Board of Education · Work Session · March 12, 2026

<div style="display: none;" id="agenda-numbering">4</div> <div id="print-top-meeting-info"> <div tabindex="0" id="print-date-and-name" align="center"> <div class="print-meeting-date">Thursday, March 12, 2026</div> <div class="print-meeting-name">Board of Education Work Session</div> </div> <div tabindex="0" class="print-meeting-description">Fuller Administration Building<br>Board Room<br>511 Cleveland Street<br>Durham, NC 27701<br> <br>Mission Statement<br>Our mission is to embrace, educate, and empower every student to innovate, serve, and lead.</div> </div> <div role="heading" aria-level="1" style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; border-bottom: 2px solid #000;">1. Meeting Opening</div> <div tabindex="0" class="container item agendaorder"> <div style="font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 0px solid #999;"> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Subject</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">A. Call to Order</dd> </dl></div> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Meeting</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Category</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">1. Meeting Opening</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Type</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Procedural</dd></dl> <div role="heading" aria-level"2" class="print-files XXXui-corner-all"><div>File Attachments</div> </div> </div> <div tabindex="0" class="container item agendaorder"> <div style="font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 0px solid #999;"> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Subject</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">B. Moment of Silence</dd> </dl></div> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Meeting</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Category</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">1. Meeting Opening</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Type</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Procedural</dd></dl> <div role="heading" aria-level"2" class="print-files XXXui-corner-all"><div>File Attachments</div> </div> </div> <div tabindex="0" class="container item agendaorder"> <div style="font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 0px solid #999;"> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Subject</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">C. Agenda Review and Approval</dd> </dl></div> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Meeting</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Category</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">1. Meeting Opening</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Type</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Action</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol" style="overflow-wrap: break-word;">Recommended Action</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Motion to approve the BOE Work Session Agenda for January 9, 2025</dd></dl> <div role="heading" aria-level"2" class="print-files XXXui-corner-all"><div>File Attachments</div> </div> </div> <div tabindex="0" class="container item agendaorder"> <div style="font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 0px solid #999;"> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Subject</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">D. Board of Education Meeting Minutes from February 9, 2026</dd> </dl></div> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Meeting</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Category</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">1. Meeting Opening</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Type</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Action</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol" style="overflow-wrap: break-word;">Recommended Action</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Motion to approve Board of Education Meeting Minutes from February 9, 2026</dd></dl> <div role="heading" aria-level"2" class="print-files XXXui-corner-all"><div>File Attachments</div> <div class="public-file print-file" unique="DRZS4S70E6D3"><a target="_blank" href="/nc/dpsnc/Board.nsf/files/DRZS4S70E6D3/$file/Precis_BOE%20WS%20Minutes_03122026.pdf">Precis_BOE WS Minutes_03122026.pdf (236 KB)</a></div> <div class="public-file print-file" unique="DS2KLB525772"><a target="_blank" href="/nc/dpsnc/Board.nsf/files/DS2KLB525772/$file/DRAFT_Minutes%20BOE%20WS_02092026.pdf">DRAFT_Minutes BOE WS_02092026.pdf (191 KB)</a></div> </div> </div> <div tabindex="0" class="container item agendaorder"> <div style="font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 0px solid #999;"> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Subject</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">E. General Public Comment (30 Minutes)</dd> </dl></div> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Meeting</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Category</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">1. Meeting Opening</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Type</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Procedural</dd></dl> <div role="heading" aria-level"2" class="print-files XXXui-corner-all"><div>File Attachments</div> </div> </div> <div role="heading" aria-level="1" style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; border-bottom: 2px solid #000;">2. Consent Items</div> <div tabindex="0" class="container item agendaorder"> <div style="font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 0px solid #999;"> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Subject</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">A. Outstanding Chromebook Repair Invoice</dd> </dl></div> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Meeting</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Category</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">2. Consent Items</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Type</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Action (Consent)</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol" style="overflow-wrap: break-word;">Recommended Action</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Motion to approve Outstanding Chromebook Repair Invoice</dd></dl> <div role="heading" aria-level"2" class="print-files XXXui-corner-all"><div>File Attachments</div> <div class="public-file print-file" unique="DRZN4A5E136C"><a target="_blank" href="/nc/dpsnc/Board.nsf/files/DRZN4A5E136C/$file/Outstanding%20Chromebook%20repair%20invoices.