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Board adopts multiple policy changes; narrows superintendent change‑order authority after debate
Summary
The Guilford County Board of Education approved several policy revisions and routine action items, then debated and amended a contracts policy that governs when the superintendent may approve contract amendments and change orders. After discussion and an amendment referencing the board’s change‑order policy, the contracts policy passed 7–2.
The Guilford County Board of Education approved several administrative policies and routine items and debated language about contracting authority and change orders before narrowly approving a revision to a contracts policy.
The board unanimously approved routine action items on the agenda including the 2026 traditional academic calendar, a school-safety policy update and a procurement policy revision. Those items were approved by roll call during the meeting without recorded opposition.
Policy committee work: Board member Diane Bellamy Small, chair of the policy committee, told the board the committee had published multiple policy revisions for a 30‑day public comment period and reviewed its 2024 activity. The committee recommended updates that reflect…
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