Regular Session — August 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Meeting Location: Williams James Educational Complex Boardroom
Meeting Type: Regular Session
Source: Rendered Simbli meeting page
Overview
The Board of Education meeting agenda included routine opening items, public participation, superintendent and consent agenda items, several new business items, policy discussions, personnel and contract recommendations, executive session, and adjournment.
Meeting Agenda Highlights
Opening of the Meeting
The meeting agenda began with:
- Call to Order
- Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
- Consideration to Amend or Adopt the Agenda
- Board Member Comments
Public Participation
The agenda included a Public Participation segment allowing community members to address the Board of Education regarding issues other than specific student or individual matters.
The packet notes that participants were asked to sign in before the meeting began and that each speaker would have a three-minute time limit. A timer and buzzer process were described for managing speaking time.
The guidelines also state that comments should be addressed directly to the Board of Education, personal attacks are not permitted, and personnel concerns should be submitted in writing to the Superintendent or Board Chairman. The Board is not able to vote, comment, or respond to issues raised during public participation.
Superintendent's Report
The agenda included a Superintendent's Report item. No additional details were provided in the packet text.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda included the following items:
Board Minutes
Meeting minutes listed for consideration included:
- Board Meeting — 07/23/2026 Work Session
- Board Meeting — 07/09/2026 Regular Session
Board Member Payroll
A Board Member Payroll item was included with supporting documentation identified as:
- July 2026 BOE Payroll spreadsheet documentation
Financial Report
The agenda included a Financial Report item with supporting documentation identified as:
- Preliminary June 2026 Financial Report
New Business for Approval
The agenda listed several new business items:
FY27 Coastal Plains High School MOU
Supporting documentation listed:
CTAE Perkins Allocation Approval
Supporting documentation listed:
Amendment to the Mandatory Addendum for Langston Chapel Middle Serving Line
Supporting documentation listed:
- Amendment to Mandatory Addendum LCM Serving Line
- Memorandum LCMS Serving Line AUG102026.docx
Adoption of 2026 Tax Digest and M&O Millage Rate for FY27
Supporting documentation listed:
- Millage Rate Memo to BOE 8.7.26
- 2025 Tax Digest and 5-Year History
New Business to be Placed on the Table
The agenda included a policy item:
Revision to Board Policy GARHB: Paid Parental Leave
Supporting documentation listed:
- Board Policy GARHB Revision Memo
- Policies / Board Policy Manual
- Draft Board Policy GARHB: Paid Parental Leave
Old Business to be Approved
The agenda included:
Revision to Board Policy GARH: Employee Leaves and Absences
Supporting documentation listed:
- GARH Policy Update Memo
- Policies / Board Policy Manual
- Draft Board Policy GARH: Employee Leaves and Absences
Personnel and Contract Recommendations
The agenda included:
- Personnel and Contract Recommendations for August 13, 2026
Supporting documentation listed:
- 8.13.26 Personnel Recommendations
Executive Session and Closing
The agenda included:
- Executive Session
- Return to Open Session
- Adjournment
Summary Note
This summary reflects only the information contained in the provided packet text. The packet identifies agenda topics and supporting documents but does not provide meeting discussion details, motions, votes, final decisions, or outcomes for the listed items.
