The Cabarrus County Schools Board of Education held a work session on August 4, 2025, focusing on preparations for the upcoming school year and welcoming new staff. The meeting began with introductions of board members and a pledge of allegiance, followed by a brief agenda approval.

Board Chair Rob Walter expressed excitement about the new school year, emphasizing the mission of empowering students and the importance of teamwork among staff. Superintendent Dr. Kopyke echoed this sentiment, highlighting the energy and anticipation surrounding the first day of school on August 11. He thanked teachers for their hard work over the summer and outlined key events, including back-to-school open houses scheduled from August 5 to 7.

Dr. Kopyke also announced a significant transition for the district: starting in the 2025-2026 school year, Cabarrus County Schools will switch from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus as its student information system. He urged parents to be patient during this transition and to ensure their students' bus information is accurate through the Edulog bus app.

In a notable update, Board Member Pam Escobar reported on the introduction of over 30 Board of Education interns, praising their impressive qualifications and the recommendations from teachers and principals. This initiative aims to foster a new generation of educators within the district.

Teacher of the Year Madison Little provided an overview of the recent new employee orientation, highlighting its success in building community and professional connections among staff. She noted the positive feedback from new teachers and expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming RISE convocation, which aims to unite over 3,000 educators.

The meeting concluded with a sense of optimism for the school year ahead, as board members and administrators prepared to support students and staff in their educational journeys.