Stanly County Board of Education Meeting: September 1, 2026

The Stanly County Board of Education held a meeting on September 1, 2026, where several procurement and capital improvement topics were discussed. The board approved the purchase of a new chiller for Elmar High School at a cost of approximately $363,000 plus warranty, addressing urgent HVAC system failures. Additionally, roofing repairs across multiple schools, including Aquedale and Richfield, were highlighted with an estimated cost of around $400,000, and plans were discussed to conduct further roofing audits for other school buildings. The board also approved a needs-based grant application for a $42 million project at Oakboro STEM, requiring a 5% county match, and authorized the architectural proposal from Mosley Architects for the West Stanley Middle School addition. These actions reflect ongoing capital improvement efforts and budget allocations to maintain and expand school facilities. Personnel approvals and educational performance updates were also part of the meeting, but no other procurement decisions were noted.