# Regular Board Meeting - Jun 29 2026 (Part 1)

The Bladen County Schools Board held a regular meeting on June 29, 2026, focusing significantly on procurement and property disposal matters. Key discussions included the disposal of the Plain View and East Arcadia school properties, where the board reviewed statutory requirements for property sales, including the necessity to receive fair market value unless the property continues to be used for public school purposes. The board considered options such as upset bids, leasing to governmental units for up to 10 years, and potential direct negotiations with county commissioners. A motion to table the property disposal discussion until the August meeting was approved. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved a lawn maintenance contract with Breaking Grounds for $83,160 for the 2026-27 school year. The meeting also addressed School Resource Officer (SRO) funding and contracts, with a motion passed to authorize the superintendent to request direct allocation of $316,000 from the county to the sheriff's office to cover SRO costs and to discuss the number of officers assigned to schools, emphasizing safety without compromising budget considerations.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** June 30, 2026

### Sources
- [Regular Board Meeting - Jun 29 2026 (Part 1)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhnNRUdeAtc) - Bladen County Schools