Union County Public Schools public meetings in 2024

Agenda - Open Session - Specially Called Meeting

The Union County Board of Education is holding a specially called virtual meeting to consider and vote on a consent agenda item for furniture contracts at East Elementary School and Forest Hills High School. The meeting is primarily procedural, with a single substantive action item.

• Consent agenda item: Furniture contracts for East Elementary School and Forest Hills High School

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Facilities Committee reviewed and recommended several school improvement projects and easements for full Board approval. Key actions included approving funding for furniture and playground equipment and reviewing land easements.

• Furniture contracts for East Elementary and Forest Hills High School totaling $4,050,780.73
• Playground equipment for East Elementary School from Barrs Recreation for $671,189.37
• Fundraising request for a replacement scoreboard with sound at Cuthbertson High School
• Temporary and sight easements for Waxhaw Elementary School requested by Seven Hills Improvements
• Easements for Sun Valley High School requested by NCDOT

The committee recommended the full Board approve a $671,189.37 playground quote for East Elementary and furniture contracts for East Elementary and Forest Hills High School. They also recommended approval of easements for Waxhaw Elementary and Sun Valley High School, and a fundraising request for a Cuthbertson High School scoreboard.

• Recommended approval of Cuthbertson High School scoreboard fundraising request (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Seven Hills Subdivision easements at Waxhaw Elementary School (3-0)
• Recommended approval of NCDOT easements at Sun Valley High School (3-0)
• Recommended approval of furniture contracts for East Elementary and Forest Hills High School (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $671,189.37 Barrs Recreation playground quote for East Elementary (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved November 20, 2024 open session meeting minutes (3-0)

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel C - Public Notice

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

• Meeting consists solely of hearings; no specific agenda items listed.

Agenda - Open Session

The Board will swear in five newly elected members, elect a chair and vice chair, and then vote on a consent agenda that includes the 2025-2026 traditional calendar, a $289,300 chiller bid for Sandy Ridge Elementary, a VoIP contract, and several policy revisions. The board will also receive the FY2024 annual audit report and hold a public comment period. Policies related to public participation, grievances, and student promotion will be discussed.

• Swearing in of elected members Matt Helms, John Kirkpatrick IV, Sarah May, Joseph Morreale, and Todd Price
• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of 2025-2026 Traditional Calendar (consent agenda)
• Approval of $289,300 Sandy Ridge Elementary chiller bid (consent agenda)
• FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report from Anderson Smith & Wike, PLLC

Agenda - Closed Session

The Board of Education is meeting in a closed session to discuss personnel, student transfer appeals, and legal advice. The board will also review closed session minutes from November 12, 2024.

• Advice from counsel
• Personnel matters
• Student transfer appeals
• Approval of November 12, 2024 closed session minutes

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Curriculum Committee will consider approval of the proposed 2025-2026 Program of Studies. It will also vote to approve the meeting minutes from October 23, 2024. The meeting is virtual.

• Proposed 2025-2026 Program of Studies (action item, 209 KB PDF attached)
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 23, 2024

SPTT Committee Meeting

The committee will review and discuss the proposed 2025-2026 Traditional Calendar and a VoIP contract with Continuant. They will also receive an update on Strategic Plan Theme C regarding social-emotional learning. The meeting includes approval of minutes from September 25, 2024.

• Approval of minutes from September 25, 2024
• Strategic Plan update - Theme C, initiative 1a: social-emotional learning
• Discussion and action on 2025-2026 Traditional Calendar
• Discussion and action on VoIP contract with Continuant (FY25-27)
• Information to be taken to full board: calendar and VoIP contract

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Facilities Committee approved the October 30 meeting minutes and awarded a $289,300 bid to Carolina Air Solutions for chiller replacement at Sandy Ridge Elementary. They also received informational updates on surplus inventory, bond status, and change orders.

• Awarded $289,300 bid to Carolina Air Solutions for chiller replacement at Sandy Ridge Elementary
• Approved open session meeting minutes for October 30, 2024
• Received surplus inventory update
• Received bond update
• Received change order update

The Facilities Committee approved a contract for a chiller replacement at Sandy Ridge Elementary. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 30, 2024, open session.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved October 30, 2024 open session meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved $289,300.00 bid from Carolina Air Solutions for Sandy Ridge Elementary chiller replacement (3-0)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee met virtually on November 19, 2024. They voted to recommend 16 schools for choice status for the 2024-2025 school year to the full board. The committee also conducted second and first reviews of multiple policies, including federal grants, registered sex offenders, parental involvement, and others, sending them to the board for approval at the December 3 meeting. Additionally, they approved minutes from the previous meeting.

• Recommended 16 schools as choice schools: Benton Heights ESA, Fairview ES, Prospect ES, Rock Rest ES, Rocky River ES, Sandy Ridge ES, Union ES, Walter Bickett ES, Wingate ES, Sun Valley MS, Forest Hills HS, Monroe HS, Parkwood HS, Piedmont HS, Sun Valley HS.
• Second review and approval to send Policy 2-29 (Federal Grant Administration), 6-06 (Registered Sex Offenders), 6-08 (Parental Involvement), 7-05 (Historically Underutilized Businesses), and 7-10 (Drones) to the board.
• First review of eight policies: 1-12 (Public Participation), 1-18 (Grievances/Appeals), 2-02 (Budget Development), 2-18 (Purchasing), 2-21 (Continuing Contracts), 3-05(a) (Tobacco Use), 5-12 (Student Promotion), and proposed new Web Page Development policy.
• Approved open session minutes from the October 15, 2024 Policy Committee meeting.

The committee approved sending several policies for review or approval to the Board of Education for the December 3, 2024 meeting. This includes a fast-track recommendation for the public participation policy. The committee also recommended designating specific schools as choice schools for 2024-2025.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved October 15, 2024 Open Session Minutes (4-0)
• Approved sending Policies 2-29, 6-06, 6-08, 7-05, and 7-10 to the Board for approval (4-0)
• Approved fast-tracking Policy 1-12 (Public Participation at Board Meetings) for Board approval (4-0)
• Approved sending Policies 1-18, 2-02, 2-18, 2-21, 3-05(a), 5-12, and a new Web Page Development policy to the Board for review (4-0)
• Approved recommendation to designate identified schools as choice schools for 2024-2025 (4-0)

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel B - Public Notice

The Appeal Committee Panel B will meet to conduct hearings. The meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2024, at the Union County Public Schools Board Room.

• Appeal Committee hearings

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda that includes an AgTech Expansion Proposal, FY25 budget resolution, sole source purchases for special education assessments, and revisions to policies on discrimination/bullying and student assignment. The meeting also includes public comments, recognitions, and reports.

