to initial employment of an …
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Mon Jul 13, 2026

Regular Meeting

Northampton County Board of Education meeting on July 13, 2026

The Board will swear in new members and conduct a closed session. The regular session includes discussions on budget amendments, school nutrition supplies, and equipment purchases for the new high school.

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1 Monday, July 13, 2026 Regular Meeting Northampton County Board of Education Board Room 701 N. Church Street Jackson, NC 27845 12:00 noon Swearing In of Board Members 12:15 p.m. Closed Session Open Session will begin immediately following Closed Session 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject 1.01 1.01 Establishment of Quorum Meeting Jul 13, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Action, Procedural File Attachments 2. SWEARING IN OF BOARD MEMBERS WILL TAKE PLACE AT THIS TIME: Dr. Marjorie B. Edwards, Ms. Rhonda R. Taylor, and Ms. Catherine B. Moody 3. CLOSED SESSION Subject 3.02 Motion to Move to Closed Session Meeting Jul 13, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. CLOSED SESSION Type Action, Procedural   BOARD OF EDUCATION CLOSED SESSION MOTION FORM   Combinations   Employee and Student: I move that we go into closed session pursuant to General Statute 143-318.11(a)(1) and (a)(6) to prevent the disclosure of confidential personnel files under G.S. 115C-321, to consider matters relating to initial employment of an individual employee, and to prevent the disclosure of confidential student records under G.S. 115C-402.   Employee and Attorney Client: I move that we go into closed session pursuant to General Statute 143-318.11(a)(1), (a)(3) and (a)(6) to prevent the disclosure of confidential personnel files under G.S. 115C-321, to consider matters relating to init …
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Mon Jun 8, 2026

Regular Meeting

Northampton school board to approve dozens of contracts for 2026-2027

The Northampton County Board of Education will hold a closed session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters. After reconvening, they will recognize scholarship winners and new personnel, hear public comments, and consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts for transportation, maintenance, and student services for the 2026-2027 school year.

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1 Monday, June 8, 2026 Regular Meeting Northampton County Board of Education Board Room 701 N. Church Street Jackson, NC 27845 4:00 p.m. Closed Session Open Session will begin immediately following Closed Session 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject 1.01 1.01 Establishment of Quorum Meeting Jun 8, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Action, Procedural File Attachments 2. CLOSED SESSION Subject 2.01 Closed Session - Personnel Meeting Jun 8, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. CLOSED SESSION Type File Attachments Subject 2.02 Motion to Move to Closed Session Meeting Jun 8, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. CLOSED SESSION Type Action, Procedural   BOARD OF EDUCATION CLOSED SESSION MOTION FORM   Combinations   Employee and Student: I move that we go into closed session pursuant to General Statute 143-318.11(a)(1) and (a)(6) to prevent the disclosure of confidential personnel files under G.S. 115C-321, to consider matters relating to initial employment of an individual employee, and to prevent the disclosure of confidential student records under G.S. 115C-402.   Employee and Attorney Client: I move that we go into closed session pursuant to General Statute 143-318.11(a)(1), (a)(3) and (a)(6) to prevent the disclosure of confidential personnel files under G.S. 115C-321, to consider matters relating to initial employment of an individua …
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Tue May 19, 2026

Board Appeal Hearing/Policy Committee Meeting

Board to review Spring 2026 policy updates and hold appeal hearing

The Board will conduct an appeal hearing and a Policy Committee meeting. Members will review and take action on several Spring 2026 policy updates and policies with minor changes.

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1 Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Board Appeal Hearing/Policy Committee Meeting Northampton County Board of Education Board Room 701 N. Church Street Jackson, NC 27845 12:00 p.m./1:30 p.m. 1. BOARD APPEAL HEARING - 12:30 P.M. 2. POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING - 1:30 P.M. 3. CALL TO ORDER 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. BOARD POLICY UPDATES Subject 5.01 Review of Spring 2026 Policy Updates: 1310/4002 Parental Involvement; 2300 Board Meeting Agenda; 2340 Parliamentary Procedures; 3225/4312/7320 Technology Responsilbe Use; 4318 Option A Use of Wireless Communication Devices; 4342 Student Searches; 5071/7351 Electronically Stored Information Retention; 6220 Operation of School Nutrition Services; 7130 Licensure; 7325 (new) Video & Audio Meeting May 19, 2026 - Board Appeal Hearing/Policy Committee Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICY UPDATES Type Action File Attachments Subject 5.02 Review of Spring 2026 Policies with Minor Changes: 1510/4200/7270 School Safety; 3430 School Improvement Plan; 3565/8307 Title I Program Comparability of Services; 4001 Equal Educational Opportunities; 7530 Military Leave Meeting May 19, 2026 - Board Appeal Hearing/Policy Committee Meeting Category 5. BOARD POLICY UPDATES Type File Attachments 6. BOARD INFORMATION Subject 6.01 Upcoming Events/Activities: Next Regular Board Meeting - June 8, 2026 - Board Room - 4:00 p.m. (Closed Session) - Open Session will begin immediately following Closed Session ~ …
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Mon May 11, 2026