%20BOE.pdf">Outstanding Chromebook repair invoices. BOE.pdf (400 KB)</a></div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col bothcols consentparagraph"> Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. </div></div> </div> <div tabindex="0" class="container item agendaorder"> <div style="font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 0px solid #999;"> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Subject</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">B. Social Media Litigation</dd> </dl></div> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Meeting</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Category</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">2. Consent Items</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Type</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Action (Consent)</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol" style="overflow-wrap: break-word;">Recommended Action</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Motion to approve Social Media Litigation</dd></dl> <div role="heading" aria-level"2" class="print-files XXXui-corner-all"><div>File Attachments</div> <div class="public-file print-file" unique="DRZS8V7158DF"><a target="_blank" href="/nc/dpsnc/Board.nsf/files/DRZS8V7158DF/$file/Precis%20-%20DPS%20Social%20Media%20-%20change%20in%20local%20counsel%204916-5029-9280.1.pdf">Precis - DPS Social Media - change in local counsel 4916-5029-9280.1.pdf (187 KB)</a></div> <div class="public-file print-file" unique="DRZS8X715A8B"><a target="_blank" href="/nc/dpsnc/Board.nsf/files/DRZS8X715A8B/$file/Social%20Media%20Directive_Durham.pdf">Social Media Directive_Durham.pdf (75 KB)</a></div> <div class="public-file print-file" unique="DRZS8Z715B8E"><a target="_blank" href="/nc/dpsnc/Board.nsf/files/DRZS8Z715B8E/$file/Social%20Media%20Retainer_Durham.pdf">Social Media Retainer_Durham.pdf (148 KB)</a></div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col bothcols consentparagraph"> Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. </div></div> </div> <div tabindex="0" class="container item agendaorder"> <div style="font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 0px solid #999;"> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Subject</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">C. Contract for E-Rate Consultancy with EPIC Communication</dd> </dl></div> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Meeting</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Category</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">2. Consent Items</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Type</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Action (Consent)</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol" style="overflow-wrap: break-word;">Recommended Action</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Motion to approve Contract for E-Rate Consultancy with EPIC Communication</dd></dl> <div role="heading" aria-level"2" class="print-files XXXui-corner-all"><div>File Attachments</div> <div class="public-file print-file" unique="DRZN4X5E29C1"><a target="_blank" href="/nc/dpsnc/Board.nsf/files/DRZN4X5E29C1/$file/Contract%20for%20E-Rate%20Consultancy%20with%20EPIC%20Communications.BOE.pdf">Contract for E-Rate Consultancy with EPIC Communications.BOE.pdf (1,356 KB)</a></div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col bothcols consentparagraph"> Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. </div></div> </div> <div tabindex="0" class="container item agendaorder"> <div style="font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 0px solid #999;"> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Subject</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">D. E-Rate WAN Services -Contract Extension</dd> </dl></div> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Meeting</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Category</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">2. Consent Items</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Type</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Action (Consent)</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol" style="overflow-wrap: break-word;">Recommended Action</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Motion to approve E-Rate WAN Services -Contract Extension</dd></dl> <div role="heading" aria-level"2" class="print-files XXXui-corner-all"><div>File Attachments</div> <div class="public-file print-file" unique="DRZN545E3228"><a target="_blank" href="/nc/dpsnc/Board.nsf/files/DRZN545E3228/$file/E-Rate%20WAN%20Services%20%E2%80%93%20Contract%20Extension.BOE.pdf">E-Rate WAN Services – Contract Extension.BOE.pdf (1,162 KB)</a></div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col bothcols consentparagraph"> Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. </div></div> </div> <div tabindex="0" class="container item agendaorder"> <div style="font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 0px solid #999;"> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Subject</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">E. E-Rate MIBS Services- Contract Extension</dd> </dl></div> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Meeting</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Category</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">2. Consent Items</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Type</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Action (Consent)</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol" style="overflow-wrap: break-word;">Recommended Action</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Motion to approve E-Rate MIBS Services- Contract Extension</dd></dl> <div role="heading" aria-level"2" class="print-files XXXui-corner-all"><div>File Attachments</div> <div class="public-file