• AgTech Expansion Proposal (Consent Agenda H)
• FY25 Budget Resolution (Consent Agenda O)
• EC Sole Source Purchases – Pearson, Riverside, Multi-Health Systems (Items D-F)
• Policy revisions: 3-07 (Employees), 4-07 (Students), 4-13 (Student Assignment)
• FY25 K2 iPad Device Refresh (Consent Agenda N)

Agenda - Closed Session

The Union County Board of Education meets in closed session to discuss personnel matters, student transfer appeals, approve prior closed session minutes, and receive legal advice on settled claims. The agenda is limited to closed-session items with no public action items.

• Closed session minutes from October 1, 2024, to be approved
• Advice from counsel on claims settled (discussion/information)
• Personnel and student transfer appeals to be considered

Finance Committee Meeting - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Finance Committee met on November 12, 2024, and voted to recommend three items to the full Board of Education for approval. These include the FY25 K2 iPad Device Refresh, the FY25 Finance and HR Software purchase, and a FY25 Budget Resolution referencing a Sylogist Contract with a $0 amount. All motions passed unanimously.

• Motion to recommend FY25 K2 iPad Device Refresh to the full board for approval
• Motion to recommend FY25 Finance and HR Software to the full board for approval
• Unanimous agreement to send the Sylogist Contract ($0) to the full board for approval on October 8, 2024

The Finance Committee recommended three items for the Board of Education's consent agenda. These include the FY25 K2 iPad device refresh, FY25 Finance and HR software, and the FY25 Budget Resolution.

• Recommended FY25 K2 iPad Device Refresh for BOE approval (3-0)
• Recommended FY25 Finance and HR Software for BOE approval (3-0)
• Recommended FY25 Budget Resolution for BOE approval (3-0)
• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved August 27, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Facilities Committee approved recommendations for sole-source purchasing of HVAC controllers and two athletic field bids. The committee voted to recommend the Board of Education approve a $2,600,000 bid for turf and track at Parkwood High School and a $455,078.53 bid for tennis courts at Porter Ridge High School. Informational items included a surplus memo and a bond update.

• Standardization request to continue sole-source purchasing FX 80 Jaces and Vanguard Controllers through Control Stop for 12 months
• Bid of $2,600,000 for turf and field at Parkwood High School (FieldTurf USA, Inc.) funded by CIP25 and state grants
• Bid of $455,078.53 for tennis courts at Porter Ridge High School (FieldTurf USA, Inc.) funded by CIP24
• Surplus memo presented as informational item
• Bond update presented as informational item

The Facilities Committee approved several vendor bids and a sole source purchasing request for recommendation to the Board of Education. Key approvals include athletic field and court renovations at Parkwood and Porter Ridge High Schools.

• Approved recommendation for sole source purchasing of FX 80 Jaces and Vanguard Controllers through Control Stop (4-0)
• Approved $2.6M bid from FieldTurf USA Inc. for Parkwood High track and turf renovation (4-0)
• Approved $455,078.53 bid from FieldTurf USA, Inc. for two tennis courts at Porter Ridge High (4-0)
• Approved September 25, 2024 open session meeting minutes (4-0)

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel A - Public Notice

This is a meeting of the Union County Public Schools Appeal Committee Panel A. The agenda contains only standard procedural items: call to order, hearings, and adjournment. No specific appeals or decisions are listed in this public notice.

• No specific agenda items listed; the meeting is designated for hearings only.

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Union County Public Schools Curriculum Committee will consider and vote on several action items, including the 2024-2025 NCStar School Improvement Plans and an AgTech Expansion Proposal. Additionally, the committee will review three sole source purchases for Exceptional Children services from Pearson, Riverside, and Multi-Health Systems. The meeting will also include approval of the September 25, 2024, meeting minutes.

• 2024-2025 NCStar School Improvement Plans
• AgTech Expansion Proposal
• EC Sole Source Purchase - Pearson
• EC Sole Source Purchase - Riverside
• EC Sole Source Purchase - Multi-Health Systems

Policy Committee Meeting

The Policy Committee reviewed several district policies for first and second readings. The committee decided to send three policies regarding student assignment and discrimination/harassment to the Board for approval on November 12, 2024. Six additional policies were sent to the Board for further review.

• Policy 3-07: Prohibition Against Racism, Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying (Employees)
• Policy 4-13: Student Assignment
• Policy 4-07: Prohibition Against Racism, Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying (Students)
• Policy 6-06: Registered Sex Offenders
• Policy 7-10: Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)

The committee approved sending three policies for final Board approval and six policies for initial Board review at the November 12, 2024 meeting. The session also included the approval of the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved September 17, 2024 Open Session Minutes (3-0)
• Sent Policy 3-07 (Employee Racism/Discrimination/Harassment/Bullying) to Board for approval (3-0)
• Sent Policy 4-13 (Student Assignment) to Board for approval (3-0)
• Sent Policy 4-07 (Student Racism/Discrimination/Harassment/Bullying) to Board for approval (3-0)
• Sent Policies 2-04, 2-29, 6-06, 6-08, 7-05, and 7-10 to Board for review (3-0)

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will hold a public comment period, approve a consent agenda covering personnel changes, gifts, a sole source purchase, executive coaching, a focus school plan, summer program retesting, a restart application, contract renewal, a standardization request, surplus inventory, a $770,022 track resurfacing bid for Weddington High School, and policy updates on communicable diseases, substitute teachers, and school safety. The board will also discuss proposed policies on prohibition against racism, discrimination, harassment, and bullying for employees and students, student assignment, and technology administrative guidelines, and select up to four voting delegates for the NCSBA 2024 meeting.

• Weddington High School track resurfacing bid of $770,022 from CIP25 budget
• Proposed new policy on school safety and revisions to policies on communicable diseases and substitute teachers
• Discussion of policies on prohibition against racism/discrimination/harassment/bullying for employees (3-07) and students (4-07), student assignment (4-13), and technology guidelines (5-20 AG)
• Sole source purchase from Riverside Insights and executive coaching contract with Public Impact
• Selection of up to four voting delegates for the NCSBA 2024 meeting on November 18, 2024

Agenda - Closed Session

The Union County Board of Education is meeting in closed session to discuss personnel matters, student transfer appeals, and receive advice from legal counsel. The board will also consider approving minutes from the previous closed session. No public action is expected.

