Union County Public Schools public meetings in 2021

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Facilities Committee voted to award a $400,000 bid to Carolina Air Solutions for chiller replacements at Antioch and Kensington elementary schools, and approved a utility easement for Rock Rest Elementary School. The committee also approved the November 18, 2021 meeting minutes and received informational updates on change orders, surplus items, and building/zoning permits.

• Approved $400,000 chiller replacement bid for Antioch and Kensington elementary schools
• Approved utility easement for Rock Rest Elementary School
• Approved open session meeting minutes from November 18, 2021
• Heard change order update on active construction projects
• Heard surplus and building/zoning permits updates

The Facilities Committee awarded a contract for chiller replacements at two elementary schools and approved a utility easement for Duke Energy. The committee also reviewed change order updates and building permits.

• Approved $400,000 bid from Carolina Air Solutions for Antioch and Kensington elementary school chiller replacements (3-0)
• Approved permanent utility easement of approximately 300 square feet to Duke Energy at Rock Rest Elementary (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved November 18, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee reviewed seven policies and a proposed new policy on domicile and residency requirements during its December 14, 2021 virtual meeting. Items passed second review (Policies 4-14, 5-26, 8-1) were sent to the full Board for approval at the January 11, 2022 meeting. Items from first review (Policies 1-18, 5-9, 5-12 and the new Domicile and Residency policy) were sent for Board review at the same January meeting.

• Policy 4-14 Student Records (second review, forwarded for approval)
• Policy 5-26 Electronically Stored Information Retention (second review, forwarded for approval)
• Policy 8-1 Use of Student Transportation Services (second review, forwarded for approval)
• Proposed new policy – Domicile and Residency Requirements (first review, forwarded for Board review)
• Policy 1-18 Grievances, Complaints, and Appeals (first review, forwarded for Board review)

The committee approved sending three policies to the Board of Education for approval and four policies for review at the January 11, 2022 meeting. The session concluded with a motion to enter closed session.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved November 16, 2021 Open Session minutes (4-0)
• Sent Policy 4-14 Student Records to Board for approval (4-0)
• Sent Policy 5-26 Electronically Stored Information Retention to Board for approval (4-0)
• Sent Policy 8-1 Use of Student Transportation to Board for approval (4-0)
• Sent Policy 1-18 Grievances, Complaints, and Appeals to Board for review (4-0)
• Sent Policy 5-9 Student Assessment to Board for review (4-0)
• Sent Policy 5-12 Student Promotion and Accountability and Proposed New Policy - Domicile and Residency Requirements to Board for review (4-0)

Agenda - Closed Session

The Union County Board of Education is meeting in closed session to discuss personnel matters, bids, and advice from counsel. The agenda also includes approval of minutes. No public action is expected during this closed session.

• Personnel matters
• Bids
• Advice from Counsel
• Minutes approval

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will consider a consent agenda that includes over $3 million in facility contracts and policy updates, as well as a separate action item for a $12.2 million retention bonus for all employees funded by ESSER. The board will also hear a COVID-19 update and review a joint resolution with county commissioners regarding pandemic response.

• $12,218,075 retention bonus for all employees using ESSER funds
• $1,080,000 wastewater bids for Forest Hills High and Prospect Elementary
• $1,858,110 in FY22 local supplements increases
• $399,524 CATA roofing bids
• $297,475 Monroe High School canopy bids

Finance Committee Meeting - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Finance Committee voted to recommend several budget items to the full Board of Education, including $12,218,075 in ESSER-funded retention bonuses for all employees, a $292,215 retention program for School Nutrition Services, and $1,858,110 in local supplement increases. The committee also approved a sole-source purchase of $11,632 for drug prevention materials. All recommendations go to the Board of Education on December 7, 2021.

• $12,218,075 ESSER retention bonus for all employees
• $1,858,110 local supplement increase from fund balance
• $292,215 ESSER II retention program for School Nutrition Services
• $11,632 sole-source purchase for 'Too Good for Drugs and Violence' program
• Approval of minutes from September 28, 2021 meeting

The Finance Committee recommended several funding allocations and purchases for full board approval at the December 7, 2021 meeting. These include retention bonuses for employees and school nutrition services, as well as a local supplement increase.

• Recommended full board approval of $12,218,075.00 in ESSER funds for employee retention bonuses (Passed)
• Recommended full board approval of $292,215.00 in ESSER II funds for School Nutrition Services retention payments (Passed)
• Recommended full board approval of a Local Recruitment Bonus for Afterschool Program employees (Passed)
• Recommended full board approval of $1,858,110.00 for FY22 local supplement increases (Passed)
• Recommended full board approval of a $19,046.00 sole source purchase for the 'Too Good for Drugs' five-year program (Passed)
• Approved November 23, 2021 meeting agenda (Passed)
• Approved September 28, 2021 meeting minutes (Passed)

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Curriculum Committee approved the agenda and minutes from November 3. They discussed and took action on low-performing school improvement plans for East Union Middle School and HSA@Monroe Middle School. They also discussed a social studies curriculum update for civics and elementary 3rd grading period, and the 2022-2023 high school program of studies. These items will be taken to the full board.

• Approved agenda and minutes from November 3
• Reviewed low-performing/NCStar/Restart plans for East Union Middle School and HSA@Monroe Middle School
• Discussed social studies curriculum update for civics and elementary 3rd grading period
• Discussed 2022-2023 high school program of studies
• Items to be taken to full board: low-performing plans, social studies curriculum, program of studies

The committee reviewed improvement plans for East Union Middle and HSA @ Monroe Middle schools, as well as updates to the Social Studies curriculum and the 2022-2023 High School Program of Studies. These items were referred to the full Board of Education for action at the December meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved November 3, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Referred Low-Performing/NCStar/Restart Plans to the full Board
• Referred Social Studies Curriculum updates to the full Board
• Referred 2022-2023 High School Program of Studies to the full Board

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Facilities Committee of Union County Public Schools met on November 18, 2021, and approved three construction bids totaling over $1.7 million. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, and received an informational update on building and zoning permits.

• Approved $1,080,000 wastewater bid for Forest Hills HS and Prospect ES awarded to AQWA, Inc., using $42,000 from FY 17/18 CIP savings
• Approved $297,475 canopy installation bid for Monroe HS awarded to Hoss Contracting, using $33,725 from CIP savings
• Approved $399,524 roofing replacement bid for CATA awarded to Weathergard, funded from FY 2021/22 CIP
• Approved meeting minutes from November 3, 2021
• Received informational update on building and zoning permits

The committee approved bids for a canopy at Monroe High School, wastewater work at Forest Hills High School and Prospect Elementary, and roofing at CATA. Two of the projects required the use of budget savings to cover costs.

• Approved $297,475 bid from Hoss Contracting for Monroe HS canopy (4-0)
• Approved $1,080,000 bid from AQWA, Inc. for Forest Hills HS and Prospect ES wastewater work (4-0)
• Approved $399,524 bid from Weathergard for CATA roofing replacement (4-0)
• Approved November 3, 2021 open session meeting minutes (4-0)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee voted to send seven revised policies for a second review to the full Board for approval on December 7, 2021, including policies on prohibition against racism and unlawful discrimination for employees and students, sexual harassment, medication administration, school assignment, and technology use. The committee also sent three new policies on student records, electronically stored information retention, and student transportation for a first review by the full Board. Additionally, the committee discussed Choice Schools for the 2022-2023 school year.

• Approved sending revised Policy 3-7 (Prohibition Against Racism, Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying for Employees) and Policy 4-7 (same for Students) to the full Board.
• Approved sending revised Policy 4-13 (School Assignment) and its administrative guidelines to the full Board for approval.
• Approved sending revised Policy 5-20 (Computers, Networks, and Related Technology) to the full Board.
• Sent Policy 4-14 (Student Records) and Policy 8-1 (Use of Student Transportation) for first review by the full Board on December 7.
• Discussed Choice Schools for the 2022-2023 school year.

The committee approved sending seven policies and the 2022-2023 Choice Schools plan to the Board for final approval. Three additional policies and one set of administrative guidelines were sent to the Board for review. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved October 27, 2021 Open Session minutes (4-0)
• Sent Policies 3-7, 3-7a, 3-19, 4-7, 4-7a, 4-13, and 5-20 to Board for approval (4-0)
• Sent Policy 4-13 Administrative Guidelines to Board for review (4-0)
• Sent Policies 4-14, 5-26, and 8-1 to Board for review (4-0)
• Sent Choice Schools for 2022-2023 to Board for approval (4-0)

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will vote on a voting district realignment resolution and review its face covering policy under state law. The board will also consider an IB program expansion plan and approve a consent agenda with contracts including roofing bids, a lease agreement, and easements.

• Voting district realignment resolution with draft plans (Options A and B)
• Review of face covering policy pursuant to Session Law 2021-130 (Senate Bill 654)
• IB program expansion plan
• Piedmont High School roofing bids
• Lease agreement for 201 Venus Street

Agenda - Closed Session

The Union County Board of Education is meeting in closed session to discuss personnel matters, student transfers, and receive advice from legal counsel. No public discussion or decisions are expected during this session. The agenda lists only procedural items with no specific details provided.

