2026 05 11 - RCPS School Board Meeting

The Rockingham County Public Schools Board held a meeting on May 11, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and contract approvals. Notably, the board approved awarding a construction contract for a softball concession building at Spotswood High School to Nielsen Builders Incorporated for $668,300. Additionally, the board reappointed Dr. Larry Shifflet as superintendent for a new four-year term through June 2030, authorizing the chair to execute the contract. The meeting also covered updates on instructional programs, including the adoption of a comprehensive instructional plan (CIP) to align teaching practices and assessments across the division. Public comments addressed topics such as support for English Learner programs and concerns about bus driver salaries, but no direct procurement actions were taken on those issues. The board appointed an alternate representative to the Massanutten Regional Governor's School Board to ensure compliance with meeting attendance requirements. Overall, the meeting focused on contract awards, personnel appointments, instructional program enhancements, and policy discussions relevant to school operations and procurement.