• Personnel matters
• Student transfer appeals
• Approval of closed session minutes from September 5, 2024
• Advice from legal counsel

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel C - Public Notice

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

• Hearings (no specific appeals listed)

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Facilities Committee approved the meeting agenda and minutes, then voted to recommend the Board of Education approve a $770,022 track resurfacing project at Weddington High School and a standardization request for septic treatment technologies at Fairview. The committee also received informational updates on change orders, bond status, surplus items, and building/grounds modifications at Monroe High and Kensington Elementary.

• Approved $770,022 track resurfacing bid for Weddington High School via FieldTurf USA, Inc.
• Recommended approving Orenco Advantex Treatment Systems for septic standardization at Fairview
• Approved open session meeting minutes from August 28, 2024
• Received bond update and change order reports
• Heard about building/grounds modifications at Monroe High and Kensington Elementary

The Facilities Committee approved a recommendation for the Board of Education to hire FieldTurf USA, Inc. for track resurfacing. The committee also recommended standardizing wastewater management systems across the district. Meeting minutes from August 28, 2024, were approved.

• Approved recommendation for Board of Education to approve $770,022 Weddington High School track resurfacing bid from FieldTurf USA, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved recommendation for Board of Education to standardize wastewater treatment technologies through Orenco Advantex Treatment Systems (3-0)
• Approved August 28, 2024 open session meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Union County Public Schools Curriculum Committee will consider and vote on five action items, including the 2024-2025 Focus School Plan, an executive coaching contract with Public Impact, a sole source purchase from Riverside Insights, a summer retesting proposal for EOC/EOG exams, and a restart application. The meeting is virtual and includes approval of prior minutes.

• 2024-2025 Focus School Plan (action item)
• Executive coaching contract with Public Impact (action item)
• Sole source purchase from Riverside Insights (action item)
• 2024-2025 EOC/EOG Summer Program retesting proposal (action item)
• Restart application (action item)

SPTT Committee Meeting

The SPTT Committee will vote on renewing the Finalsite contract and receive updates on the Infinite Campus system and transportation. The committee will also approve minutes from June 2024 and set the next meeting date.

• Action on Finalsite Contract Renewal
• Discussion and information on Infinite Campus Status Update
• Discussion and information on Transportation Update
• Approval of minutes from June 26, 2024
• Next meeting scheduled for October 23, 2024

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee reviewed several district policies. The committee voted to send a new school safety policy and updates to communicable diseases and substitute teacher policies to the Board for approval on October 1, 2024.

• Proposed New Policy - School Safety
• Policy 3-04 Communicable Diseases (Employees)
• Policy 3-23 Substitute Teachers
• Policy 3-07 and 4-07 Prohibition Against Racism, Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying (Employees and Students)
• Policy 4-13 Student Assignment

The committee approved sending three policies to the Board of Education for final approval and four policies for further review. These actions were scheduled for the October 1, 2024, Board meeting.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved August 20, 2024 Open Session Meeting Minutes (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 3-04 Communicable Diseases (Employees) to Board for approval (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 3-23 Substitute Teachers to Board for approval (4-0)
• Approved sending Proposed New Policy - School Safety to Board for approval (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 3-07, 4-07, 4-13, and 5-20 AG to Board for review (4-0)

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel C - Public Notice

The Union County Public Schools Appeal Committee will convene on September 12, 2024, for Panel C hearings. The provided agenda lists only procedural steps: call to order, hearings, and adjournment. No specific appeal cases, names, or topics are detailed in the source text.

• No specific appeal cases or detailed items are listed in the provided agenda.

Agenda - Closed Session

This is a closed session agenda for the Union County Board of Education. The board will discuss personnel matters, student transfer appeals, and receive advice from legal counsel. The only action item is approval of minutes from August 6, 2024. No public decisions or detailed proposals are listed.

• Personnel matters (closed session)
• Student transfer appeals (closed session)
• Minutes from August 6, 2024 to be approved
• Advice from legal counsel (closed session)

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will meet to vote on a consent agenda featuring multiple school facility repairs, easement requests, and personnel changes. The board will also review several school policies and receive an accountability update.

• Porter Ridge High School baseball and softball field bid for $494,680.00
• After School Program Employee Incentive Plan for $387,577.00
• Electrical panel retrofits for Union Elementary, Piedmont Middle, and Monroe Middle for $203,515.00
• Proposed new policies regarding School Safety and Prohibition Against Retaliation
• Easement requests for Piedmont Natural Gas (Hemby Bridge), Duke Energy (Forest Hills), and NCDOT (Stallings)

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Union County Schools Curriculum Committee will deliberate on eight sole-source purchase proposals for various educational programs and one Exceptional Children service agreement with Milestone Therapy. The meeting also includes approval of the June 26, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Project Lead the Way sole source purchase
• SolidProfessor sole source purchase
• Skill Struck sole source purchase
• Drama Teacher Academy sole source purchase
• EC Service Agreement - Milestone Therapy

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Facilities Committee approved multiple facility contracts including a $494,680 bid for Porter Ridge High School baseball/softball fields, a $262,834.50 concession building bid at Piedmont High, and several other repair and equipment contracts. The committee also discussed easement requests and informational items like change orders and bond updates.

• Porter Ridge High School baseball/softball field bid awarded to Camp Electric Co., Inc. for $494,680
• Piedmont High School concessions building bid awarded to J Taylor Inc. for $262,834.50
• Masonry repair bids at various locations awarded to Garnet Contracting, LLC for $149,380
• Electrical panel retrofit bids for Union Elementary, Piedmont Middle, and Monroe Middle awarded to Stelco Electric LLC for $203,515
• Cuthbertson High School plant chiller rebuild contract awarded to Daikin Applied Americas Inc. for $163,196.20

The committee approved several construction bids for lighting, masonry, and electrical work across multiple campuses. It also granted easement requests to Piedmont Natural Gas and Duke Energy. All action items passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved $494,680.00 sports lighting contract for Porter Ridge High School (4-0)
• Approved $305,889.00 generator bids for Fairview and New Salem Elementary (4-0)
• Approved $262,834.50 bid for Piedmont High School Concessions Building (4-0)
• Approved $203,515.00 electrical panel retrofits for Union Elementary, Piedmont Middle, and Monroe Middle (4-0)
• Approved $163,196.20 plant chiller rebuild at Cuthbertson High School (4-0)
• Approved $149,380.00 masonry repairs for Rock Rest Elementary, Weddington Elementary, and Weddington Middle (4-0)
• Approved Piedmont Natural Gas easement request for Hemby Bridge locations (4-0)
• Approved Duke Energy easement request for Forest Hills High School (4-0)

Finance Committee Meeting - Open Session

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to recommend sending FY23-24 Budget Amendments and Transfers and the After School Program Employee Incentive Plan to the full Board of Education for approval at the September 5, 2024 meeting. The committee also discussed a cost study for elementary duty-free lunch and a survey on staff interest in online continuing education for conversational Spanish. Procedural items, including approval of the agenda and minutes from January 23, 2024, were passed.