• Personnel matters
• Student transfer discussions
• Advice from legal counsel
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Adjournment

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Curriculum Committee voted to recommend the IB Program Expansion Plan to the full Board of Education. They also discussed a Social Studies Curriculum Update for the third grading period at the secondary level. Procedural items included approval of the agenda and minutes from September 23, 2021.

• Social Studies Curriculum Update (3rd Grading Period - Secondary)
• IB Program Expansion Plan recommended to full Board of Education
• Approval of agenda and minutes from September 23, 2021

The Curriculum Committee voted to recommend an International Baccalaureate (IB) Program Expansion Plan to the Board of Education. The plan proposes a second IB Diploma Programme at CATA with an annual enrollment limit of 50 students. The committee also reviewed updated secondary Social Studies curriculum units for the third grading period.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved September 23, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended IB Program Expansion Plan at CATA to the Board of Education (4-0)

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Facilities Committee voted to approve a $774,998 roofing bid for Piedmont High School, a $174,300 ADA stage access bid for Marvin Ridge and Cuthbertson high schools, a lease agreement at 201 Venus Street, and multiple easements. They also approved the proposed 2022 Bond projects with estimated budgets and a preliminary timeline. Informational items included school park improvements, change orders, building permits, and surplus property.

• Awarded $774,998 roofing bid to Weathergard for Piedmont High School
• Awarded $174,300 ADA stage access bid to Hoss Construction for Marvin Ridge and Cuthbertson high schools
• Approved lease agreement for a 1-acre portion of bus lot at 201 Venus Street
• Approved a 5,215-square-foot temporary construction easement at Stallings Elementary
• Approved proposed 2022 Bond projects, estimated budgets, and preliminary timeline

The committee approved the proposed projects, budgets, and timeline for the 2022 school construction bond referendum. Members also awarded construction contracts for roofing and ADA access, and approved several property easements and a lease agreement.

• Approved 2022 bond projects, estimated budgets, and preliminary timeline (4-0)
• Awarded $774,998 roofing bid for Piedmont High School to Weathergard (4-0)
• Awarded $174,300 ADA stage access bid for Marvin Ridge and Cuthbertson high schools to Hoss Construction (4-0)
• Approved lease for 201 Venus Street from City of Monroe for $1 annually (4-0)
• Approved utility and access easements for City of Monroe on Transportation property (4-0)
• Approved 5,215 square feet temporary construction easement for Stallings Elementary (4-0)
• Approved September 23, 2021 open session meeting minutes (4-0)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee approved sending three policies for second review to the November 4 Board of Education meeting: Policy 2-3 Settlement of Claims, Policy 5-4 Extracurricular Activities and Interscholastic Athletics, and Policy 6-2 Parent Organizations. The committee also conducted a first review of six policies including Administration of Medication, anti-discrimination and harassment policies for employees and students, and Computers/Technology. A discussion on Policy 4-13 School Assignment was held with no action taken.

• Approved sending Policy 2-3 Settlement of Claims to full board for approval
• Approved sending Policy 5-4 Extracurricular Activities and Interscholastic Athletics to full board
• Approved sending Policy 6-2 Parent Organizations to full board
• First review of policies on medication, anti-discrimination/harassment (employees and students), and computers/technology
• Discussed but took no action on Policy 4-13 School Assignment

The committee approved sending three policies for final approval and eight policies for review to the November 4, 2021 Board of Education meeting. The session also included the approval of the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved August 25, 2021 Open Session minutes (4-0)
• Sent Policy 2-3 Settlement of Claims for BOE approval (4-0)
• Sent Policy 5-4 Extracurricular Activities and Interscholastic Athletics for BOE approval (4-0)
• Sent Policy 6-2 Parent Organizations for BOE approval (4-0)
• Sent Policies 3-19, 3-7, 3-7a, 4-7, 4-7a, and 5-20 for BOE review (4-0)
• Sent Policy 4-13 School Assignment for BOE review (4-0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (4-0)

SPTT Committee Meeting

The SPTT Committee is meeting to approve minutes from July and hear informational updates on transportation, summer learning camp evaluation, and technology items including ESSER funding and a Lenovo L570 lease. No decisions are expected on these updates. The agenda also includes adding a 'Read with U' kickoff item.

• Approval of minutes from July 28, 2021 meeting
• Transportation update by G. Scott Denton
• Program evaluation update on Summer Learning Camp by Dr. Jonathan Tyson
• Technology update on ESSER funding by James Parker
• Technology update on Lenovo L570 lease by James Parker

Public Hearing - Board Voting Districts Post Census

The Union County Board of Education holds a public hearing to gather input on proposed redistricting plans for board voting districts following the 2020 census. The meeting includes presentations of two draft plans (Options A and B) and existing district maps for comparison. No final decision is made at this hearing; it is solely for public comment.

• Public hearing to consider new board voting district boundaries post-census
• Presentation of Option A and Option B draft redistricting plans
• Existing board district maps and demographic statistics provided for review
• Public comment opportunity for residents

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will review its face covering policy under Session Law 2021-130 (Senate Bill 654). The board will also consider a consent agenda including $4.9 million in ESSER-funded district support, $200,000 for five vans, and roofing bids for Forest Hills High School and Porter Ridge Middle School. Recognition of Parkwood High School with the John H. Crowder Service Award and approval of prior meeting minutes are on the agenda.

• Review of face covering policy per Session Law 2021-130
• $4,900,000 in ESSER Funded District Support
• $200,000 for purchase of five 7-passenger vans for Transportation
• Sole source purchases: Pilot Pro 2 flight simulator, Jan Burkins lesson sets, Out Teach professional development
• Roofing bids for Professional Development Center, Forest Hills High School, and Porter Ridge Middle School

Agenda - Closed Session

The Union County Board of Education met in closed session at 6:00 pm on October 5, 2021. The agenda included personnel matters, advice from counsel, and approval of minutes. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda.

• Personnel item (no details provided)
• Advice from Counsel (no details provided)
• Approval of minutes

Agenda -Specially Called Meeting - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education held a specially called meeting to review draft redistricting plans for board voting districts following the 2020 census. Presenters Deborah Stagner and Blake Esselstyn presented two options (A and B) with maps. The board discussed next steps but did not vote on adoption.

• Review of draft redistricting maps for Board of Education voting districts
• Presentation of Option A and Option B draft plans with change images
• Discussion of next steps for redistricting process
• Existing board district maps and statistics provided for comparison

Finance Committee Meeting - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Finance Committee voted to recommend several action items to the Board of Education for approval at its October 5, 2021 meeting. These include fiscal year-end 2020/21 budget amendments and transfers, a $16,100 literacy software program at three elementary schools, and a $200,000 purchase of five 7-passenger vans using ESSER funds. The committee also received informational updates on COVID relief funding and the FY 2021-22 budget.

• Recommended approval of FY 2020/21 budget amendments and transfers to the BOE consent agenda
• Recommended $16,100 for K-6 literacy software at Marshville, Rocky River, and Western Union elementary schools using ESSER funds
• Recommended $200,000 purchase of five 7-passenger vans for Transportation Department using ESSER funds
• Received update on COVID relief funding for BOE consent agenda
• Discussed FY 2021-22 budget

The Finance Committee recommended several expenditures from ESSER funds to the Board of Education, including literacy tutoring, ELL support, and new vehicles. The committee also recommended adding FY 20/21 budget amendments to the October 5 Board of Education consent agenda.

• Recommended $16,100 for K-6 literacy tutoring platform from Littera Education Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended $4.4 million for ELL math, literacy intervention, and mental health support (3-0)
• Recommended purchase of five 7-passenger vans not to exceed $200K (3-0)
• Recommended adding FY 20/21 Budget Amendments and Transfers to the Oct 5 Board meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved September 28, 2021 meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved August 24, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Union County Public Schools Curriculum Committee met on September 23, 2021, and approved minutes from July meetings. The committee voted to recommend a Social Studies Curriculum Update to the full Board of Education, and also recommended four sole-source purchases: Pilot Pro 2, Max Fire Box, Out Teach Professional Development Program, and Jan Burkins Grades 3-5 Lesson Sets. These items will be taken to the full board for final approval.

• Social Studies Curriculum Update recommended to full Board of Education
• Sole source purchase of Pilot Pro 2 (STEMPilot Inc.) recommended
• Sole source purchase of Max Fire Box (Max Fire Training, Inc.) recommended
• Sole source purchase of Out Teach Professional Development Program recommended
• Sole source purchase of Jan Burkins Grades 3-5 Lesson Sets recommended

The Curriculum Committee voted to recommend a Social Studies Curriculum update for the 2nd Grading Period to the Board of Education. The committee also recommended three sole source purchases for simulator equipment, professional development, and lesson kits. All recommendations passed with unanimous votes.

