Rome CSD BOE Meeting 5/11/26

The Rome City School District Board of Education held a meeting on May 11, 2026, which included a detailed budget hearing and a presentation on the civil service hiring process. The proposed budget for the upcoming year is approximately $165 million with a 2.89% tax levy increase, funding additional teaching positions, unified sports, security personnel, and facility improvements such as paving and septic tank replacement. The budget also includes a proposition for purchasing two new 66-passenger diesel buses. The meeting featured an in-depth explanation of the civil service hiring procedures for non-instructional positions, emphasizing merit-based, transparent recruitment, and the required approvals by the Civil Service Commission and the Board of Education. The board approved several motions including the budget and personnel appointments, and discussed ongoing safety measures and community engagement initiatives.