• Motion to recommend FY23-24 Budget Amendments and Transfers to full board (attached PDFs, no dollar amounts shown in text).
• Motion to recommend After School Program Employee Incentive Plan to full board.
• Discussion of cost study for elementary duty-free lunch.
• Discussion of survey on staff interest in online conversational Spanish continuing education.
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 23, 2024.

The Finance Committee unanimously agreed to send the FY23-24 Budget Amendments and Transfers and the After School Program Employee Incentive Plan to the full board for approval on September 5, 2024.

• Approved August 27, 2024 meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved January 23, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended FY23-24 Budget Amendments and Transfers for full board approval (3-0)
• Recommended After School Program Employee Incentive Plan for full board approval (3-0)

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel B - Public Notice

The Union County Public Schools Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel B is meeting on August 22, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, hearings, and adjournment. No specific appeals or agenda details are provided, making this a routine boilerplate session.

• No specific appeals or case numbers listed in the public notice

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee met virtually to review and vote on several policies. The committee approved sending policies on insurance, school finance officer, prohibition against retaliation, communicable diseases, substitute teachers, alternative learning programs, and school safety to the full Board for further action or review at the September 5, 2024 meeting.

• Policy 2-12 Insurance and Policy 2-15 School Finance Officer advanced for final Board approval.
• Proposed new policy on Prohibition Against Retaliation sent to Board for approval.
• Policy 3-04 Communicable Diseases (Employees) and related guidelines sent for first review.
• Policy 3-23 Substitute Teachers sent for first review.
• Proposed new policy on School Safety sent for first review.

The committee approved sending three policies to the Board of Education for final approval and six policies or guidelines for initial review. All items will be presented at the September 5, 2024 Board meeting.

• Approved sending Policy 2-12 Insurance to Board for approval (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 2-15 School Finance Officer to Board for approval (4-0)
• Approved sending Proposed New Policy - Prohibition Against Retaliation to Board for approval (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 3-04 Communicable Diseases (Employees) to Board for review (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 3-04 AG - Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens guidelines to Board for review (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 3-23 Substitute Teachers to Board for review (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 4-12 AG - Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens guidelines to Board for review (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 5-17 AG - Alternative Learning Programs guidelines to Board for review (4-0)

Agenda - Closed Session

The Board of Education is meeting in a closed session to discuss personnel, student transfer appeals, and legal advice regarding settled cases.

• Personnel matters
• Student transfer appeals
• Review of closed session minutes from July 9, 2024
• Legal advice regarding settled cases

Agenda - Open Session

The Board of Education will meet to approve personnel actions and a gifts memo via a consent agenda. The session includes an information update on UCPS safety and security protocols.

• Personnel Agenda and Addendum for approval
• UCPS Safety and Security Update
• Gifts Memo for approval
• Approval of July 9, 2024 meeting minutes

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel A - Public Notice

This is a procedural notice for the Union County Public Schools Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel A meeting. The agenda includes only call to order, hearings, and adjournment; no specific appeals or decisions are listed in the public notice.

• No specific items listed on the agenda; the meeting is solely for hearings.

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel A - Public Notice

The Appeals Hearings Committee - Panel A will hold its scheduled hearings on July 11, 2024. The meeting is set to take place in the Union County Public Schools Board Room.

Agenda - Open Session

The Board of Education is meeting to act on a consent agenda including personnel changes, sole source purchases, and school facility projects. The body will also discuss several policy revisions and a proposed new policy regarding the emergency administration of naloxone.

• Sole source purchases from Follett Content Solutions and VEX Robotics, Inc.
• Additional bond funded projects for Forest Hills High and East Elementary
• Architect selection for East Union Middle School
• Proposed new policy for Emergency Administration of Naloxone
• Review of policies on Insurance, School Finance Officer, and Prohibition Against Retaliation

Agenda - Closed Session

The Union County Board of Education is meeting in closed session to discuss personnel, student transfer appeals, and legal advice from counsel. The agenda also includes approval of the meeting agenda and minutes from previous sessions. No specific decisions or public actions are listed.

• Closed session for personnel matters
• Student transfer appeals
• Advice from counsel

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel C - Public Notice

The Appeal Committee Panel C will meet to conduct hearings. The meeting is scheduled for June 27, 2024, at the Union County Public Schools Board Room.

• Appeal hearings

SPTT Committee Meeting

The SPTT Committee is meeting to select an athletic apparel vendor and review the 2024-2025 Strategic Plan presentation schedule. The committee will determine which items to move forward to the full Board.

• Selection of an athletic apparel vendor
• 2024-2025 Strategic Plan presentation schedule
• Approval of April 24, 2024 meeting minutes

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Facilities Committee approved a request to the Board of County Commissioners for $14,627,000 in additional bond premiums to fund projects at Forest Hills High and East Elementary. The committee also voted to award a $1,656,200 design and construction administration contract to DLR Group for East Union Middle School. Reassignment proposals for subdivision parcels were recommended for approval at the July 9 Board of Education meeting.

• Request for $14,627,000 in additional bond premiums for Forest Hills High and East Elementary projects
• Award of $1,656,200 contract to DLR Group for East Union Middle School design and construction administration
• Recommendation to reassign subdivision parcels to listed schools at the July 9 Board of Education meeting
• Approval of May 22, 2024 open session meeting minutes
• Informational updates on Piedmont Concession Stand, change orders, bond updates, and surplus

The Facilities Committee approved requests for additional bond funding for Forest Hills High and East Elementary. The committee also recommended school reassignment proposals and awarded an architecture contract for East Union Middle. These items are recommended for final Board of Education action.

• Approved request for $14,627,000 in bond premiums for Forest Hills High and East Elementary (4-0)
• Approved recommendation to reassign subdivision parcels to schools (4-0)
• Approved $1,656,200 contract to DLR Group for East Union Middle design and construction administration (4-0)
• Approved May 22, 2024 open session meeting minutes (4-0)

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Union County Public Schools Curriculum Committee will vote on several action items including renewing a Curriculum Associates digital resource subscription for 2024-2025 and approving sole source purchases from Follett Content Solutions and VEX Robotics. The committee will also review service agreements for the Exceptional Children's Department and the UCPS Improvement Plan for School Mental Health 2024. The meeting includes routine approval of previous minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Digital Resource Renewal for 2024-2025 - Curriculum Associates
• Sole Source Purchase - Follett Content Solutions
• Sole Source Purchase - VEX Robotics, Inc.
• Service Agreements for Exceptional Children's Department
• UCPS Improvement Plan for School Mental Health 2024

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee met virtually on June 18, 2024. They approved the agenda and minutes from May 21. The committee voted to send five policies for second review (including a new policy on emergency naloxone administration) to the full board for approval at the July 9, 2024 meeting. They also sent three policies for first review, including a new prohibition against retaliation policy, for discussion at the same board meeting.