• Recommended Social Studies Curriculum Update (2nd Grading Period) to Board of Education (4-0)
• Recommended sole source purchase of Pilot Pro 2 by STEMPilot Inc. for Sun Valley High School (4-0)
• Recommended sole source purchase of Out Teach Professional Development Program for four elementary schools (4-0)
• Recommended sole source purchase of Jan Burkins Grades 3-5 Lesson Sets for Wingate ES (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 22, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved July 29, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Facilities Committee approved three roofing bids totaling $1,555,160 for the PDC/Technology Services, Forest Hills High School, and Porter Ridge Middle School. They also approved including preferred bid alternates for Prospect Elementary wastewater and CATA High School roofing packages, and approved the August 2021 meeting minutes.

• Awarded $175,880 roofing bid to Piedmont Commercial Roofing for PDC/Technology Services
• Awarded $188,980 roofing bid to Piedmont Commercial Roofing for Forest Hills High School
• Awarded $1,190,300 roofing bid to Davco Roofing for Porter Ridge Middle School
• Approved including preferred bid alternates for Prospect ES wastewater and CATA HS roofing
• Approved open session meeting minutes from August 26, 2021

The Facilities Committee approved roofing bids for three school sites and authorized specific bid alternates for upcoming sewer and roofing projects. The approved roofing awards will exhaust funds in the roofing category for CIP 2017/18, 2018/19, and 2019/20.

• Approved $175,880 roofing bid from Piedmont Commercial Roofing for PDC/Technology Services (4-0)
• Approved $188,980 roofing bid from Piedmont Commercial Roofing for Forest Hills HS (4-0)
• Approved $1,190,300 roofing bid from Davco Roofing for Porter Ridge MS (4-0)
• Approved including Orenco Systems Inc. AdvanTex AX-Max Treatment System as a bid alternate for Prospect ES sewer replacement (4-0)
• Approved including Seaman Corp. as a bid alternate for CATA roof replacement (4-0)
• Approved August 26, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)

Agenda - Open Session - Specially Called Meeting

The Union County Board of Education is holding a specially called virtual meeting. After procedural items, the board will receive COVID-19 updates in an action/information item, then adjourn.

• COVID-19 updates (action/information)

Agenda - Open Session - Specially Called Meeting

The Union County Board of Education is holding a specially called virtual meeting on September 13, 2021. The primary substantive item is a presentation and discussion of COVID-19 updates. The board will also approve the agenda and adjourn.

• COVID-19 Updates (Action, Information)

Agenda - Closed Session

This is a closed session agenda for the Union County Board of Education with only procedural items: personnel matters, bids, and advice from counsel. No substantive decisions or public discussions are listed.

• Personnel matters
• Bids
• Advice from Counsel

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts and policy updates, including a review of the face covering policy required by Senate Bill 654. The board will also receive updates on COVID-19, academic accountability, and hear public comments under a new sign-up process.

• Review of face covering policy per Senate Bill 654
• Approval of $186,000 contract for Parkwood Middle School HVAC engineering
• Approval of $850,000 ESSER technology request
• Approval of $355,240 i-Ready digital license subscription renewal
• Approval of $226,000 school nutrition services proposal

Agenda -Specially Called Meeting - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will hold a specially called meeting to review the process for redrawing voting districts following the 2020 census. The board will discuss and may adopt criteria for redistricting. The meeting includes a presentation on the redistricting process and a draft of guidelines.

• Presentation on redistricting process by attorney Deborah Stagner
• Discussion and possible adoption of redistricting criteria
• Draft Redistricting Guidelines 2021 attached to agenda
• Specially called open session at Professional Development Center

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Facilities Committee approved two fiscal actions: a $186,000 design/construction administration fee for Optima Engineering at Parkwood Middle School's HVAC project, and a $62,272.98 change order for Sun Valley High School. They also approved meeting minutes from July 20, 2021. Informational items included updates on boiler inspections, summer projects, change orders, and building/zoning permits.

• Approved $186,000 engineering fee for Parkwood MS HVAC project (2020/21 CIP).
• Approved $62,272.98 change order for Sun Valley HS (2019/20 CIP).
• Approved meeting minutes from July 20, 2021.
• Discussed NCDOL boiler inspections policy change.
• Received updates on summer project status, change orders, and building/zoning permits for May-July 2021.

The Facilities Committee approved a design fee for HVAC improvements at Parkwood Middle School and a change order for construction at Sun Valley High School. The committee also received updates on boiler inspections and summer project statuses.

• Approved $186,000 design/construction administration fee for Parkwood MS HVAC improvements (4-0)
• Approved $62,272.98 change order for Sun Valley HS bond/CIP project (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 20, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)

SPTT Committee Meeting - CANCELED

This meeting of the SPTT Committee was canceled. No decisions or discussions occurred. The agenda had included a transportation update and approval of prior minutes.

• Meeting canceled; no actions taken.
• Proposed approval of July 28, 2021 minutes not considered.
• Proposed transportation update from Scott Denton not delivered.

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee reviewed seven policies for second review and three for first review during its virtual meeting on August 25, 2021. The committee voted to send Policy 1-12 (Public Participation) and Policy 6-5 (Law Enforcement Involvement on Campus) to the full Board for approval at the September 7 meeting. Other policies, including those on employee ethics, child abuse, student wellness, and counseling, were also discussed and advanced.

• Policy 1-12 (Public Participation at Board Meetings) sent to full board for approval prior to public comments at September meeting
• Policy 6-5 (Law Enforcement Involvement on Campus) sent for approval at September 7 board meeting, passed 3-1
• Policy 2-19 (Contracts with the Board) and Policy 3-2a (Employee Code of Ethics) reviewed as second-read items
• First review of Policy 2-3 (Settlement of Claims), Policy 5-4 (Extracurricular Activities and Interscholastic Athletics), and Policy 6-2 (Parent Organizations) initiated
• Next policy committee meeting scheduled for September 22, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

The committee approved sending seven policies to the September 7, 2021 Board meeting for approval, including an amended policy on contracts. Three additional policies were sent to the Board for review.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 28, 2021 Open Session minutes (4-0)
• Approved sending Policies 1-12, 2-19 (as amended), 3-2a, 4-8, 4-11, 5-3, and 6-5 for Board approval (3-1)
• Approved sending Policies 2-3, 5-4, and 6-2 for Board review (4-0)

Finance Committee Meeting - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Finance Committee approved recommendations for the Board of Education to allocate approximately $2.4 million from ESSER and other funds for technology, school allotments, library books, and digital learning resources. The committee also discussed proposals for bus driver incentives and school nutrition services. Information items included updates on COVID relief funding and the general budget.

• Recommended $900,000 ESSER School Allotment for individual schools
• Recommended $850,000 ESSER funding for technology from SPTT Committee
• Recommended $355,240.20 renewal of i-Ready Digital License subscription
• Recommended $153,528.04 for i-Ready Teacher Toolbox using CARES Act funds
• Recommended $136,367.38 for library book purchases under ESSER

Agenda - Open Session - Emergency Meeting

The Union County Board of Education is holding an emergency virtual meeting. They will consider approving the 2021-22 Academic Support Plan and receive updates on transportation and COVID-19. The meeting includes procedural items like calling the meeting to order and approving the agenda.

• Consideration of the 2021-22 Academic Support Plan
• Transportation update
• COVID-19 updates for action and information

Agenda - Closed Session

The Union County Board of Education will hold a closed session on August 3, 2021. The agenda lists preliminary items, personnel matters, advice from counsel, and a review of minutes before adjourning. No specific proposals or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Preliminary items
• Personnel matters
• Advice from counsel
• Review of minutes
• Adjournment

Agenda - Open Session

The board will hear a presentation on COVID-19 protocols for the 2021-22 school year and consider a consent agenda including ESSER funding, several sole source purchases, a vehicle purchase, paving at Weddington Elementary ($118,170.24), and stadium lights at Marvin Ridge High ($161,571.00). They will also review policies on public participation, contracts, employee ethics, child abuse, student wellness, counseling, and law enforcement on campus.

• COVID-19 protocols for 2021-22 presentation
• ESSER funding request - second allocation
• Vehicle purchase request from 2021/22 CIP
• Paving bids at Weddington Elementary School for $118,170.24
• Marvin Ridge High School stadium lights upgrade for $161,571.00

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Curriculum Committee voted to recommend proposed curriculum updates to the full Board of Education for approval. The meeting also included procedural items such as approving the agenda and setting the next meeting date. No specific details of the curriculum changes were provided in the agenda.

• Curriculum updates recommended to full board for approval
• Next meeting scheduled for August 19, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. (if necessary)
• Meeting adjourned at 5:37 p.m.

The Curriculum Committee reviewed updates for the first grading period. The committee voted to recommend these curriculum updates to the full Board of Education for final approval.

• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Recommended proposed Curriculum Updates (First Grading Period) to the Board of Education (4-0)

SPTT Committee Meeting

The SPTT Committee voted to recommend that the full Union County Public Schools Board approve the UCPS Improvement Plan for School Mental Health at the August meeting. The committee also approved sending ESSR information to the Finance Committee and received updates on transportation and COVID-19 protocols. Minutes from the June 23 meeting were approved.

