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Board approves construction start‑date extension, contract amendments, SRO and health agreements
Summary
The board approved multiple action items by voice vote: a request to extend the North Edge Hill High School construction start date, an amendment to a refuse services contract (Waste Industries/GFL), a school resource officer contract not to exceed $372,000 per year, and an MOU with the county health department for $250,000 in SNIFI funds to support school nurses.
At the July 13 meeting the Edgecombe County Board of Education approved a package of action items, including construction scheduling, contract amendments and interagency agreements.
Construction start‑date extension (North Edge Hill High School): The board approved submission of a request to the North Carolina Department of Public Construction to move the project’s construction start from September to January to allow additional time for design, D&C mapping and guaranteed maximum price adjustments. The motion was presented by the superintendent and carried by voice vote.
Waste services contract amendment (Waste Industries LLC / GFL Environment): Board members reviewed an amendment to extend the current refuse services contract for five additional years through 06/30/2031. The agenda included a not‑to‑exceed figure listed as $143,304.38; trustees asked staff to ensure that the amendment includes the explicit not‑to‑exceed language and exhibits detailing covered sites. The motion to approve the amended agreement as modified carried by voice vote.
School resource officers and off‑duty deputy services: The board approved contracts with the Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Department for school resource officers and for off‑duty deputy services for FY 2026–27, with an amount "not to exceed $372,000 per year" shown in the agenda. Board discussion noted reliance on the State School Safety Grant for funding and ongoing conversations with the county about resourcing. The motion carried by voice vote.
Memorandum of understanding with the county health department: The board approved a one‑year MOU (07/01/2026–06/30/2027) with the county health department. The county will provide $250,000 in SNIFI funds to support up to five school nurse positions; ECPS will fund three additional nurse positions, for a total of eight school nurses supported by the combined funding sources. The motion carried.
Personnel and other governance motions: The board moved into closed session under North Carolina open‑meetings law for personnel, attorney‑client consultation, and confidential student records. After closed session the board approved the personnel actions listed in closed session and accepted closed‑session minutes for prior meetings. The meeting adjourned by voice vote.
