Rome CSD BOE Meeting 8/3/26

The Rome City School District Board of Education held a meeting on August 4, 2026, which included a detailed workshop on capital improvement projects. The discussion focused extensively on long-term educational facility planning, including renovation and expansion of KFFT Elementary School, relocation of programs to a former Catholic school building, and demolition of the Staley building. The board reviewed multiple scenarios for construction and renovation projects, addressing funding challenges, state building aid unit recalculations, and the impact on local taxpayers. The district is preparing for a December 2026 capital referendum vote to secure funding, with an emphasis on minimizing taxpayer burden and meeting FEMA funding deadlines. Additionally, the board approved contracts including a $50,000 contract with the Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired for services in the 2026-27 school year and a classroom lease agreement generating $3,203.50 in revenue. Personnel actions included approving probationary appointments for assistant principals and accepting retirements. The meeting underscored the district’s strategic planning efforts, community engagement, and ongoing capital project management.