Union County Public Schools public meetings in 2025

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Facilities Committee voted to recommend approval of a $506,931 FMX facilities condition assessment quote and design-build contract with New Atlantic Contracting for Forest Hills High School stadium. It also recommended Trane service agreements for East Elementary and Forest Hills High. The committee received updates on bond status, a change order for Venus Street roofing, and surplus inventory. All action items were passed unanimously.

• Approved motion to recommend $506,931 FMX facilities condition assessment quote
• Recommended Forest Hills HS stadium design-build contract with New Atlantic Contracting LLC
• Recommended Trane service agreements for East Elementary and Forest Hills High
• Discussed bond update and change order for Venus Street roofing project
• Reviewed surplus inventory report

The Facilities Committee approved four contracts: a $388,000 design-build contract for Forest Hills High School stadium renovations, two 10-year HVAC service agreements for East Elementary and Forest Hills High School, and a $506,931 facilities condition assessment. The committee also approved the meeting minutes and agenda.

• Approved Forest Hills HS Stadium Design-Build Contract ($388,000)
• Approved Trane Service Agreement for East Elementary ($188,280 total)
• Approved Trane Service Agreement for Forest Hills High ($236,960 total)
• Approved FMX Facilities Condition Assessment ($506,931)
• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved meeting agenda
• Adjourned meeting

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee met virtually on December 16, 2025, and took action on multiple policies. They approved sending six second-review policies (including grievance procedure, student assignment, internet safety, and technology policies) to the full board for adoption at the January 13, 2026 meeting. They also approved forwarding five first-review policies (including child abuse, domicile, concussion guidelines, and two new policies on reporting to external agencies and confidential information) for first reading at the same January board meeting. The committee approved the agenda and minutes from November 18, 2025, with all votes unanimous.

• Policy 4-13 Student Assignment revision approved for second review and full board adoption
• Policy 3-10 Grievance Procedure for Employees revision advanced to full board
• Policy 5-21 Internet Safety revision discussed and sent forward
• Proposed New Policy - Confidential Information introduced for first review
• Policy 4-08 Child Abuse and Related Threats to Children revision taken up for first review

The committee approved sending six policy revisions for second review to the full Board. Additionally, five policies and guidelines were approved to be sent to the full Board for first review. Both sets of items are scheduled for the January 13, 2026, Board of Education meeting.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved November 18, 2025, Open Session Meeting Minutes (4-0)
• Sent policies 3-10, 4-13, 4-20, 5-21, 5-28, and 6-09 to full Board for second review (4-0)
• Sent policies 4-08, 4-19, 5-04, and new policies regarding external agencies and confidential information to full Board for first review (4-0)

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel C - Public Notice

The Union County Public Schools Appeal Committee Panel C is meeting for hearings. The agenda contains only procedural items with no details on the topics of the hearings.

• Hearings (agenda provides no specifics on subjects or parties)

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will review a consent agenda including school renovations, policy updates, and 2026-2027 choice school proposals. The board will also receive the FY2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and conduct first reviews of several administrative guidelines.

• East Union Middle School Renovation: $27,703,185.00 (2024 Bond)
• Proposed Choice Schools for 2026-2027
• Sole Source Purchase for FarmBot
• New Policy: Religious-Based Exemptions from School Programs
• FY2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

Agenda - Closed Session

The Union County Board of Education will hold a closed session to discuss personnel matters, review minutes, and receive advice from legal counsel. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific items or decisions listed.

• Call to Order in open session
• Motion to approve the agenda
• Discussion of personnel matters (closed)
• Review of minutes (closed)
• Advice from legal counsel (closed)

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Union County Schools Curriculum Committee will meet virtually on November 19, 2025, to consider several action items including a sole-source purchase for FarmBot, an updated service agreement with Quality Heath Care Services, and approval of 2025-2026 school improvement plans. The committee will also discuss a Program of Studies update.

• Sole source purchase – FarmBot (BOE SoleSource FarmBot.docx)
• Updating service agreement – Quality Heath Care Services
• Program of Studies update (discussion)
• Approval of 2025-2026 UCPS School Improvement Plans
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 24, 2025

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The committee approved a recommendation to the Board of Education for the $27,703,185 East Union Middle School renovation project and a GMP contract to New Atlantic Contracting, Inc. They also discussed the $6,000,000 architect selection for Parkwood High School but took no action. Informational items included a bond update, a fundraising request for batting cages at Piedmont High School, and a surplus inventory report.

• Approved recommendation for $27,703,185 East Union Middle School renovation to New Atlantic Contracting, Inc.
• Discussed $6,000,000 architect selection for Parkwood High School (no action taken)
• Received bond update (file attached)
• Reviewed BGM fundraising request for batting cages at Piedmont High School
• Reviewed surplus inventory memo

The Facilities Committee approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price contract for the East Union Middle School renovation project. The committee also approved the October meeting minutes and adjourned the session. A request to remove the Parkwood High School architect selection from the agenda was passed.

• Approved East Union Middle School renovation cost and GMP contract to New Atlantic Contracting, Inc.
• Approved October 22, 2025, open session meeting minutes
• Removed Parkwood High School Architect Selection from agenda
• Adjourned the meeting

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee reviewed several policy revisions and administrative guidelines. The committee voted to send medication administration policies and a new religious-based exemption policy to the full Board for approval on December 2, 2025.

• Approved sending Policy 3-19 (Medication/First Aid) and Policy 4-06 (Administration of Medicines) to the full Board
• Approved sending a proposed new policy on Religious-Based Exemptions from School Programs to the full Board
• Recommended the designation of identified schools as choice schools for 2026-2027
• Sent nine policy revisions for first review to the full Board, including Internet Safety (5-21) and Student Assignment (4-13)
• Discussed the 2026-2027 School Transfers and Special Programs Lottery Timeline

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel B - Public Notice

The Union County Public Schools Appeal Committee Panel B will meet to conduct hearings. The meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2025, at the Board Room in Monroe.

• Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel B

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will hold an open session on November 6, 2025. They will consider a budget update and supplement increase and vote on a consent agenda including personnel, class size waivers, a $153,255.64 equipment bid, and a temporary construction easement for Sardis Elementary. Public comments will be heard.

