September 23, 2026 Rockingham County Board of Education Meeting

The Rockingham County Board of Education held a meeting on September 23, 2026, where they discussed various educational and community initiatives. Key procurement-related topics included the approval of a consent agenda item for the sale of surplus property located at 207 and 317 Holderbree Street in Reidsville, North Carolina. The board also reviewed partnership opportunities for installing wireless cell phone towers on school campuses, with two companies, Milestone Towers and Diamond Communications, proposing long-term leases (30-40 years) to improve poor cellular coverage in the area. These proposals included no cost to the district for installation and maintenance, with potential revenue generation ranging from upfront payments of $30,000 to annual lease revenues increasing over time. The board authorized staff to continue negotiations and market research with these companies. Additionally, the meeting covered apprenticeship and work-based learning programs, school health advisory updates, and community support programs such as the backpack and clothes closet initiatives. No other direct contract awards or RFP approvals were noted during the meeting.