2026 06 22 - RCPS School Board Meeting

The Rockingham County Public Schools Board held a meeting on June 22, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of a right-of-way agreement with Dominion Energy at Plains Elementary School and adoption of a $648,000 Virginia Public School Authority Educational Technology Note Series 27 resolution to fund infrastructure supporting online testing. The board also approved federal grant applications totaling several programs for the 2026-2027 school year. Maintenance department budget and capital improvement projects were reviewed, highlighting a $751,000 allocation for projects across 24 schools and strategies for managing rising fuel and electricity costs. Additionally, the board discussed compliance with Virginia's indoor air quality testing law and ongoing maintenance priorities. The meeting included a detailed presentation on a large-scale active threat drill involving 318 participants, emphasizing safety preparedness. The board voted unanimously on motions related to procurement approvals, grant applications, and authorization of signatures in the superintendent's absence. No new contracts or RFPs were announced, but the discussions reflected ongoing capital and operational spending priorities for the school division.