# Montgomery County Schools Board of Education Meeting - July 13th, 2026

The Montgomery County Schools Board of Education held a meeting on July 13, 2026, focusing on various administrative and educational topics. Key procurement-related discussions included the renewal of the I-Ready program for grades K-8, where board members expressed concerns about screen time and requested a detailed presentation on the program's instructional resources before making a final decision. Additionally, the board discussed the math curriculum, deciding to limit the current program to K-5 due to lack of gains at the middle school level and considering adoption of a new program called Maneuvering the Middle, with plans to review data from other districts before proceeding. The board also reviewed financial oversight and fraud prevention best practices, emphasizing the importance of budget monitoring, purchase authorization thresholds, and internal controls. A transportation supplement program was introduced to incentivize bus drivers, including a $750 annual stipend paid monthly. The meeting included motions to table certain agenda items for further review and approved the consent agenda excluding the math curriculum item, reflecting careful consideration of procurement and budgetary decisions.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Professional Services
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** July 14, 2026

### Sources
- [Montgomery County Schools Board of Education Meeting - July 13th, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zwd6Lz-rmRk) - Montgomery County Schools NC