Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board meeting, Sep 22, 2026
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Item by item (11)
- Opening and agenda amendments 44:43
- Three board members said they had not seen what would be presented, and they said, "I'm not in favor of this." 50:18
- One board member said the board had reviewed the details several times and said, "I support the motion." 52:05
- The board voted 5-4 to add the termination item, 5-4 to add the report item and 9-0 to accept the agenda as amended. 54:55
- Item 57:05
- One board member nominated a board member, citing that member's institutional knowledge and experience. 58:07
- One board member nominated another board member, describing that member as a collaborative colleague. 59:30
- The chair counted 4 votes for the first nominee and 5 for the second, and declared the second nominee elected vice chair. 1:01:24
- Student recognitions 1:02:27
- The deputy superintendent acknowledged middle and high school students for their academic achievements. 1:02:38
- Item 1:07:49
- Monty Witherspoon moved that the board release specific personnel records in accordance with state statute. 1:08:24
- First readings of board policies 1:09:17
- Monty Witherspoon presented changes to the service animals policy and to the equity policy, which would change its title to intentional access and eliminate references to equity as required by North Carolina Session Law 2026-41. 1:09:43
- Shamaiye Haynes presented a proposed new family and community engagement policy requiring quarterly superintendent reports. 1:10:49
- Charlitta Hatch presented a proposed technology and future ready learning policy and changes to the field trips policy adding an international field trip section. 1:12:40
- Financial reports and budget amendment questions 1:15:56
- Charlitta Hatch asked about a budget amendment of about $1 million for EC purposes. 1:16:56
- Transportation annual efficiency review 1:50:56
- A transportation staff member said the district runs 750 buses for more than 105,000 assigned riders and that the driver workforce dropped from 1,135 to 643 while schools increased from 168 to 184. 1:54:30
- A presenter said families at affected schools would be notified of 2027-28 bell time changes beginning the next morning. 1:59:30
- In response to a question from Shamaiye Haynes, a staff member said on-time arrival was 84% in the morning and 71% in the afternoon. ~2:23:30
- Purchasing and contracting policy modification 2:31:51
- Liz Monterrey Duvall moved approval of a change to the purchasing and contracting policy eliminating references to minority and women-owned business as required by state law. 2:32:10
- One board member said they had voted against the motion but would reluctantly put it forth to avoid a lawsuit, citing a possible penalty from the North Carolina General Assembly. 2:32:52
- One board member said, "I will support this, in order to comply with state law." 2:33:18
- 12-month pay installment report 2:33:44
- District staff said the credit union changed its method beginning August 1st, 2026, from payroll deduction to ACH direct deposit, and that payroll had received 3 active requests. 2:35:11
- One board member said the district appeared to be out of compliance with the statute requiring a payroll deduction plan. 2:51:42
- Charlitta Hatch moved that the superintendent return with a complete report and a survey of teachers and staff by the next board meeting. 3:04:14
- Investigation process review report 3:05:01
- Closed session 3:32:36
- The chair entertained a motion to go into closed session to discuss personnel matters and consult with attorneys. 3:32:36
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