• Budget Update and Supplement Increase (Action)
• AX Jace Equipment Bids – $153,255.64
• Class Size Waivers for 2025-2026
• Temporary Construction Easement – Sardis Elementary
• Lease Contract Renewal for Postage

Agenda - Closed Session

The Union County Board of Education will meet in closed session to discuss personnel matters, consider minutes, and receive advice from counsel. The agenda includes only standard preliminary items and closed-session categories, with no specific decisions or public action items listed.

• Closed session for personnel matters
• Consideration of minutes
• Advice from legal counsel
• Meeting location: Professional Development Center, 721 Brewer Drive, Monroe, NC

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel A - Public Notice

The Union County Public Schools Appeal Committee Panel A is meeting for hearings. The agenda lists only call to order, hearings, and adjournment, with no specific cases or details provided.

• Appeal Committee hearings scheduled for 9:00 AM

SPTT Committee Meeting

The SPTT Committee will consider and potentially approve the 2026-2027 Traditional School Academic Calendar, presented by Dr. Kevin Plue. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and routine procedural items. Any recommendations will be forwarded to the full board.

• 2026-2027 Traditional School Academic Calendar presented by Dr. Kevin Plue
• Approval of minutes from the September 24, 2025, SPTT Committee meeting
• Next meeting date set for November 19, 2025, at 8:00 a.m.

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Facilities Committee approved two action items in a virtual open session: a temporary construction easement for a roundabout at Sardis Church Road and Unionville Indian Trail Road West, and a $153,255.64 equipment bid from Broudy Precision. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and previous meeting minutes, and received informational updates on surplus inventory and bond status. Both action items will be recommended to the Board of Education.

• Temporary construction easement and right-of-way at Sardis Church Road and Unionville Indian Trail Road West roundabout for Sardis Elementary
• Equipment bid of $153,255.64 awarded to Broudy Precision for AX Jace equipment
• Informational update on surplus inventory
• Informational bond update

Finance Committee Meeting - Open Session

The Finance Committee approved sending the 2025-2026 salary/supplement recommendation to the full Board of Education for approval at the November 6 meeting. The committee also received a 2025-2026 budget update and approved the previous meeting's minutes and the current agenda. The next finance committee meeting is scheduled for November 25, 2025.

• Approval of the October 21, 2025 meeting agenda
• Approval of the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• 2025-2026 Budget Update presented as information

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel A - Public Notice

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

• Hearings (no specific cases or items detailed in the agenda)

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 counsel. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from September and other procedural items. No public action items are listed.

• Personnel matters (closed session)
• Student transfer appeals (closed session)
• Approval of minutes from September
• Advice from counsel (closed session)
• Call to order and agenda approval

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda including the 2025-26 budget resolution, a $16,038.37 change order for Unionville Elementary School, and several policy updates. The board will also discuss a proposed new policy allowing religious-based exemptions from school programs. Public comments will be heard, and the board will select voting delegates for the NCSBA assembly.

• 2025-2026 Budget Resolution
• Unionville Elementary School Crawl Space Change Order ($16,038.37)
• Proposed new policy on religious-based exemptions from school programs
• Pitney Bowes multiyear lease renewal for Monroe Middle School
• Sole source purchase from 100 Gardens

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel C - Public Notice

This is a procedural meeting of the Union County Public Schools Appeal Committee Panel C to conduct hearings on student or personnel appeals. No specific cases or agenda details are listed beyond the hearings item.

• Hearings before Panel C of the Appeal Committee

SPTT Committee Meeting

The SPTT Committee will discuss an Infinite Campus conversion update and a transportation update. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and other procedural items. No votes on new policies or budget items are scheduled.

• Infinite Campus Conversion Information - discussion
• Transportation Update - discussion
• Approval of Minutes from April 30, 2025

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Union County Public Schools Curriculum Committee will consider approving two sole-source purchases and reviewing the 2025-2026 Focus School Plan. The meeting is scheduled for a virtual session on September 24, 2025.

• Approval of Sole Source Purchase - 100 Gardens
• Approval of Sole Source Purchase - Riverside Insights
• Discussion of 2025-2026 UCPS Focus School Plan
• Approval of August 27, 2025 Meeting Minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for October 22, 2025

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Facilities Committee approved a $16,038.37 change order for Unionville Elementary's crawl space and reviewed informational items on Porter Ridge High tennis court improvements, a bond update, and surplus inventory. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved change order from J. Taylor, Inc. for Unionville Elementary crawl space repairs ($16,038.37)
• Reviewed change order for Porter Ridge High School tennis court improvements
• Received bond program update (memo provided)
• Reviewed surplus inventory memo
• Next meeting: October 22, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. virtual

The Facilities Committee recommended that the Board of Education approve a $16,038.37 change order for Unionville Elementary. The committee also approved the August 27 meeting minutes and the current meeting agenda.

• Approved August 27 open session meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended $16,038.37 Unionville Elementary change order to Board of Education (4-0)
• Approved September 24 meeting agenda (4-0)

Finance Committee Meeting - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education Finance Committee voted to forward the 25-26 Budget Resolution to the consent agenda for approval at the October 7, 2025 board meeting. The committee also approved sending a Pitney Bowes multiyear lease renewal for Monroe Middle School to the consent agenda. Members received an informational update on finance software and approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes.

• 25-26 Budget Resolution sent to consent agenda for October 7 board vote
• Pitney Bowes multiyear lease renewal for Monroe Middle School approved for consent agenda
• Finance Software Update received as information item
• Minutes from June 3, 2025 Finance Committee meeting approved
• Next Finance Committee meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025

The Finance Committee approved sending the 25-26 Budget Resolution to the October 7, 2025, Board of Education Consent Agenda. The committee also approved sending the Pitney Bowes Renewal - Monroe Middle to the same agenda.

• Approved September 23, 2025, meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved June 3, 2025, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved sending 25-26 Budget Resolution to Board Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved sending Pitney Bowes Renewal - Monroe Middle to Board Consent Agenda (4-0)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee met virtually on September 16, 2025. They approved sending six policies for second review (Public Records, Personnel File, Recruitment and Selection, Domicile and Residence Requirements, School Trips, and Parental Involvement) to the full Board for approval at the October 7 meeting. They also sent three first-review items—including a proposed new policy on Religious-Based Exemptions from School Programs—to the full Board for review. Additionally, the committee discussed Policy 8-04 on School Nutrition Services.

