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Votes at a glance — Durham Public Schools work session (Nov. 6, 2025)
Summary
Summary of formal votes taken at the Nov. 6 work session: agenda amendments, minutes approval, consent agenda, first reading of policy 43.18 (cell phones) moved to policy committee, and approval of a Chromebook repair contract.
This summary lists formal motions and recorded outcomes from the Durham Public Schools Board of Education work session on Nov. 6, 2025.
1) Agenda amendments — Passed unanimously (6–0) Motion: Move consent item B (Chromebook repair service contract) to Discussion (4.c under Academic Services) and remove consent item G (policy 3620) to return at the November board meeting. Mover: Miss Rogers; Second: Miss Beyer. Outcome: Passed 6–0.
2) Approval of agenda as amended — Passed unanimously (6–0) Motion: Approve the agenda as amended. Mover: Miss Rogers; Second: Miss Beyer. Outcome: Passed 6–0.
3) Approval of minutes — Passed unanimously (6–0) Motion: Approve minutes from Oct. 7 work session and Oct. 13 and Oct. 20 special meetings. Mover: Miss Byer; Second: Miss Rogers. Outcome: Passed 6–0.
4) Consent agenda — Passed unanimously (6–0) Motion: Approve consent items (after removing B & G as above). Mover: Miss Byer; Second: Miss Carter Otten. Outcome: Passed 6–0.
5) Policy 43.18 (first reading; referral) — Motion carried (first reading approved; referral to policy committee) Motion: Approve draft of policy 43.18 (student use of cell phones and personal wireless devices) on first read and send to policy committee for further discussion. Mover: Miss Beyer; Second: Miss Harold Goff. Outcome: Passed (vote recorded as affirmative; no roll‑call names recorded beyond the motion context).
6) Chromebook repair services contract (CDW Government LLC) — Passed unanimously (6–0) Motion: Approve Chromebook repair services contract with CDW Government LLC, amount not to exceed $675,000. Mover: Miss Beyer; Second: Miss Harold Goff. Outcome: Passed 6–0. Board requested corrected exhibits and periodic reporting on repairs and spending.
Notes: Several other items were discussed for information only (school improvement plans, enrollment update, EC alignment) and no formal board votes were required. Board member Miss Chavez was out for a portion of the session and returned later.
