Montgomery County Schools Board of Education Meeting - October 5th, 2026

At its October 5, 2026 meeting, the Montgomery County Schools Board of Education approved a budget amendment increasing the budget by $1,333,546.85 using additional state and federal funds. The board also selected Wilhoit, Hatchell & Robbins for board legal services through an RFP process, citing cost considerations and the availability of other firms for specialized advice. It approved a $140,000 MOU for school-based health center services. For West Middle School, the board voted to proceed with the previously bid chiller at about $240,000 rather than an energy-efficiency option estimated to cost up to $400,000, citing the higher upfront and maintenance costs.

The administration reported a $288,000 SRO grant award for the next two years, subject to a 20% district match, and a pending request for approximately $240,000 in grant funding for 12 weapons-detection units at the high school and two middle schools. Broader deployment, including at elementary schools, remained under discussion; no purchase authorization was reported. The board approved a second reading of policy changes that included rescinding Policy 6402 on participation by historically underutilized businesses. The audit reported no compliance findings but recommended that purchase orders be completed before purchases are made; finance staff said they were reinforcing that process.