• Recommended approval of UCPS Improvement Plan for School Mental Health to full Board
• Approved sending ESSR information to the Finance Committee
• Approved minutes from June 23, 2021 SPTT Committee meeting
• Received Transportation Update from G. Scott Denton
• Received COVID-19 Protocol Update from Dr. Andrew Houlihan

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee approved its meeting minutes, tabled a claims settlement policy, and sent seven policies for first review to the full board on August 3, 2021. The committee also discussed HB91, a state bill on accountability and fair play in athletics. Policies reviewed include contracts, employee ethics, child abuse, student wellness, counseling, law enforcement on campus, and public participation.

• Policy 2-3 (Settlement of Claims) tabled for further review
• Policy 2-19 (Contracts with the Board) sent to full board as amended
• Policy 3-2a (Employee Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct) sent to full board as amended
• Policy 6-5 (Law Enforcement Involvement on Campus) sent for full board review
• Discussion of HB91 Accountability and Fair Play in Athletics

The committee approved sending seven policies to the August 3, 2021 Board of Education meeting for review. One policy regarding the settlement of claims was tabled. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and previous session minutes.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved May 26, 2021 Open Session minutes (4-0)
• Tabled Policy 2-3 Settlement of Claims (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 2-19 Contracts with the Board to BOE (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 3-2a Employee Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct to BOE (3-1)
• Approved sending Policy 4-8 Child Abuse and Related Threats to Child to BOE (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 4-11 Student Wellness to BOE (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 5-3 Counseling, Policy 6-5 Law Enforcement Involvement on Campus, and Policy 1-12 Public Participation at Board Meetings to BOE (4-0 each)

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Curriculum Committee will discuss updates on the Summer Learning Camp, social studies curriculum writing, and lesson plan publication. Action items include renewing the i-Ready digital resource, approving sole source purchases for PRO Learning and Drama Teacher Academy, and reviewing the 2020-2021 UCPS Failure Report with a $900,000 fiscal impact from ESSER funds.

• 2021-2022 Digital Resource Renewal - i-Ready by Curriculum & Associates
• Sole Source Purchase - PRO Learning (the Art of Education University, LLC)
• Sole Source Purchase - Drama Teacher Academy (Theatrefolk)
• 2020-2021 UCPS Failure Report with $900,000 fiscal impact from ESSER
• Summer Learning Camp Update (discussion)

The Curriculum Committee approved forwarding two sole source purchase requests and a digital resource renewal to the Board and Finance Committee. The committee also moved to approve up to $900,000 in ESSER funding to address learning loss.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved June 17, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Forwarded i-Ready Digital Resource Renewal to Finance Committee (4-0)
• Forwarded PRO Learning Sole Source Purchase Request to Board of Education (4-0)
• Forwarded Drama Teacher Academy Sole Source Purchase Request to Board of Education (4-0)
• Approved use of up to $900,000 in ESSER Funding for loss of learning

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Facilities Committee met virtually on July 20, 2021, and voted unanimously to recommend several expenditures to the Board of Education. These include a $212,369.90 purchase of five fleet vehicles, a $161,571 stadium light upgrade at Marvin Ridge High School, and a $118,170.24 paving project at Weddington Elementary School. The committee also approved sole-source purchasing from Control Stop and reviewed a sold assets report.

• Purchase of five fleet vehicles from Piedmont Truck Center, Inc., for $212,369.90, pending BOCC approval
• Stadium light upgrades at Marvin Ridge HS contracted to Camp Electric Co., Inc., for $161,571, pending BOCC approval
• Weddington ES paving bid awarded to B&N Grading, Inc., for $118,170.24
• Continued sole-source purchasing of licensed FX 80 Jaces and Vanguard Controllers through Control Stop for 12 months
• Sold assets report for January–June 2021 presented as informational

The committee approved recommendations for the Board of Education to purchase five fleet vehicles and LED stadium lighting. They also recommended a sole source contract for HVAC controllers and awarded a paving bid for Weddington Elementary School.

• Recommended Board of Education approve sole source purchasing of FX 80 Jaces and Vanguard Controllers from Control Stop, LLC (4-0)
• Recommended Board of Education approve purchase of five fleet vehicles from Piedmont Truck Center, Inc. for $212,369.90 (4-0)
• Recommended Board of Education award Weddington ES paving bid to B&N Grading, Inc. for $118,170.24 (4-0)
• Recommended Board of Education approve LED stadium lighting at Marvin Ridge HS from Camp Electric Co., Inc. for $161,571 (4-0)
• Approved June 17, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

Agenda - Closed Session

The Union County Board of Education is meeting in closed session to discuss personnel matters and receive advice from counsel. No public business or decisions are on the agenda.

• Closed session for personnel discussions
• Closed session for advice from counsel
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will approve a consent agenda that includes several budget items, such as a $380,000 change to the 2019/20 CIP project, $62,773 for transportation radios, $4,031,250 for architect fees at Forest Hills High School and East Elementary School, and digital resource renewals. The board also voted 3‑1 to make masks optional for staff and students beginning August 1, 2021. Additional items include approval of meeting minutes, public comments, and FYI reports on resignations and technology services.

• Approval of $4,031,250 architect fees for Forest Hills High School and East Elementary School
• Approval of $380,000 change to the 2019/20 Capital Improvement Project
• Approval of $62,773 for transportation radios funded by State Transportation Funds
• Motion passed 3‑1 to make masks optional for all staff and students starting August 1, 2021
• Digital Resource Renewals for the 2021‑2022 school year

Agenda - Specially Called Meeting - Open Session

This specially called meeting of the Union County Board of Education is primarily to vote on a consent agenda item approving a $645,000 bid for parking lot improvements at Parkwood Middle School, funded from the 2019/20 Capital Improvement Plan. The board will also approve the meeting agenda and adjourn.

• Consent agenda: Parkwood MS parking lot improvement bids totaling $645,000, budgeted from 2019/20 CIP
• Action: approval of the meeting agenda
• Action: adjournment of the specially called session

SPTT Committee Meeting

The Union County Public Schools SPTT Committee will approve minutes from March 24, 2021, then receive a program evaluation of Technology Services and updates on the Technology Services roadmap and projection device refresh. A discussion on COVID-19 face covering requirements and a closed session are also on the agenda.

• Program Evaluation of Technology Services presented by Dr. Jonathan Tyson and James Parker
• Technology Services Roadmap update from James Parker
• Projection Device Refresh Update
• COVID-19 Face Covering Requirement discussion
• Closed Session

Hearing

The Union County Public Schools Appeals Committee will hold a hearing on June 17, 2021. The agenda includes preliminary items, opening statements, presentations by the superintendent and an administrator, and closing statements. The committee will then deliberate and make a decision or recommendation. No specific agenda items beyond the hearing process are listed.

• Preliminary Items
• Opening Statements
• Superintendent's Presentation
• Administrator's Presentation
• Deliberation and Decision/Recommendation

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The committee will hear a summer learning camp update, discuss new guiding principles for history and social studies curriculum, and vote on renewing digital resources for the 2021-2022 school year. The digital resource renewals will be forwarded to the full board for approval. Procedural items include approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Summer Learning Camp Update (discussion)
• UCPS History and Social Studies Guiding Principles (discussion)
• 2021-2022 Digital Resource Renewals (action, to be taken to full board)
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 20, 2021 (procedural)

The committee recommended the renewal of three digital resource contracts for the 2021-2022 period. Members also agreed to let staff review state documents before making a recommendation on history and social studies guiding principles.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved May 20, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended renewal of Follett (Destiny), Apex Learning, and Instructure (Canvas) contracts to the Board of Education (4-0)
• Agreed to allow staff to review state documents and return with a recommendation on History and Social Studies Guiding Principles

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Facilities Committee approved several action items including a $4,031,250 architect contract for design services at Forest Hills High School and East Elementary School, a $645,000 bid for Parkwood Middle School parking lot improvements, and a site change for a 2019/20 CIP project from Venus Street to Goldmine Road. The committee also approved a $62,773 agreement for transportation radios with Union County.

• Approved $4,031,250 in design fees for Forest Hills High School and East Elementary School, subject to funding limits
• Awarded $645,000 bid to Hostetter and Son Construction for Parkwood MS parking lot improvements
• Approved site change from Venus Street to Goldmine Road for a 2019/20 CIP project
• Approved $62,773 transportation radio service agreement with Union County pending legal review and BOCC approval

The Facilities Committee approved several construction and service contracts, including architect fees for two schools and parking lot improvements at Parkwood MS. The committee also approved a site change for a CIP project to Goldmine Road and renewed a transportation radio agreement.

