Union County Public Schools public meetings in 2022

Agenda - Specially Called Meeting

The Union County Board of Education is holding a specially called meeting to discuss and vote on the proposed 2023-24 academic calendar for traditional schools. The meeting also includes procedural items such as call to order and approval of the agenda.

• Discussion and action on 2023-24 Academic Calendar for traditional schools
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Meeting held via Zoom at 8:00 am

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel C - Public Notice

This is a procedural meeting of the Appeal Committee Panel C for Union County Public Schools. The agenda includes only call to order, appeal hearings, and adjournment, with no specific cases or details listed in the public notice.

• Appeal hearings scheduled without listed case details

Finance Committee Meeting - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Finance Committee approved the FY2023-2024 Budget Calendar and voted to send incentive proposals for the After School Program and School Nutrition Services to the full Board of Education. They also received a COVID relief funding update.

• Approved FY2023-2024 Budget Calendar
• Voted to send After School Program Incentive Proposal to full board
• Voted to send School Nutrition Services Incentive Proposal to full board
• Received COVID Relief Funding Update - October 2022
• Approved minutes from September 27, 2022 meeting

The Finance Committee approved the FY2023-2024 Budget Calendar. The committee also voted to send incentive proposals for the Afterschool Program and School Nutrition Services to the full board for approval.

• Approved FY2023-2024 Budget Calendar (4-0)
• Approved sending Afterschool Program Incentive Proposal to full board (4-0)
• Approved sending School Nutrition Services Incentive Proposal to full board (4-0)
• Approved December 6, 2022 meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Agenda - Closed Session

This is a closed session of the Union County Board of Education with no public agenda items. The board will discuss personnel matters, review minutes, and receive advice from legal counsel. The meeting is procedural only and no decisions or public actions are scheduled.

• Closed session for personnel matters
• Advice from legal counsel
• No public hearings or votes on the agenda

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will consider a consent agenda that includes several facility contracts, such as track construction bids totaling $1,232,465 and HVAC and water heater bids. The board will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair, adopt the FY2024 budget calendar, and review policy updates. Additional items include recognitions, public comments, and updates on school choice and incentive plans.

• Approve $1,232,465.00 track bids for Cuthbertson High and Marvin Ridge High
• Approve $247,700.00 HVAC bids for Piedmont Middle School
• Approve $121,623.27 water heater systems bid
• Adopt FY2024 Budget Calendar
• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair

SPTT Committee Meeting

The SPTT Committee will approve its agenda and the minutes from the August 24, 2022 meeting. It will discuss several technology initiatives, including a Wide Area Network request for proposal, fund‑balance updates for the Core Data Center and a cybersecurity vault, and the 2023‑2024 Chromebook refresh for grades 6‑12 with an RFP timeline. Additional items include a transportation update, the upcoming academic calendar, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from the August 24, 2022 meeting
• Discussion of Wide Area Network Request for Proposal
• Fund balance update for the Core Data Center
• 2023‑2024 Chromebook refresh for grades 6‑12 and RFP timeline

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Facilities Committee will consider action on several bids, including a $121,623 water heater systems contract, $247,700 for HVAC at Piedmont Middle, and $1,232,465 for track replacement at Cuthbertson High and Marvin Ridge High. The committee will also review tennis court bids for Weddington High and Marvin Ridge High, and CMAR proposals. Informational updates include change orders, surplus items, and building permits.

• $121,623 water heater systems bid
• $247,700 HVAC systems for Piedmont Middle
• $1,232,465 track bids for Cuthbertson High and Marvin Ridge High
• Tennis court bids for Weddington High and Marvin Ridge High
• CMAR (Construction Manager at Risk) proposals

The meeting was conducted for informational purposes only because a quorum was not present. No formal actions were taken on bid items or proposals.

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Curriculum Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and potentially take action on several items, including 2022-2023 NCStar School Improvement Plans, a Public Impact Executive Coaching Proposal, and the 2023-2024 High School Program of Studies. The committee will also consider a sole source purchase request for Safe & Civil Schools. Items may be forwarded to the full board.

• 2022-2023 NCStar School Improvement Plans
• Public Impact Executive Coaching Proposal
• 2023-2024 High School Program of Studies
• Sole Source Purchase Request - Safe & Civil Schools
• Items to be taken to full board: School Improvement Plans; Executive Coaching Proposal

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee voted to send four second-review policies (disposing of personal property, child abuse, student sex offenders, and drone use) to the full board for approval. First reviews were conducted on policies for leave and benefits, selection of instructional materials, and a proposed new policy on real property sales. Discussion items included choice schools for 2023-2024, student dress code, flag display in schools, and grievance procedures. Routine approvals of agenda and minutes were passed.

• Second review and approval to send Policy 2-23 (Disposing of Personal Property), Policy 4-8 (Child Abuse), Policy 4-17 (Student Sex Offenders), and Policy 7-10 (Unmanned Aircraft Systems/Drones) to the full board
• First review of Policy 3-16 (Leave and Benefits) with revised administrative guidelines
• First review of Policy 5-1 (Selection of Instructional Materials) at board member request
• Proposed new policy on Sale, Disposal, and Lease of Real Property reviewed for first time
• Discussion held on Choice Schools 2023-2024, student dress code, and display of flags in school facilities

The committee approved sending four policies to the Board for approval and three policies for review. Members also decided to move the 2023-2024 Choice Schools list to the full Board for review. Discussions were held regarding student dress codes, grievance hearings, and the display of flags.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved September 20, 2022 Open Session Minutes (3-0)
• Approved sending Policies 2-23, 4-8, 4-17, and 7-10 to the Board for approval (3-0)
• Approved sending Policy 3-16, Policy 5-1, and a new Real Property policy to the Board for review (2-1)
• Decided to take the proposed 2023-2024 Choice Schools list to the full Board for review
• Agreed to allow one year for stakeholder input on student dress code
• Agreed to place appeal scheduling guidelines in letters rather than changing Policy 1-18

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will consider approving a consent agenda that includes several action items. Notable among them are a $2,492,235 bid for Piedmont High School's track and turf field and a $125,000 design fee for Indian Trail Elementary. The board will also hear public comments and recognize award recipients.

• Approval of consent agenda including personnel, gifts, and contracts
• Piedmont High School Track and Turf Field Bids – $2,492,235 from 22/23 CIP, state funds
• Indian Trail Elementary Design Fees – $125,000 from 22/23 CIP
• Approval of minutes from October 6, 2022, open session
• Public comments sign-up and guidelines

Agenda - Closed Session

The Union County Board of Education is meeting in closed session to discuss personnel, student transfers, and legal advice from counsel. No decisions or public actions are on the agenda; the session is procedural and confidential under state law.

• Personnel matters
• Student transfers
• Advice from counsel
• Approval of minutes

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel A - Public Notice

This is a procedural public notice for Union County Public Schools Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel A. The agenda includes only call to order, appeal hearings, and adjournment, with no specific appeals or details listed.

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Facilities Committee voted to recommend awarding a $2,492,235 bid to GeoSurfaces for Piedmont High School track replacement and turf field. They also approved a $125,000 design fee for Indian Trail Elementary to Lawrence and Associates. Informational items included updates on Wesley Chapel rezoning, change orders, surplus, and permits.

• Awarded Piedmont High track/turf bid to GeoSurfaces for $2,492,235
• Approved Indian Trail Elementary design fee of $125,000 to Lawrence and Associates
• Received informational update on Wesley Chapel rezoning affecting Wesley Chapel and New Town Elementary
• Received change order update
• Received surplus and building/zoning permits updates

The Facilities Committee approved a contract for synthetic turf and track expansion at Piedmont High and a design fee for parking reconfiguration at Indian Trail Elementary. The committee also received updates on rezoning for Wesley Chapel and New Town elementary schools.

• Approved $2,492,235 bid from GeoSurfaces for Piedmont High track and turf (4-0)
• Approved $125,000 design fee for Lawrence and Associates for Indian Trail Elementary parking and queueing (4-0)
• Approved September 28, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will meet in open session to consider a consent agenda including vehicle bids ($143,363.98), Walter Bickett Elementary chiller bids ($256,000), a bus driver retention bonus, and several policy updates. A key action item is the Low Performing Schools Plan and its funding plan. The board will also handle routine items such as approval of prior minutes, personnel, gifts, easements, and delegate selection.

