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Multiple public commenters urged Union County Public Schools to address alleged AIG service reductions and East Side inequities; a parent said district officials told her an interim instructor was assigned after months of concern.
North Carolina / School Districts / Union County Public Schools
The board voted to authorize staff, through counsel, to terminate the portion of the Syllogist Ed ERP contract implementing the ERP immediately and to end remaining obligations by June 30, 2027; the consent agenda and December minutes were also approved and several policies were set for first review.
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A demographer told the Union County Board of Education the district lost about 887 students last year and should expect relatively flat enrollment (~38,000) as housing starts and student yields decline; Zonda projected ~1,400 home closings this year and outlined high/low scenarios for growth.
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The board presented the John H. Crowder Service Award to Matthew Moore, named Amanda Hewitt and Emily Richardson as UCPS Influencers for January, and recognized Captain Dee Allen on retirement for service to schools.
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Staff briefed the committee on remaining punch‑list and warranty items for East and Forest Hills, reported a $25,191.13 unused‑allowance deduction on the Venus Street roofing contract, reviewed a list of high‑mileage vehicles for surplus, and set the next meeting for Jan. 21 via Zoom; the committee adjourned (vote recorded as 4-0).
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Staff asked the committee to forward a facilities condition assessment proposal from FMX that would create a districtwide 'live' asset tool integrated with the work‑order system; the quote amount as recorded in the transcript is garbled and not clearly specified. Committee voted 4-0 to send the request to the full board.
North Carolina / School Districts / Union County Public Schools
The committee recommended full‑board approval of 10‑year service agreements to maintain ground‑source geothermal systems at East Elementary ($18,000/year; $180,280 total) and Forest Hills High ($23,002.96/year; $236,960 total); both contracts would run through Dec. 31, 2035 and be provided by TRADE, per the transcript.
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Staff told the committee New Atlantic Contracting quoted $388,000 for preconstruction and design fees for a Forest Hills High athletic stadium, funded with premium bond funds; the committee voted 4-0 to send the proposal to the full board.
North Carolina / School Districts / Union County Public Schools
The committee reviewed several policies for first review — including child-abuse reporting language, domicile/residence requirements and concussion guidelines — and discussed two proposed new policies (reporting to external agencies and confidential information). Members asked for stakeholder input and moved the items to the January meeting.
North Carolina / School Districts / Union County Public Schools
At its Dec. 16 meeting the Union County Public Schools Policy Committee voted to forward six policies (including grievance procedures, internet safety and technology use) to the full board in January after Attorney Morris presented second-review revisions and noted no stakeholder feedback.