New Hanover County Schools, NC
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New Hanover County SchoolsNC averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$353,700 School district
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.
- Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2026-2027
- Approval of 2026-2027 Budget Resolution
- Mentor Stipend Scale for 2026-2027 School Year
- GEMS Global LLC Partnership
- Roundabush Group Branding LLC Service Contract
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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 …
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.
- Swearing in of Dr. Marjorie B. Edwards, Ms. Rhonda R. Taylor, and Ms. Catherine B. Moody
- 2025-2026 Budget Amendment
- Network and power equipment purchase for New High School
- Vinyl graphics installation at Central Elementary, Conway Middle, Gaston STEM, and Northampton County Early College
- Fundraiser requests for Central Elementary School and Northampton Collegiate & Technical High School
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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 …
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.
- Recognition of Monarch Bioenergy Scholarship winners and other scholarship recipients
- Contract with Jernigan Oil Company for gasoline for maintenance and transportation departments
- Contract with Petroleum Traders Corporation for heating fuel for maintenance
- Contract with GFL Environmental Company for trash pickup
- Contract with Lavallette Technology Services for consultant services for 2026-2027
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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 …
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.
- Board Appeal Hearing
- Review of policies including 1310/4002 Parental Involvement and 4342 Student Searches
- Review of new policy 7325 Video & Audio
- Review of policies with minor changes including 1510/4200/7270 School Safety
- Review of 3565/8307 Title I Program Comparability of Services
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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 ~ …
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.
- Proposal to rename Northampton County High School to Northampton Collegiate and Technical High School
- Out-of-state field trip to Disney World for Jaguar Class of 2027
- Chiller repair at Northampton County High School
- Purchase of Scrubber 24" Ice Trans/Pad Driver and Battery for Maintenance
- Renewal of EMS LINQ Software for Finance & Human Resources
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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 …
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.
- 2026-2027 Budget Development & Request – action item
- Resolution authorizing participation in New Market Tax Credit transaction
- Pantego Overhead Doors contract for Bus Garage
- 2026 Modified Calendar for Northampton County High School
- Revisions to Board Policy No. 5030-R – Community Use of Facilities
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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 …
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.
- Meeting cancelled; no actions taken
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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 …
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.
- Action item: Revised Board Policy No. 5030-R - Community Use of Facilities
- Discussion: Upcoming regular board meeting on April 13, 2026
- Discussion: NCSBA Summer Leadership Conference, June 15-19, 2026 in Wrightsville Beach
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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.
- Presentation on New Market Tax Credits by Attorney Mary Nash Rusher
- Joint meeting of the Board of Education and Board of County Commissioners
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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
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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.
- Renew audit contract with Anderson Smith & Wike PLLC for FY 2026
- Replace fire panel at Gaston STEM Leadership Academy via Security Connection
- Adjust coaching supplement for head JV basketball position
- Approve 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 early and traditional academic calendars
- Amend Board Policy No. 3220 on technology in the educational program
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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 …
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.
- Approval of Centrix contract for renovations at Gaston STEM Leadership Academy
- Granting of easement to Virginia Electric & Power Company for new high school project
- Next regular board meeting scheduled for March 9, 2026
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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 - …
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.
- Revised Board Policy No. 3220 - Technology In the Educational Program (action item)
- Upcoming events: Next Regular Board Meeting - March 9, 2026; 2026 COSSBA National Conference - March 13-15, 2026 - The Galt House 1, Lousiville, KY; NCSBA Spring Law Virtual Conference - March 19-20, 20206 @ 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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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.
- Closure of Northampton County High School
- Conversion of Northampton County Virtual Academy into Northampton County Rise Academy
- Design-build company to renovate Gaston STEM to accommodate Pre-Kindergarten
- American Book Company purchase (dollar amount not specified)
- Inclement weather school calendar update
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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 …
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.
- Overview of N.C. procedures for closure of a school
- Public comment period on the topic
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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.
- Approval of FY 2026-2027 Budget Preparation Timeline
- Request for FY 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Funding
- International Teachers Sponsorship - Contracted Services
- Maintenance & Repair of Service Vehicle with White Motors of Roanoke Rapids
- Request to Surplus Former Activity Buses
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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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