print-file" unique="DRZN595E3739"><a target="_blank" href="/nc/dpsnc/Board.nsf/files/DRZN595E3739/$file/E-Rate%20MIBS%20Services%20%E2%80%93%20Contract%20Extension.BOE.pdf">E-Rate MIBS Services – Contract Extension.BOE.pdf (2,526 KB)</a></div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col bothcols consentparagraph"> Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. </div></div> </div> <div tabindex="0" class="container item agendaorder"> <div style="font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 0px solid #999;"> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Subject</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">F. Microsoft O365 License Renewal</dd> </dl></div> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Meeting</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Category</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">2. Consent Items</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Type</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Action (Consent)</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol" style="overflow-wrap: break-word;">Recommended Action</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Motion to approve Microsoft O365 License Renewal</dd></dl> <div role="heading" aria-level"2" class="print-files XXXui-corner-all"><div>File Attachments</div> <div class="public-file print-file" unique="DRZN5M5E445C"><a target="_blank" href="/nc/dpsnc/Board.nsf/files/DRZN5M5E445C/$file/Microsoft%20O365%20License%20Renewal.BOE.pdf">Microsoft O365 License Renewal.BOE.pdf (1,485 KB)</a></div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col bothcols consentparagraph"> Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. </div></div> </div> <div tabindex="0" class="container item agendaorder"> <div style="font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 0px solid #999;"> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Subject</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">G. Frontline Outstanding Invoices</dd> </dl></div> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Meeting</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Category</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">2. Consent Items</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Type</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Action (Consent)</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol" style="overflow-wrap: break-word;">Recommended Action</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Motion to approve Frontline Outstanding Invoices</dd></dl> <div role="heading" aria-level"2" class="print-files XXXui-corner-all"><div>File Attachments</div> <div class="public-file print-file" unique="DS3T9U7653D8"><a target="_blank" href="/nc/dpsnc/Board.nsf/files/DS3T9U7653D8/$file/Frontline%20Outstanding%20invoices-%20HR.pdf">Frontline Outstanding invoices- HR.pdf (388 KB)</a></div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col bothcols consentparagraph"> Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. </div></div> </div> <div tabindex="0" class="container item agendaorder"> <div style="font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 0px solid #999;"> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Subject</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">H. Boiler Replacement Projects (Hope Valley Elementary, Hillandale Elementary, Riverside High School, Southern High School and Neal Middle School)</dd> </dl></div> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Meeting</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Category</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">2. Consent Items</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Type</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Action (Consent)</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol" style="overflow-wrap: break-word;">Recommended Action</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Motion to approve Boiler Replacement Projects (Hope Valley Elementary, Hillandale Elementary, Riverside High School, Southern High School and Neal Middle School)</dd></dl> <div role="heading" aria-level"2" class="print-files XXXui-corner-all"><div>File Attachments</div> <div class="public-file print-file" unique="DRZN8U5EBC3E"><a target="_blank" href="/nc/dpsnc/Board.nsf/files/DRZN8U5EBC3E/$file/Boiler%20Replacements%20Projects.pdf">Boiler Replacements Projects.pdf (1,500 KB)</a></div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col bothcols consentparagraph"> Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. </div></div> </div> <div tabindex="0" class="container item agendaorder"> <div style="font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 0px solid #999;"> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Subject</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">I. District wide HVAC Repairs</dd> </dl></div> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Meeting</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Category</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">2. Consent Items</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Type</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Action (Consent)</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol" style="overflow-wrap: break-word;">Recommended Action</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Motion to approve District wide HVAC Repairs</dd></dl> <div role="heading" aria-level"2" class="print-files XXXui-corner-all"><div>File Attachments</div> <div class="public-file print-file" unique="DRZN8Y5EC279"><a target="_blank" href="/nc/dpsnc/Board.nsf/files/DRZN8Y5EC279/$file/Districtwide%20HVAC%20Repair.pdf">Districtwide HVAC Repair.pdf (5,608 KB)</a></div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col bothcols consentparagraph"> Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. </div></div> </div> <div tabindex="0" class="container item agendaorder"> <div style="font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 0px solid #999;"> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Subject</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">J. 2025-2026 Audit Contract</dd> </dl></div> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Meeting</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Category</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">2. Consent