• Low Performing Schools Plan - action and funding plan
• Vehicle Bids - $143,363.98
• Walter Bickett Elementary Chiller Bids - $256,000.00
• Bus Driver Attendance Retention Bonus Proposal
• Parkwood Middle School HVAC Bids - fiscal impact noted

Agenda - Closed Session

This is a closed session agenda for the Union County Board of Education, containing only procedural items: personnel matters, student transfers, advice from counsel, and minutes approval. No substantive decisions or proposals are detailed in the posted agenda.

• Personnel items (closed session)
• Student transfers (closed session)
• Advice from counsel (closed session)
• Minutes approval

Facilities Committee - Closed Session CANCELED

The Union County Public Schools Facilities Committee scheduled a closed‑session meeting for September 28, 2022, but the meeting was canceled. Consequently, no agenda items such as land acquisition or meeting minutes were considered or decided.

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Facilities Committee approved several action items including a $256,000 chiller bid for Walter Bickett Elementary and $143,363.98 in vehicle purchases. They also approved a transportation easement and declared two mobile classrooms at Sardis Elementary as surplus. Informational items were presented on HVAC bids, rezoning of Forest Hills High property, and updates on facility projects.

• Approved $256,000 bid from Carolina Air Solutions for Walter Bickett Elementary chiller replacement
• Approved $143,363.98 vehicle purchases from National Auto Fleet Group, contingent on BOCC approval of fund transfer
• Approved transportation easement request
• Declared two mobile classrooms at Sardis Elementary as surplus (units #900-68-17 and #900-68-21)
• Received informational items on Parkwood Middle HVAC bids, Forest Hills High property rezoning, and Facilitron rental platform

The committee approved a $256,000 contract for a chiller at Walter Bickett Elementary and $143,363.98 for two cargo vans. Members also approved a city easement and declared two mobile classrooms at Sardis Elementary as surplus.

• Approved 0.16 acre access and storm control easement for City of Monroe (4-0)
• Awarded $256,000 chiller replacement bid to Carolina Air Solutions for Walter Bickett Elementary (4-0)
• Awarded $143,363.98 purchase of two 2023 Ford F-350 Transit cargo vans from National Auto Fleet Group, contingent on BOCC approval (4-0)
• Declared two mobile units (#900-68-17 and 900-68-21) at Sardis Elementary as surplus for demolition (4-0)
• Approved August 24 open session meeting minutes (4-0)

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Union County Schools Curriculum Committee voted to recommend the Low Performing Schools Plan to the full Board of Education for approval. The committee also discussed a House Model Overview and received an update on the Read with U Program. The meeting included approval of the agenda and minutes from August 24, 2022.

• Low Performing Schools Plan recommended to full board (with funding attachments)
• Discussion of House Model Overview
• Update on Read with U Program
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 24, 2022
• Next meeting set for October 26, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

The committee unanimously voted to recommend the Low Performing School Improvement Plan for approval by the full Board of Education. The plan targets 13 schools with strategies including leadership coaching, tutoring, and tiered employee compensation incentives.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 24, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Low Performing School Improvement Plan to Board of Education (unanimous)

Finance Committee Meeting - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Finance Committee voted to approve amended FY23 retention payments that include cafeteria workers and managers. It also approved sending a bus driver attendance/retention bonus proposal to the full board for the October 4 meeting. FY22 budget amendments and transfers were approved for the consent agenda. The committee received an information update on COVID relief funding as of August 2022.

• Amended FY23 retention payments approved to include cafeteria workers and managers
• Bus driver attendance/retention bonus proposal sent to full board for October 4 vote
• FY22 budget amendments and transfers approved for consent agenda
• COVID relief funding update presented for August 2022

The committee approved amended FY23 retention payments to include cafeteria workers and managers. It also moved a bus driver bonus proposal and FY22 budget amendments to the full board for approval.

• Approved Amended FY23 Proposed Retention payments for cafeteria workers and managers (3-0)
• Approved sending FY23 Bus Driver Attendance / Retention Bonus to full board (3-0)
• Approved sending FY22 Budget Amendments and Transfers to BOE Consent Agenda (3-0)
• Approved September 27, 2022 meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved August 23, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel C - Public Notice

This is a procedural meeting of the Union County Public Schools Appeal Committee Hearings Panel C. The agenda contains only the call to order, appeal hearings, and adjournment, with no details about the specific appeals to be heard.

• No specific appeals or decisions are listed on the agenda.

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 October 6, 2022 meeting. The policies include Board of Education Policies, Immunizations and Health Assessments, School Improvement Plan, Fuel Emissions, and Operation of School Nutrition. The committee also reviewed four new policies on disposing of personal property, child abuse, student sex offenders, and drone use, sending them for first review at the October board meeting. The meeting was held virtually.

• Policy 1-14 Board of Education Policies (second review, sent to full board)
• Policy 4-5 Immunizations and Health Assessments (second review, sent to full board)
• Policy 8-4 Operation of School Nutrition Services (second review, sent to full board)
• Policy 4-8 Child Abuse and Related Threats to Children (first review, sent to October board meeting)
• Policy 7-10 Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones) (first review, sent to October board meeting)

The committee approved sending five policies to the Board of Education for approval and four policies for review at the October 6, 2022 meeting. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and the August 16, 2022 open session minutes.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved August 16, 2022 Open Session Minutes (3-0)
• Approved sending Policies 1-14, 4-5, 5-10, 8-3, and 8-4 to the Board for approval (3-0)
• Approved sending Policies 2-23, 4-8, 4-17, and 7-10 to the Board for review (3-0)

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel C - Public Notice

This is a procedural meeting of the Union County Public Schools Appeal Committee Panel C to hear student appeals. No specific cases or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• The meeting consists only of Call to Order, Student Hearings, and Adjournment; no specific agenda items are detailed.

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will hold an open session on September 1, 2022, to vote on a consent agenda including the FY23 budget resolution, a $365,133.26 vehicle purchase, a $208,782.12 security camera license renewal, and several sole-source purchases. The board will also take action on the superintendent's contract and cabinet contracts, approve minutes, and hear public comments. Policy revisions and an accountability update are listed for discussion and information.

• FY23 Budget Resolution (consent action)
• Vehicle purchase request: $365,133.26
• Security camera license renewal: $208,782.12
• Surplus land declaration: Clarksville Campground Road
• Superintendent's Contract and Cabinet Contracts (action item)

Agenda - Closed Session

The Union County Board of Education will hold a closed session to consider preliminary items, personnel matters, advice from counsel, and to review minutes before adjourning.

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

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel B - Public Notice

The Appeal Committee Hearings Panel B of Union County Public Schools will hold a public meeting to conduct student hearings. The agenda includes only call to order, student hearings, and adjournment, with no additional details on specific cases or decisions.

• Student hearings (no specific cases listed in agenda)

Agenda - Open Session - Emergency Meeting

The Union County Board of Education is holding an emergency meeting to consider a Duke Energy easement at Wesley Chapel Elementary School. This is the only substantive action item on the agenda, alongside procedural items.

• Duke Energy Easement at Wesley Chapel - action item

Agenda - Closed Session - Public Notice

The Union County Board of Education will conduct an electronic meeting in a closed session. The agenda includes preliminary items and discussions regarding student transfers.

• Student Transfers

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Facilities Committee voted to recommend the Board of Education approve a three-year security camera licensing agreement with Safeware, Inc. for $208,782.12, vehicle purchases totaling $365,133.26 from Piedmont Trucks ($308,387.36) and National Auto Fleet Group ($56,745.90), and the surplus of a parcel on Clarksville Campground Road. They also authorized sole source purchases from Control Stop and Schneider Electric ($25,224.57) and a Duke Energy easement at Wesley Chapel, pending legal review. Informational items covered a facility rental platform, asbestos abatement at South Providence, change orders, a surplus listing, and building permits.

• Security camera license renewal with Safeware, Inc. for $208,782.12 over 3 years
• Vehicle purchase requests: $308,387.36 from Piedmont Trucks and $56,745.90 from National Auto Fleet Group
• Surplus land at Clarksville Campground Road declared surplus by staff
• Sole source purchases: Control Stop (FX 80 Jaces and Vanguard Controllers) and Schneider Electric ($25,224.57)
• Duke Energy easement at Wesley Chapel Elementary School approved pending legal review

The committee approved recommendations for the Board of Education to purchase security software, building controllers, and several vehicles. They also recommended the surplus of a land parcel on Clarksville Campground Road and an easement for Duke Energy at Wesley Chapel Elementary.

