# Montgomery County Schools Board of Education Meeting - September 14th, 2026

The Montgomery County Schools Board of Education held a meeting on September 14, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions. The board reviewed and discussed multiple Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for legal counsel, with three submissions received and a decision scheduled for the October meeting. They also addressed capital improvement projects, including a bid opening for replacing chillers at West Middle School, with four bids received and the lowest bid at $240,000; the board decided to table the approval to explore potential cost savings and rebates. Additionally, the board reviewed a comprehensive facility needs assessment estimating $48.5 million in recommended improvements over five years, which will support applications for state grants and funding. Safety enhancements were discussed, including the potential purchase of weapon detection units for schools, with funding options such as sales tax revenue and safer schools grants being considered. The board also approved joining a litigation effort against social media companies related to youth mental health, with no upfront costs and potential future settlements. The meeting concluded with budget updates indicating a balanced budget of approximately $52.7 million and approval of routine consent items including personnel reports and student transfers.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Sources
- [Montgomery County Schools Board of Education Meeting - September 14th, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAEKhR8xuO4) - Montgomery County Schools NC