• Approved $645,000 bid to Hostetter and Son Construction, Inc. for Parkwood MS parking lot improvements (4-0)
• Approved site change from Venus Street to Goldmine Road for 2019/20 CIP project (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Union County for transportation radio service for $62,773 (4-0)
• Approved $4,031,250 for LS3P design services for Forest Hills HS and East ES (4-0)
• Approved May 27 open session meeting minutes (4-0)

Agenda- Open Session - Specially Called Meeting

The board is meeting virtually to approve the agenda and address personnel matters, then adjourn. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of agenda
• Personnel matter (details not provided)
• Motion to adjourn

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will consider a resolution on COVID-19 mask and vaccine requirements and discuss the UCPS mask protocol. The consent agenda includes an interim budget resolution, after-school program price increase, and construction bids for Monroe High School ($477,000) and Wesley Chapel Elementary ($104,000). Several policy changes are also up for action.

• Resolution on COVID-19 mask and vaccine requirements (action item)
• FY 21-22 Interim Budget Resolution
• After School Program Price Increase
• Monroe High School HVAC bids ($477,000)
• Wesley Chapel Elementary School painting bids ($104,000)

Agenda - Closed Session

This is a closed session agenda for the Union County Board of Education, containing only procedural items: personnel matters, advice from counsel, and approval of minutes. No public business or decisions are listed.

• Closed session for personnel discussions
• Closed session for advice from counsel
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Facilities Committee approved several facility contracts, including an $823,000 HVAC renovation bid for Hemby Bridge Elementary, a $477,000 HVAC bid for Monroe High School, and a $104,000 painting bid for Wesley Chapel Elementary. Paving bids totaling over $612,000 were awarded for Cuthbertson and Sun Valley High, Fairview ES, and Transportation. The committee also selected LS3P as architect for Forest Hills High School and East Elementary projects. Informational items included a student generation rate study and construction updates.

• Awarded $823,000 HVAC bid for Hemby Bridge Elementary to Superior Mechanical Services, Inc.
• Awarded $477,000 HVAC bid for Monroe High School to Superior Mechanical Services, Inc.
• Awarded $104,000 painting bid for Wesley Chapel Elementary to TruBlue Services, LLC
• Awarded paving bids: $472,000 to Hoss Contracting (Cuthbertson and Sun Valley High) and $140,750 to B&N Grading (Fairview ES and Transportation)
• Selected LS3P as architect for Forest Hills High School and East Elementary projects

The committee approved several construction and maintenance bids for local schools, including HVAC and paving projects. Additionally, the committee selected LS3P as the architect for the replacement of Forest Hills High and East Elementary schools.

• Approved $104,000 painting bid for Wesley Chapel ES from TruBlue Services, LLC (4-0)
• Approved $823,000 HVAC bid for Hemby Bridge ES from Superior Mechanical Services, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved $477,000 HVAC bid for Monroe HS from Superior Mechanical Services, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved $472,000 paving bid for Cuthbertson and Sun Valley High from Hoss Contracting (4-0)
• Approved $140,750 paving bid for Fairview ES and Transportation from B&N Grading, Inc. (4-0)
• Selected LS3P as architect for Forest Hills HS and East ES replacement projects (4-0)
• Approved April 29, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee voted to send five policies for second review to the full Board for approval at the June 1 meeting. The committee also introduced two policies for first review: Public Participation at Board Meetings and Settlement of Claims. All motions were approved unanimously.

• Sent policy 3-2(a) Employee Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct to full board
• Sent policy 3-6 Staff Student Relations to full board
• Sent policy 3-30 Professional and Staff Development to full board
• Sent policy 4-16 Homeless Students to full board
• Introduced policy 1-12 Public Participation at Board Meetings for first review

The committee approved five policies for final Board of Education approval and two policies for further review. One policy regarding public participation was fast-tracked for the June 1 agenda.

• Approved sending Policies 3-2(a), 3-6, 3-30, 4-16, and 5-22 for approval to the June 1 Board of Education meeting (4-0)
• Approved fast-tracking Policy 1-12 (Public Participation at Board Meetings) to the June 1 Board of Education meeting (3-1)
• Approved sending Policy 2-50 (Settlement of Claims) for first review to the June 1 Board of Education meeting (4-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved Open Session Meeting minutes from April 28, 2021 (4-0)

Finance Committee Meeting - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Finance Committee voted to recommend Board of Education approval of an After School Program Rate Increase for FY21-22. The committee also voted to add Budget Amendments & Transfers and the FY21-22 Interim Budget Resolution to the BOE consent agenda. Members received an update on COVID-19 relief funding. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended BOE approval of After School Program Rate Increase (FY21-22)
• Budget Amendments & Transfers added to BOE consent agenda for June 1
• FY21-22 Interim Budget Resolution added to BOE consent agenda
• COVID-19 relief funding update presented as information item

The Finance Committee recommended a rate increase for the After School Program for FY 21-22. The committee also moved to place budget amendments, transfers, and the FY 21-22 Interim Budget Resolution on the June 1, 2021, Board of Education (BOE) consent agenda.

• Recommended BOE approval of After School Program Rate Increase for FY 21-22 (4-0)
• Approved adding Budget Amendments & Transfers to June 1 BOE Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved adding FY 21-22 Interim Budget Resolution to June 1 BOE Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved May 25, 2021 meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved April 27, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved May 4, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Union County Public Schools Curriculum Committee held a meeting on May 20, 2021. They approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes, then discussed a Summer Learning Camp update and a College Readiness update. The committee took action on the UCPS AIG Plan Addendum and 2021-2022 Digital Resource Renewals, both of which will be forwarded to the full board along with virtual learning options for 2021-2022.

• Summer Learning Camp Update (discussion)
• College Readiness Update (discussion/information)
• UCPS AIG Plan Addendum (motion passed)
• 2021-2022 Digital Resource Renewals (action taken)
• Items to be taken to full board: AIG Addendum, Digital Resource Renewals, Virtual Learning Options

The Curriculum Committee recommended three items to the full Board of Education for approval, including a return to full-time in-person instruction. The committee also recommended updates to the AIG plan and the renewal of three digital resource contracts.

• Recommended K-12 Virtual Academy Proposal for 2021-2022 to Board of Education (3-0)
• Recommended AIG Plan Addendum to Board of Education (3-0)
• Recommended renewals for DreamBox Learning, Discovery Education, and Renaissance myON to Board of Education (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as amended (3-0)
• Approved April 22, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)

Agenda - Specially Called Meeting

The Board of Education will hold a specially called virtual meeting to consider an update on a one-time payment for all staff. The agenda includes procedural items and a discussion/action item on the payment.

• Update to One Time Payment For All Staff (discussion and possible action)

Appeal Hearings

The Appeals Hearings Committee will hold a hearing on a long‑term suspension appeal. The agenda includes preliminary items, the appeal itself, possible excusal of parties, and board deliberations and decision. The meeting will end with adjournment.

• Preliminary items
• Long term discipline appeal
• Excusal of parties
• Board deliberations and decision
• Adjournment

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will discuss and possibly vote on the proposed 2021-22 budget and a one-time payment for all staff. Other actions include approving consent agenda items for school maintenance contracts totaling $648,934, considering a developer sewer line at Stallings Elementary, and receiving a report from the Citizens Advisory Committee on Diversity. The board will also receive a mask update and review several policies.

• Vote on proposed 2021-22 budget
• One-time payment for all staff
• Multiple facility contracts: Weddington Middle School flooring ($178,600), Sardis Elementary painting ($103,400), Waxhaw Elementary painting ($110,000), East Elementary painting ($102,300), CATA architect contract ($104,000)
• Stallings Elementary School proposed developer sewer line
• Citizens Advisory Committee on Diversity final report

Agenda - Closed Session

This is a closed session meeting of the Union County Board of Education with no public action items. The agenda includes only preliminary items, personnel matters, advice from counsel, and approval of minutes.

Finance Committee Meeting - Open Session

The Finance Committee voted to recommend the FY21-22 Proposed Budget, Summer Program Compensation Schedules, and Proposed One-Time Payments to Staff to the full board for approval at tonight's meeting. All three items passed unanimously.

• FY21-22 Proposed Budget recommended to full board (attachment: FY22 Finance Committee 05.04.21.pdf)
• Summer Program Compensation Schedules recommended (attachment: Summer Compensation Plan 05.04.21.pdf)
• Proposed One-Time Payments to Staff recommended (attachment: FY21 One Time staff payment - 05.04.21.pdf)

The Finance Committee voted to recommend the FY 21-22 UCPS Proposed Budget and Capital Improvement Program to the full board. The committee also recommended approval of summer program compensation and one-time staff payments.

• Recommended FY 21-22 UCPS Proposed Budget and CIP for full board approval (3-0)
• Recommended Summer Program Compensation Schedules for full board approval (3-0)
• Recommended Proposed One-Time Payments to Staff for full board approval (3-0)

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Facilities Committee awarded contracts for flooring and painting work at multiple schools, approved a draft Capital Improvement Plan, and discussed several other facility projects. The committee also took action on a sewer easement request, which failed on a 2-2 vote.