• Proposed new policy: Religious-Based Exemptions from School Programs (first review)
• Policy 1-23 Public Records (second review, to full board for approval)
• Policy 3-09 Personnel File (second review)
• Policy 4-19 Domicile and Residence Requirements (second review)
• Discussion of Policy 8-04 Operation of School Nutrition Services

The committee approved the agenda and August 19 meeting minutes. Six policies were scheduled for approval by the full Board on October 7, 2025, while three other items were sent to the Board for review on that same date.

• Approved September 16 agenda (4-0)
• Approved August 19 Open Session minutes (4-0)
• Sent six policies to full Board for approval on October 7, 2025 (4-0)
• Sent three policies/proposed new policy to full Board for review on October 7, 2025 (4-0)

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 specific cases or decisions listed. No substantive public decisions are expected from this session.

• No specific agenda items provided beyond hearings

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will hold an open session to hear public comments, approve minutes from August meetings, and act on a consent agenda covering personnel, gifts, budget amendments, sole source purchases, supplemental furniture, and vehicle bids. The board will also receive the 2024-2025 UCPS Accountability Update and review six policies for first reading. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on September 4, 2025 at the Professional Development Center in Monroe.

• FY24-25 Budget Amendments & Transfers (Budget Amendment #5)
• Sole Source Purchases: Curriculum Associates, Drama Teacher Academy, Leader In Me, Lexia Learning Systems, Ron Clark Academy
• Supplemental Furniture at East Elementary
• Vehicle Bids
• First review of policies: Public Records, Recruitment, Personnel File, Domicile, School Trips, Parental Involvement

Agenda - Closed Session

This is a closed session meeting of the Union County Board of Education. The board will discuss personnel matters, consider student transfer appeals, review and approve closed session minutes from August 5, 2025, and receive advice from legal counsel. No public decisions are expected as the meeting is entirely closed.

• Personnel matters (no details provided)
• Student transfer appeals (no specific cases listed)
• Approval of closed session minutes from August 5, 2025
• Advice from legal counsel

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel B - Public Notice

The Union County Public Schools Appeal Committee Panel B is meeting to conduct hearings on unspecified appeals. The agenda consists only of calling the meeting to order, hearing appeals, and adjournment; no specific appeals or decisions are listed in the public notice.

• Scheduled appeal hearings for August 28, 2025, at 9:00 AM
• Meeting location: Union County Public Schools Board Room, 400 North Church Street, Monroe, NC

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Facilities Committee voted to recommend approval of a $184,310.01 furniture quote from Virco for East Elementary and $510,326.54 in vehicle bids from Piedmont Trucks to the Board of Education. The committee also received informational updates on a fundraising request for Waxhaw Elementary, surplus inventory, and a bond update.

• Recommended $184,310.01 furniture purchase for East Elementary from Virco
• Recommended $510,326.54 vehicle purchase from Piedmont Trucks
• Discussed fundraising request for Waxhaw Elementary
• Received surplus inventory update
• Received bond update

The Facilities Committee approved recommendations for supplemental furniture at East Elementary and several vehicle replacements from Piedmont Trucks. The committee also reviewed updates on bond projects, surplus inventory, and a fundraising request for Waxhaw Elementary.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved June 25, 2025 open session minutes (3-0)
• Recommended $184,310.01 Virco furniture quote for East Elementary to the Board (3-0)
• Recommended $510,326.54 Piedmont Trucks vehicle quotes to the Board (3-0)

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Curriculum Committee will vote on the UCPS Improvement Plan for School Mental Health 2025 and six sole-source purchases for educational programs, including Drama Teacher Academy, Ron Clark Academy, Leader In Me, Curriculum Associates, Lexia Learning Systems, and an online curriculum for exceptional children. The committee will also discuss healthful living standards. Routine preliminary items include approving the agenda and minutes from June 25, 2025.

• Approval of UCPS Improvement Plan for School Mental Health 2025
• Sole source purchase – Drama Teacher Academy
• Sole source purchase – Ron Clark Academy
• Sole source purchase – Leader In Me
• Sole source purchase – Curriculum Associates, LLC

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee met virtually on August 19, 2025. The committee reviewed six policies for first reading, covering public records, personnel files, recruitment, domicile requirements, school trips, and parental involvement. The committee voted to send all six policies to the full Board of Education for review at its September 4, 2025 meeting.

• Policy 1-23 Public Records (first review)
• Policy 3-09 Personnel File (first review)
• Policy 3-03 Recruitment and Selection of Personnel (first review)
• Policy 4-19 Domicile and Residence Requirements (first review)
• Policy 6-08 Parental Involvement (first review)

The Policy Committee approved sending six specific policies to the full Board of Education for review at the September 4, 2025 meeting. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved August 5, 2025 Open Session Meeting Minutes (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 1-23 Public Records to the Board for review (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 3-09 Personnel File to the Board for review (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 3-03 Recruitment and Selection of Personnel to the Board for review (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 4-19 Domicile and Residence Requirements to the Board for review (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 5-16 School Trips to the Board for review (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 6-08 Parental Involvement to the Board for review (4-0)

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel B - Public Notice

The agenda is solely procedural: call to order, hearings, and adjournment. No specific cases or agenda items are identified, so this is a boilerplate notice for an unspecified appeal hearing.

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee approved sending policies on student transportation insurance and school nutrition services to the full board for final approval, and fast-tracked a proposed new policy on cell phones and wireless devices for board consideration at the August 5, 2025 meeting. The committee also approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes and set its next meeting for August 19, 2025.

• Approved open session minutes from June 17, 2025
• Policy 8-02 Insurance for Student Transportation sent to full board for approval
• Policy 8-04 Operation of School Nutrition Services sent to full board for approval
• Proposed new policy on cell phones and wireless devices fast-tracked to full board
• Next Policy Committee meeting set for August 19, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. virtual

The Policy Committee approved sending three policies to the Board of Education for final approval. These include a new policy on cell phone and wireless device use and updates to student transportation insurance and school nutrition services.

• Approved sending Policy 8-02 Insurance for Student Transportation to the full Board (3-0)
• Approved sending Policy 8-04 Operation of School Nutrition Services to the full Board (3-0)
• Approved sending proposed New Policy - Use of Cell Phones and Wireless Devices to the full Board via fast-track (3-0)
• Approved June 17, 2025 Open Session Meeting Minutes (3-0)

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will discuss and potentially vote on a proposed new policy governing student use of cell phones and wireless devices during school hours. The board will also consider a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, a digital resource renewal, an after-school staff incentive plan, and revisions to policies on student transportation insurance and school nutrition services. Public comments and approval of prior meeting minutes are also on the agenda.

