Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education Packet Summary — August 11, 2026
Key Items on the Agenda
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education packet includes a regular board meeting agenda with consent items, public engagement, reports, action items related to the 2024 Comprehensive Review, and a possible closed session. The agenda includes recommendations, presentations, and reports for board review.
Consent Agenda Items
The consent agenda includes recommendations for approval of prior meeting minutes, contracts, curriculum platforms, personnel items, and capital project-related services. Items listed include Oracle Cloud Software License Renewal, Overdrive (Sora) Curriculum Platform Master Contract, Avant Assessment Contract, Caring School Community SEL Curriculum Materials, KickUp Contract, Proximity Learning Inc. Master Contract, and construction-related services connected to the 2023 Bond program.
The packet includes a recommendation for approval of the Oracle Cloud Software License Renewal. The proposal describes continued implementation of Oracle Cloud ERP, EPM, and HCM systems as part of the district’s business modernization efforts. The recommended annual renewal cost is $981,569.33 for the period October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
The agenda also includes learning platform contracts:
- The Overdrive (Sora) Curriculum Platform Master Contract is proposed to continue providing e-book resources and supplemental instructional materials. The packet lists a FY 2026-27 cost of $375,000.
- The Imagine EdgeEX & On-Demand Tutoring Curriculum Platform Contract is proposed to provide online learning opportunities, credit recovery courses, and tutoring resources. The packet lists a FY 2026-27 cost of $1,333,173.33.
- The Avant Assessment Contract is proposed to provide world language proficiency assessments for high school credit Level I and II World Language courses. The packet lists a FY 2026-27 cost of $257,700.
Major Financial Items
2025-26 Budget Amendments
The packet includes a recommendation related to 2025-26 budget amendments for the month of June. The purpose described is to align the budget with actual expenses for the period ending June 30, 2026.
The budget amendment documentation lists a total appropriation in the current amended budget of $678,184,722.
Capital Projects
The agenda includes several construction and capital development items connected to the 2023 Bond program.
- Construction phase services for Middle School #2 North are proposed with a recommended contract amount of $66,942,874. The packet states the project is a new 54-classroom middle school scheduled for occupancy in August 2028.
- Construction management services for New Middle School #3 Southwest are proposed with a recommended contract amount of $355,382. The packet states the project is a new 54-classroom facility scheduled for occupancy in August 2031.
Policy, Governance, and Strategic Reports
Student Outcomes Focused Governance
The packet includes a report on Student Outcomes Focused Governance Goal 4 and Interim Measures 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3. The report is intended to support evaluation of alignment between student outcome goals, current performance, growth, and district strategies.
The packet also includes revisions to the 2026-29 Goal and Guardrail Interim Measures. The report describes updates to revised Guardrail 2 and 3 Interim Measures and monitoring report content.
2024 Comprehensive Review Response Plan
The agenda includes the Plan in Response to the 2024 Comprehensive Review Policy S-ASGP. The packet describes the plan as addressing board directives from the annual retreat in January 2025 and incorporating updates to program choice continuums, enrollment projections, and program planning for the 2027-2028 school year.
The packet includes recommendations related to several program areas:
- Visual and Performing Arts recommendations include discontinuing the choice program at Crestdale Middle School, Greenway Park Elementary School, and Long Creek Elementary School beginning in 2027-2028 while maintaining arts enrichment opportunities.
- World Languages recommendations focus on aligning pathways with high school feeder patterns and transportation zones while maintaining the Japanese language program as a countywide magnet option at South Academy of International Languages and South Mecklenburg High School.
- STEM recommendations include proposed changes to program locations, including removing STEM programs from select schools beginning in 2027-2028 and adding programs at Grove Park Elementary School and Second Ward High School.
- Early/Middle College recommendations include transitioning Levine, Harper, and Merancas Middle College programs into early colleges while keeping Cato as a Middle College.
Community and Student Experience Items
The agenda includes a report titled “Elevating the Student Experience in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.” The packet states that the initiative is intended to introduce the district’s approach to evaluating and strengthening high-quality instruction and to launch the initiative.
The packet also includes a proposed Back-to-School Presentation intended to provide the Board and community with district updates and back-to-school readiness information.
Personnel and Staffing Items
The consent agenda includes recommendations related to licensed and non-licensed hires through August 17, 2026. The packet lists 692 total hires for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, including 488 licensed hires and 204 non-licensed hires.
The packet also includes personnel information reports covering promotions and separations. One report lists 207 promotions and 5 selected position separations for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
What to Watch at the Meeting
- Board review of proposed program changes connected to the 2024 Comprehensive Review response plan.
- Consideration of major technology, curriculum, staffing, and operational contracts listed on the consent agenda.
- Review of financial updates, budget amendments, and capital project recommendations.
- Presentations focused on student outcomes, strategic goals, and back-to-school readiness.
