Aug 4, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardNew Hanover County Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board discussed several policy-related topics, including proposed revisions to graduation literacy requirements and grading policies regarding minimum scores. Key presentations focused on the impact of exclusionary discipline and suspension policies, specifically for younger students, and the potential benefits of using restorative practices and better data analysis. The meeting also covered the implementation of character education programs, advocacy for a needs-based school funding model, and the establishment of an attendance data taxonomy. Finally, the board considered a new resolution regarding data protection and the risks posed to student information by third-party software architectures.