• Second review: Policy 3-02(e) Licensure, Policy 5-12 Student Promotion and Accountability, Policy 5-28 Technology in the Educational Program, Policy 6-08 Parent Involvement, and Proposed New Policy - Emergency Administration of Naloxone
• First review: Policy 2-12 Insurance, Policy 2-15 School Finance Officer, and Proposed New Policy - Prohibition Against Retaliation
• All second-review policies were sent to the full board for approval; first-review policies were sent for review
• Next meeting scheduled for August 20, 2024

The committee approved sending five policies for second review and three policies for first review to the Board of Education for the July 9, 2024 meeting. These actions include both existing policy updates and proposed new policies.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved May 21, 2024 Open Session Minutes (3-0)
• Approved sending Policy 3-02(e) Licensure to Board for approval (3-0)
• Approved sending Policy 5-12 Student Promotion and Accountability to Board for approval (3-0)
• Approved sending Policy 5-28 Technology in the Educational Program to Board for approval (3-0)
• Approved sending Policy 6-08 Parent Involvement to Board for approval (3-0)
• Approved sending proposed new policy on Emergency Administration of Naloxone to Board for approval (3-0)
• Approved sending Policy 2-12 Insurance, Policy 2-15 School Finance Officer, and proposed Prohibition Against Retaliation policy to Board for review (3-0)

Agenda - Closed Session

The Union County Board of Education will meet in closed session on June 4, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and standard closed-session categories, including personnel matters, student transfer appeals, and advice from counsel. No specific cases, names, or policy decisions are listed.

• Personnel discussions
• Student transfer appeals
• Advice from counsel
• Motion to approve the agenda
• Adjournment

Agenda - Open Session

The Board of Education will review several items including a consent agenda for facility upgrades and personnel. Discussion topics include various policy reviews and the proposed emergency administration of Naloxone.

• CATA Auditorium Lighting Upgrades: $399,980.51
• Door Replacement Bids: $230,530.81
• John H. Crowder Service Award for John Kirkpatrick at Porter Ridge High School
• Proposed New Policy: Emergency Administration of Naloxone
• Interim Budget Resolution and various painting and flooring bids

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel B - Public Notice

The Union County Public Schools Appeal Committee - Panel B is meeting for hearings. The agenda contains only call to order, hearings, and adjournment with no specific items listed. This is a procedural meeting for the appeal committee.

• Hearings item (no details provided in agenda)

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Facilities Committee voted to award bids for door replacement at various locations ($230,530.81) and auditorium lighting upgrades at CATA ($399,980.51). The committee also recommended that the Board of Education approve a subdivision reassignment for school attendance and authorize an easement for Forest Hills High School. Informational updates were provided on bond status, change orders, and surplus property.

• Awarded Seven Oaks Door & Hardware $230,530.81 for door replacement bids at various school locations
• Awarded XL Mediaworks, Inc. $399,980.51 for CATA auditorium lighting upgrades
• Recommended Board of Education approve subdivision parcel reassignment to listed schools at June 4 meeting
• Recommended approval of NCDOT right-of-way easement for Forest Hills High School (tax parcel 03325028)
• Heard informational updates on bond, change orders, and surplus

The committee approved several facility upgrade contracts and a right-of-way easement for Forest Hills High School. Members also recommended the Board of Education reassign specific subdivision parcels to schools to manage future enrollment and transportation.

• Approved $230,530.81 bid to Seven Oaks Door & Hardware for door replacements (4-0)
• Approved $399,980.51 bid to XL Mediaworks, Inc. for CATA auditorium lighting upgrades (4-0)
• Recommended BOE reassign listed subdivision parcels to schools at June 4 meeting (4-0)
• Approved authorization for BOCC to dedicate right of way for Forest Hills High School (4-0)
• Approved March 27 and April 24, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Union County Public Schools Curriculum Committee will meet virtually on May 22, 2024. They will act on renewing digital resources for the 2024-2025 school year and approve several sole source purchases, including TransfrVR and Safe and Civil Schools resources. Also on the agenda is a proposal for classroom support for behavior focus. Previous meeting minutes from March 27, 2024, are up for approval.

• Digital Resource Renewals for 2024-2025
• Sole Source Purchase - TransfrVR
• Sole Source Purchase - Safe and Civil Schools Resources
• Classroom Support for Behavior Focus
• Approval of Meeting Minutes - March 27, 2024

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee met virtually and approved sending a slate of revised policies to the full board for action, including a proposed new policy on emergency administration of naloxone. The committee also forwarded policies on ethics in purchasing, purchasing requirements, child abuse, extracurricular activities, school nutrition, licensure, concussion guidelines, student promotion, technology, and parent involvement.

• Proposed new policy on Emergency Administration of Naloxone
• Policy 8-04 Operation of School Nutrition Services revision
• Policy 4-08 Child Abuse and Related Threats to Children revision
• Policy 5-04 Extracurricular Activities and Interscholastic Athletics revision
• Policy 5-12 Student Promotion and Accountability revision

The committee approved sending five policies for second review and six policies or guidelines for first review to the June 4, 2024 Board of Education meeting. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and the April 16, 2024 open session minutes.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved April 16, 2024 Open Session Minutes (4-0)
• Approved sending Policies 2-17, 2-22, 4-08, 5-04, and 8-04 to the Board for approval (4-0)
• Approved sending Policies 3-02(e), 5-04AG, 5-12, 5-28, 6-08, and a new Naloxone policy to the Board for review (4-0)

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel B - Public Notice

This is a procedural meeting of the Appeal Committee Panel B to hear appeals. No specific cases or outcomes are listed in the agenda.

• No specific agenda items beyond hearings

Agenda - Open Session

The board will vote on the 2024-25 UCPS Budget Proposal. The consent agenda includes personnel items, contracts for school nutrition and waste collection, facility upgrades (fire alarms, lighting, restroom renovations), a vehicle purchase, student reassignment proposals, and policy changes on tobacco use, DNR orders, and the Parkwood Middle School mascot.

