Board of Education May 26, 2026 highlight banner showing five moments from the recognitions portion of the meeting, a large gavel in the foreground

Consent Agenda

Eight items were listed on the consent agenda for approval:

  • Participate Learning International Teachers

  • ETS Praxis International Teachers

  • Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment Findings and Goals

  • ABSS Field Trips

  • Gifts

  • Security Camera and Keyless Entry Contract for Haw River Elementary

  • Roofing Contract for Sylvan Elementary School

  • Roofing Contract for Southern Middle School

The consent agenda was approved unanimously.

Superintendent

Dr. Fleming discussed the County Manager’s 2026-2027 proposed budget.

  • ABSS Current Expense Request - $61,965,000

    • Recommended Budget - $58.7M

  • ABSS Capital Outlay Request - $7,010,000

    • Recommended Budget - $4.8M

  • Capital Improvement Request - $18,302,731

    • Recommended Budget - $9.4

The county manager recommended a $1.5 million increase in current expenses from the current year. Dr. Fleming and Board of Education members discussed the implications of the state budget requirements with the proposed local funding. Please view the agenda item to review the County budget recommendation attachments.  

Personnel Report

Dr. Anderson presented the personnel report for approval. The report was approved unanimously

Recognitions

Anne Marie Collins NCCAT Honored Educator Scholarship presented to Ashley Reynolds-Bowers

Ashley in a green shirt standing next to NCCAT representativeAshley wearing a green shirt next to a younger woman in a darker green shirt

Southern Alamance Middle School Hunter Safety Club State Champions

The Southern Middle Hunter Safety team wearing mostly matching black or gray shirts, some have hats, the student in the front is holding a trophy and the student beside him is holding a certificate

2026 State-Level Arts Recognitions

  • NC All State Honor Band: Abby Stokes (Hawfields), Gavin Tripp (Southeast), Aiden Beddingfield (Southeast), Christian Boudreault (Western High), Michael Cruz (Williams), Collin Feldman (Woodlawn) and Lilliana Rouser (Woodlawn)

  • NC All State Honor Orchestra: Christian Boudreault (Western High)

  • State Honors Chorus: Hunter Wilson (Western High)

Eight students holding certificates in front of the board of education meeting during recognitionA large group of recognized students and their families

District Attendance Awards: Cummings High School, Western Alamance Middle School, Highland Elementary School

Three principals holding certificates of recognition

Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase Schools: Smith Elementary School and Turrentine Middle School

A mix of principals and educators, two holding certificates of recognition, at the board of education meeting during recognitions