• Recommended $208,782.12 security camera license renewal with Safeware, Inc. (4-0)
• Recommended sole source purchasing of FX 80 Jaces and Vanguard Controllers through Control Stop, LLC (4-0)
• Recommended $25,224.57 sole source purchase of controllers from Schneider Electric (4-0)
• Recommended surplus of 1.79 acres on Clarksville Campground Road (4-0)
• Recommended vehicle purchases from Piedmont Trucks ($308,387.36) and National Auto Fleet Group ($56,745.90) (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Duke Energy easement at Wesley Chapel Elementary pending legal review (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved open session minutes for June 22 and July 12 (4-0)

Facilities Committee - Closed Session

The committee entered a closed session to discuss the possible acquisition of four acres of land adjoining Piedmont Middle. Staff will research the property and funding sources for future consideration.

• Approved motion to enter closed session (4-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn closed session (4-0)

SPTT Committee Meeting

The SPTT Committee will consider and vote on the UCPS Improvement Plan for School Mental Health 2022 and an update to the Strategic Plan 2022, including a proposed extension. The committee will also receive a transportation update and approve minutes from previous meetings. Any recommendations will be forwarded to the full board.

• Action on the UCPS Improvement Plan for School Mental Health 2022
• Update and possible extension of the Strategic Plan 2022
• Transportation update from Colon Moore
• Approval of minutes from June 22, 2022 and August 2, 2022 meetings
• Revisions to the State Mental Health Plan and Strategic Plan extension to be taken to the full board

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Union County Public Schools Curriculum Committee met virtually on August 24, 2022. They approved prior meeting minutes and discussed the resource selection and review process. The committee voted to recommend three sole-source purchase requests to the full Board of Education: VEX Robotics resources, an SREB Aerospace Engineering Supply Kit, and the JA BizTown learning experience.

• Sole-source purchase recommendation for VEX Robotics resources
• Sole-source purchase recommendation for SREB Aerospace Engineering Supply Kit (Studica, Inc.)
• Sole-source purchase recommendation for JA BizTown (Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas)
• Discussion of resource selection and review process

The Curriculum Committee reviewed the instructional resource selection process and recommended three specific sole source purchase requests for full Board of Education approval.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 16, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended VEX Robotics sole source purchase request to Board of Education (unanimous)
• Recommended SREB Aerospace Engineering Supply Kit sole source purchase request to Board of Education (unanimous)
• Recommended JA BizTown Learning Experience sole source purchase request to Board of Education (unanimous)

Finance Committee Meeting - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Finance Committee will meet to consider action items including a Local Fund Balance Request and a Substitute Management Solution. They will also hear a budget update and a COVID relief funding update. The meeting will be held via Zoom.

• Approval of minutes from May 24, 2022
• Action on Local Fund Balance Request (FY23)
• Action on Substitute Management Solution
• Budget Update (information)
• COVID Relief Funding Update (information)

The Finance Committee approved sending a $1.325 million Local Fund Balance Budget request and an ESS substitute management contract to the full board for final approval. The committee also received updates on the budget and COVID relief funding expenditures.

• Approved sending $1.325M Local Fund Balance Budget request to full board (4-0)
• Approved sending ESS District Substitute Management Program contract to full board (3-1)
• Approved August 23, 2022 meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved May 24, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee voted to send several revised policies to the full board for approval, including policies on sexual harassment (employees and students), attendance, and board responsibilities. The committee also held first reviews of policies on immunizations, school improvement plans, fuel emissions, and school nutrition. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Second review and approval of Policy 3-7a Sexual Harassment (Employees) and Policy 4-7a Sexual Harassment (Students) for full board vote at September 1, 2022 board meeting
• Second review and approval of Policy 1-4 Board Responsibilities and Policy 4-1 Attendance with revisions
• First review of Policy 4-5 Immunizations and Health Assessments for school admission
• First review of Policy 5-10 School Improvement Plan and Policy 8-3 Fuel Emissions (including reduced idling guidelines)
• First review of Policy 8-4 Operation of School Nutrition Services

The committee approved sending four policies to the Board of Education for approval and five policies and guidelines for review at the September 1, 2022 meeting. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and the June 21, 2022 open session minutes.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved June 21, 2022 Open Session Minutes (3-0)
• Sent Policy 1-4 (Board Responsibilities) to Board for approval (3-0)
• Sent Policy 3-7a (Sexual Harassment - Employees) to Board for approval (3-0)
• Sent Policy 4-1 (Attendance) to Board for approval (3-0)
• Sent Policy 4-7a (Sexual Harassment - Students) to Board for approval (3-0)
• Sent Policies 1-14, 4-5, 5-10, 8-3, and 8-4 to Board for review (3-0)

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel B - Public Notice

This is a procedural meeting of the Union County Public Schools Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel B. The agenda includes only call to order, student hearings, and adjournment. No specific cases or decisions are listed in the public notice.

• Student hearings (no details provided)

SPTT Committee Meeting - Closed Session

This is a closed-session committee meeting of the Union County Public Schools SPTT Committee. The agenda includes procedural items and a discussion of draft 2022-2023 calendars to be taken to the full board.

• Review of draft 2022-2023 school calendars for full board consideration

SPTT Committee Meeting - Open Session

The SPTT Committee will consider the Staff and Instructional Laptop RFP, including evaluation of top contenders. The meeting also includes standard preliminary and closing items. The committee's recommendation will be taken to the full board.

• Action on Staff and Instructional Laptop RFP presented by Jay Parker
• Approval of agenda and call to order
• Information to be taken to full Board

Agenda - Closed Session

The Union County Board of Education is holding a closed session with items limited to personnel matters, advice from counsel, and approval of minutes. No public business or decisions are on the agenda.

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

Agenda - Open Session

The Board will consider approving a Strategic Staffing Initiative for Monroe Middle, Monroe High, East Union Middle, and Forest Hills High schools. Other actions include approval of consent agenda items: personnel changes, gift acceptance, and a staff laptop RFP. The public may comment, and the board will receive information on a bond campaign and a COVID relief funding update.

• Strategic Staffing Initiative for Monroe Middle, Monroe High, East Union Middle, and Forest Hills High schools
• Bond campaign presentation
• Personnel agenda and addendum
• Gifts memo (gift acceptance)
• Staff and Instructional Laptop RFP

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel A - Public Notice

This is a procedural meeting of the Appeals Hearings Committee (Panel A) to conduct student hearings. No specific cases or decisions are listed; the agenda consists of call to order, hearings, and adjournment.

• Student hearings scheduled, no details provided

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Facilities Committee discussed and then voted to approve a modified Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) totaling $15,862,036. The committee also approved using sales tax reimbursements received after the 2016 Bond for a Transportation item. Several school projects were deferred, including pod projects at Parkwood Middle School and HBES, along with other improvements.

• Approved revised CIP in the amount of $15,862,036
• Approved using sales tax reimbursements from 2016 Bond for Transportation item
• Deferred pod project at Parkwood MS and HBES, Wedd MS sound, PRES, ITES lighting, Park HS floor, Shiloh Valley flooring, Sun Valley HS scoreboard
• Motion passed unanimously: Yes from Heintel, Merrell, Helms, May

The committee approved a modified Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget. The decision defers the Parkwood Middle pod reconfiguration project to retain several other school facility upgrades.

• Approved modified CIP budget (4-0)
• Deferred Parkwood Middle pod reconfiguration project (4-0)
• Retained gym sound systems at Hemby Bridge Elementary and Weddington Middle (4-0)
• Retained gym sound system at Porter Ridge Elementary (4-0)
• Retained Indian Trail Elementary lighting upgrade (4-0)
• Retained Parkwood High flooring replacement (4-0)
• Retained Shiloh Valley Elementary restrooms (4-0)
• Retained Sun Valley High scoreboard replacement (4-0)

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will meet in open session to consider a consent agenda with numerous action items, including school nutrition bids totaling over $5.35 million, facility improvement contracts, and second readings of student reassignment proposals for two subdivisions. The board will also discuss revisions to several policies and receive a COVID funding update.

• School Nutrition Services FY22-23 NCPA Grocery Bid with U.S. Foods for $4,267,481
• Painting bids at various locations for $644,900
• Stadium lighting bids for $411,283
• Reassignment proposal, second reading: Unnamed Subdivision at Chestnut Road
• Reassignment proposal, second reading: Bluffs at Wesley Chapel

Agenda - Closed Session

This is a closed session agenda with only procedural items: personnel discussions, student transfers, and advice from legal counsel. No decisions or public actions are listed.