• 2024-25 UCPS Budget Proposal (action item)
• Fairview and New Town Elementary fire alarm upgrade bids — $274,810
• Fairview Elementary lighting replacement bids — $184,927.20
• Shiloh Valley and Waxhaw Elementary gym restroom renovation bids — $311,887
• Vehicle purchase request — $189,724.47

Agenda - Closed Session

The Union County Board of Education is holding a closed session to discuss personnel matters, student transfers, and legal advice from counsel. The agenda includes only procedural items and no specific proposals or decisions are listed for open discussion.

• Closed session for personnel matters
• Discussion of student transfers
• Advice from legal counsel
• Approval of previous minutes
• Meeting at Professional Development Center, 721 Brewer Drive, Monroe

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel A - Public Notice

This meeting is a procedural session for the Union County Public Schools Appeal Committee to hold hearings on student appeals. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed beyond the hearings themselves.

• Hearings scheduled for student appeals
• Meeting is procedural only, no specific cases named

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Facilities Committee awarded multiple contracts totaling about $1.57 million for fire alarm upgrades, lighting, toilet renovations, vehicles, and waste collection. The committee also recommended that the Board consider reassigning subdivision parcels to different schools, with a first reading in May and board action in June.

• Fairview and New Town elementary fire alarm upgrade bid awarded to Carolina Fire Technologies for $274,810
• Fairview elementary lighting replacement bid awarded to NetZero USA Holdings for $184,927.20
• Sun Valley and Waxhaw elementary toilet renovation bid awarded to DCS for $311,887
• Vehicle purchase from Piedmont Trucks for $189,724.47
• Waste collection and recycling services contract awarded to Active Waste Solutions for $608,126.48

The committee approved multiple contracts for fire alarm upgrades, lighting, and restroom renovations at various elementary schools. It also authorized the purchase of three fleet vehicles and a waste collection contract. Additionally, the committee recommended school boundary adjustments for new subdivisions.

• Approved $274,810 fire alarm upgrade bid from Carolina Fire Technologies for Fairview and New Town Elementary (4-0)
• Approved $184,927.20 lighting replacement bid from NetZero USA Holdings, Inc. for Fairview Elementary (4-0)
• Approved $311,887 toilet renovation bid from DCS for Waxhaw and Shiloh Valley Elementary (4-0)
• Approved $189,724.47 purchase of three Ford trucks from Piedmont Trucks (4-0)
• Approved $608,126.48 waste collection and recycling contract for Active Waste Solutions (4-0)
• Approved first reading of proposed school boundary adjustments for new subdivisions (4-0)

SPTT Committee Meeting

The SPTT Committee will vote on a request to change the Parkwood Middle School mascot to align with Parkwood High School. They will also receive a transportation update and handle routine approvals of the agenda and meeting minutes.

• Request to change Parkwood Middle School mascot to align with Parkwood High School (action item)
• Transportation update from Colon Moore and Brian Joyner
• Approval of minutes from February 28, 2024 meeting
• Information to be taken to the full board regarding the Parkwood MS mascot change

Agenda - Closed Session

This agenda is for a closed session of the Union County Board of Education. The only items listed are procedural: call to order, motion to approve the agenda, and then categories for personnel and advice from counsel, followed by adjournment. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda.

Agenda - Open Session - Specially Called Meeting

The Union County Board of Education will hold a specially called meeting to consider the superintendent's proposed budget for the 2024-25 school year. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes personnel items. The meeting is set for 6 p.m. at the Professional Development Center.

• Consideration of 2024-25 Superintendent's Budget Proposal (attached as FY25 FINAL Superintendent Budget 04.23.24.pdf)
• Approval of consent agenda including personnel items
• Call to order and approval of agenda (procedural)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee met virtually on April 16, 2024, to review and act on multiple district policies. The committee approved sending six policies from second review and six from first review to the full Board for consideration at the May 7, 2024 meeting. New policies include a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) policy for employees, while revised policies cover public hearings, student conduct, child abuse, and school nutrition.

• Approved sending Policy 4-18 Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) and a proposed new DNR policy for employees to the board
• Approved forwarding Policy 4-03AG Code of Student Conduct administrative guidelines with proposed revisions
• Approved forwarding Policy 4-08 Child Abuse and Related Threats to Children (revised April 2024)
• Approved forwarding Policy 5-04 Extracurricular Activities and Interscholastic Athletics (revised April 2024)
• Approved forwarding Policy 8-04 Operation of School Nutrition Services (revised April 2024)

The committee approved sending six policies for final Board approval and six policies for initial Board review at the May 7, 2024 meeting. The session also included the approval of the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved March 19, 2024 Open Session Meeting Minutes (4-0)
• Approved sending Policies 1-13, 1-23, 3-05a, 3-16 AG, 4-18, and New Policy DNR-Employees to the Board for approval (4-0)
• Approved sending Policies 2-17, 2-22, 4-03AG, 4-08, 5-04, and 8-04 to the Board for review (4-0)

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel A - Public Notice

The Union County Public Schools Appeal Committee Hearings Panel A is meeting to conduct hearings on student or other appeals. The agenda lists only procedural items: call to order, hearings, and adjournment, with no specific cases or details provided. This is a routine procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or proposals listed.

• No specific appeals, cases, or actions are listed on the agenda

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will act on a proposed 2024 bond request for school capital needs. The consent agenda includes an $883,010 paving contract for various locations, a middle school literacy proposal, and updates to several policies including staff-student relations, immunization requirements, student assignment, counseling, school closing for elections, and a new civility and integrity policy. Also on the agenda are recognitions, public comments, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Proposed 2024 bond request (bond referendum resolution)
• Paving bids for various locations: $883,010 from FY24 Expansion & Renovations budget
• Middle School Literacy Proposal (consent agenda)
• Policy revisions: 3-06 Staff-Student Relations, 4-05 Immunization, 4-13 Student Assignment, 5-03 Counseling, 5-24 School Closing for Elections, and proposed new Policy on Civility and Integrity
• Anderson Smith & Wike audit contract (consent agenda)

Agenda - Closed Session

The Board of Education is meeting in a closed session to discuss personnel, student transfers, and legal advice. The agenda consists of procedural items and confidential administrative matters.

• Personnel matters
• Student transfers
• Advice from counsel

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel C - Public Notice

This meeting of the Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel C is a procedural session to hear appeals, with no specific cases or details listed in the agenda. The agenda includes only call to order, hearings, and adjournment.

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The committee approved the agenda and the March 7, 2024 open session meeting minutes. They awarded a $883,010 paving contract to HUX Contracting, LLC for various locations, funded from FY24 Expansion & Renovations. They also received informational updates on bonds, construction progress, and change orders.