• Proposed new policy on use of cell phones and wireless devices
• Digital resource renewal with Renaissance (vendor not specified, dollar amount not listed in agenda)
• After school program staff incentive plan (dollar amount not listed)
• Policy 8-02 Insurance for Student Transportation revision
• Policy 8-04 Operation of School Nutrition Services revision

Agenda - Closed Session

The Union County Board of Education is holding a closed session to discuss personnel issues, student transfer appeals, and advice from counsel. The agenda includes approval of previous closed session minutes and routine preliminary items. No public action items are listed.

• Closed session minutes from July 8, 2025, for approval
• Personnel matters (no details provided)
• Student transfer appeals (no details provided)
• Advice from counsel

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel A - Public Notice

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

• No specific appeals or cases detailed in the agenda.

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will hold an open session meeting on July 8, 2025. The consent agenda includes approval of fire alarm replacement bids at Porter Ridge Elementary and Middle schools for $373,488.50, sole source purchases from Follett Content Solutions and Pathful, a digital resource renewal with Renaissance, service agreements for Exceptional Children and Melmark, and revisions to several board policies. Public comments will be heard, and the board will also consider minutes from June 3, 2025.

• Fire alarm replacement bids at Porter Ridge Elementary and Middle schools for $373,488.50
• Sole source purchase from Follett Content Solutions
• Sole source purchase from Pathful
• Digital resource renewal with Renaissance
• Revisions to policies on licensure, staff-student relations, use of facilities, and child abuse

Agenda - Closed Session

The Union County Board of Education will meet in closed session to discuss personnel matters, review minutes, and receive advice from counsel. The agenda is procedural and does not include any public discussion items or decisions.

• Call to Order and Motion to Approve Agenda
• Closed session for personnel matters
• Closed session for minutes review
• Closed session for advice from counsel
• Adjournment

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Facilities Committee voted to recommend Board of Education approval of a $373,488.50 fire alarm replacement bid from Carolina Fire Technologies for Porter Ridge Elementary and Middle schools. The committee also received informational updates on the district's bond program and an updated appraisal for the Weddington Road widening project. The next meeting is scheduled for August 27 at 9 a.m.

• Approval of $373,488.50 fire alarm replacement bid at Porter Ridge Elementary and Middle from Carolina Fire Technologies
• Informational update on the district's bond program (Bond Update)
• Informational update on the Weddington Road widening project with an updated appraisal

The Facilities Committee recommended that the Board of Education approve a bid from Carolina Fire Technologies for fire alarm replacements. The committee also reviewed updates on 2022 bond projects and a property appraisal for the Weddington Road Widening easement.

• Recommended approval of $373,488.50 bid from Carolina Fire Technologies for fire alarm replacement at Porter Ridge Elementary and Middle (3-0)
• Approved May 28 open session meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Union County Public Schools Curriculum Committee will meet virtually to consider action items including renewal of a digital resource (Renaissance), two sole-source purchases (Pathful and Follett Content Solutions), and service agreements for the Exceptional Children's Department. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Digital Resource Renewal - Renaissance (Action)
• Sole Source Purchase - Pathful (Action)
• Sole Source Purchase - Follett Content Solutions (Action)
• Service Agreements for Exceptional Children's Department (Action)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee reviewed and discussed updates to district policies. The committee voted to send four policies for final approval and two policies for further review to the full Board at the July 8, 2025 meeting.

• Policy 3-02(e) Licensure
• Policy 3-06 Staff-Student Relations
• Policy 4-08 Child Abuse and Related Threats to Children
• Policy 7-07 Use of Facilities/Equipment
• Policy 8-02 Insurance for Student Transportation and Policy 8-04 Operation of School Nutrition Services

The committee approved sending four policies for final approval and two policies for review to the July 8, 2025 Board of Education meeting. The session also included the approval of the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved May 20, 2025 Open Session Meeting Minutes (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 3-02(e) Licensure to full Board for approval (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 3-06 Staff-Student Relations to full Board for approval (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 4-08 Child Abuse and Related Threats to Children to full Board for approval (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 7-07 Use of Facilities/Equipment to full Board for approval (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 8-02 Insurance for Student Transportation to full Board for review (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 8-04 Operation of School Nutrition Services to full Board for review (4-0)

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 counsel. The agenda also includes preliminary items such as call to order and approval of the agenda, as well as review of minutes. No specific decisions or public actions are scheduled.

• Discussion of personnel matters
• Consideration of student transfer appeals
• Advice from legal counsel

Finance Committee Meeting - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education Finance Committee voted to forward three action items to the full board: the SNS Produce Contract renewal, Budget Amendments and Transfers, and the FY 25-26 Interim Budget Resolution. The committee also received informational updates on finance software and the state budget. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved sending the SNS Produce Contract renewal to the consent agenda for board approval
• Approved sending Budget Amendments and Transfers #4 to the consent agenda
• Approved sending the FY 25-26 Interim Budget Resolution to the consent agenda
• Received a Finance Software Update (information only)
• Received a State Budget Update (information only)

The Finance Committee voted to move three items to the Board of Education's June 3, 2025, Consent Agenda. These items include a produce contract, budget amendments, and an interim budget resolution. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved sending SNS Produce Contract to BOE Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved sending Budget Amendments and Transfers to BOE Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved sending FY 25-26 Interim Budget Resolution to BOE Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved April 29, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will consider a consent agenda including approval of the FY 25-26 interim budget resolution, personnel contracts, sole source purchases for educational software and robotics, and multiple policy revisions. Public comments will be heard, and several items such as HVAC bids at Sun Valley Middle and High and parking lot improvements at Shiloh Valley Primary are up for approval.

• FY 25-26 Interim Budget Resolution
• HVAC Modifications Bids for Sun Valley Middle and High
• Parking Lot Circulation Improvement Bids for Shiloh Valley Primary
• Policy revisions: School Safety, Attendance, Extracurricular Activities, Promotion, and Harassment complaint procedures
• Multiple sole source purchases (CareerSafe, Certiport, PLTW, VEX Robotics, etc.)

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Curriculum Committee will meet virtually to approve the April 30 meeting minutes and take action on digital resource renewals for the 2025-2026 school year. The main business includes approving seven sole source purchases for educational resources, including programs from Safe and Civil Schools, CareerSafe, SolidProfessor, VEX Robotics, Project Lead the Way, Skill Struck, and Certiport. The next meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2025.

