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The board adopted the meeting agenda by voice vote after Vice Chair Swanson moved to adopt and Ms. Rice seconded the motion. The chair called for those in favor and members responded \"aye.\" No opposing votes were recorded in the public record.

The board then adopted the consent agenda. Vice Chair Swanson moved adoption and Ms. Rice seconded; the chair called for the ayes and the items were approved.

Later in the meeting the board moved to adopt human resources recommendations that had been reviewed in closed session. Vice Chair Swanson moved approval; Ms. Mahaffey seconded. The chair called for the ayes and the motion passed. The transcript does not list individual vote names or a roll‑call tally for that vote; the public record shows the motion passed.

Finally, the board voted to reconvene in closed session. The motion to return to closed session was made by Vice Chair Swanson and seconded by Ms. Rice; the motion carried.

Votes (recorded in meeting transcript)

- Adopt meeting agenda — Mover: Vice Chair Swanson; Second: Ms. Rice; Outcome: adopted (voice vote; ayes recorded; no opposition noted).
- Adopt consent agenda — Mover: Vice Chair Swanson; Second: Ms. Rice; Outcome: adopted (voice vote; ayes recorded; no opposition noted).
- Approve HR recommendations reviewed in closed session — Mover: Vice Chair Swanson; Second: Ms. Mahaffey; Outcome: adopted (voice vote; no roll‑call tally in transcript).
- Motion to return to closed session — Mover: Vice Chair Swanson; Second: Ms. Rice; Outcome: adopted (voice vote).

What the record shows and what it does not

The transcript records motions, seconds and chair announcements that the motions passed but does not include a roll‑call showing how each board member voted or numerical tallies for the votes. Where individual aye/no names were not provided the meeting shows a unanimous voice vote with no opposition announced.

Ending

The board concluded the public portion of the Aug. 5 meeting after approving the consent items and HR recommendations and recessed to reconvene in closed session.

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Joseph Deaton, speaking during the on‑agenda public comment period, asked the board to revise “Policy 4040” to require clearer reporting and recordkeeping when staff observe behavior that has “the appearance of impropriety.” Deaton argued that principals’ preliminary inquiries that result in only a warning should nonetheless be logged in the employee’s personnel file so future supervisors or Title IX officers can see potential patterns.

“This needs to be much more specific,” Deaton said, and added that recording reminders or lesser supervisory actions would help identify recurring boundary issues before they escalate.

Becky Lou Hobbs addressed the board on HB 805, which she said the North Carolina legislature enacted when it overrode the governor’s veto. Hobbs said the law “directly affects Wake County Schools” by changing how sex and gender are referenced in district policy, expanding what must be included in school library catalogs and requiring parents be notified in advance of specific classroom discussions so they may seek excusal on religious grounds.

Hobbs asked when the district will add online catalog links to each school homepage and how classroom print and non‑print materials will be listed and made available for parental review. “Currently, none of the Wake County schools have a link in their online catalog on their homepage,” she said, and asked what processes the district will put in place to honor parental requests to restrict a child from certain materials.

Why it matters: The speakers tied the proposed policy and procedural changes to child protection, transparency, and compliance with state law. Deaton’s request would change how personnel actions are recorded; Hobbs’ questions implicate district cataloging systems and classroom‑level processes.

What the meeting showed and did not show

No board motion or formal policy change occurred at the Aug. 5 meeting. The public comments raised specific requests for staff to review Policy 4040 language, to change recordkeeping practice after preliminary inquiries, and to ensure the district’s online catalogs and classroom material listings comply with HB 805. The district did not present a staff plan at the meeting detailing timelines, responsible offices, or specific technical changes to school websites or catalog systems.

Ending

Board members did not take immediate formal action at the meeting; the comments put the issues on the public record and signaled points for staff follow‑up. The transcript did not include a district timeline for responding to the requests.

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The speakers asked the board to preserve existing year‑round schedules at Pleasant Union Elementary and North Forest Pines Elementary or, as a compromise, adopt a single‑track year‑round calendar to reduce financial and staffing disruption.

Jamie Boos, a parent, PTA member and teacher at Pleasant Union Elementary, told the board the school’s year‑round schedule is a key reason staff and families choose the school. “We do not want this change,” Boos said, adding officials could select schools with lower enrollment for conversion instead of Pleasant Union.

Katie White, a parent and PTA member at North Forest Pines Elementary, said the school’s year‑round schedule “has been a tremendous benefit” and warned that changing to a traditional calendar could drive families and teachers away. White asked whether families who wish to remain in a year‑round program would have public transfer options if their school converts.

Why it matters: Board members said the recommended conversions were proposed because of district financial considerations, but speakers and several board members emphasized the potential staff retention and childcare impacts on families who rely on year‑round schedules.

Discussion and board response

Dr. Ng, a Wake County Board of Education member representing District 3, acknowledged the difficulty the proposed calendar changes would pose and said she favors keeping some form of year‑round option. “I am ... in strong support for keeping the a some kind of format for year round calendar. And having a single track year round is a viable compromise,” Dr. Ng said, and noted the board will make a decision on the conversions on Sept. 2.

Other board members echoed those concerns and said they heard the parents’ testimony. Several suggested single‑track year‑round schedules could reduce the district’s costs while preserving most families’ and teachers’ schedules.

What was not decided

No formal vote on calendar conversions occurred at the Aug. 5 meeting. Dr. Ng said the board will reach a decision on Sept. 2. The transcript and meeting materials did not specify which schools will be selected if the district proceeds with conversions, nor did they provide an estimated dollar savings tied to specific schools. Those figures were described in earlier work‑session materials but were not presented as a formal action at this meeting.

Context and next steps

Board members said engagement with families and staff will continue; parents had taken part in online and in‑person feedback sessions. The board’s Sept. 2 decision deadline was mentioned repeatedly by members during the Aug. 5 meeting.

Ending

Until the Sept. 2 board action, Pleasant Union and North Forest Pines will remain under their current calendars. Families and staff who addressed the board asked members to consider single‑track year‑round options or other alternatives that avoid the staff losses and family disruption they said would follow a conversion.

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