• Personnel matters
• Student transfers
• Advice from counsel

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel C - Public Notice

The Union County Public Schools Appeal Committee will convene on June 23, 2022, to review student appeals. This agenda contains only procedural items, including a call to order, the student hearings, and an adjournment, with no additional substantive business detailed.

• Student appeal hearings at 400 North Church Street, Monroe, NC 28112

SPTT Committee Meeting

The SPTT Committee will consider a Cell Tower Marketing Agreement and receive a Technology Update covering Google Cloud Storage quota, instructional laptop RFP, cybersecurity, and other projects. A Transportation Update and approval of minutes from March 23, 2022, are also on the agenda. The committee will also discuss draft 2022-2023 calendars for the full board.

• Cell Tower Marketing Agreement - action item with Colon Moore and Jay Parker
• Technology Update topics: Google Cloud Storage quota, Instructional Laptop RFP, Cybersecurity and Multi-Factor Authentication, Technology Roadmap, Projection Device Project
• Transportation Update presented by Colon Moore
• Approval of minutes from March 23, 2022, SPTT meeting
• Draft 2022-2023 calendars to be taken to the full board

Facilities Committee - Closed Session

The Union County Public Schools Facilities Committee held a closed session immediately following the open meeting to receive advice from counsel (Michele Morris). No other substantive business was discussed; the agenda consisted solely of preliminary items, legal advice, minutes, and adjournment.

• Advice from Counsel - Michele Morris (closed session)

The committee met in closed session to consult with an attorney and review prior records. The members voted to amend previously adopted meeting minutes.

• Approved motion to enter closed session (4-0)
• Approved amendment to previously adopted meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (4-0)

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Union County Schools Facilities Committee awarded multiple contracts totaling over $1.8 million for painting, stadium lighting, and paving projects at various schools. Painting bids went to Peterson Painting & Contracting ($436,500 total) for Marvin Ridge Middle and High schools and to Universal Contractors ($208,400 total) for New Town and Rocky River Elementary. Stadium lighting and controls were awarded to Camp Electric Co. ($457,977 total). Paving contracts were awarded to Hoss Contracting and B&N Grading for several locations. The committee also recommended two property reassignments for the July Board of Education meeting and declared four mobile units at Rocky River Elementary as surplus.

• Awarded painting bids: Peterson Painting & Contracting for Marvin Ridge Middle ($186,700) and Marvin Ridge High ($249,800); Universal Contractors for New Town ($102,700) and Rocky River Elementary ($105,700) — total $644,900
• Awarded stadium lighting bid to Camp Electric Co., Inc. ($411,283) contingent on '23 CIP funds
• Awarded stadium lighting remote access controls to Camp Electric Co., Inc. ($46,694) contingent on '23 CIP funds
• Awarded paving bids: Hoss Contracting ($81,800) and B&N Grading for Monroe High, Sardis, and Benton Heights ($238,644 total); also transportation paving to B&N Grading ($419,316)
• Recommended parcel reassignments for Unnamed at Chestnut and Bluffs at Wesley Chapel; surplus declaration for four mobile units at Rocky River Elementary

The committee approved several maintenance and infrastructure bids for various school sites. It also recommended the Board of Education approve two subdivision reassignments and the sale of four surplus mobile units.

• Approved painting bids for Marvin Ridge Middle ($186,700) and High ($249,800) via Peterson Painting & Contracting, and New Town ($102,700) and Rocky River Elementary ($105,700) via Universal Contractors, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved $411,283 bid from Camp Electric Co., Inc. for stadium lighting at Cuthbertson and Weddington High, contingent on '23 CIP funds (4-0)
• Approved $46,694 bid from Camp Electric Co., Inc. for stadium lighting remote access controls at Marvin Ridge, Porter Ridge, and Forest Hills High, contingent on '23 CIP funds (4-0)
• Approved paving bids for New Salem Elementary ($81,800) via Hoss Contracting, Inc., and Monroe High ($92,800), Sardis ($106,250), and Benton Heights ($39,594) via B&N Grading, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved $419,316 paving bid from B&N Grading, Inc. for Transportation (4-0)
• Recommended Board of Education approve reassignment of unnamed subdivision on Chestnut Road (4-0)
• Recommended Board of Education approve reassignment of Bluffs at Wesley Chapel subdivision (4-0)
• Approved declaring four mobile units at Rocky River Elementary as surplus for sale (4-0)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee reviewed several policies for second and first review, including revisions to communicable disease policies for employees and students, domicile requirements, a new Federal Grant Administration policy, board responsibilities, sexual harassment policies for employees and students, and attendance. The committee voted to send all reviewed policies and administrative guidelines to the full Board for approval at the July 12, 2022 meeting. The committee also approved a Title IX sexual harassment training request under NCGS 115C-50(c).

• Second review of Policy 3-4 Communicable Diseases (Employees) and Policy 4-12 Communicable Diseases (Students)
• Second review of Policy 4-19 Domicile and Residence Requirements
• Proposed new Policy on Federal Grant Administration sent to full board
• First review of Policy 1-4 Board Responsibilities, Policy 3-7a Sexual Harassment (Employees), Policy 4-1 Attendance, and Policy 4-7a Sexual Harassment (Students)
• Approval of Title IX training from Campbell Shatley under state law

The committee approved sending four policies and a Title IX training request to the Board of Education for final approval. Additionally, four policies and two administrative guidelines were forwarded to the Board for further review.

• Approved sending Policy 3-4, 4-12, 4-19, and New Policy on Federal Grant Administration to Board for approval (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 1-4, 3-7a, 4-1, and 4-7a to Board for review (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 3-7a AG and 4-7a AG Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Process guidelines to Board for review (4-0)
• Approved sending Title IX training request from Campbell Shatley to Board for approval (4-0)
• Approved April 26, 2022 Open Session Minutes (4-0)

Agenda - Specially Called Meeting

The Union County Board of Education holds a specially called meeting to discuss the level of funding approved by the Board of County Commissioners for the 2023 local county appropriation. The board will review attached documents including a timeline and budget follow-up. No final decision is recorded in the agenda.

• Discussion on 2023 Local County Appropriation funding level approved by the BOCC
• Review of attachments: BOE Meeting 6-21-22 Attachment to Timeline, BOE Response - BOCC Information Request, and FY23 BOE Budget Follow up

Agenda - Closed Session

This is a closed session agenda for the Union County Board of Education. It includes only preliminary items, advice from counsel, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed for discussion.

• Closed session for attorney-client advice

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Union County Public Schools Curriculum Committee met on June 16, 2022, and voted to recommend several items to the full Board of Education for approval. These include the CTE Local Application for 2022-2023, digital resource renewals, a sole-source purchase for Drama Teacher Academy, and formation of a Career Center Feasibility Committee. All motions passed unanimously.

• Recommended CTE Local Application for 2022-2023 to full board
• Recommended Digital Resource Renewals for 2022-2023
• Recommended sole-source purchase for Drama Teacher Academy by Theatrefolk, Ltd
• Established UCPS Career Center Feasibility Committee

The Curriculum Committee approved recommendations for the 2022-2023 CTE Local Application and several digital resource renewals. The committee also recommended a sole source purchase for the Drama Teacher Academy. These items were referred to the full Board of Education for final approval.

• Recommended 2022-2023 CTE Local Application to Board of Education (3-0)
• Recommended 2022-2023 Digital Resource Renewals (Renaissance, DreamBox, Edmentum, Curriculum Associates) to Board of Education (3-0)
• Recommended Sole Source Purchase for Drama Teacher Academy (Theatrefolk, Ltd) to Board of Education (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved May 25, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of contracts, policy continuation, and budget items. Key decisions include remaining mask optional per state law, awarding $861,765 for Prospect Elementary kitchen and ramp construction, and approving a $1,016,016 milk contract. The board will also hear public comments and recognize service award recipients.

• Remain mask optional pursuant to Session Law 2021-130
• Approve $861,765 for Prospect Elementary kitchen and ramp bids
• Approve $128,570 for security camera purchases
• Approve $1,016,016 milk contract for School Nutrition Services
• Approve student reassignment proposals for Chestnut Ln subdivision and Bluffs at Wesley Chapel

Agenda - Closed Session

This is a procedural closed-session meeting of the Union County Board of Education. The board will discuss personnel matters and seek advice from legal counsel, then vote on minutes. No public decisions or detailed agenda items are listed.