Regular Meeting

Northampton County BOE to vote on renaming high school to Northampton Collegiate and Technical High School

The board will hold a closed session for personnel and legal matters, then reconvene to act on consent agenda items including approval of minutes, personnel, and an out-of-state field trip. Action items include equipment purchases, software renewal, and a proposal to rename Northampton County High School to Northampton Collegiate and Technical High School.

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1 Monday, May 11, 2026 Regular Meeting Northampton County Board of Education Board Room 701 N. Church Street Jackson, NC 27845 4:00 p.m. - Closed Session Open Session will begin immediately following Closed Session 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject 1.01 1.01 Establishment of Quorum Meeting May 11, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 2. CLOSED SESSION Subject 2.01 Closed Session - Personnel Meeting May 11, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. CLOSED SESSION Type File Attachments Subject 2.03 Motion to Move to Closed Session Meeting May 11, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. CLOSED SESSION Type Action, Procedural   BOARD OF EDUCATION CLOSED SESSION MOTION FORM   Combinations   Employee and Student: I move that we go into closed session pursuant to General Statute 143-318.11(a)(1) and (a)(6) to prevent the disclosure of confidential personnel files under G.S. 115C-321, to consider matters relating to initial employment of an individual employee, and to prevent the disclosure of confidential student records under G.S. 115C-402.   Employee and Attorney Client: I move that we go into closed session pursuant to General Statute 143-318.11(a)(1), (a)(3) and (a)(6) to prevent the disclosure of confidential personnel files under G.S. 115C-321, to consider matters relating to initial employment of an indivi …
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Tue Apr 21, 2026

Regular Meeting

Board to consider 2026-2027 budget proposal and tax credit resolution

The Northampton County Board of Education will hold a closed session for personnel matters before reconvening in open session. In open session, the board is scheduled to vote on the 2026-2027 budget development and request, a resolution authorizing participation in a New Market Tax Credit transaction, and other action items. The agenda also includes approvals for fundraisers, an out-of-state field trip, contracted nursing services, and modifications to the high school calendar.

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1 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Regular Meeting Northampton County Board of Education Board Room 701 N. Church Street Jackson, NC 27845 12:00 noon - Closed Session Open Session will begin immediately following Closed Session 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject 1.01 1.01 Establishment of Quorum Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 2. CLOSED SESSION Subject 2.01 Closed Session - Personnel Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. CLOSED SESSION Type File Attachments Subject 2.03 Motion to Move to Closed Session Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. CLOSED SESSION Type Action, Procedural   BOARD OF EDUCATION CLOSED SESSION MOTION FORM   Combinations   Employee and Student: I move that we go into closed session pursuant to General Statute 143-318.11(a)(1) and (a)(6) to prevent the disclosure of confidential personnel files under G.S. 115C-321, to consider matters relating to initial employment of an individual employee, and to prevent the disclosure of confidential student records under G.S. 115C-402.   Employee and Attorney Client: I move that we go into closed session pursuant to General Statute 143-318.11(a)(1), (a)(3) and (a)(6) to prevent the disclosure of confidential personnel files under G.S. 115C-321, to consider matters relating to initial employment of an in …
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Mon Apr 13, 2026

Regular Meeting - Cancelled due to an emergency

Regular meeting cancelled due to emergency

This regular board meeting was cancelled due to an emergency. No decisions or discussions took place. The agenda included items such as budget development, consent agenda, and policy revisions, but none were acted upon.

