# Regular Meeting (Aug 11, 2025)

**Body:** Asheville City Schools — Board of Education
**Date:** August 11, 2025 5:00 PM EDT (2025-08-11T17:00:00-04:00)

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1107

## Summary

The Asheville City Board of Education will hold a meeting on August 11th, where they'll primarily discuss the future of school facilities and finalize preparations for the upcoming school year. A key item on the agenda is a vote regarding a feasibility study to assess the condition and needs of our school buildings – this could significantly impact future construction or renovations. The board will also be voting on a package of routine approvals, known as consent items, which includes contracts, policies, and personnel matters.

Citizens may be particularly interested in the feasibility study discussion, as it will shape long-term plans for our schools. The board will also be considering several policy reviews, so understanding these updates is important for anyone engaged in the school system. You can find more details about the proposed feasibility study and policy reviews on the Asheville City Schools website, linked in the meeting agenda.

The meeting will begin at 5:00 PM and can be viewed live on the Asheville City Schools YouTube page. Public comments are welcome, but please review the guidelines beforehand, which can also be found on the school's website.

## Agenda

- [1. REGULAR MEETING](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1107/item/3382)
- [1.1 CALL TO ORDER - Board Chair, Sarah Thornburg](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1107/item/3383)
- [1.2 QUORUM DETERMINATION - Board Chair, Sarah Thornburg](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1107/item/3384)
- [1.3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Board Chair, Sarah Thornburg](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1107/item/3385)
- [1.4 APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Board Chair, Sarah Thornburg](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1107/item/3386)
- [2. GOOD NEWS - Dr. Kim Dechant, Chief of Staff](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1107/item/3387)
- [3. PUBLIC COMMENTS - Board Chair, Sarah Thornburg](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1107/item/3388)
- [3.1 In-Person Public Comment](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1107/item/3389)
- [3.2 Virtual Public Comments](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1107/item/3390)
- [4. CONSENT ITEMS - Board Chair, Sarah Thornburg](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1107/item/3391)
- [4.1 Draft Minutes](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1107/item/3392)
- [4.2 Student Releases to Buncombe County Schools - Tanya Presha, Special Assistant to the Superintendent](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1107/item/3393)
- [4.3 Contracts/MOUs - Dr. Kim Dechant, Chief of Staff](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1107/item/3394)
- [4.4 Policies Second Read - Dr. Kim Dechant, Chief of Staff](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1107/item/3395)
- [4.5 Personnel Report - August](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1107/item/3396)
- [5.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1107/item/3397)
- [6.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1107/item/3398)
- [ACTION ITEMS - Board Chair, Sarah Thornburg](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1107/item/3399)
- [5.1 Feasibility Study Recommendation - Dr. Maggie Fehrman, Superintendent, and April Dockery, Chief of Operations](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1107/item/3400)
- [SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1107/item/3401)
- [7. ANNOUNCEMENTS/FUTURE MEETINGS - Board Chair, Sarah Thornburg](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1107/item/3402)
- [8. ADJOURNMENT - Board Chair, Sarah Thornburg](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1107/item/3403)

## Votes

- Motion to approve the agenda. — Passed, 7-0
- Motion to approve the Consent Items as presented. — Passed, 7-0
- 5.1 Feasibility Study Recommendation - Dr. Maggie Fehrman, Superintendent, and April Dockery, Chief of Operations — Passed, 6-1

## Documents

- [11946.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1107?document=2407)
- [minutes_2025-08-11.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1107?document=2444)
- [agenda_2025-08-11.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1107?document=2437)

## Sources

- [Main archive page](https://ashevillecityschools.diligent.community/Portal/)