• Closed session for personnel matters
• Advice from legal counsel
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel B - Public Notice

This meeting is a procedural hearing for student appeals. The agenda contains only call to order, student hearings, and adjournment with no specific cases listed.

• Student hearings (details not provided in agenda)

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Curriculum Committee voted to recommend the K-5 CKLA Literacy Core Curriculum, renewal of the Follett (Destiny) digital resource, and a sole source purchase of Safe and Civil Schools Resources to the full Board of Education. The committee also received an update on Summer Learning Programs. All action items passed unanimously.

• Recommendation of CKLA K-5 Literacy Core Curriculum for 2022-2023
• Recommendation of Follett (Destiny) digital resource renewal for 2022-2023
• Recommendation of sole source purchase of Safe and Civil Schools Resources
• Update on Summer Learning Programs

The Curriculum Committee voted to recommend the CKLA K-5 literacy core curriculum, a digital resource renewal for Follett (Destiny), and a sole source purchase for Safe and Civil Schools Resources to the full Board of Education for approval.

• Recommended CKLA K-5 Literacy Core Curriculum for 2022-2023 to Board of Education (4-0)
• Recommended renewal of Follett (Destiny) digital resource for 2022-2023 to Board of Education (4-0)
• Recommended Sole Source Purchase Request for Safe and Civil Schools Resources to Board of Education (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved April 27, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Facilities Committee met and voted on several action items, including awarding bids for security cameras ($128,570.51), Prospect Elementary kitchen and ramp construction ($861,765), and commissioning services for Forest Hills High and East Elementary ($239,450 total). The committee also recommended two subdivision student reassignments and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Awarded $861,765 bid to Miles-McClellan Construction for Prospect Elementary kitchen and ramp
• Approved $128,570.51 purchase of security cameras from Safeware, Inc.
• Approved $80,000 design change order for Piedmont High using state funds
• Approved $239,450 commissioning proposal from Optima Engineering for Forest Hills High and East Elementary
• Recommended reassignment of parcels from subdivisions 'Unnamed at Chestnut' and 'Bluffs at Wesley Chapel' to specific schools

The committee approved several construction and service contracts, including kitchen renovations at Prospect Elementary and security camera replacements. It also recommended two school boundary reassignments for new subdivisions to be considered by the Board in July.

• Approved $128,570.51 security camera purchase from Safeware, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved $861,765 contract for Prospect Elementary kitchen and ramp work to Miles-McClellan Construction, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved $80,000 design change order for Piedmont High turf field by CPL (4-0)
• Approved Optima Engineering proposals for $142,600 (Forest Hills High) and $96,850 (East Elementary) (4-0)
• Approved including a preferred bid alternate for Trane equipment in the PDC HVAC project (4-0)
• Recommended reassigning unnamed Chestnut subdivision from Antioch/Weddington to Indian Trail/Sun Valley (4-0)
• Recommended reassigning The Bluffs from Wesley Chapel/Weddington to Western Union/Parkwood (4-0)
• Approved April 27, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Finance Committee Meeting - Open Session

The committee voted to recommend several school nutrition (SNS) contract proposals to the full Board of Education, including a $1,016,015.51 rollover of the Maola Dairy milk contract with a COLA increase. They also approved recommendations for Pepsi Bottling Ventures ($252,928), Hershey Creamery ($111,155), and Hartley Vending ($90,000) for FY22-23. Additionally, the committee placed budget amendments and transfers on the consent agenda for the June 9 BOE meeting and received informational updates on COVID relief funding and CIP fund balances.

• Rollover of Maola Dairy Milk contract for SNS in estimated amount of $1,016,015.51 with a .04 cent per half pint COLA increase
• Contract proposal from Pepsi Bottling Ventures for SNS for $252,928.00
• Contract proposal from Hershey Creamery Company for SNS for $111,155.00
• Rollover of Hartley Vending contract for SNS in amount of $90,000
• Recommendation to place budget amendments and transfers on the consent agenda for the June 9, 2022 BOE meeting

The committee recommended several school nutrition services (SNS) contracts and meal price increases for full board approval. These include updated pricing for breakfast and lunch and specific vendor agreements for beverages, dairy, and vending.

• Recommended FY22-23 meal prices: breakfast $1.75, elementary/middle lunch $3.75, high school lunch $3.85 (Passed)
• Recommended $252,928.00 Pepsi Bottling Ventures contract for SNS (Passed)
• Recommended $111,155.00 Hershey Creamery Company contract for SNS (Passed)
• Recommended rollover of Maola Dairy Milk contract estimated at $1,016,015.51 (Passed)
• Recommended rollover of $90,000 Hartley Vending contract (Passed)
• Recommended placing budget amendments and transfers on the June 9 Consent Agenda (Passed)
• Approved May 24, 2022 meeting agenda (Passed)
• Approved April 26, 2022 meeting minutes (Passed)

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will vote on a large consent agenda including over $3.9 million in facility contracts for HVAC, paving, flooring, and other projects at multiple schools. The board will also take action on the FY22-23 budget proposal, an AgTech program, and a teletherapy contract with Atrium Health. Several policies, including mask-optional status and communicable disease procedures, are up for discussion or approval.

• Parkwood Middle HVAC bids: $1,483,116
• Paving bids for Cuthbertson Middle, Shiloh Valley Elementary, Weddington Elementary: $810,657
• Teletherapy support contract with Atrium Health: $180,815
• AgTech program proposal
• Remain mask optional pursuant to Session Law 2021-130

Agenda - Closed Session

This is a closed-session agenda for the Union County Board of Education. The board will discuss personnel matters, student transfers, and receive advice from counsel. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Personnel discussions
• Student transfer matters
• Legal advice from counsel
• Approval of previous minutes

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel A - Public Notice

This is a procedural meeting of the Union County Public Schools Appeal Committee (Panel A) to conduct student hearings. No other business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Student hearings to be held (specific cases not detailed in agenda)

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Curriculum Committee voted to recommend four items to the full Board of Education: a Teaching as a Profession course, an update to the secondary US History curriculum, the AIG Plan 2022-2025, and an AgTech program proposal. The committee also discussed the Special Olympics program. All motions passed unanimously with three votes in favor.

• Recommended Teaching as a Profession Course to full board
• Recommended Social Studies Curriculum (Secondary - US History) update
• Recommended AIG Plan 2022-2025 for gifted students
• Recommended AgTech Program Proposal for agricultural technology
• Discussed Special Olympics program

The Curriculum Committee voted to recommend a new Teaching as a Profession course, a secondary US History curriculum update, the 2022-2025 AIG Plan, and an AgTech Program proposal for Board of Education approval.

• Recommended Teaching as a Profession Course to Board of Education (3-0)
• Recommended Social Studies Curriculum (Secondary - US History) to Board of Education (3-0)
• Recommended AIG Plan 2022-2025 to Board of Education (3-0)
• Recommended AgTech Program Proposal to Board of Education (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved March 23, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Facilities Committee approved multiple construction and maintenance contracts, including a $1.48 million HVAC award for Parkwood Middle School. All action items were passed unanimously, including bids for paving, restroom renovations, flooring, windows, fire inspections, and scoreboards. The committee also recommended student reassignments for a subdivision and declined a land purchase proposal at CATA.

• Awarded $1,483,116 HVAC bid to Hoss Contracting, Inc. for Parkwood Middle School
• Awarded $810,657 paving bid to Hoss Contracting, Inc.
• Awarded $180,443 restroom renovation bid to DCS for Waxhaw Elementary
• Awarded $348,000 HVAC bid to Steele Mechanical Services for Western Union Elementary
• Recommended reassignment of Bedford Towns subdivision parcels to specific schools

The committee approved 11 vendor contracts for HVAC, flooring, paving, and window replacements across several schools. It also recommended a school reassignment for the Bedford Townhomes subdivision and denied a land sale request at CATA.