• Action on Digital Resource Renewals for 2025-2026
• Sole Source Purchase - Safe and Civil Schools Resources
• Sole Source Purchase - CareerSafe, LLC
• Sole Source Purchase - SolidProfessor
• Sole Source Purchase - VEX Robotics, Inc.

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Union County Schools Facilities Committee approved two construction bids: $465,427.50 for HVAC modifications at Sun Valley Middle and High Schools, and $99,754 for parking lot circulation improvements at Shiloh Valley Primary. The committee also approved previous meeting minutes and received informational updates on surplus inventory and a bond update.

• Approved $465,427.50 HVAC bid from Thermal Conditioning for Sun Valley Middle and High
• Approved $99,754 parking lot bid from HUX Contracting for Shiloh Valley Primary
• Approved open session meeting minutes from April 30, 2025
• Received informational update on surplus inventory
• Received informational bond update

The Facilities Committee recommended two construction bids for Board of Education approval. These include HVAC modifications for Sun Valley Middle and High and parking lot improvements for Shiloh Valley Primary.

• Recommended $465,427.50 HVAC bid from Thermal Conditioning for Sun Valley Middle and High (4-0)
• Recommended $99,754.00 parking lot bid from HUX Contracting for Shiloh Valley Primary (4-0)
• Approved April 30, 2025 open session meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel B - Public Notice

This is a procedural meeting of the Appeal Committee Panel B. The agenda includes only a call to order, hearings, and adjournment. No specific appeals or agenda items are listed.

• No specific agenda items beyond hearing sessions

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee met virtually to review and vote on several policies. The committee approved sending six policies from second review to the full board for approval at its June 3, 2025 meeting, including policies on school safety, discrimination complaints, and attendance. Additionally, the committee conducted first review of several other policies and administrative guidelines, which will be presented to the full board for review.

• Second review of Policy 1-27 School Safety
• Second review of Policy 3-07(b) Racism, Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying Complaint Procedure for Employees
• Second review of Policy 4-01 Attendance
• Second review of Policy 5-12 Student Promotion and Accountability
• First review of Policy 3-06 Staff-Student Relations and Policy 4-08 Child Abuse and Related Threats to Children

The committee approved sending six policies for second review and six policies or guidelines for first review to the Board of Education for the June 3, 2025 meeting. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and the April 15, 2025 open session minutes.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved April 15, 2025 Open Session Minutes (3-0)
• Sent Policies 1-27, 3-07(b), 4-01, 4-07(b), 5-04, and 5-12 to full Board for approval (3-0)
• Sent Policies 3-02(e), 3-06, 4-08, 7-07, 7-07 AG, and Proposed New Administrative Guidelines for Policy 5-10 AG to full Board for review (3-0)

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel B - Public Notice

The Union County Public Schools Appeal Committee Panel B will meet to conduct hearings. The meeting is scheduled for May 8, 2025, at the board room in Monroe.

• Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel B

Agenda - Closed Session

The Union County Board of Education will hold a closed session on May 6, 2025, to discuss personnel matters, student transfer appeals, and receive advice from legal counsel. No public votes or decisions are scheduled during this closed portion of the meeting.

• Personnel matters to be discussed in closed session
• Student transfer appeals to be considered
• Advice from counsel to be received
• Closed session only; no public hearings or action items listed

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will vote on the FY2025-26 budget proposal and consider a consent agenda with over $4 million in facility projects. The board will also review several policies including school safety and student attendance. Public comments will be heard before decisions.

• FY2025-26 Board of Education Budget Proposal (discussion and vote)
• Grade 3-5 Chromebook Refresh (action item)
• Hemby Bridge Elementary Lighting Bids — $887,574.31
• Paving Bids for facilities, New Town, Piedmont High, Porter Ridge High, and Stallings — $872,979.80
• East Elementary Upper Grade Playground and Outdoor Classroom — $469,414.63

SPTT Committee Meeting

The SPTT Committee will consider action items including a Grade 3-5 Chromebook refresh and a Microsoft 2025 renewal. They will also discuss a technology update, Infinite Campus conversion information, and activity buses. The committee will approve minutes from February and set the next meeting date.

• Grade 3-5 Chromebook Refresh – action item for approval
• Microsoft Renewal 2025 – action item for approval
• Technology Update from Jay Parker – discussion item
• Infinite Campus Conversion Information – discussion item
• Activity Buses update from Colon Moore – discussion item

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Facilities Committee recommended to the Board of Education approval of a revised 2026 Capital Improvement Plan totaling $15,450,276. The committee also voted to recommend several facility contracts, including playground and outdoor classroom work at East Elementary, lighting at Hemby Bridge Elementary, tennis courts at Porter Ridge High, and paving at multiple schools. Informational items included a bond update, surplus inventory, and long-range planning. All votes were unanimous.

• Revised 2026 Capital Improvement Plan: $15,450,276
• Hemby Bridge Elementary lighting bid (Net Zero USA): $887,574.31
• Paving bids at Facilities, New Town Elementary, Piedmont High, Porter Ridge High, Stallings Elementary (Hux Contracting): $872,979.80
• Porter Ridge High tennis court bid (Hoss Contracting Inc.): $696,722.00
• East Elementary upper grade playground and outdoor classroom quote (Barrs Recreation): $469,414.63

The Facilities Committee voted to recommend several construction bids, lease extensions, and a revised capital plan to the Board of Education. All recommended actions passed with unanimous votes from the committee members present.

• Recommended approval of revised 2026 Capital Improvement Plan for $15,450,276.00
• Recommended $887,574.31 lighting bid from Net Zero USA for Hemby Bridge Elementary
• Recommended $872,979.80 paving bid from Hux Contracting for five sites
• Recommended $696,722.00 tennis court renovation bid from Hoss Contracting Inc. for Porter Ridge High
• Recommended $469,414.63 playground and outdoor classroom quote from Barrs Recreation for East Elementary
• Recommended 18-year lease extension with Crown Castle for MS/HS D Site
• Recommended $361,980.00 five-year license contract with Carolina Fire Technologies
• Recommended $262,502.96 change order from Vannoy Construction for East Elementary fence

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Union County Public Schools Curriculum Committee will meet virtually to discuss the Summer Program and School Year Re-Administration, and take action on the AIG Plan 2025-2028 and the CTE Local Plan. The meeting also includes approval of the March 5, 2025 minutes.

