Board of Education April 2026 Meeting Agenda
Consent Agenda
Eleven items were listed on the consent agenda for approval:
Tyler Technologies - School Business Modernization Software
K-5 ELA Curriculum Contract
ABSS Field Trips
Gifts
Athletic Trainer Contract for High School Athletic Programs
Republic Services Contract
MFM Custodial Contract
Pace Analytical Contract
Amendment to the Graham High School HVAC Design-Build Contract
Lottery Application for Debt Service Payment
Request for Burlington Recreation & Parks to use Activity Buses for Summer Camp
The consent agenda was approved unanimously.
Special Presentation
Students from Elon University’s Community-Based Senior Seminar in Public Policy course worked with ABSS staff to propose revisions to policy 6320 Use of Student Transportation Services. Stakeholder feedback was shared through a community survey, and Elon students presented their recommendations on Section C, which addresses transportation of minors using personal vehicles. Two alternatives were presented, and the students recommended Policy Alternative 1. Alternative 1 prohibits the transportation of students in private vehicles by district employees except in cases of a verified emergency circumstance.
Recognitions
North Carolina Governor’s School Students
ABEC: Hannah Dalton in the area of English and Emma Gryniewski in the area of Natural Science
CHS: Mackenzii Walker in the area of Social Science
GHS: Jaziyah Johnson in the area of English
SAHS: Brody Clark, Alexander Parsons, and Matthew Furmage, all in the area of Natural Science
SEAHS: Rhiane Bumanlag in the area of Social Science; Elizabeth Ricks in the area of Natural Science; Misheel Tamir in the area of Visual Art; and Joel Varughese in the area of Mathematics
WAHS: Grace Barrier in the area of English
WWHS: Caroline Conner in the area of Social Science and Grace Emehel in the area of Visual Art
Community Partner Recognition: SAFE Alamance and United Way of Alamance County for their collaboration to address lunch debt across the district.
Superintendent
Dr. Fleming shared that over 483 staff members had requested leave on Friday, May 1, 2026. Out of those requests, around 276 are unfilled by substitutes. In addition to these numbers, there are classified staff who have requested leave. Dr. Fleming noted that the number of staff absent will far exceed the number of adults needed to support student safety, and he suggested options moving forward.
The Board of Education voted unanimously to transition Friday, May 1, 2026, from a student day to an optional teacher workday. Students will not have to make up this day.
Curriculum
Dr. McWherter provided information on CTE trends from 2023 to 2025. ABSS has consistently performed higher than the state average in proficiency trends. Additionally, the district exceeds the state goal (32.23%) for credential attainment with 70.1%. Since 2023, CTE has embedded credentials, expanded the health sciences pathway, and implemented a data-driven coaching model.
Personnel Report
Dr. Anderson presented the personnel report for approval. The report was approved unanimously.