• Approved $1,483,116 HVAC bid for Parkwood Middle (3-0)
• Approved $810,657 paving bid for Cuthbertson Middle, Shiloh Valley, and Weddington Elementary (3-0)
• Approved $180,443 restroom bid for Waxhaw Elementary (3-0)
• Approved $348,000 HVAC bid for Western Union Elementary (3-0)
• Approved $137,105 flooring and abatement bids for Sun Valley Middle (3-0)
• Approved $219,925 flooring and abatement bids for Weddington High (3-0)
• Approved $120,650 flooring and abatement bids for Wingate Elementary (3-0)
• Approved $289,530 window bid for Sun Valley Middle and Wesley Chapel Elementary (3-0)

Finance Committee Meeting - Open Session

The Finance Committee voted to recommend the FY2022-2023 Budget Proposal, totaling over $277,000 in school nutrition supply contracts, a $436 state supplement payment to eligible staff, and use of ESSER funds for fund balance needs. All recommendations go to the full Board of Education on May 3, 2022.

• Recommended FY2022-2023 Budget Proposal to full board
• Approved use of ESSER III funds for identified fund balance needs
• Approved $436 lump sum payment to eligible staff from state teacher supplement funds
• Approved $168,266.02 contract with Pro Kitchen, LLC for school nutrition smallwares/supplies
• Approved $109,387.50 contract with SFS/Portion Pac for chemicals and warewashing supplies

The Finance Committee recommended several budget and contract items for full board approval at the May 3, 2022 meeting. These include the FY22-23 budget proposal, staff payments, and specific vendor contracts for school nutrition services. The committee also recommended new rates for the After School Program.

• Recommended FY22-23 Budget Proposal for board approval (3-0)
• Recommended use of ESSER and Fund Balance funds for identified needs (3-0)
• Recommended one-time $436.00 lump sum payment to eligible staff (3-0)
• Recommended $168,266.02 SNS contract for Pro Kitchen, LLC (3-0)
• Recommended $109,387.50 SNS contract for SFS/Portion Pac (3-0)
• Recommended After School Program rates: $100/week per child, $75/week for staff (3-0)
• Recommended 12-month Atrium Health teletherapy contract for mental health support (3-0)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee met virtually on April 26, 2022. The committee voted to send five second-review policies and four first-review policies to the full Board for approval at the May 3, 2022 meeting. It also reviewed administrative guidelines for the Code of Student Conduct and Non-Service Animals in the Classroom. All action items were approved.

• Policy 1-24/1-21 Consultants to the Board (second review)
• Policy 1-32/1-23 Public Records (second review)
• Policy 2-4 Grants and Funding for Special Projects (second review)
• Proposed New Policy - Federal Grant Administration (first review)
• Policy 4-3 AG Code of Student Conduct (administrative guidelines)

The committee approved sending five policies for final approval and six policies or administrative guidelines for review at the May 3, 2022 Board of Education meeting. This included amendments to Policy 2-4 and several first-review items. The meeting also approved the agenda and previous session minutes.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved March 15, 2022 Open Session Minutes (4-0)
• Approved sending Policies 1-24/1-21, 1-32/1-23, 2-4 (as amended), 3-2e, and 3-3 to the Board for approval (4-0)
• Approved sending Policies 3-4, 4-12, 4-19, and a new Federal Grant Administration policy to the Board for review (4-0)
• Approved sending Administrative Guidelines 4-3 AG and 5-6 AG to the Board for review (4-0)

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel A

This is a procedural meeting of the Union County Public Schools Appeal Committee – Panel A. The agenda includes only the call to order, student hearings (no specific student cases listed), and adjournment. No substantive decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• No specific student appeals or case details are provided in the agenda.

Agenda - Work Session

The Union County Board of Education holds a work session to discuss the proposed FY23 budget. The board will first vote to approve the agenda before moving to the budget discussion.

• Discussion of 2022-23 Proposed Budget (attachment: FY23 Budget Proposal - BOE Work Session 04.11.22 v2.pdf)

Agenda - Closed Session

The Union County Board of Education will meet in a closed session on April 5, 2022. The agenda includes discussions regarding personnel and advice from counsel.

• Personnel discussion
• Advice from counsel

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will consider a consent agenda including a $154,920.87 contract for Marshville Elementary lighting, multiple student reassignments (Twin Lakes, Weddington Pointe, Blythe Mill, Glenhurst, Hemby Place, and Bedford Townhomes), and a resolution to remain mask optional. The board will also discuss the superintendent's FY23 budget proposal and review policies on consultants, public records, grants, licensure, and recruitment. Public comments and board member remarks are scheduled.

• Marshville Elementary lighting replacement bid approved at $154,920.87 from 2021/22 CIP
• Student reassignments for Twin Lakes, Weddington Pointe, Blythe Mill, Glenhurst, Hemby Place, and Bedford Townhomes
• Resolution to remain mask optional pursuant to Session Law 2021-130 (Senate Bill 654)
• Superintendent's FY23 budget proposal presented for discussion
• Consent agenda includes 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan and policy updates

Appeal Committee Hearings

The Union County Public Schools Appeal Committee will meet at 9:00 AM in the Board Room at 400 North Church Street, Monroe. After a call to order, the committee will conduct student appeal hearings, then adjourn.

• Call to Order
• Student Hearings
• Adjournment

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Union County Public Schools Curriculum Committee will receive an update on the Exceptional Children's Program. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No items were taken to the full board.

• Exceptional Children's Program Update presented for discussion and information

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from February 23, 2022. The remainder of the meeting consisted of an informational update regarding the Exceptional Children's Program. No items were referred to the full board.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved February 23, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Facilities Committee - Closed Session

The committee approved the closed session meeting minutes from February 23, 2022. Members discussed a request from Gordon Funeral Home to purchase acreage from the Wolfe/CATA/PDC campus, noting storm water control and geothermal well field concerns.

• Approved motion to enter closed session (4-0)
• Approved closed session meeting minutes for February 23, 2022 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:33 AM (4-0)

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The committee approved a $19,493,300 Capital Improvement Plan for 2023–2027, accepted state funds for a synthetic turf field at Piedmont High School, awarded a $154,920.87 lighting replacement bid for Marshville Elementary, and recommended reassignments for several subdivisions to different schools. The meeting also approved minutes from February and the agenda.

• Approved 2023 Capital Improvement Plan totaling $19,493,300.
• Accepted state funds for synthetic turf field at Piedmont High School.
• Awarded $154,920.87 lighting replacement bid to NetZero USA Holdings Inc. for Marshville ES.
• Recommended reassigning Twin Lakes, Weddington Pointe, Blythe Mill, Glenhurst, Hemby Place, and Bedford Townhomes parcels to different schools.
• Approved open session meeting minutes from February 23, 2022.

The committee approved the 2023 Capital Improvement Plan and awarded a lighting contract for Marshville Elementary. Members also approved the development of a synthetic turf field at Piedmont High School and recommended several school subdivision reassignments to the Board of Education.

• Approved 2023 Capital Improvement Plan in the amount of $19,493,300 (4-0)
• Awarded $154,920.87 lighting replacement bid to NetZero USA Holdings, Inc. for Marshville Elementary (4-0)
• Approved use of state funds for synthetic turf field at Piedmont High School (4-0)
• Recommended subdivision reassignments to the Board of Education for April meeting (4-0)
• Recommended reassignment of Bedford Townhomes to Indian Trail Elementary/Sun Valley district (4-0)
• Approved February 23, 2022 open session meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

SPTT Committee Meeting

The SPTT Committee will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 26, 2022 meeting. It will receive a technology update from Jay Parker and a transportation update, including the proposed Bell Times for 2022‑23. The committee will take action on the Smart School Bus Safety Pilot Project and provide a strategic plan update to the full board.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from Jan. 26, 2022 meeting
• Technology update (information)
• Transportation update – Bell Times 22‑23 (proposed)
• Smart School Bus Safety Pilot Project (action item)

Finance Committee Meeting - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Finance Committee voted to approve a $1,650,000 Smart School Bus Safety Pilot Program using state recovery funds, and received the Superintendent's FY22-23 budget proposal. The committee also approved prior meeting minutes and received an update on COVID relief spending through February 2022.

• Approved $1,650,000 Smart Bus Pilot Program using State Recovery Funds to replace TIMS program
• Presented Superintendent's FY22-23 Budget Proposal (no vote taken)
• Received COVID Relief Funding Update for February 2022
• Approved minutes from February 22 and March 1, 2022 meetings

The committee approved the use of $1,650,000 in State Recovery Funds to participate in the 2021 Smart School Bus Safety Pilot Project. This funding will be used to pilot and replace the current TIMS program. No action was taken on the Superintendent's FY22-23 Budget Proposal.