• Awarded $178,600 flooring bid to Bonitz, Inc. for Weddington Middle School
• Awarded painting bids: Sardis ES ($103,400 to Peterson Painting), Waxhaw ES ($110,000 to Universal Contractors), East ES ($102,300 to Peterson Painting)
• Approved $104,000 architect contract with CPL for CATA project scope
• Approved $70,241.79 change order for Sun Valley High School
• Approved draft 2021/22 Capital Improvement Plan, removing Waxhaw ES flooring and adding Antioch ES mobile unit

The committee approved several school maintenance contracts for painting and flooring and a design contract for athletic fields. They recommended the 2021/22 Capital Improvement Plan for board approval and approved a spending plan for sales tax reimbursements and bond funds. A proposal for a sewer easement at Stallings ES failed to receive a recommendation.

• Approved $178,600 flooring bid for Weddington MS (4-0)
• Approved $103,400 painting bid for Sardis ES (4-0)
• Approved $110,000 painting bid for Waxhaw ES (4-0)
• Approved $102,300 painting bid for East ES (4-0)
• Approved $104,000 CPL contract for athletic field design and administration (4-0)
• Approved $70,241.79 change order for Sun Valley HS (4-0)
• Approved spending plan for $1,036,498 in sales tax and bond funds contingent on BOCC approval (4-0)
• Recommended $16,990,652 draft 2021/22 CIP to Finance Committee (4-0)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee voted to send policies on board election, recruitment, nepotism, and employee conflict of interest for second review at the May 4 board meeting. They also forwarded policies on employee code of ethics, staff-student relations, professional development, homeless students, and social media for first review. Administrative guidelines for homeless students and social media policies were also sent for board review. The committee approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Policies sent for second review: 1-1 Election of Board, 3-3 Recruitment and Selection, 3-13 Nepotism, 3-15 Employee Conflict of Interest
• Policies sent for first review: 3-2(a) Employee Code of Ethics, 3-6 Staff Student Relations, 3-30 Professional Development, 4-16 Homeless Students, 5-22 Social Media
• Administrative guidelines for Policy 4-16 Homeless Students and Policy 5-22 Social Media reviewed and forwarded to full board
• All motions approved unanimously (4-0) by members Merrell, Heintel, Price, and Kirkpatrick
• Next Policy Committee meeting scheduled for May 26, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

The committee approved sending four policies to the Board of Education for final approval and seven items for review. These items include policies on personnel recruitment, nepotism, and social media. The meeting also included the approval of the agenda and previous session minutes.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved February 24, 2021 Open Session minutes (4-0)
• Sent Policy 1-1 (Election of Board of Education) for BOE approval (4-0)
• Sent Policy 3-3 (Recruitment and Selection of Personnel) for BOE approval (4-0)
• Sent Policy 3-13 (Nepotism) for BOE approval (4-0)
• Sent Policy 3-15 (Employee Conflict of Interest) for BOE approval (4-0)
• Sent Policies 3-2(a), 3-6, 3-30, 4-16, 5-22 and Administrative Guidelines 4-16 and 5-22 for BOE review (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Finance Committee Meeting - Open Session

The committee approved the agenda and minutes from March 25, 2021. Action items include review of the FY21-22 proposed budget, budget amendments and transfers, summer program compensation schedules, and proposed one-time payments to staff. The next meeting is set for May 25, 2021.

• Review of FY21-22 Proposed Budget
• Budget Amendments & Transfers
• Summer Program Compensation Schedules
• Proposed One-Time Payments to Staff

The committee recommended the FY 21-22 Proposed Budget, summer program compensation, and one-time staff payments for approval by the full board. The proposed budget includes a $1.00/hr pay increase for bus drivers and a total proposed county appropriation of $135,862,025.

• Approved April 27, 2021 meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved March 25, 2021 amended minutes (4-0)
• Recommended Budget Amendments and Transfers for BOE Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Recommended FY 21-22 Proposed Budget with revisions for BOE approval (4-0)
• Recommended Summer Program Compensation Schedule for BOE approval (4-0)
• Recommended $5,175,000 in one-time staff payments for BOE approval (4-0)

Agenda - Open Session

The board will meet in open session to approve the agenda, hold a discussion with facilitators from the CAC-Diversity Committee, and adjourn. No other substantive items are listed.

• Discussion with facilitators from CAC-Diversity Committee

Finance Committee Meeting - Closed Session

The Union County Public Schools Finance Committee met in a closed session on April 27, 2021. The agenda consisted of standard procedural items, including a call to order, approval of the agenda, personnel and counsel updates, and scheduling the next meeting. The committee also moved to adjourn.

• Call to Order by Chair Kathy Heintel
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Personnel updates
• Advice from counsel
• Motion to adjourn

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The committee approved the agenda and minutes from the March 18 meeting. Members discussed an update on the Summer Learning Camp for 2021. No action items were voted on. The next meeting is scheduled for May 20th if needed.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from March 18, 2021 meeting
• Received Summer Learning Camp update (discussion only, no action)

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from March 18, 2021. Members received an update on the 2021 Summer Learning Camp plan required by House Bill 82, though no formal action was taken on the program.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved March 18, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)

Agenda - Work Session

The Union County Board of Education will discuss the proposed 2021-22 budget during this work session. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Discussion of the 2021-22 proposed budget (FY22 BOE Budget Worksession 04.20.21.pdf attached)

Agenda - Closed Session

This is a closed session of the Union County Board of Education with only procedural items: personnel, legal advice, and approval of minutes. No decisions or discussions on specific policies, contracts, or public matters are listed.

• Closed session held for personnel matters
• Agenda includes advice from counsel
• Approval of minutes from prior meetings
• No public hearings or votes on policy items

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will consider multiple consent agenda items including a $353,466 fire alarm upgrade bid for multiple locations, a $305,643 change order for Sun Valley High School's auditorium acoustical ceiling, and an update on COVID relief funding. Other actions include approving personnel, budget amendments, a surplus bid on Chromebooks, and an activity bus purchase. The meeting also includes a recognition award and a report from the CAC-Diversity Committee.

• Fire alarm upgrade bids totaling $353,466 for multiple locations
• Sun Valley High School change order of $305,643 for auditorium acoustical ceiling
• Surplus bid update on Grade 3–5 Chromebooks
• Activity bus purchase proposals
• COVID relief and CARES Act funding update

Finance Committee Meeting - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Finance Committee met virtually on March 25, 2021. They approved the agenda and previous minutes as procedural items. The committee reviewed budget amendments and transfers (action item) and discussed information items including potential staff bonuses, COVID funding, charter school payments, and school nutrition services. Next meeting is April 27, 2021.

• Approval of agenda and minutes from February 23, 2021
• Review of budget amendments and transfers (action item with attached PDF)
• Discussion of FY21 potential staff bonuses
• Update on COVID-19 funding for schools (with PDF attachment)
• Status update on charter school payments and school nutrition services

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from February 23, 2021. No substantive budget amendments or bonus payments were decided, as those items were slated for future board meetings.

• Approved March 25, 2021 meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved February 23, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Facilities Committee approved meeting minutes, a $353,466 fire alarm upgrade contract with Carolina Fire Technologies LLC, and a long-range capital plan. They also recommended the surplus and sale of the Old Fairview property and purchase of ten acres on Goldmine Road, subject to BOCC approval, and discussed a draft Capital Improvement Plan and a $213,260 change order for Sun Valley High School.

• Approved $353,466 fire alarm upgrade base bid and alternate #1 from Carolina Fire Technologies LLC
• Recommended surplus of Old Fairview property and purchase of 10 acres at Goldmine Road, pending BOCC approval
• Discussed $213,260 change order for Sun Valley High School auditorium acoustical ceiling
• Approved draft February 2021 Long Range Capital Plan and 2022-2026 CIP for board comment
• Approved open session meeting minutes from November 19, 2020 and February 18, 2021

The Facilities Committee approved a contract for fire alarm upgrades at four schools and a property exchange involving the Old Fairview and Goldmine Road sites. The committee also approved sending the amended Long Range Capital Plan and draft CIP to the Board of Education.

• Approved $353,466 fire alarm upgrade bid from Carolina Fire Technologies, LLC (4-0)
• Approved sending amended Long Range Capital Plan to the Board of Education (4-0)
• Approved surplus of Old Fairview property and purchase of 10 acres at Goldmine Road (4-0)
• Approved sending draft CIP to the Board of Education for comment and changes (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved open session meeting minutes for Nov 19, 2020, and Feb 18, 2021 (4-0)

SPTT Committee Meeting

The SPTT Committee voted to send the 2021-22 Legislative Agenda to the full board for approval at the April meeting. The committee also advanced an activity bus purchase to the full board. Members reviewed the CAC-D Report, the 2020-21 annual transportation inspection report, and the IT Roadmap 2017-2023 as informational items.

• Legislative Agenda 21-22 sent to full board for approval
• Activity Bus Purchase – multiple proposals sent to full board
• CAC-D Report presented as information
• 2020-21 Annual Transportation Inspection Report discussed
• IT Roadmap 2017-2023 presented as information

Agenda - Joint Meeting of the Union County Board of Education with the Union County Board of County Commissioners

The Union County Board of Education and Board of County Commissioners are meeting jointly to discuss financial and funding items for fiscal year 2022. Topics include an update on UCPS's CARES Act funding, capital acquisition and real estate sales, budget priorities, and local funding needs for operations, personnel, and capital projects. The meeting also covers pre-funding the design of Forest Hills High School and East Elementary School, a forecast on tax rate and penny value, and the budget process schedule. No formal votes on these items are listed; most are presented as information.

