Board members asked Facilities staff for comparative cost‑model data (per‑square‑foot and component assumptions) from other large districts and requested a district capacity audit. Staff said the district will collect comparative information, noted land acquisition drives cost variance, and described plans to audit older school capacities and re‑ex

Facilities staff told the committee Wake County Schools will pilot an electric school bus with the state Department of Public Instruction covering bus and charging infrastructure costs, reported continued recruitment success for bus drivers (about 660 on staff), ongoing rollout of propane buses and negotiations with special education transportation

The board approved an amendment to its contract with McGill & Associates and an appropriation of $97,000 from the solid‑waste fund balance to continue design and re‑bid work on a landfill expansion after earlier bids exceeded budget estimates.

Committee members, alumni and the superintendent discussed Ligon project plans and community expectations. Board members asked for broader engagement, multiple design options and clearer procurement/transparency information; staff described current advisory work and said any change from the board’s earlier renovation commitment would return to the

The council voted on minutes, agenda additions, a rezoning, an amendment to the personnel plan, and a $120,000 annual reduction in the Chamber of Commerce contribution; all motions carried by voice vote.

Wake County Public Schools staff highlighted a community tour that partnered with existing neighborhood events and nonprofits, reached thousands of attendees and distributed school supplies; organizers said the model increases access and helps the district connect directly to families where they live.

County staff presented a proposed 2026 schedule of values and revaluation plan, describing neighborhood redraws, new improvement types and an effort to bring assessments closer to market values. The public hearing was opened and closed with the item set on the Oct. 27 agenda for further action.

The Board approved a county match for a Department of Commerce infrastructure grant to support Central Carolina Seating’s expansion (Project Cobalt Green). The company expects a $15.4 million investment, 120 new jobs at an average $70,000 salary, and requested up to $105,609 for a sewer line extension match.

City staff and residents described downtown flooding, historic land infill, and the limits and specificity of state and federal grants as the council reviewed ongoing and proposed stormwater projects including Mollie's Branch, Canal Street and Call Street.

The council approved a memorandum of understanding to host an Asheville Butterfly Trail station at Veterans Park and authorized an Eagle Scout project to build an accessible pier at Lake Tomahawk. A separate proposal from the North Carolina Wildlife Federation to plant about 90 native trees between the pool and tennis courts at Lake Tomahawk elic

Lakeshore Middle School told the school board on Oct. 13 that it exceeded state growth expectations last year, with proficiency rising from about 51% to 60%. Principal Magdalena Stater outlined interventions, planning structures and student incentives credited for the gain.

Three in-person public commenters urged the board to increase the local teacher pay supplement, adopt reparations-commission recommendations for curriculum and discipline, and continue meet-and-confer work that seeks policy changes for non-instructional staff.

The North Carolina League of Municipalities presented the Black Mountain Police Department with a plaque recognizing completion of a law-enforcement risk review; meanwhile the fire chief reported a challenging year after Hurricane Helene, establishment of a CERT team with ~30 volunteers, staffing improvements, and apparatus delays including a mini‑

Davidson County agreed to handle a local match—up to $105,609—for a Department of Commerce infrastructure grant to extend sewer service for Central Carolina Seating's $15.4 million expansion, which the company said will create 120 jobs averaging $70,000 a year.

At public comment, a parent asked the board to ensure behavior supports for students with autism and behavioral needs are supervised by board‑certified behavior analysts (BCBAs) and to align behavioral service supervision with the district’s expectations for other licensed services.

The board adopted a revised policy restricting student wireless devices during the school day but allowing high‑school principals to permit use during lunch; the motion passed unanimously, 7–0.

County commissioners approved a request to provide up to $105,609 as the county match for a Department of Commerce infrastructure grant supporting a $15.4 million expansion by Central Carolina Seating that the county said will create 120 jobs at an average wage of $70,000.

The board approved an MOU and related agreements allowing jail medical contractor IMS to move to a new electronic medical records (EMR) provider (Cadmus), with county‑managed laptop access on the sheriff’s network; staff said the change is cost‑neutral under the existing IMS contract and that Cadmus will be CJIS/HIPAA‑compliant.

Hoke County Schools presented 2024-25 accountability results showing a district composite of 46.3 and five low-performing schools. Two previously low-performing schools exited the designation; the board approved the school improvement plans and district staff outlined the state-mandated timeline for notices, reviews and board action.

After a contentious discussion about oversight and workload, the Iredell‑Statesville Board of Education adopted a rule requiring each school principal to present a 15‑minute briefing on that school's improvement plan prior to board approval of the plans.

After debate about transparency and evaluation criteria, Charlotte City Council approved a workgroup plan to sort and interview applicants for Metro Public Transportation Authority seats, using a SurveyMonkey-based shortlisting step followed by in-person interviews and recommendations.

Charlotte city council and staff discussed two proposed supportive-housing projects — a county-led hotel conversion for non‑congregate emergency shelter and a Dream Center transitional housing campus — including capital asks, operations, faith-based provider questions, and requests for clearer throughput and referral commitments.

After hours of discussion and conflicting views about oversight and workload, the Iredell-Statesville Board of Education voted 6–1 to require 15-minute presentations by each school principal on their school improvement plan before the board approves the plans for state submission.

The board approved a revision to the districts cell‑phone policy that bans devices during the school day but allows high‑school principals to permit student phone use at lunch. Board members also reviewed and advanced several policy changes prompted by new state law (HB805) on parental permission, library catalogs and religious exemptions; the 3 3

Auditors delivered an unmodified opinion on the school districts 2024-25 financial statements but said the report remains a draft pending federal sign-off. The general fund balance declined roughly $2.1 million and district leaders discussed fund‑balance composition and next steps.