Will Atherton

The Orange County Schools' 'Engage Orange' 2026-2031 Strategic Plan serves as a community-driven roadmap focused on preparing every student for life after graduation. It is built upon four core pillars: preparing students for life after graduation, engaging the whole student in safe and supportive learning environments, cultivating and retaining excellent staff, and maximizing operational excellence. The plan emphasizes continuous improvement, collective efficacy, and aims to drive meaningful student outcomes by focusing on measurable targets and integrating equity and communication throughout all efforts.

This strategic plan outlines the direction for Escuelas Del Condado De Orange from 2026 to 2031, aiming to educate students in a safe and inclusive environment where they are motivated and inspired to reach their full potential. The plan is structured around four fundamental pillars: preparing students for life after graduation; engaging the whole student in safe and supportive learning environments; developing, supporting, and retaining excellent staff; and maximizing operational excellence. It emphasizes a commitment to equity and communication as foundational elements to achieve continuous improvement and positive outcomes for all students.

The board meeting agenda included several key topics such as a resolution for National Educational Bosses Week, personnel reporting, school trip requests, budget amendments for the 2012-2013 year, and a Relay For Life fee waiver. Additional business covered a KidScope resolution, a superintendent search survey report, and a work session on an elementary technology initiative. The agenda also featured bid approvals for wireless upgrades, student fee approvals, an employee assistance program report, facility use and easement agreements, student assignment plans, representation for the Northern Orange Education Task Force, and the first reading of board policy subcommittee reports.

This document outlines the strategic framework for the Orange County Schools Special Needs Advisory Council (OSNAC), focusing on fostering collaboration between parents, educators, administrators, and community members to enhance support for students with special needs. The plan's core objectives include increasing awareness of special education services, enhancing stakeholder engagement, ensuring accessibility to decision-making, maintaining transparency, and developing collaborative solutions to improve student outcomes. It details the council's mission, goals, structure, and communication strategy.

The meeting agenda includes recognitions for National School Lunch Week and National Custodial Staff Appreciation Week. Business items cover a variety of administrative and operational topics such as the personnel report, overnight school trip requests, budget amendments for 2011-2012, and the 2012-2013 budget approval. Policy matters involve the second reading and approval of the School Districts Local Current Expense Fund Balance Policy and Policy Manual revisions. Several agreements are up for consideration, including partnerships with the Orange County Health Department, Durham Tech, UNC School of Education, and Triumph Academy. Additionally, the agenda addresses human resources, appointments of board committee representatives, and the designation of voting delegates for the N.C. School Boards Association.