• Approved use of $1,650,000 in State Recovery Funds for Smart Bus Pilot Program (4-0)
• Approved March 22, 2022 meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved February 22, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved March 1, 2022 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 April 5, 2022 meeting. These include policies on duties of the chair, election of officers, public participation, non-discrimination, and selection of instructional materials. The committee also reviewed five policies for first review, covering consultants, public records, grants, licensure, and recruitment.

• Policy 1-5 Duties of the Chair (second review, sent to board)
• Policy 1-12 Public Participation at Board Meetings (second review, sent to board)
• Policy 5-1 Selection of Instructional Materials (second review, sent to board)
• Policy 1-21/1-24 Consultants to the Board (first review)
• Policy 2-4 Grants and Funding for Special Projects (first review)

The committee approved sending five policies to the Board of Education for final approval and five policies for review. These actions include updates to board duties, public participation, and personnel selection.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved February 28, 2022 Open Session Minutes (4-0)
• Sent Policy 1-5 (Duties of the Chair) to Board for approval (4-0)
• Sent Policy 1-8 (Election of Officers and Voting Method) to Board for approval (4-0)
• Sent Policy 1-12 (Public Participation at Board Meetings) to Board for approval (4-0)
• Sent Policy 1-17 (Statement of Non-Discrimination) to Board for approval (4-0)
• Sent Policy 5-1 (Selection of Instructional Materials) to Board for approval (4-0)
• Sent Policies 1-24/1-21, 1-32/1-23, 2-4, 3-2e, and 3-3 to Board for review (4-0)

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will discuss and vote on a consent agenda that includes a 2022 construction bond request resolution, a $337,470 bid for playground relocation and drainage improvements at Indian Trail Elementary, and FY2023 staff retention bonus payments. The board will also review the face covering policy under state law and consider reassignment proposals for several subdivisions, an after-school program tuition increase, and a sole-source contract for a district recruitment platform ($15,000). Public comments and recognitions are also scheduled.

• 2022 Construction Bond Request Resolution
• Indian Trail Elementary Playground Relocation and Drainage Improvement Bids ($337,470)
• FY2023 Staff Retention Bonus Payments
• Reassignment proposal for several subdivisions (Blythe Mill, Glenhurst, Hemby Place, Twin Lakes, Weddington Pointe)
• Review of Face Covering Policy Pursuant to Session Law 2021-130 (Senate Bill 654)

Agenda - Closed Session

The Union County Board of Education meets in closed session to discuss personnel matters, student transfers, and legal advice from counsel. No public business or votes are scheduled.

• Personnel matters
• Student transfers
• Advice from counsel
• Approval of prior closed session minutes

Finance Committee Meeting - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Finance Committee approved its agenda and then voted to recommend two actions to the full Board of Education. It recommended approval of FY23 staff retention payments totaling $9,600,000 using ESSER funds. It also recommended the Board approve a tuition increase for the After School Program. The meeting was adjourned after these recommendations.

• FY23 Proposed Staff Retention Payments – estimated cost $9,600,000 using ESSER Funds
• Proposed tuition increase for the After School Program (amount not specified)
• Approval of the meeting agenda

The Finance Committee recommended the approval of FY23 staff retention payments and a tuition increase for the afterschool program. Both items were passed and referred to the full board for approval at the March 1, 2022 meeting.

• Recommended approval of FY23 Proposed Staff Retention Payments totaling $9,600,000 using ESSER Funds (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Proposed Tuition Increase for the After School Program (4-0)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee approved sending five policies for second review (including Policy 4-1 Attendance, Policy 4-15 Surveys of Students, Policy 5-1 Selection of Instructional Materials, and Policy 6-6 Registered Sex Offenders) to the full Board for approval at the March 1, 2022 meeting. The committee also agreed to send four policies for first review (Policy 1-5 Duties of the Chair, Policy 1-8 Election of Officers, Policy 1-12 Public Participation at Board Meetings, and Policy 1-17 Statement of Non-Discrimination) to the Board for review. The committee approved the agenda and minutes from January 18, 2022.

• Policy 2-8 Annual Independent Audit (second review) sent to board
• Policy 4-1 Attendance (second review) sent to board
• Policy 6-6 Registered Sex Offenders (second review) sent to board
• Policy 1-12 Public Participation at Board Meetings (first review) sent for board review
• Policy 1-17 Statement of Non-Discrimination (first review) sent for board review

The committee approved sending five policies to the Board of Education for approval and four policies for review. The meeting also included the approval of the agenda and previous session minutes.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved January 18, 2022 Open Session Minutes (4-0)
• Sent Policy 2-8 (Annual Independent Audit) to Board for approval (4-0)
• Sent Policy 4-1 (Attendance) to Board for approval (4-0)
• Sent Policy 4-15 (Surveys of Students) to Board for approval (4-0)
• Sent Policy 5-1 (Selection of Instructional Materials) to Board for approval (4-0)
• Sent Policy 6-6 (Registered Sex Offenders) to Board for approval (4-0)
• Sent Policies 1-5, 1-8, 1-12, and 1-17 to Board for review (4-0)

Appeal Hearings

The Appeals Hearings Committee – Panel B will meet on February 24, 2022 at 9:00 AM in the Union County Public Schools Board Room, 400 North Church Street, Monroe, NC. The agenda includes a call to order, student hearings, and adjournment. No other items are listed.

• Student hearings

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Union County Public Schools Curriculum Committee met on February 23, 2022, and voted to recommend several items to the full Board of Education. Items recommended include the Summer Retest Plan 2022, a Summer Learning Update, a Social Studies Curriculum Update for the 4th grading period, and a sole source purchase of Calf Simulators. The committee also approved the agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Recommended the Summer Retest Plan 2022 to the full board
• Recommended the Summer Learning Update to the full board
• Recommended the Social Studies Curriculum Update - 4th Grading Period to the full board
• Recommended the Sole Source Purchase of Calf Simulators (by Realityworks) to the full board
• Approved the agenda and minutes from the November 18, 2021 meeting

The Curriculum Committee approved several recommendations for the full Board of Education, including summer testing and learning plans. The committee also recommended updates to the elementary social studies curriculum and a sole source purchase for calf simulators.

• Recommended Summer Program Plan 2022 to the Board of Education (4-0)
• Recommended Summer Learning Update to the Board of Education (4-0)
• Recommended Social Studies Curriculum Update - 4th Grading Period to the Board of Education (4-0)
• Recommended Sole Source Purchase of Calf Simulators by Realityworks to the Board of Education (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as amended (4-0)
• Approved January 26, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Facilities Committee voted to approve a resolution requesting a 2022 Construction Bond be placed on the November 2022 ballot and forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners. They also awarded a $337,470 bid to J Taylor Inc. for playground relocation and drainage improvements at Indian Trail Elementary School. The committee approved prior minutes and received informational updates on subdivisions, capital improvement plans, surplus property, and building permits.

• Approved resolution to place 2022 Construction Bond on November ballot
• Awarded $337,470 contract to J Taylor Inc. for Indian Trail ES playground relocation and drainage improvements
• Approved open session meeting minutes from January 26, 2022
• Discussed proposed subdivisions and split AZ boundaries
• Received informational updates on CIP, surplus, and building/zoning permits

The Facilities Committee approved a resolution to place a $149,256,500 construction bond on the November 2022 ballot. The committee also awarded a contract for playground and drainage work at Indian Trail ES and approved five school boundary adjustments for new subdivisions.

• Approved resolution to request $149,256,500 Construction Bond for November ballot (4-0)
• Awarded $337,470 bid to J Taylor, Inc. for Indian Trail ES playground and drainage (4-0)
• Moved Twin Lakes subdivision from Wesley Chapel ES to Weddington ES (4-0)
• Moved Weddington Pointe subdivision from Wesley Chapel ES to Shiloh Valley/Sun Valley schools (4-0)
• Moved Blythe Mill Townhomes from Cuthbertson schools to Parkwood schools (4-0)
• Moved Glenhurst subdivision from Antioch/Weddington schools to Indian Trail ES/Sun Valley schools (4-0)
• Moved Hemby Place subdivision from Antioch ES to Rea View ES (4-0)
• Approved January 26, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Facilities Committee - Closed Session

The Facilities Committee will hold a closed session to discuss land acquisition. The agenda includes a motion to go into closed session, approval of minutes, and adjournment. No public action is scheduled.

