2026 Meet the Candidates for BOE

This was a candidate forum held by the Rome City School District on May 13, 2026, featuring candidates for the Board of Education. The meeting focused on candidates sharing their backgrounds, priorities, and views on key issues such as district strengths, challenges like overcrowding, diversity, equity, inclusion, and student mental health. While the discussion was comprehensive regarding educational and community engagement topics, there were no procurement-related discussions, contract awards, or budget allocations addressed during the meeting. The candidates emphasized communication with the community, support for students, and collaboration with the superintendent and staff as priorities for the school board.