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1 Monday, April 13, 2026 Regular Meeting - Cancelled due to an emergency Northampton County Board of Education Board Room 701 N. Church Street Jackson, NC 27845 4:00 p.m. - Closed Session Open Session will begin immediately following Closed Session 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject 1.01 1.01 Establishment of Quorum Meeting Apr 13, 2026 - Regular Meeting - Cancelled due to an emergency Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 2. CLOSED SESSION Subject 2.01 Closed Session - Personnel Meeting Apr 13, 2026 - Regular Meeting - Cancelled due to an emergency Category 2. CLOSED SESSION Type File Attachments Subject 2.03 Motion to Move to Closed Session Meeting Apr 13, 2026 - Regular Meeting - Cancelled due to an emergency Category 2. CLOSED SESSION Type Action, Procedural   BOARD OF EDUCATION CLOSED SESSION MOTION FORM   Combinations   Employee and Student: I move that we go into closed session pursuant to General Statute 143-318.11(a)(1) and (a)(6) to prevent the disclosure of confidential personnel files under G.S. 115C-321, to consider matters relating to initial employment of an individual employee, and to prevent the disclosure of confidential student records under G.S. 115C-402.   Employee and Attorney Client: I move that we go into closed session pursuant to General Statute 143-318.11(a)(1), (a)(3) and (a)(6) to prevent t …
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Thu Apr 2, 2026

Policy Committee Meeting

Northampton Schools Policy Committee to vote on facility use policy

The Northampton County Board of Education Policy Committee will consider a revised policy on community use of facilities (Policy 5030-R) for action. The meeting also includes discussion of upcoming events and board meetings.

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1 Thursday, April 2, 2026 Policy Committee Meeting Northampton County Board of Education Board Room 701 N. Church Street Jackson, NC 27845 8:30 a.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. BOARD POLICY UPDATE Subject 3.01 Revised Board Policy No. 5030-R - Community Use of Facilities Meeting Apr 2, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting Category 3. BOARD POLICY UPDATE Type Action File Attachments 4. BOARD INFORMATION Subject 4.01 Upcoming Events/Activities: Next Regular Board Meeting - April 13, 2026 - Board Room - 4:00 p.m. (Closed Session) - Open Session will begin immediately following Closed Session ~NCSBA Summer Leadership Conference - June 15-19, 2026 - Holiday Inn Resort Lumnia, Wrightsville Beach, NC Meeting Apr 2, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting Category 4. BOARD INFORMATION Type Discussion BOARD INFORMATION     Next Regular Board Meeting - April 13, 2026 - Board Room - 4:00 p.m. (Closed Session) - Open Session will begin immediately following Closed Session NCSBA Summer Leadership Conference - June 15-19, 2026 - Holiday Inn Resort Lumnia, Wrightsville Beach, NC      File Attachments 5. ADJOURNMENT
Mon Mar 23, 2026

Special Board Meeting - Joint Meeting of the Northampton County Board of Education and Northampton County Board of County Commissioners

Joint meeting to hear New Market Tax Credit overview

The Northampton County Board of Education and Board of County Commissioners will hold a joint special meeting. After procedural items (call to order, quorum, agenda approval), the boards will hear a presentation on New Market Tax Credits from Attorney Mary Nash Rusher, followed by board member questions.

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1 Monday, March 23, 2026 Special Board Meeting - Joint Meeting of the Northampton County Board of Education and Northampton County Board of County Commissioners Northampton County Board of Education Board Room 701 N. Church Street Jackson, NC 27845 5:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject 1.01 Northampton County Board of Education Meeting Mar 23, 2026 - Special Board Meeting - Joint Meeting of the Northampton County Board of Education and Northampton County Board of County Commissioners Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type File Attachments Subject 1.02 Establishment of Quorum Meeting Mar 23, 2026 - Special Board Meeting - Joint Meeting of the Northampton County Board of Education and Northampton County Board of County Commissioners Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type File Attachments 2. CALL TO ORDER Subject 2.01 Northampton County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Mar 23, 2026 - Special Board Meeting - Joint Meeting of the Northampton County Board of Education and Northampton County Board of County Commissioners Category 2. CALL TO ORDER Type File Attachments Subject 2.02 Establishment of Quorum Meeting Mar 23, 2026 - Special Board Meeting - Joint Meeting of the Northampton County Board of Education and Northampton County Board of County Commissioners Category 2. CALL TO ORDER Type File Attachments 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Subject 3.01 Northampton County Board of Educa …
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Mon Mar 9, 2026

Regular Meeting

Board to vote on fiscal 2026 audit contract and school calendars

The Northampton County Board of Education will first hold a closed session to discuss personnel, legal, and real estate matters. In open session, the board will vote on consent items and several action items, including renewing the audit contract with Anderson Smith & Wike PLLC for FY 2026, adjusting the head JV basketball coaching supplement, replacing a fire panel at Gaston STEM Leadership Academy, and approving academic calendars for 2026-2028. The board will also consider summer learning programs, an amended technology policy, and surplus property.

