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Alamance County approves MOU with school system after closed‑session negotiations; FY2026 budget amendment passes 4‑1
Summary
After a contentious discussion about closed‑session negotiations, the Alamance County Board of Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding with the local school system and a related FY2026 budget amendment. Commissioner Priola dissented, citing concerns about transparency and the timing of the vote.
The Alamance County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the local school system and a companion FY2026 budget amendment after extended debate about the use of closed‑session negotiations and public disclosure.
Commissioner Priola opposed both actions, saying he did not agree with the settlement terms and that his vote in closed session was not recorded. “I did not agree to the MOU that is at issue for these … budget items,” Commissioner Priola said during the meeting. County attorneys and staff said the closed‑session process used — negotiating settlement terms in private under the statute authorizing…
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