The January 5, 2026 Board Brief highlights Davidson County Schools’ recognition of student achievements, including Ledford High School HOSA competitors and Oak Grove High School’s NCHSAA 5A Men’s Cross Country state champions, as well as honoring employees for 20–30 years of service. The board approved consent agenda items, budget amendments, multiple policy repeals and updates (including naloxone administration and board technology use), an administrative appointment, and several instructional, operations, and student support initiatives. Key actions included approval of a School Readiness Parents as Teachers grant application, an ABA services agreement, school trips, and personnel reports, along with updates on calendars, budget planning, curriculum usage data, and the district’s Mental Health 100-Day Action Plan, followed by a closed session.