• Motion to go into closed session
• Discussion of land acquisition (no details provided)

The committee approved the acquisition of 12.206 acres of land adjacent to Parkwood High for $245,000. The purchase will use 20/21 and 21/22 CIP funds and is subject to BOCC approval.

• Approved $245,000 purchase of 12.206 acres adjacent to Parkwood High (4-0)
• Approved closed session meeting minutes for January 26, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session (4-0)

Finance Committee Meeting - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Finance Committee approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. The committee took action on a FY23 staff retention payment proposal and approved a sole source purchase for HR recruiting platforms. Informational updates were provided on summer programming, the afterschool program, and COVID relief funding.

• FY23 staff retention payment proposal discussed
• HR recruiting platforms sole source purchase approved
• Summer programming plan presented
• Afterschool program update provided
• COVID relief funding update shared

The committee recommended the use of $15,000 in EPIC Grant funds to purchase a Handshake subscription as a District Recruitment Platform. An item regarding FY 23 Recruitment/Retention was tabled pending an additional proposal.

• Approved February 22, 2022 meeting agenda
• Approved January 25, 2022 meeting minutes
• Tabled FY 23 Recruitment/Retention
• Recommended approval of $15,000 sole source purchase of Handshake using EPIC Grant funds

Appeal Hearings

The Appeals Hearings Committee Panel B of Union County Public Schools will conduct student appeal hearings. The agenda is purely procedural, consisting of call to order, student hearings, and adjournment. No specific student cases or details are listed in the agenda.

• Student hearings (no details provided)

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will discuss and take action on a review of its face covering policy pursuant to Senate Bill 654. The consent agenda includes approval of the FY22 budget resolution, a Mandarin immersion program proposal, policy revisions, and an audit contract. The board will also receive an update on COVID-19 cases and a COVID relief funding update.

• Review and possible action on face covering policy under Senate Bill 654
• Approval of FY22 Budget Resolution
• Mandarin Immersion Program Proposal
• LETRS Training Stipend Proposal
• Policy revisions: Grievances, Student Assessment, Student Promotion, and new Domicile and Residency Requirements

Agenda - Closed Session

The Union County Board of Education is holding a closed session to discuss personnel, land acquisition, student transfers, and advice from counsel. No specific actions or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of personnel matters
• Land acquisition item
• Student transfers item
• Advice from counsel

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Curriculum Committee discussed and passed a motion to recommend the DLI Mandarin Program Proposal to the full Board of Education for approval. The committee also approved its agenda and minutes from November 18, 2021, and discussed the Resource Selection Review Process.

• Passed motion to recommend DLI Mandarin Program Proposal to full board
• Approved meeting minutes from November 18, 2021
• Discussed Resource Selection Review Process

The Curriculum Committee unanimously recommended a proposal to the Board of Education regarding the DLI Mandarin Program. The plan includes limiting Mandarin immersion to Marvin Elementary and introducing Spanish immersion at Kensington and New Town Elementary schools.

• Recommended DLI Mandarin Program Proposal to Board of Education (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 18, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Facilities Committee will hear updates on East Elementary and Forest Hills High replacement projects, review residential development trends, and receive a semi-annual surplus report and change order update. They also vote to approve previous meeting minutes.

• Residential Development Review presented by Mr. Ogram
• East Elementary Replacement Status/Overview
• Forest Hills High Replacement Status/Overview
• Semi-annual Surplus Report (July–December 2021)
• Change Order Update

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the open session minutes from December 16, 2021. Members received informational reports on surplus assets, residential development, and preliminary designs for the replacement of East Elementary and Forest Hills High.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved December 16, 2021 open session meeting minutes (3-0)

SPTT Committee Meeting

The Union County Public Schools SPTT Committee will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 27, 2021 meeting. It will receive a strategic plan update from Michele Morris, review draft calendars for the 2022‑2023 academic year, and get a transportation update from Colon Moore. The committee will also pass information to the full board, set the next meeting date, and adjourn.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes from Oct. 27, 2021 meeting
• Strategic Plan Update – presented by Michele Morris
• Review draft 2022‑2023 school calendars – presented by Dr. Bashawn Harris
• Transportation Update – presented by Colon Moore

Agenda - Closed Session

This is a closed session of the Union County Board of Education with only procedural items: preliminary items, advice from counsel, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

Agenda - Joint Meeting Between Union County Board of County Commissioners and Union County Board of Education

The Union County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education will consider a joint statement reaffirming their December 2021 resolution supporting the end of contact tracing and quarantine requirements in North Carolina public schools. They will also discuss long-term capital planning for Union County Public Schools, including a proposed 2022 bond. The meeting opens with approval of the agenda.

• Joint statement reaffirming Dec. 6, 2021 resolution to end contact tracing and quarantine in NC public schools
• Discussion of Union County Public Schools long-term capital plan
• Review of 2022 Bond Proposal slide stack
• Consideration of LRP funding request
• Approval of the meeting agenda

Finance Committee Meeting - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Finance Committee voted to recommend approval of the FY22 budget resolution totaling $552,077,577, a LETRS training stipend using federal COVID relief funds, and a $37,500 audit contract with Anderson, Smith & Wike, PLLC. These items will go to the full Board of Education on February 1, 2022. The committee also received updates on the FY23 budget calendar and COVID relief fund expenditures.

• Recommendation to approve UCPS Budget Resolution for FY22 at $552,077,577
• Recommendation to approve $37,500 audit contract with Anderson, Smith & Wike, PLLC
• Recommendation to use federal COVID relief funds for LETRS training stipends
• Discussion of FY23 budget calendar (draft)
• COVID relief funding update as of December 31, 2021

The Finance Committee voted to recommend three items to the full board: the FY22 Budget Resolution, a 2022 audit contract, and the use of federal funds for LETRS training stipends. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes.

• Recommended approval of FY21-22 Budget totaling $552,077,577 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of 2022 Audit Contract with Anderson, Smith & Wike, PLLC for $37,500.00 (3-0)
• Recommended use of Federal COVID Relief Funds for LETRS Training stipends (3-0)
• Approved January 25, 2022 meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved November 23, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee voted to send four policies for second review, including a proposed new policy on domicile and residency requirements, to the full Board for approval at the February 1 meeting. The committee also reviewed five policies for first review, including attendance, student surveys, and registered sex offenders, and will send them to the Board for further review. The meeting was procedural, with all motions passing unanimously.

• Proposed new Policy on Domicile and Residency Requirements approved for full board vote
• Policy 1-18 Grievances, Complaints, and Appeals sent to full board
• Policy 5-9 Student Assessment sent to full board
• Policy 5-12 Student Promotion and Accountability sent to full board
• Policies for first review: 2-8 Annual Independent Audit, 4-1 Attendance, 4-15 Surveys of Students, 5-1 Selection of Instructional Materials, 6-6 Registered Sex Offenders

The committee approved sending four policies to the Board of Education for approval and five policies for review. The meeting also included the approval of previous minutes and a move into closed session.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved December 14, 2021 Open Session minutes (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 1-18, 5-9, 5-12, and New Policy on Domicile and Residency Requirements to the Board for approval (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 2-8, 4-1, 4-15, 5-1, and 6-6 to the Board for review (4-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session to review prior closed session minutes (4-0)

Policy Committee Meeting - Closed Session

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee held a closed session meeting. The agenda included only procedural items: a motion to go into closed session and approval of closed session minutes. No substantive policy discussions or decisions were listed on the public agenda.

• Motion to go into closed session
• Approval of closed session minutes

The committee held a closed session meeting to conduct procedural business. The members approved the meeting agenda and the closed session minutes from December 14, 2021.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved December 14, 2021 closed session minutes (4-0)

Agenda - Closed Session

This agenda is purely procedural, listing a closed session with items for personnel, advice from counsel, and minutes. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Closed session for personnel matters
• Advice from counsel

Agenda - Open Session

The board will take action on a face covering policy review required by state law and approve consent agenda items including $400,000 in chiller replacement bids for Antioch and Kensington schools. They will also consider policy revisions on student records, electronically stored information, student transportation, and a new domicile/residency policy. The board will hear a COVID-19 update and receive the annual audit presentation.

• Review and action on face covering policy per Session Law 2021-130 (Senate Bill 654)
• Approval of Antioch & Kensington Chiller Replacement Bids ($400,000)
• Consideration of proposed new policy on domicile and residency requirements
• Action on Policy 4-13 Student Assignment revisions
• Approval of 2021-2022 class size waivers and custodian salary proposal