• UCPS FY21 CARES Act funding update
• Capital acquisition and sale of real estate in FY21 update
• FY22 budget priorities presentation
• Local funding need projection for FY22 (operations, personnel, capital projects)
• Pre-funding the design of Forest Hills High School and East Elementary School

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Curriculum Committee discussed a Literacy Pilot update and a CTE Program Overview. They voted to recommend the purchase of a CTE Remote Server System to the full Board of Education for approval.

• Literacy Pilot Update discussed
• CTE Program Overview discussed
• CTE Remote Server System purchase recommended to full board (action passed)

The Curriculum Committee recommended the purchase of a CTE Remote Server System for Board of Education approval. The committee also received updates on literacy pilots and Career and Technical Education (CTE) program growth.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved February 18, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended CTE Remote Server System purchase to Board of Education (4-0)

Emergency Called Meeting

The Union County Board of Education held an emergency virtual meeting on March 15, 2021. The agenda included routine preliminary items (call to order and approval of the agenda), a presentation updating members on Senate Bill 220, and adjournment. No specific actions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• Call to Order (preliminary item)
• Approval of Agenda (preliminary item)
• UCPS presentation on Senate Bill 220
• Adjournment

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will consider a nomination from the Democratic Party to fill a board vacancy, along with a swearing-in ceremony for the new member. The consent agenda includes $156,280 for driver's education vehicles and $115,875 for stadium fencing at Walter Bickett Education Center, plus approvals for bus cameras, bell schedules, and policy updates. The board will also discuss revisions to policies on nepotism, employee conflict of interest, and school assignments.

• Nomination from Union County Democratic Party to fill board vacancy (District 1 seat)
• Driver's ed vehicle purchase request for $156,280 from local funds
• Walter Bickett Ed Center stadium fencing bids for $115,875 from 2019/20 CIP
• Bus camera purchase for transportation fleet
• Policy reviews on nepotism, conflict of interest, and school assignment

Agenda - Closed Session

The Union County Board of Education will meet in a closed session on March 2, 2021. The agenda includes discussions regarding personnel and advice from counsel.

• Personnel discussion
• Advice from counsel

Policy Committee Meeting - Closed Session

The board's policy committee is holding a closed session on February 24, 2021. The only actions on the agenda are a motion to enter closed session, approval of the previous closed session minutes, and adjournment. No public discussion or decision on specific policies is listed.

• Motion to go into closed session (approved by voice vote)
• Approval of closed session minutes from a prior meeting
• Meeting conducted virtually due to COVID-19 precautions

The committee met in closed session to review and approve minutes from a previous meeting. No other substantive policy decisions were recorded.

• Approved closed session minutes from November 18, 2020 (3-0)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Policy Committee approved sending a list of recommended Choice Schools for the 2021-2022 academic year to the full Board for adoption. The committee also completed second reviews of policies on non-discrimination, contracts, and classified personnel suspension, and first reviews of policies on board elections, recruitment, nepotism, and conflict of interest. Administrative guidelines on school assignment were forwarded, and grading practices were discussed.

• Choice Schools 2021-2022 Academic Year list forwarded to board
• Policy 1-17 Statement on Non-Discrimination (second review)
• Policy 2-19 Contracts with the Board (second review)
• Policy 3-2d Classified Personnel Suspension and Dismissal (second review)
• Administrative Guidelines 4-13 School Assignment forwarded

The committee approved sending several policies and administrative guidelines to the Board of Education for approval or review at the March 2, 2021 meeting. This included policies on non-discrimination, nepotism, and employee conflicts of interest. The committee also forwarded a recommended list of Choice Schools for adoption.

• Approved sending Policy 1-17, 2-19, and 3-2d to the Board for approval (3-0)
• Approved sending Policy 1-1 and 1-1 Administrative Guidelines to the Board for review (3-0)
• Approved sending Policy 3-3 and 3-3 Administrative Guidelines to the Board for review (3-0)
• Approved sending Policy 3-13 (Nepotism) to the Board for review (3-0)
• Approved sending Policy 3-15 and 3-15 Administrative Guidelines to the Board for review (3-0)
• Approved sending Administrative Guidelines 4-13 (School Assignment) to the Board for review (3-0)
• Approved forwarding recommended Choice Schools list to the Board for adoption (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda and open session minutes (3-0)

SPTT Committee Meeting

The SPTT Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the January 27, 2021 meeting. It adopted the proposed 2021‑22 bell schedule and recommended a bus camera purchase to the Board. The meeting also included a transportation update and set the next meeting for March 24, 2021.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from Jan. 27, 2021 meeting
• Adoption of the 2021‑22 bell schedule
• Recommendation to the Board for a bus camera purchase

The committee approved the adoption of the bell schedule and recommended the purchase of bus cameras from Fortress Mobile to the full Board. Members also discussed driver shortages and ridership data.

• Approved the agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes from January 27, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Adopted the bell schedule (4-0)
• Recommended the purchase of 223 replacement bus cameras from Fortress Mobile to the Board (4-0)

SPTT Committee Meeting - Closed Session

The Union County Public Schools SPTT Committee held a closed virtual session on February 24, 2021. Members approved the agenda by motion. The meeting also addressed personnel matters and included closing items.

• Approval of the agenda – motion passed
• Personnel items
• Closing items

The committee approved a reorganization schedule for the Transportation Department structure with a cost of $16,800. The proposal was passed to be sent to the Board of Education.

• Approved Transportation Department reorganization structure (4-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)

Finance Committee Meeting - Open Session

The Finance Committee voted to add Budget Amendments & Transfers to the BOE consent agenda for the March 2, 2021 meeting. The committee also received informational updates on state enrollment projections, district rankings, COVID funding, marching band travel, and additional tutoring funds.

• Budget Amendments & Transfers forwarded to BOE consent agenda (Action)
• State Projections (ADM) update (Information)
• District Rankings from Statistical Profile data (Information)
• COVID Funding update with attached report (Information)
• Additional Tutoring Funds discussed (Information)

The Finance Committee approved moving budget amendments and a request to use unspent transportation funds for band instruments to the Board of Education's March 2 consent agenda. The committee also reviewed state enrollment projections and district salary rankings.

• Approved amended agenda (4-0)
• Approved January 26, 2021 minutes (4-0)
• Recommended Budget Amendments & Transfers for BOE Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Recommended reallocation of unspent FY20-21 transportation funds for band instruments and repairs for BOE Consent Agenda (4-0)

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Facilities Committee approved recommendations to purchase six 2020 Chevrolet Impalas for driver's education ($156,280) and to contract with Steve W. Medlin Construction for fence replacement at Walter Bickett Stadium ($115,875). The committee also discussed long-range planning, a draft 2022-2026 CIP, stadium capacities, and received a demographic forecast from Dr. McKibben. Informational items included construction updates, change orders, surplus listings, and building/zoning permits.

• Approved purchase of six 2020 Chevrolet Impala sedans with Teen Safe brake system for $156,280 from local Drivers Ed funds
• Approved recommendation to contract with Steve W. Medlin Construction for Walter Bickett Stadium fence replacement at $115,875 from 2019/20 CIP
• Discussed long-range planning covering facilities and growth projections
• Received demographic forecast presentation from Dr. McKibben
• Discussed Town of Marvin annexations and their impact on school facilities

The Facilities Committee approved the purchase of six vehicles for Drivers' Education and a contract for fence replacement at Walter Bickett Stadium. Members also discussed reducing the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget from $24 million to $16.5 million.

• Approved purchase of six 2020 Chevrolet Impala sedans for $156,280 (4-0)
• Approved contracting Steve W. Medlin Construction for Walter Bickett Stadium fence replacement for $115,875 (4-0)
• Approved January 21, 2021 open session meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved amended agenda removing item 2D (4-0)

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Curriculum Committee discussed returning to in-person instruction for 2021-2022 unless the state requires a virtual option, and reviewed new state social studies standards (no action required). The committee voted to recommend to the full Board of Education two action items: purchasing VEX V5 Robotics for middle and high schools, and a proposal to pause kindergarten Mandarin immersion and restructure grades 1-8 due to only 3 of 14 Mandarin teachers confirmed returning under a staffing crisis.

