2026 02 09 - RCPS School Board Meeting

The Rockingham County Public Schools (RCPS) School Board held its regular meeting on February 9, 2026. The meeting included recognition of School Board Appreciation Month and public comments. Key procurement-related discussions centered on the fiscal year 2026-27 operating fund revenue presentation by the Chief Financial and Operations Officer, Justin Moyers. He detailed projected state and local funding increases, including a $10 million rise in basic aid and a $13.6 million increase in local funding, while cautioning that rising costs such as health insurance and salary raises will offset much of the budget growth. The board discussed the need for careful budget planning and prioritization of resources without cutting existing programs. Additionally, there was mention of transportation concerns, specifically the aging bus fleet with some buses dating back to 1994, highlighting a future capital improvement and procurement priority. Other agenda items included updates on career and technical education programs and school musicals, but no contract awards or vendor selections were reported during this meeting.