Items</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Type</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Action (Consent)</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol" style="overflow-wrap: break-word;">Recommended Action</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Motion to approve 2025-2026 Audit Contract</dd></dl> <div role="heading" aria-level"2" class="print-files XXXui-corner-all"><div>File Attachments</div> <div class="public-file print-file" unique="DRZRTZ6F9CDD"><a target="_blank" href="/nc/dpsnc/Board.nsf/files/DRZRTZ6F9CDD/$file/Audit%20Contract.pdf">Audit Contract.pdf (170 KB)</a></div> <div class="public-file print-file" unique="DRZN9Z5EE52D"><a target="_blank" href="/nc/dpsnc/Board.nsf/files/DRZN9Z5EE52D/$file/55%20-%20Audit%20Contract%202026%20Durham.pdf">55 - Audit Contract 2026 Durham.pdf (2,454 KB)</a></div> <div class="public-file print-file" unique="DRZRTD6F858B"><a target="_blank" href="/nc/dpsnc/Board.nsf/files/DRZRTD6F858B/$file/98%20Required%20comm%20letter%20Durham%20(begin)%202026.pdf">98 Required comm letter Durham (begin) 2026.pdf (158 KB)</a></div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col bothcols consentparagraph"> Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. </div></div> </div> <div role="heading" aria-level="1" style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; border-bottom: 2px solid #000;">3. Policy Committee Update</div> <div tabindex="0" class="container item agendaorder"> <div style="font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 0px solid #999;"> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Subject</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">A. Policy Committee Update (For Information Only)</dd> </dl></div> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Meeting</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Category</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">3. Policy Committee Update</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Type</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Information</dd></dl> <div role="heading" aria-level"2" class="print-files XXXui-corner-all"><div>File Attachments</div> </div> </div> <div tabindex="0" class="container item agendaorder"> <div style="font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 0px solid #999;"> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Subject</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">B. Revision to Policy 5120: Relationship with Law Enforcement (First Reading with Revisions)</dd> </dl></div> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Meeting</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Category</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">3. Policy Committee Update</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Type</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Action, Discussion, Information</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol" style="overflow-wrap: break-word;">Recommended Action</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Motion to approve Policy 5120: Relationship with Law Enforcement (First Reading with Revisions)</dd></dl> <div role="heading" aria-level"2" class="print-files XXXui-corner-all"><div>File Attachments</div> <div class="public-file print-file" unique="DRZRQU6F259C"><a target="_blank" href="/nc/dpsnc/Board.nsf/files/DRZRQU6F259C/$file/1%20Precis%20-%20BOE%20MM%203-12-2026%20-%20policy%205120.pdf">1 Precis - BOE MM 3-12-2026 - policy 5120.pdf (255 KB)</a></div> <div class="public-file print-file" unique="DRZRQY6F26C9"><a target="_blank" href="/nc/dpsnc/Board.nsf/files/DRZRQY6F26C9/$file/2%20Draft%20Revised%20Policy%205120_3.3.2016%20Version%204927-1387-2020.1.pdf">2 Draft Revised Policy 5120_3.3.2016 Version 4927-1387-2020.1.pdf (724 KB)</a></div> </div> </div> <div role="heading" aria-level="1" style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; border-bottom: 2px solid #000;">4. Academic Services</div> <div tabindex="0" class="container item agendaorder"> <div style="font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 0px solid #999;"> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Subject</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">A. 2026 Arts in Our Schools Month Proclamation (10 minutes)</dd> </dl></div> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Meeting</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Category</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">4. Academic Services</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Type</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Action</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol" style="overflow-wrap: break-word;">Recommended Action</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Motion to approve 2026 Arts in Our Schools Month Proclamation</dd></dl> <div role="heading" aria-level"2" class="print-files XXXui-corner-all"><div>File Attachments</div> <div class="public-file print-file" unique="DRZN4M5E2112"><a target="_blank" href="/nc/dpsnc/Board.nsf/files/DRZN4M5E2112/$file/2026%20Arts%20in%20Our%20Schools%20Month%20Proclamation.BOE.pdf">2026 Arts in Our Schools Month Proclamation.BOE.pdf (282 KB)</a></div> </div> </div> <div tabindex="0" class="container item agendaorder"> <div style="font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 0px solid #999;"> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Subject</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">B. Intro to 2026 ELA Standards (10 minutes)</dd> </dl></div> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Meeting</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Category</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">4. Academic Services</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Type</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Discussion, Information</dd></dl> <div role="heading" aria-level"2" class="print-files XXXui-corner-all"><div>File Attachments</div> <div class="public-file print-file" unique="DRZN645E576F"><a target="_blank" href="/nc/dpsnc/Board.nsf/files/DRZN645E576F/$file/Intro%20to%202026%20ELA%20Standards.BOE.pdf">Intro to 2026 