• Discussion: UCPS recommends in-person instruction for 2021-2022 unless state mandates virtual option; no action taken
• Presentation on new NC Social Studies standards; no board action required
• Recommended to full board: purchase of Learning Labs VEX V5 Robotics for all middle schools and 6 high schools
• Recommended to full board: Mandarin DLI programming proposal to pause kindergarten immersion, restructure existing grades 1-8, and evaluate future of immersion in Marvin and Cuthbertson clusters

The Curriculum Committee approved recommendations for the purchase of VEX V5 Robotics for most middle and high schools. The committee also recommended a proposal to modify Mandarin Dual Language Immersion programming due to staffing shortages. Both items were sent to the full Board of Education for final approval.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved January 21, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended Learning Labs VEX V5 Robotics purchase to Board of Education (3-0)
• Recommended Mandarin DLI Programming Proposal to Board of Education (3-0)

Agenda - Specially Called Meeting - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will hold a specially called virtual open session. The board will hear an academic update and discuss learning loss funding allocations, as detailed in attached documents. The meeting also includes procedural items and adjournment.

• Academic update presentation and review of semester 1 data
• Learning loss funding allocations discussed (attachment: Learning loss Funding Allocations 02.11.21.pdf)

Agenda - Closed Session

The Union County Board of Education is holding a closed session to discuss personnel matters, student assignment appeals, and receive advice from counsel. No public decisions or votes are expected as the meeting is not open to the public.

• Personnel matters discussed in closed session
• Student assignment appeals reviewed
• Advice from legal counsel received

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will hold an open session on February 2, 2021, primarily to approve a consent agenda covering numerous routine items. These include budget amendments and transfers, a state COVID relief and CARES Act funding update, an audit contract with Anderson, Smith & Wike, LLC, and adoption of 2021-2022 school calendars. The board will also discuss several policy revisions, including non-discrimination, contracts, and online instruction guidelines.

• Approval of budget amendments and transfers (attachment: Budget Amendments Transfers 01.28.21.pdf)
• State COVID Relief & CARES Act Funding Update (action consent)
• FY '21 Audit Contract with Anderson, Smith & Wike, LLC
• Warehouse lease renewal (action consent)
• Parkwood High School mascot graphics logo recommendation (action consent)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Public Schools Policy Committee approved its agenda and the November 18, 2020 open‑session minutes. It reviewed several policies and moved four of them—School Assignment, Student Records, Surveys of Students, and Internet Safety—to the Board for approval at the February 2, 2021 meeting. The committee also sent revised administrative guidelines on online instruction and grading practices to the Board for review in February.

• Approved agenda for the January 29 meeting
• Approved open‑session minutes from November 18, 2020
• Moved Policy 4‑13 School Assignment, 4‑14 Student Records, 4‑15 Surveys of Students, and 5‑21 Internet Safety to the Board for approval on February 2, 2021
• Sent Policy 3‑2(d) Classified Personnel Suspension and Dismissal to the Board for review on February 2, 2021
• Forwarded administrative guidelines for Online Instruction and Grading Practices to the Board for review in February

The committee approved sending four policies to the Board for final approval and three policies plus two administrative guidelines for review. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from November 18, 2020.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved November 18, 2020 Open Session minutes (3-0)
• Sent Policies 4-13, 4-14, 4-15, and 5-21 to the Board for approval (3-0)
• Sent Policies 1-17, 2-19, and 3-2d to the Board for review (3-0)
• Sent Online Instruction and Grading Practices administrative guidelines to the Board for review (3-0)

Student Transfer Appeal Hearing - 9:00 AM

The Appeals Hearing Committee will hold a virtual hearing to consider a student's administrative placement appeal. The agenda includes discussion and voting on the appeal. No additional details about the student or transfer are provided in the agenda.

• Student Administrative Placement Appeal Hearing

SPTT Committee Meeting

The committee voted to forward calendar option A (including UCEC and Wolfe) to the full school board for February approval. They also approved sending Parkwood High School mascot graphics to the board. Presentations covered strategic plan updates, program evaluations, and technology items including elementary iPad deployment, surplus Chromebooks, and a cybersecurity review. Minutes from October 2020 were approved.

• Forwarded 2021-2022 calendar option A (with UCEC and Wolfe) to board
• Forwarded Parkwood High School mascot graphics to board
• Received elementary iPad deployment update
• Reviewed surplus elementary Chromebooks plan
• Heard cybersecurity strategic planning presentation

The SPTT Committee approved forwarding a specific 2021-2022 calendar option and new mascot graphics for Parkwood HS to the Board for final approval. The committee also reviewed program evaluations and cybersecurity updates.

• Approved forwarding calendar option A (including UCEC and Wolfe) to the Board (4-0)
• Approved forwarding Parkwood HS mascot graphics to the Board (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (4-0)

Finance Committee Meeting - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Finance Committee approved recommending a $37,500 audit contract with Anderson, Smith & Wike, LLC for FY21 to the full board. The committee also voted to add budget amendments and transfers to the Board of Education's consent agenda. Members received updates on COVID relief funding, the 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, and a draft 2021-22 budget timeline.

• FY21 audit contract with Anderson, Smith & Wike, LLC for $37,500 recommended to full board
• Budget amendments and transfers recommended for BOE consent agenda on Feb 2, 2021
• FY21 COVID relief funding update presented
• 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) received as information
• Draft 2021-22 budget timeline discussed

The Finance Committee recommended the approval of a $37,500 audit contract with Anderson, Smith & Wike, LLC. The committee also recommended adding budget amendments and transfers to the February 2 Board of Education consent agenda.

• Approved January 26, 2021 meeting agenda
• Approved December 1, 2020 meeting minutes
• Recommended Budget Amendments & Transfers for BOE Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Recommended FY21 Audit Contract with Anderson, Smith & Wike, LLC for $37,500.00 (4-0)

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Facilities Committee approved a two-year warehouse lease renewal at $8,600/month and recommended it to the Board of Education. The committee also reviewed a consultant contract for Parkwood Middle School totaling $499,500 and received informational updates on driver's education vehicle purchases, capital improvement planning, construction, change orders, surplus inventory, and building permits.

• Warehouse lease renewal at $8,600/month from Sept 2021 to Sept 2023 (with possible third-year termination)
• Parkwood Middle School consultant contract for $499,500, budgeted under 2021/22 CIP
• Long Range Planning for 2022-2028 presented for discussion
• Driver's education vehicle purchase discussed as informational item
• Draft Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) initial presentation

The committee approved a recommendation for the Board of Education to extend a warehouse lease at a rate of $8,600 per month. No action was taken on a consultant contract for Parkwood Middle School, and long-range planning was tabled.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved December 17, 2020 open session meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended Board of Education approve warehouse lease at $8,600/month from Sept 1, 2021 to Sept 1, 2024 (4-0)
• No motion made on Moseley Architects fee proposal of $499,500 for Parkwood Middle School
• Tabled long range planning for 2022-2028 bond projects

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Union County Public Schools Curriculum Committee voted to recommend two items to the full Board of Education: a change to Career and College Promise (CCP) textbook funding that would require students/families to pay for textbooks up to a $50 per-course cap (with reimbursement or waivers for economically disadvantaged students), and a waiver allowing underclassmen in the Firefighter Academy to attend in-person to earn required credentials. The committee also discussed EC/504 attendance data but took no action, as staff recommended against bringing back additional EC/504 students for in-person learning due to capacity constraints. The next committee meeting is scheduled for February 18, 2021.

• Career and College Promise textbook expenditure: staff recommends shifting textbook costs to students/families up to $50 per course, with full cost covered for economically disadvantaged students; committee voted to recommend to full board.
• Firefighter Academy waiver: staff recommends allowing underclassmen to attend in-person to complete required certification credentials due to virtual instruction limitations; committee voted to recommend to full board.
• EC/504 Attendance Data by School: discussion on bringing back all EC/504 students for in-person learning four days per week; staff does not recommend due to capacity and safety guidelines; no action taken.

The committee recommended two proposals to the full Board of Education regarding textbook costs and vocational training. It also reviewed data on EC/504 student capacity for in-person learning, concluding that additional students cannot be accommodated under current safety guidelines.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved November 19, 2020 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended College and Career Promise Textbook Proposal to full Board of Education (3-0)
• Recommended Firefighter Academy proposal for underclassmen in-person attendance to full Board of Education (3-0)

Administrative Placement Appeal Hearing - 9:00 AM

The Appeals Hearing Committee is conducting a hearing on a student's administrative placement appeal. The agenda includes preliminary items, the hearing itself, discussion, and voting. No details on the specific case are provided in the agenda.

• Student Administrative Placement Appeal Hearing

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will hold a regular open session, including approval of consent agenda items and a presentation on reopening plans for the spring semester. The board will also consider an easement agreement for Rea View Elementary School and a settlement for the Canopy Project. Public comments and board member remarks are scheduled.

• Spring semester reopening update from UCPS cabinet staff
• Canopy Project settlement agreement
• Rea View Elementary School sewer line easement agreement
• Grading practices administrative guidelines (discussion)
• John H. Crowder Service Award to Candice Sturdivant

Agenda - Closed Session

This is a closed session agenda for the Union County Board of Education. The board will vote to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and receive advice from counsel. They will also consider approving minutes from the prior closed session on December 1, 2020. No public business is listed beyond procedural actions.

• Motion to go into closed session
• Discussion of personnel matters
• Legal advice from counsel
• Approval of closed session minutes from December 1, 2020