Asheboro City Schools Board Meeting 10/08/2026

The Asheboro City Schools Board of Education meeting on October 8, 2026, included updates on school facilities, grants, enrollment, and the district budget. The superintendent reported that the high school press box renovation was nearing completion, with remaining signage and other finishing work, and that the South Asheboro Middle School renovation remained on schedule and slightly under budget. A board member’s comment that a head custodian wanted a new roof for a school was acknowledged, but no roof project or related spending decision was presented. The board approved a consent agenda; its contents were not specified in the transcript. No contract award, vendor selection, or bid approval was identified.

The district reviewed grant funding and opportunities, including the completed $645,000 Stronger Connections grant; the ongoing $1.9 million Toyota Driving Possibilities grant supporting STEM opportunities; a $353,530 safety-equipment grant; a $99,000 SRO grant; and a $90,000 McKinney-Vento grant. The district also plans to apply for a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant of up to $500,000 annually for three years and a CTE modernization grant of up to $200,000. Budget staff reported that enrollment was 4,245 and projected approximately $800,000 less in funding next year if enrollment remains lower; consolidating five vacant positions was expected to save roughly $350,000–$400,000. These were informational updates, not new procurement approvals.