• Awarded $883,010 in paving bids to HUX Contracting, LLC for various locations
• Approved open session meeting minutes from March 7, 2024
• Received bond update presentation
• Received construction update presentation
• Received change order update presentation

The committee approved a contract for paving at seven different school locations. Staff also provided updates on 2022 bond projects, current construction, and change orders.

• Approved paving bids from HUX Contracting, LLC for $883,010 (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved March 7, 2024 open session meeting minutes (4-0)

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Union County Public Schools Curriculum Committee will consider approving a Middle School Literacy Proposal as an action item. The committee will also discuss a mid-year update on Multilingual Learners. Routine items include approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Middle School Literacy Proposal as an action item
• Multilingual Learners 2023-2024 mid-year update presentation
• Approval of February 28, 2024 meeting minutes

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

At this joint meeting, the Union County Board of Education and Board of County Commissioners will review the Union County budget process and the public schools' budget outlook for FY25. Discussions include operating budget, capital improvement plan updates, bond projects for East Elementary and Forest Hills High School, and ESSER sustainability priorities.

• Operating Budget Update for FY25
• Operating Capital Update (CIP)
• Bond Project Update: East Elementary School and Forest Hills High School
• ESSER Sustainability Priorities

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee reviewed and moved multiple policies forward for Board action. Six policies were sent for approval at the April 9, 2024 meeting, and six others were sent for first review.

• Policy 3-06 Staff-Student Relations
• Policy 4-05 Immunization and Health Requirements for School Admission
• Policy 4-13 Student Assignment
• Proposed New Policy - Civility and Integrity
• Policy 4-18 Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)

The committee approved sending six policies for final Board approval and six policies for first review at the April 9, 2024 meeting. These include policies on staff-student relations, student assignment, and public records.

• Approved sending Policies 3-06, 4-05, 4-13, 5-03, 5-24, and a new Civility and Integrity policy to the Board for approval (4-0)
• Approved sending Policies 1-13, 1-23, 3-05a, 3-16, 4-18, and a new DNR-Employees policy to the Board for first review (3-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved Open Session Meeting Minutes from February 20, 2024 (4-0)

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel C - Public Notice

This is a procedural meeting of the Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel C for Union County Public Schools. The agenda lists only call to order, hearings, and adjournment, with no specific appeals or cases identified for consideration.

• Hearings for student or personnel appeals (specific cases not listed on the agenda)

Agenda - Closed Session

This is a closed session of the Union County Board of Education with only procedural items listed: a call to order, approval of the agenda, and then closed-door discussions on personnel, student transfer appeals, minutes, and advice from counsel. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Personnel matters
• Student transfer appeals
• Approval of previous minutes
• Advice from legal counsel

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will hold a public hearing and vote on a consent agenda that includes multiple facility contracts (roofing, HVAC, rooftop units), policy revisions on sexual harassment and attendance, and personnel actions. The meeting also features a College and Career Readiness update and review of several policies for first reading.

• Roofing bids for Marshville Elementary, Monroe Middle, and Monroe High schools
• HVAC renovation bids for Sun Valley Middle and rooftop unit bids for Shiloh Valley Primary and Wesley Chapel Elementary
• Policy revisions: Sexual Harassment (students and employees), Attendance, Investigations by School Personnel, Parental Involvement
• Surplus land request from NCDOT and surplus mobile unit request from City of Monroe Fire Department
• 2024-2025 academic calendars for Union County Early College and Wolfe School

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Union County Schools Facilities Committee voted to award multiple contracts for roofing, HVAC, and custodial supplies, and approved a $23.7 million Capital Improvement Plan for 2025-2029. The committee also authorized surplus property sales and transfers of mobile units to the City of Monroe Fire Department. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved $23,720,070 Capital Improvement Plan for 2025-2029
• Awarded roofing bids: Marshville Elementary ($292,540), Monroe High ($570,000), Monroe Middle ($383,072)
• Awarded HVAC bids: Sun Valley Middle ($303,099), Shiloh Valley Primary rooftop units ($578,000), Wesley Chapel Elementary rooftop units ($852,254)
• Approved a four-year custodial supply contract with Interstate Solutions, Forms & Supply, Seven Oaks Supply, and Webb Chemical Paper
• Authorized surplus of parcel #9222052 and transfer of two mobile units to Monroe Fire Department

The committee approved the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan and awarded multiple contracts for school roofing, HVAC, and rooftop units. The board also approved custodial supply contracts and the surplusing of land and mobile units.

• Approved 2025 Capital Improvement Plan for $23,720,070 (4-0)
• Awarded $292,540 roofing bid for Marshville Elementary to Piedmont Commercial Roofing (4-0)
• Awarded $570,000 roofing bid for Monroe High to Bar Roofing (4-0)
• Awarded $383,072 roofing bid for Monroe Middle to Owens Roofing (4-0)
• Awarded $303,099 HVAC bid for Sun Valley Middle to E2 Mechanical & Refrigeration LLC (4-0)
• Awarded $578,000 rooftop unit bid for Shiloh Valley Primary to Byrum Heating & AC (4-0)
• Awarded $852,254 rooftop unit bid for Wesley Chapel Elementary to E2 Mechanical, LLC (4-0)
• Approved surplusing parcel #9222052 and transferring two mobile units to City of Monroe Fire Department (4-0)

SPTT Committee Meeting

The SPTT Committee will hear a technology update on the transition from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus and a Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) project. An update on Theme E, initiative 2b—creating personalized professional development for all employees—is also scheduled. The committee will approve the agenda and minutes from November 29, 2023, and set the next meeting for March 27, 2024.

• Approval of minutes from November 29, 2023, meeting
• Strategic Plan update on Theme E, initiative 2b: professional development for all UCPS employees
• Technology update on PowerSchool to Infinite Campus roadmap
• Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) project update
• Next meeting date: March 27, 2024, at 8:00 a.m.

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Union County Public Schools Curriculum Committee is meeting to take action on summer program offerings and a retesting proposal. The committee will also receive an update on TeachUCPS.

• 2023-2024 EOC/EOG Summer Program (Retesting Proposal)
• UCPS Summer 2024 Program Offerings
• TeachUCPS Update

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel B - Public Notice

This is a procedural meeting of the Appeal Committee Hearings Panel B. The agenda consists only of call to order, hearings, and adjournment with no specific items listed.

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee met virtually on February 20, 2024. The committee approved sending five policies for second review (including sexual harassment for employees and students) to the full board for approval at its March 12 meeting. It also approved sending six policies for first review (including a new civility policy) to the board for review. The meeting included routine approval of the agenda and previous minutes.

