# Lincoln County Schools Board of Education September 8, 2026


**Body:** Lincoln County Schools, NC
**Date:** September 07, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure, Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure


The Lincoln County Schools Board of Education held its monthly meeting on September 8, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of budget amendments and furniture purchases for Rock Springs Elementary School. The board also approved the 2026-2027 budget resolution and consent agenda items covering personnel recommendations and extended field trips. Additionally, the board voted to participate in multi-state litigation against major social media companies related to youth mental health issues and authorized engagement with specific law firms for this purpose. Capital improvement projects were highlighted, including ongoing construction and expansions at St. James, Rock Springs, and Kataba Springs schools, funded by local tax money without the need for bonds, and completed under budget. Several grants totaling over $29,000 were awarded to support STEM education and robotics programs across the district. No new contracts or vendor selections were explicitly mentioned during the meeting.

**Source:** Lincoln County Schools, NC