• Approval of March 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion: Summer Program and School Year Re-Administration Information
• Action: AIG Plan 2025-2028
• Action: CTE Local Plan
• Next meeting date: May 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Finance Committee Meeting - Open Session

The Finance Committee voted on several items to recommend for the Board of Education's May 6 consent agenda. Action items included a state teacher supplement payment, a school safety grant purchase, and multiple School Nutrition Services contract rollovers for food, produce, milk, beverages, chemicals, and ice cream. The committee also received updates on finance software and the state budget.

• FY25 State Teacher Supplement Payment forwarded to full board
• School Safety Grant Purchase for OpenGate security equipment
• Budget Amendment #3 for the 2025-2026 year
• School Nutrition Services contracts rollovers: US Foods, Ward's Fruit & Produce, Pet, Pepsi Bottling, and others
• Hershey ice cream bid for SNS

The Finance Committee unanimously voted to recommend multiple items for the May 6, 2025 Board of Education Consent Agenda. These include budget amendments, teacher supplement payments, and various school nutrition service contracts.

• Recommended Budget Amendment #3 for Board approval (3-0)
• Recommended FY25 State Teacher Supplement Payment for Board approval (3-0)
• Recommended School Safety Grant Purchase for Board approval (3-0)
• Recommended FY25 School Nutrition Services Software Contract for Board approval (3-0)
• Recommended SNS Food Contract Rollover - US Foods for Board approval (3-0)
• Recommended SNS Produce Contract Rollover - Ward's Fruit & Produce for Board approval (3-0)
• Recommended SNS Milk Contract Rollover - Pet for Board approval (3-0)
• Recommended SNS Beverage Contract Rollover - Pepsi Bottling for Board approval (3-0)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Policy Committee reviewed several district policies for first and second readings. The committee voted to send policies regarding board meetings, school improvement plans, safety, attendance, and student promotion to the full Board of Education for the May 6, 2025 meeting.

• Policy 1-10 Board Meetings
• Policy 5-10 School Improvement Plan
• Policy 1-27 School Safety
• Policy 4-01 Attendance
• Policy 3-07 (b) and 4-07 (b) Racism, Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying Complaint Procedures

The committee approved sending two policies for final Board approval and six policies for Board review at the May 6, 2025 meeting. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and the March 19, 2025 open session minutes.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved March 19, 2025 Open Session Minutes (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 1-10 (Board Meetings) and Policy 5-10 (School Improvement Plan) to the full Board for approval (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 1-27 (School Safety), Policy 3-07 (b) (Employee Racism, Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying Complaint Procedure), Policy 4-01 (Attendance), Policy 4-07 (b) (Student Racism, Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying Complaint Procedure), Policy 5-04 (Extracurricular Activities and Interscholastic Athletics), and Policy 5-12 (Student Promotion and Accountability) to the full Board for review (4-0)

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

The Union County Board of Education and Board of County Commissioners are meeting to review the FY 2026 County Budget process. The session includes a presentation from Union County and a budget proposal from Union County Public Schools.

• FY 2026 County Budget Preview & Process presentation
• Union County Public Schools Local Operating Budget Request
• Operating Capital - Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) discussion

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel A - Public Notice

The Union County Public Schools Appeal Committee — Panel A meets to conduct hearings on student appeals. The agenda lists only call to order, hearings, and adjournment with no specific case details provided.

• Hearing of student appeals (specifics not disclosed in the agenda)

Agenda - Closed Session

The Union County Board of Education is meeting in closed session to discuss personnel matters, acquisition of real property, minutes, and advice from counsel. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of standard procedural items for a closed session.

• Personnel matters (closed session)
• Acquisition of real property (closed session)
• Minutes review (closed session)
• Advice from counsel (closed session)

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will hear the superintendent's proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year and consider a consent agenda that includes facilities contracts, policy changes, and a personnel agenda. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting, recognize award recipients, and hear public comments.

• 2025-26 Superintendent's Budget Proposal presented for action and discussion
• Facilities Department Roofing Project bids and New Town Elementary Roof Replacement bids
• Parkwood High Stadium change order request and Piedmont High School rooftop unit bids
• NCDOT easement and right-of-way for Skyway Drive and Weddington Road widening
• Policy revisions for certified employees, classified personnel, grievances, and visitors to schools

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Facilities Committee voted to recommend approval of multiple facility projects to the Board of Education, including a $1,006,330 roof replacement at New Town Elementary and a $429,600 district roofing project. The committee also voted to approve a $340,915 change order for the Parkwood High Stadium contract and accept bids for HVAC and audio/visual upgrades. Informational updates on bond progress and design modifications were received.

• New Town Elementary roof replacement bid from Rike Roofing for $1,006,330
• Parkwood High Stadium change order addition of $340,915 to contract with AstroTurf Corporation
• Professional Development Center audio/visual system replacement bid from Creston for $420,894
• Piedmont High School rooftop unit replacement bid from Byrum Heating and Air for $189,028
• Sole source one-year contract with Interstate Solutions for custodial chemicals

The committee approved multiple bids for roofing, HVAC, and AV systems to be recommended to the Board of Education. It also approved a contract change order for Parkwood High and two NCDOT easement requests. A sole-source contract for custodial chemicals was also recommended for board approval.

• Recommended $429,600 roofing bid from Weathergard for Facilities Department (4-0)
• Recommended $1,006,330 roof replacement bid from Rike Roofing for New Town Elementary (5-0)
• Approved $340,915 contract addition for AstroTurf Corporation at Parkwood High (4-0)
• Recommended $189,028 rooftop unit bid from Byrum Heating and Air for Piedmont High (4-0)
• Recommended $420,894 AV system replacement bid from Creston (4-0)
• Recommended one-year custodial chemicals contract with Interstate Solutions (4-0)
• Recommended approval of NCDOT Right of Way and Easement for Skyway Drive (4-0)
• Recommended approval of NCDOT Right of Way and Easements for Weddington Road widening (4-0)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee met virtually on March 19, 2025, and approved multiple policies during second and first review. Policies include changes to employee contracts, dismissal, grievance procedures, and visitor rules. These will go to the full Board for approval or review at the April 1, 2025 meeting.