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1 Monday, March 9, 2026 Regular Meeting Northampton County Board of Education Board Room 701 N. Church Street Jackson, NC 27845 4:00 p.m. - Closed Session Open Session will begin immediately following Closed Session 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject 1.01 1.01 Establishment of Quorum Meeting Mar 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 2. CLOSED SESSION Subject 2.01 Closed Session - Personnel Meeting Mar 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. CLOSED SESSION Type File Attachments Subject 2.02 Motion to Move to Closed Session Meeting Mar 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. CLOSED SESSION Type Action, Procedural   BOARD OF EDUCATION CLOSED SESSION MOTION FORM   Combinations   Employee and Student: I move that we go into closed session pursuant to General Statute 143-318.11(a)(1) and (a)(6) to prevent the disclosure of confidential personnel files under G.S. 115C-321, to consider matters relating to initial employment of an individual employee, and to prevent the disclosure of confidential student records under G.S. 115C-402.   Employee and Attorney Client: I move that we go into closed session pursuant to General Statute 143-318.11(a)(1), (a)(3) and (a)(6) to prevent the disclosure of confidential personnel files under G.S. 115C-321, to consider matters relating to initial employment of an individu …
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Thu Feb 19, 2026

Special Called Board Meeting

Board to vote on Centrix contract for Gaston STEM renovations

The Northampton County Board of Education holds a special called meeting to consider two action items: approving a contract with Centrix for renovations at Gaston STEM Leadership Academy, and granting an easement to Virginia Electric & Power Company for the new high school project. The meeting also includes informational updates on upcoming events.

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1 Thursday, February 19, 2026 Special Called Board Meeting Northampton County Board of Education Board Room 701 N. Church Street Jackson, NC 27845 3:00 p.m. Open Session 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject 1.01 Establishment of Quorum Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Special Called Board Meeting Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Procedural File Attachments 2. APPROVAL OF BOARD AGENDA 3. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD: APPROVAL Subject 3.01 Centrix Contract for Renovations at Gaston STEM Leadership Academy Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Special Called Board Meeting Category 3. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD: APPROVAL Type Action File Attachments Agenda Item NH Gaston STEM A141 current version 2.18.26 4929-9682-2672.1.pdf (125 KB) NH Gaston STEM A141 current version 2.18.26 4929-9682-2672.1.pdf (1,274 KB) Subject 3.02 Granting of Easment to Virginia Electric & Power Company - New High School Project Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Special Called Board Meeting Category 3. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD: APPROVAL Type Action File Attachments Dominion Energy Right of Way Agreement.pdf (2,039 KB) 4. BOARD INFORMATION Subject 4.01 Upcoming Events/Activities: ~Next Regular Board Meeting - March 9, 2026 - Board Room - 4:00 p.m. (Closed Session) - Open Session will begin immediately following Closed Session ~2026 COSSBA National Conference - March 13-15, 2026 - The Galt House 1, Louisville, KY ~NCSBA Spring Law Virtual Conference - …
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Thu Feb 19, 2026

Policy Committee Meeting

Northampton County Board Policy Committee to review revised technology policy

The Policy Committee will consider revised Board Policy No. 3220 on Technology in the Educational Program as an action item. The committee will also discuss upcoming events including a regular board meeting, a national conference, and a virtual law conference.

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1 Thursday, February 19, 2026 Policy Committee Meeting Northampton County Board of Education Board Room 701 N. Church Street Jackson, NC 27845 2:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. BOARD POLICY UPDATE Subject 3.01 Revised Board Policy No. 3220 - Technology In the Educational Program Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting Category 3. BOARD POLICY UPDATE Type Action File Attachments 4. BOARD INFORMATION Subject 4.01 Upcoming Events/Activities: Next Regular Board Meeting - March 9, 2026 - Board Room - 4:00 p.m. (Closed Session) - Open Session will begin immediately following Closed Session ~ 2026 COSSBA National Conference - March 13-15, 2026 - The Galt House 1, Lousiville, KY ~NCSBA Spring Law Virtual Conference - March 19-20, 2026 @ 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting Category 4. BOARD INFORMATION Type Discussion BOARD INFORMATION     Next Regular Board Meeting - March 9, 2026 - Board Room - 4:00 p.m. (Closed Session) - Open Session will begin immediately following Closed Session 2026 COSSBA National Conference - March 13-15, 2026 - The Galt House 1, Louisville, KY NCSBA Spring Law Virtual Conference - March 19-20, 20206 @ 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.     File Attachments 5. ADJOURNMENT
Mon Feb 9, 2026

