# Martin County Schools - NC - October Board of Education Meeting 10-5-2026-6:30 pm

The Martin County Schools Board of Education’s October 5, 2026 meeting included updates on student achievement and the district’s new high school project. The project team said construction documents were expected for review and that it was evaluating options for gym renovation scheduling. For required materials testing and special inspections, the district used a qualifications-based selection process rather than a bid: firms were invited to submit qualifications on September 2, and the top-ranked firm will be approached to negotiate a fair fee, with the next-ranked firm considered if negotiations fail. The district anticipated bringing a contract for the services to the board on November 2. Costs for the early site package are expected to return to the board after bidding. In closed session, the board also considered a proposed contract related to acquiring real property; no public details or resulting action were provided.

A budget amendment was presented that included $30,000 in local revenue for interest earned, an $815,144 capital-outlay increase for new buses and insurance proceeds for bus repairs, and $115,000 in additional SRO safety grant funds. A motion and second to approve the amendments are recorded, but the transcript does not capture the vote or outcome. The board also received notice that the state fully funded the district’s after-school robotics grant. No vendor award was identified in the public discussion.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 05, 2026

### Sources
- [Martin County Schools - NC - October Board of Education Meeting 10-5-2026-6:30 pm](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ1i_OuXQMs) - MC SD