• Policy 3-02(b) Certified Employees: Contracts, Dismissal and Nonrenewal, and Resignation approved for full board approval
• Policy 3-02(d) Classified Personnel: Suspension and Dismissal approved for full board approval
• Policy 3-10 Grievance Procedure for Employees approved for full board approval
• Policy 6-03 Visitors to Schools approved for full board approval (second review)
• Policy 1-10 Board Meetings and Policy 5-10 School Improvement Plan sent for first review at April 1 board meeting

The committee approved sending four policies for final approval and two policies for review to the April 1, 2025 Board of Education meeting. The session also included the approval of the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved February 18, 2025 Open Session Minutes (4-0)
• Sent Policy 3-02(b) Certified Employees: Contracts, Dismissal and Nonrenewal, and Resignation to full Board for approval (4-0)
• Sent Policy 3-02(d) Classified Personnel: Suspension and Dismissal to full Board for approval (4-0)
• Sent Policy 3-10 Grievance Procedure for Employees to full Board for approval (4-0)
• Sent Policy 6-03 Visitors to Schools to full Board for approval (4-0)
• Sent Policy 1-10 Board Meetings to full Board for review (4-0)
• Sent Policy 5-10 School Improvement Plan to full Board for review (4-0)

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda including the Capital Improvement Plan, construction manager for East Union Middle School, and policy updates. A separate action item is the Health Sciences Academy at Monroe Middle School strategic staffing initiative. The board will also review several personnel and student policies.

• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) 2026 approval
• East Union Middle School Construction Manager at Risk
• Health Sciences Academy at Monroe Middle School strategic staffing initiative
• Design-build procurement method authorization
• Network equipment purchases for East Elementary and Forest Hills High School

Agenda - Closed Session

The Union County Board of Education is meeting in closed session on March 11, 2025. The agenda includes personnel matters, student transfer appeals, minutes approval, and advice from legal counsel. No public decisions are scheduled; the session is entirely procedural and closed to the public.

• Closed session only – no open-session votes or public hearings
• Personnel matters to be discussed in private
• Student transfer appeals to be considered
• Advice from counsel on legal matters

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Union County Public Schools Curriculum Committee will meet virtually on March 5, 2025. Action items include approval of summer 2025 program offerings, a strategic staffing proposal for Monroe Middle School, and a sole source purchase from Western Psychological Services. The committee will also approve the January 22, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approval of summer 2025 program offerings
• Strategic staffing proposal for Monroe Middle School
• Sole source purchase from Western Psychological Services
• Approval of January 22, 2025 meeting minutes

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel B - Public Notice

This is a procedural meeting of the Union County Public Schools Appeal Committee Panel B. The agenda only lists call to order, hearings, and adjournment, with no specific cases or details provided. It is boilerplate and does not contain substantive items for public review.

• No specific appeals or agenda items detailed in the public notice

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Union County Public Schools Facilities Committee met to approve several construction and procurement items. The committee recommended a multi-million dollar improvement plan and specific contracts for school renovations to the Board of Education.

• Approved 2026 Capital Improvement Plan in the amount of $22,105,826.00
• Approved $150,000.00 contract with New Atlantic Contracting, Inc. for East Union MS preconstruction and Construction Manager at Risk services
• Approved use of Design-Build method for Forest Hills High School stadium renovation project
• Received informational updates on change orders, bonds, and the 2024 Bond proposed timeline

Curriculum Committee Meeting **Date changed to March 5 at 9am

The Union County Public Schools Curriculum Committee will meet virtually on March 5 at 9:00 AM (rescheduled from Feb 26). Action items include approving UCPS Summer 2025 program offerings and a sole-source purchase from Western Psychological Services. The committee will also approve minutes from January 22.

• Discussion and action on UCPS Summer 2025 Program Offerings
• Sole Source Purchase from Western Psychological Services
• Approval of January 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Meeting date changed to March 5 at 9:00 AM

SPTT Committee Meeting

The SPTT Committee will meet virtually to discuss the strategic plan focused on college and career readiness, review a draft legislative agenda for 2025-2026, and consider a technology update involving a firewall provider purchase. The committee will also take action on approving the agenda and prior meeting minutes. Items including the legislative agenda and firewall contract will be forwarded to the full board.

• Approval of minutes from November 20, 2024
• Discussion of Strategic Plan Theme A - college and career readiness activities
• Discussion and action on Legislative Agenda 2025-2026 draft
• Technology update presentation
• Action on LightSpeed Firewall provider purchase

Finance Committee Meeting - Open Session

The Finance Committee approved sending the FY 2025 Audit Contract and Budget Amendments and Transfers to the full Board of Education for consent approval. The committee also received information updates on the state budget, finance software, and FY 2024 audit closeout.

• Approved motion to send FY 2025 Audit Contract to consent agenda for March 4, 2025 board meeting
• Approved motion to send Budget Amendments and Transfers to consent agenda for February 4, 2025 board meeting
• Received state budget update (information only)
• Received finance software update (information only)
• Received FY 2024 audit closeout update (information only)

The Finance Committee unanimously recommended two items for the Board of Education's March 11, 2025, consent agenda. These items include the FY 2025 Audit Contract and various budget amendments and transfers.

• Approved January 28, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Recommended FY 2025 Audit Contract for BOE approval (4-0)
• Recommended Budget Amendments and Transfers for BOE approval (4-0)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee met virtually on February 18, 2025, and approved sending three second-review policies—Prohibition of Gangs, Student Wellness, and Student Health Services—to the full Board for approval at the March 11 meeting. The committee also sent five first-review policies covering certified employee contracts, classified personnel suspension, grievance procedures, visitors to schools, and restricting individuals from board property to the full Board for review at the same meeting. All motions passed unanimously.

• Policy 4-03(c) Prohibition of Gangs and Gang Activities (second review, sent for approval)
• Policy 4-11 Student Wellness (second review, sent for approval)
• Policy 4-22 Student Health Services (second review, sent for approval)
• Policy 3-02(b) Certified Employees: Contracts, Dismissal and Nonrenewal, and Resignation (first review, sent for review)
• Policy 6-03 Visitors to Schools and administrative guidelines on restricting individuals from board property (first review, sent for review)

The committee approved sending three policies for second review and five policies for first review to the March 11, 2025 Board of Education meeting. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and the January 21, 2025 open session minutes.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved January 21, 2025 Open Session Minutes (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 4-03 (c), 4-11, and 4-22 to the Board for approval (4-0)
• Approved sending Policy 3-02(b), 3-02(d), 3-10, 6-03, and 6-03 AG to the Board for review (4-0)

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will consider consent agenda items including a $1,799,000 chiller rebuild at Marvin Ridge High School, a $208,522 rooftop unit at Parkwood High, and a $190,680 partition wall replacement at Fairview and Porter Ridge elementary schools. Also up for approval are budget amendments, a FY2025-2026 budget calendar, a sole source purchase from Amplify Education Inc., vehicle bids totaling $515,671.90, and several policy revisions. The board will also discuss and potentially vote on a 2024-2025 stipend increase for board members.