Regular Meeting

Board to consider closing Northampton County High School

The Northampton County Board of Education will hold a closed session for personnel and legal matters, then reconvene for a regular meeting. Key decisions include a proposed closure of Northampton County High School, converting the virtual academy into Northampton County Rise Academy, and selecting a design-build company to renovate Gaston STEM Leadership Academy for Pre-K. The board will also approve consent items including fundraisers, field trips, and a maintenance contract.

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1 Monday, February 9, 2026 Regular Meeting Northampton County Board of Education Board Room 701 N. Church Street Jackson, NC 27845 4:00 p.m. - Closed Session Open Session will begin immediately following Closed Session 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject 1.01 1.01 Establishment of Quorum Meeting Feb 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 2. CLOSED SESSION Subject 2.01 Closed Session - Personnel Meeting Feb 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. CLOSED SESSION Type File Attachments Subject 2.02 Motion to Move to Closed Session Meeting Feb 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. CLOSED SESSION Type Action, Procedural   BOARD OF EDUCATION CLOSED SESSION MOTION FORM   Combinations   Employee and Student: I move that we go into closed session pursuant to General Statute 143-318.11(a)(1) and (a)(6) to prevent the disclosure of confidential personnel files under G.S. 115C-321, to consider matters relating to initial employment of an individual employee, and to prevent the disclosure of confidential student records under G.S. 115C-402.   Employee and Attorney Client: I move that we go into closed session pursuant to General Statute 143-318.11(a)(1), (a)(3) and (a)(6) to prevent the disclosure of confidential personnel files under G.S. 115C-321, to consider matters relating to initial employment of an indiv …
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Tue Jan 20, 2026

Public Hearing

Public hearing on school closure procedures

This is a public hearing of the Northampton County Board of Education (despite the meeting title referencing New Hanover County) to discuss procedures for closing a school. The agenda includes a call to order, approval of the agenda, pledge of allegiance, an overview of state closure procedures, and a public comment period. No specific school or decision is named.

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1 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Public Hearing Northampton County Board of Education Board Room 701 N. Church Street Jackson, NC 27845 6:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. WELCOME 3. APPROVAL OF BOARD AGENDA 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. OVERVIEW OF CODE OF N.C. PROCEDURES FOR CLOSURE OF A SCHOOL 6. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD 7. ADJOURNMENT
Mon Jan 12, 2026

Regular Meeting

Board to consider budget timeline, capital outlay, and international teacher sponsorship

The Northampton County Board of Education will hold a closed session for personnel and legal matters, then reconvene in open session. The board will vote on consent items including fundraisers, field trips, and personnel actions, and consider action items on the FY 2026-2027 budget preparation timeline, capital outlay funding for FY 2024-2025, a maintenance contract, surplus activity buses, and an international teacher sponsorship.

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1 Monday, January 12, 2026 Regular Meeting Northampton County Board of Education Board Room 701 N. Church Street Jackson, NC 27845 4:00 p.m. - Closed Session Open Session will begin immediately following Closed Session 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject 1.01 1.01 Establishment of Quorum Meeting Jan 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Action (Consent) File Attachments 2. CLOSED SESSION Subject 2.01 Closed Session - Personnel Meeting Jan 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. CLOSED SESSION Type File Attachments Subject 2.02 Motion to Move to Closed Session Meeting Jan 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. CLOSED SESSION Type Action, Procedural   BOARD OF EDUCATION CLOSED SESSION MOTION FORM   Combinations   Employee and Student: I move that we go into closed session pursuant to General Statute 143-318.11(a)(1) and (a)(6) to prevent the disclosure of confidential personnel files under G.S. 115C-321, to consider matters relating to initial employment of an individual employee, and to prevent the disclosure of confidential student records under G.S. 115C-402.   Employee and Attorney Client: I move that we go into closed session pursuant to General Statute 143-318.11(a)(1), (a)(3) and (a)(6) to prevent the disclosure of confidential personnel files under G.S. 115C-321, to consider matters relating to initial employment of an in …
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