• Approved sending Policy 3-07(a) Sexual Harassment (Employees) to the full board for approval
• Approved sending Policy 4-07(a) Sexual Harassment (Students) to the full board for approval
• Approved sending Policy 4-01 Attendance and Policy 4-04 Investigations by School Personnel for approval
• Approved sending Policy 5-08 Parental Involvement to the full board for approval
• Reviewed a proposed new policy on Civility and Integrity for first reading

The committee approved sending five policies for second review and six policies for first review to the Board of Education for the March 12, 2024 meeting. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from February 6, 2024.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved February 6, 2024 Open Session Minutes (4-0)
• Approved sending Policies 3-07(a), 4-07(a), 4-01, 4-04, and 5-08 to the Board for approval (4-0)
• Approved sending Policies 3-06, 4-05, 4-13, 5-03, 5-24, and a new Civility and Integrity policy to the Board for review (4-0)

Agenda - Closed Session

The Union County Board of Education is meeting in a closed session on February 20, 2024, to discuss personnel matters. No public action or discussion is scheduled beyond the procedural motions to enter and approve the closed session agenda.

• Closed session for personnel matters (no specific details provided in the agenda)

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel B - Public Notice

This is a procedural meeting of the Appeals Hearings Committee Panel B for Union County Public Schools. The agenda consists only of call to order, hearings, and adjournment, with no details on specific cases or decisions. The meeting is a public notice for hearings that are not described further.

• Hearings for appeals (no details provided on cases or outcomes)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee will conduct second review and vote on five policies: Public Participation at Board Meetings, Gifts and Bequests, Licensure, Recruitment and Selection of Personnel, and Staff-Student Relations. Seven policies are introduced for first review, including Teleworking, Sexual Harassment (employees and students), Attendance, Online Instruction, Investigations by School Personnel, and Parental Involvement. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and setting the next virtual meeting date.

• Second review and action on Policy 1-12 Public Participation at Board Meetings
• Second review and action on Policy 2-05 Gifts and Bequests
• Second review and action on Policy 3-02(e) Licensure
• First review of Policy 3-18 Teleworking - Administrative Guidelines
• First review of Policy 3-07(a) and 4-07(a) Sexual Harassment (Employees and Students)

The committee approved sending five policies for second review and seven policies and guidelines for first review to the Board of Education. The meeting also included the approval of the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved November 21, 2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes (4-0)
• Approved sending Policies 1-12, 2-05, 3-02 (e), 3-03, and 3-06 to the Board for approval (4-0)
• Approved sending Policies 3-18, 3-07 (a), 4-07 (a), 4-01, 4-01 Online Instruction, 4-04, and 5-08 to the Board for review (4-0)

Agenda - Open Session

This regular meeting includes recognition of service award recipients and influencers, public comments, and approval of minutes. The consent agenda features budget amendments, a warehouse lease renewal, a restart reapplication for East Union and Monroe Middle Schools, a contract with The Stepping Stones Group, and several policy revisions. The board will also hear the FY2023 annual audit report and discuss policies on teleworking, sexual harassment, attendance, and parental involvement.

• FY2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Budget Amendments and Transfers
• Warehouse Lease Renewal
• Restart Reapplication for East Union Middle School and Monroe Middle School
• Proposed 2024-2025 High School Program of Studies

Agenda - Closed Session

The Union County Board of Education is meeting in closed session to discuss personnel matters, student transfer appeals, minutes, and advice from counsel. No substantive public decisions or agenda details are listed beyond procedural items.

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel A - Public Notice

The agenda for this meeting is entirely procedural, consisting only of a call to order, hearings, and adjournment. No specific appeals or items are listed in the provided text.

• No concrete agenda items—only standard meeting procedures are listed

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Facilities Committee met to approve a multi-year capital plan and a warehouse lease. The committee also received updates regarding bonds and construction.

• Approved 2025 Capital Improvement Plan in the amount of $26,065,570
• Approved warehouse lease extension at $12,500 per month from August 31, 2024 to August 31, 2027
• Approved open session meeting minutes from November 29, 2023
• Received bond update from Mrs. Brown
• Received construction update from Mr. McManus

The committee approved the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan and a three-year warehouse lease renewal. Staff also provided updates on 2022 bond projects and current construction.

• Approved 2025 Capital Improvement Plan in the amount of $26,065,570 (3-0)
• Approved warehouse lease extension from August 31, 2024 to August 31, 2027 at $12,500 per month (3-0)
• Approved November 29, 2023 open session meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Curriculum Committee will meet virtually on Jan 24, 2024. Action items include approval of the proposed 2024-2025 High School Program of Studies, reconsideration of Restart model for East Union Middle School and Monroe Middle School, and a contract with The Stepping Stones Group, LLC. The committee will also approve minutes from October 2023.

• Proposed 2024-2025 High School Program of Studies
• Restart Reapplication for East Union Middle School (EUMS) and Monroe Middle School (MMS)
• Contract with The Stepping Stones Group, LLC
• Approval of October 25, 2023 meeting minutes
• Next meeting date: February 28, 2024 at 10:00am

Finance Committee Meeting - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Finance Committee voted to send budget amendments and transfers to the Board of Education's consent agenda for approval on February 6, 2024. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and previous meeting minutes. Informational items included the 2023 Annual Certified Financial Report, FY24-25 budget update, and COVID relief funding update.

• Approved sending Budget Amendments and Transfers to BOE consent agenda for February 6, 2024
• Approved November 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received 2023 Annual Certified Financial Report
• Discussed FY24-25 Budget Update
• Reviewed COVID Relief Funding Update as of December 2023

The Finance Committee unanimously recommended adding budget amendments and transfers to the Board of Education Consent Agenda. These items are scheduled for board approval at the February 6, 2024 meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved November 8, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended Budget Amendments and Transfers for BOE approval (3-0)

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel A - Public Notice

The agenda for the Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel A is purely procedural, with only a call to order, hearings, and adjournment listed. No specific appeals or items are detailed in the public notice.

Agenda - Open Session

The January 9, 2024 open session of the Union County Board of Education was cancelled because of weather. No business was conducted; the agenda included recognitions, public comments, consent agenda, and other routine items that were not acted upon.

• Meeting cancelled due to weather; no business conducted

Agenda - Closed Session

This Union County Board of Education closed session meeting scheduled for January 9, 2024, was cancelled due to weather. The agenda included only procedural items: call to order, approval of agenda, personnel, student transfer appeals, minutes, advice from counsel, and adjournment.