6-30-26 BOE

The ACS Broadcasting Board of Education meeting held on June 30, 2026, focused primarily on school district updates, facility needs, and budget matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a contract for Blue Ridge Elementary wastewater repair with a local vendor, ongoing commissioning and construction activities at the new middle school, and water testing of window and curtain wall systems as part of quality assurance. The board reviewed and approved the 2025-26 budget amendments and an interim budget resolution for 2026-27 to maintain operations pending state budget finalization. The facility needs survey was presented, highlighting an estimated $39 million in five-year renovation needs and an additional $36 million for career and technical education renovations in years six through ten. The board also discussed community use of facilities policies, including a memorandum of understanding with the Blue Ridge Football League, and addressed telecommunications vendor changes from Carolina West to Verizon, with plans to evaluate options. Motions to approve the consent agenda, personnel agenda, contract awards, and budget items were passed during the meeting.