2026 07 13 - RCPS School Board Meeting

The Rockingham County Public Schools Board held a regular meeting on July 13, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related actions. The board approved a fiscal year 2026-2027 budget amendment to increase employee raises from 2% to a minimum of 4%, with updated salary scales reflecting this change. Additionally, the board awarded a contract to Riddleberger Brothers for $1,778,814 for the replacement of the chiller at Turner Ashby High School. The meeting also covered policy updates related to student use of instructional technology and grading, promotion, and reporting of student progress. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to discussions on local alternative assessments (IDM) in social studies, with teachers providing insights on implementation and grading. The board directed the superintendent to review and redesign the fifth-grade social studies curriculum to better transition students from Virginia Studies to U.S. History, emphasizing geography and civics. The board voted to move forward with the local alternative assessments for fourth and eighth grades, with a vote on the matter scheduled for the next meeting. No other procurement actions were noted.