ELA Standards.BOE.pdf (2,787 KB)</a></div> </div> </div> <div tabindex="0" class="container item agendaorder"> <div style="font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 0px solid #999;"> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Subject</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">C. Resolution of the Durham Public Schools Board of Education In Support of Kids Over Corporations</dd> </dl></div> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Meeting</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Category</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">4. Academic Services</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Type</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Action</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol" style="overflow-wrap: break-word;">Recommended Action</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Motion to approve Resolution of the Durham Public Schools Board of Education<br>In Support of Kids Over Corporations</dd></dl> <div role="heading" aria-level"2" class="print-files XXXui-corner-all"><div>File Attachments</div> <div class="public-file print-file" unique="DS4TN67786A3"><a target="_blank" href="/nc/dpsnc/Board.nsf/files/DS4TN67786A3/$file/Kids%20Over%20Corporations%20(2).pdf">Kids Over Corporations (2).pdf (85 KB)</a></div> </div> </div> <div role="heading" aria-level="1" style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; border-bottom: 2px solid #000;">5. Administration</div> <div tabindex="0" class="container item agendaorder"> <div style="font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 0px solid #999;"> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Subject</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">A. Superintendent's Recommended Budget (45 minutes)</dd> </dl></div> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Meeting</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Category</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">5. Administration</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Type</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Information</dd></dl> <div role="heading" aria-level"2" class="print-files XXXui-corner-all"><div>File Attachments</div> <div class="public-file print-file" unique="DRZRRR6F4964"><a target="_blank" href="/nc/dpsnc/Board.nsf/files/DRZRRR6F4964/$file/Superintendent's%20Recommended%20Budget.pdf">Superintendent's Recommended Budget.pdf (170 KB)</a></div> <div class="public-file print-file" unique="DRZRS46F5610"><a target="_blank" href="/nc/dpsnc/Board.nsf/files/DRZRS46F5610/$file/2026-2027%20Recommended%20Budget%20Phase%20II.pdf">2026-2027 Recommended Budget Phase II.pdf (2,836 KB)</a></div> </div> </div> <div tabindex="0" class="container item agendaorder"> <div style="font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 0px solid #999;"> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Subject</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">B. 2023-2028 Strategic Plan Priority 4 Update (30 minutes)</dd> </dl></div> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Meeting</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Category</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">5. Administration</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Type</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Discussion, Information</dd></dl> <div role="heading" aria-level"2" class="print-files XXXui-corner-all"><div>File Attachments</div> <div class="public-file print-file" unique="DRZN775E8128"><a target="_blank" href="/nc/dpsnc/Board.nsf/files/DRZN775E8128/$file/OPA_BOE_WorkSession_3.12.pdf">OPA_BOE_WorkSession_3.12.pdf (163 KB)</a></div> <div class="public-file print-file" unique="DS2TLX77F4E3"><a target="_blank" href="/nc/dpsnc/Board.nsf/files/DS2TLX77F4E3/$file/_Strategic%20Plan%20Priority%204%20Update%202026.pdf">_Strategic Plan Priority 4 Update 2026.pdf (1,276 KB)</a></div> <div class="public-file print-file" unique="DS2TM677FCAF"><a target="_blank" href="/nc/dpsnc/Board.nsf/files/DS2TM677FCAF/$file/Priority%204%20update.pdf">Priority 4 update.pdf (142 KB)</a></div> </div> </div> <div role="heading" aria-level="1" style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; border-bottom: 2px solid #000;">6. For Information Only</div> <div tabindex="0" class="container item agendaorder"> <div style="font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 0px solid #999;"> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Subject</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">A. Overnight Field Trip</dd> </dl></div> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Meeting</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Category</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">6. For Information Only</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Type</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Information</dd></dl> <div role="heading" aria-level"2" class="print-files XXXui-corner-all"><div>File Attachments</div> <div class="public-file print-file" unique="DRZN4G5E18F4"><a target="_blank" href="/nc/dpsnc/Board.nsf/files/DRZN4G5E18F4/$file/Overnight-International%20Field%20Trip.BOE.pdf">Overnight-International Field Trip.BOE.pdf (259 KB)</a></div> </div> </div> <div tabindex="0" class="container item agendaorder"> <div style="font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 0px solid #999;"> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Subject</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">B. Grants, Gifts and Donations</dd> </dl></div> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Meeting</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Category</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">6. For Information Only</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Type</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Information</dd></dl> <div role="heading" aria-level"2" class="print-files XXXui-corner-all"><div>File Attachments</div> <div class="public-file print-file" unique="DRZN9K5ED877"><a target="_blank" href="/nc/dpsnc/Board.nsf/files/DRZN9K5ED877/$file/3.12.26%20BOE%20WS%20%20precis%20-%20gifts%20grants%20%26%20donations%20-%20February%202026%20reporting.pdf">3.12.26 BOE WS precis - gifts grants & donations - February 2026 reporting.pdf (190 KB)</a></div> </div> </div> <div role="heading" aria-level="1" style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; border-bottom: 2px solid #000;">7. Summary of Follow-Up Items</div> <div role="heading" aria-level="1" style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; border-bottom: 2px solid #000;">8. Closed Session</div> <div tabindex="0" class="container item agendaorder"> <div style="font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 0px solid #999;"> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Subject</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">A. Convene Into Closed Session</dd> </dl></div> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Meeting</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Category</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">8. Closed Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Type</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Discussion</dd></dl> <div role="heading" aria-level"2" class="print-files XXXui-corner-all"><div>File Attachments</div> </div> </div> <div tabindex="0" class="container item agendaorder"> <div style="font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 0px solid #999;"> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Subject</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">B. To consider confidential personnel information protected under G.S. 143- 318.11 (a)(6) and 115C-319.)</dd> </dl></div> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Meeting</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Category</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">8. Closed Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Type</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Action</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol" style="overflow-wrap: break-word;">Recommended Action</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Motion to approve Personnel Reports</dd></dl> <br/><div tabindex="0" class="itembody"> <p>Consider confidential personnel matters protected under G.S. 143-318.11(a) (6) andG.S. 115C-319.3.</p> </div> <div role="heading" aria-level"2" class="print-files XXXui-corner-all"><div>File Attachments</div> </div> </div> <div tabindex="0" class="container item agendaorder"> <div style="font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 0px solid #999;"> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Subject</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">C. Consult with Attorney employed or retained by the Board in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege as provided in G.S. 143-318.11 (a)(3)</dd> </dl></div> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Meeting</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Category</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">8. Closed Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Type</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Discussion</dd></dl> <div role="heading" aria-level"2" class="print-files XXXui-corner-all"><div>File Attachments</div> </div> </div> <div tabindex="0" class="container item agendaorder"> <div style="font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 0px solid #999;"> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Subject</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">D. Consider Confidential Student Information protected under G.S. 115C-402 and the Family Educational and Privacy Rights Act, 20 U.S.C. 1232g.</dd> </dl></div> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Meeting</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Category</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">8. Closed Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Type</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Action, Discussion</dd></dl> <div role="heading" aria-level"2" class="print-files XXXui-corner-all"><div>File Attachments</div> </div> </div> <div tabindex="0" class="container item agendaorder"> <div style="font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 0px solid #999;"> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Subject</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">E. Return to Open Session</dd> </dl></div> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Meeting</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Category</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">8. Closed Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Type</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Action</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol" style="overflow-wrap: break-word;">Recommended Action</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Motion to return to open session</dd></dl> <div role="heading" aria-level"2" class="print-files XXXui-corner-all"><div>File Attachments</div> </div> </div> <div role="heading" aria-level="1" style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; border-bottom: 2px solid #000;">9. Open Session</div> <div tabindex="0" class="container item agendaorder"> <div style="font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 0px solid #999;"> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Subject</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">A. Human Resources - Personnel Report dated March 12, 2026</dd> </dl></div> <dl tabindex="0" role="heading" aria-level="2" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Meeting</dt> <dd role="heading" aria-level="2" class="col rightcol">Mar 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Category</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">9. Open Session</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol">Type</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Action</dd></dl> <dl tabindex="0" class="row"><dt class="col leftcol" style="overflow-wrap: break-word;">Recommended Action</dt> <dd class="col rightcol">Motion to approve Personnel Reports dated March 12, 2026</dd></dl> <div role="heading" aria-level"2" class="print-files XXXui-corner-all"><div>File Attachments</div> </div> </div> <div role="heading" aria-level="1" style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; border-bottom: 2px solid #000;">10. Adjournment</div>