November 12, 2026 Rockingham County Board of Education Meeting

The Rockingham County Board of Education meeting was held November 12, 2026. The board approved the 2026–27 school improvement plans for non-low-performing schools. In the superintendent’s report, members were told that county commissioners had approved a $28 million, four-year capital improvement plan, funded through restricted sales tax, including roughly $5.1–$5.8 million annually. Planned work includes air conditioning for Morehead’s gym, a $1 million annual fund for zonal improvements ($250,000 per zone), and about $2.35 million toward the match for a U.S. Department of Energy grant. A Morehead track project was listed at $850,000, though the superintendent noted that bringing it to regulation high-school-track standards could cost more. No contract awards or vendor selections were made at this meeting.

The board tabled a proposed increase in Kids Companion childcare rates while staff verify subsidy rates, transportation-efficiency impacts, and revised fee amounts; the proposal will return for consideration with a possible February 1 effective date. Staff also reported that Diamond Communications is reviewing a market-share agreement that would let it contact carriers about interest in school-site cell towers; the agreement does not commit the district to a lease or construction project, and further board consideration and a public hearing may follow. Calendar options were presented for public feedback. The board also approved the consent agenda and entered closed session.