# Granville County Public Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting October 6, 2026


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**Date:** October 05, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

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


Granville County Public Schools Board of Education regular meeting, October 6, 2026. The board approved a capital outlay budget amendment adding just under $5.4 million in county loan funds for roofing contract costs at J.F. Webb and South Granville, bringing the capital outlay budget to just over $15 million. It also approved an amendment adding just over $2,000 in recycling revenue and a United Way contribution for the Parents as Teachers program. No roofing vendors or contract numbers were identified. The board also approved ending the district’s Cognia accreditation participation after discussing its cost—about $1,400 per school annually and roughly $4,000 for the five-year process—and its limited value for diploma certification. Consent items were approved as well.

Finance staff reported that capital outlay spending was at 73% of budget, largely due to purchase orders and the county loan-funded roofing work. The board discussed enrollment declines and the resulting forecast of reductions next year, including approximately 21 teacher positions, 1.3 elementary enhancement positions, and 2.4 teaching assistant positions; staff said they were considering vacancies and other savings while keeping resources near students. No other procurement awards or bid approvals were identified.

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