Rome CSD BOE Meeting 1/26/26

The Rome City School District Board of Education held a meeting on January 26, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved a resolution to rescind prior emergency approvals and authorize the inclusion of chiller/HVAC work into a previously approved capital improvement project at Stra Middle School, allowing coordinated design, bidding, construction, and financing under the 2022 capital project. Additionally, the board approved a corrective action plan related to extra class audits and authorized a refund for a verified real property tax overpayment. The superintendent provided updates on transportation service expansions, preliminary positive budget projections for the 2026-27 school year, and ongoing collaborations with local organizations to support student programs. Several personnel actions were approved, including administrative leave, resignations, and retirements. Policy updates were also adopted, including those related to nondiscrimination, sexual harassment, and artificial intelligence. The board addressed student discipline appeals in executive session and appointed a representative to the Rome Parent Partnership Council. No new contracts or vendor selections were explicitly mentioned beyond the capital project authorization.