• Chiller rebuild at Marvin Ridge High School ($1,799,000)
• Chiller rebuild at Western Union Elementary (amount not listed)
• Rooftop unit replacement at Parkwood High School ($208,522)
• Partition wall replacements at Fairview and Porter Ridge elementary schools ($190,680)
• Vehicle bids totaling $515,671.90

Agenda - Closed Session

The Union County Board of Education is meeting in closed session to discuss personnel matters, approve minutes, and receive advice from legal counsel. No public action or votes on specific items are listed on the agenda.

Finance Committee Meeting - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education Finance Committee met virtually and voted on several action items to recommend to the full board. The committee approved sending budget amendments, the FY 2025-2026 budget calendar, and a sole source purchase from Amplify Education Inc. to the consent agenda for the February 4, 2025 board meeting. Additionally, a stipend increase for the board was listed as an action item but no vote was recorded. The meeting also included information updates on finance software and the state budget.

• Budget Amendments and Transfers recommended for consent agenda approval by the full board on Feb 4, 2025
• FY 2025-2026 Budget Calendar approved for consent agenda forwarding
• Sole Source Purchase from Amplify Education Inc. approved for consent agenda
• 2024-2025 BOE Stipend Increase listed as action item but no motion or vote shown
• Committee received updates on finance software and state budget

The Committee unanimously recommended three items for the February 4, 2025 Board of Education Consent Agenda. No action was taken regarding the 2024-2025 BOE stipend increase. The committee also received a finance software update.

• Recommended Budget Amendments and Transfers for BOE approval (4-0)
• Recommended FY 2025-2026 Budget Calendar for BOE approval (4-0)
• Recommended Sole Source Purchase for Amplify Education Inc. for BOE approval (4-0)
• No action taken on 2024-2025 BOE Stipend Increase
• Approved November 12, 2024 minutes (4-0)

Facilities Committee - Open Session

The Facilities Committee voted to recommend approval of several facilities contracts totaling over $2.7 million to the Board of Education, including vehicle purchases and HVAC replacements. The committee also received informational updates on bond projects, construction manager at risk for East Union, a partial annexation of East Union to Marshville, and surplus inventory.

• Vehicle bids: $515,671.90 to Piedmont Trucks
• HVAC chiller replacement at Marvin Ridge High: $1,799,000.00 to Superior Mechanical
• HVAC RTU replacement at Parkwood High: $208,522.00 to Facility Systems Services
• Partition wall replacements at Fairview and Porter Ridge Elementary: $190,680.00 to Complete Partition Repair, Inc.
• Informational: Bond update, CMAR for East Union, annexation of East Union to Town of Marshville, surplus inventory

The committee voted to recommend multiple vendor contracts to the Board of Education for HVAC replacements, partition wall repairs, and new vehicles. The total recommended spending across these items exceeds $3.5 million.

• Recommended $515,671.90 Piedmont Trucks quote for two trucks and six vans (3-0)
• Recommended $1,799,000.00 Superior Mechanical bid for Marvin Ridge High chiller replacement (3-0)
• Recommended $806,680.00 Digitrol bid for Western Union Elementary chiller replacement (3-0)
• Recommended $208,522.00 Facility Systems Services bid for Parkwood High Auxiliary Gym RTU (3-0)
• Recommended $190,680.00 Complete Partition Repair, Inc. quote for Fairview and Porter Ridge Elementary (3-0)
• Approved December 18, 2024 open session meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Union County Public Schools Curriculum Committee will meet virtually on January 22, 2025, to approve the agenda and minutes from November 2024. The committee will take action on the 'Next Stop: TeachUCPS Residency Pathway' and discuss updates to Career and Technical Education (CTE) credentials.

• Approval of November 2024 meeting minutes
• Action on TeachUCPS Residency Pathway presentation
• Discussion on CTE Credential Update

Policy Committee Meeting

The Union County Board of Education Policy Committee reviewed and discussed multiple district policies. The committee voted to send seven policies for second review and four policies or guidelines for first review to the Board of Education for the February 4, 2025 meeting.

• Policy 1-18 Grievances, Complaints, and Appeals
• Policy 2-02 Budget Development, Planning and Adoption by Resolution
• Policy 3-05 (a) Use of Tobacco Products
• Policy 5-12 Student Promotion and Accountability
• Proposed New Policy regarding Web Page Development

The committee approved sending seven policies for final Board approval and four policies for first review at the February 4, 2025 meeting. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and the November 19, 2024 open session minutes.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved November 19, 2024 Open Session Minutes (4-0)
• Sent Policies 1-18, 2-02, 2-18, 2-21, 3-05(a), 5-12, and New Web Page Development policy to Board for approval (4-0)
• Sent Policies 2-25, 4-03(c), 4-11, and 4-22 to Board for first review (4-0)

Agenda - Open Session

The Union County Board of Education will hear a nomination from the Republican Party to fill a board vacancy, then swear in the new District 3 seat member. The consent agenda includes approval of personnel items, gifts, a $671,189.37 playground equipment purchase for East Elementary School, easements for Sun Valley High and Waxhaw Elementary, and Parkwood High School stadium bids.

• Nomination from Union County Republican Party to fill board vacancy
• Swearing in of new District 3 board member Barry Tucker
• Playground equipment for East Elementary School — $671,189.37 from 2022 Premium Bond Projects
• NCDOT easement at Sun Valley High School
• Parkwood High School stadium bids

Agenda - Closed Session

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

• Personnel matters
• Student assignment appeals
• Advice from counsel

Appeal Committee Hearings - Panel A - Public Notice

This is a procedural public notice for the Union County Public Schools Appeal Committee Panel A hearings. The agenda contains only call to order, hearings, and adjournment, with no specific appeals listed. No details on the nature or number of appeals are provided in the agenda.