# Stanly County Board of Education Meeting: October 6, 2026

The Stanly County Board of Education’s October 6, 2026 regular meeting included several facilities-related purchasing decisions. The board approved a replacement septic-system bidder after the previously selected contractor withdrew; the firm’s name is unclear in the transcript, and the replacement bid amount is not clear (a $480,000 figure is mentioned without unambiguous context). It also approved South Stanley High School roofing work, reported at $1.83 million, with engineering costs described as $132,000 plus $16,000 for alternates. The board approved temporary equipment-rental extensions through November 19: an Albemarle High School chiller at $17,599, with an optional additional week at $5,966, and a Richfield Elementary air handler at $9,599 per month, with an optional week at $3,199. The Richfield rental may continue until an engineer verifies the replacement unit. These motions passed.

The district reported receiving a $350,000 grant for ADA-accessible playgrounds, with about $91,000 estimated for the Indy site and the remainder to be allocated elsewhere in the county; questions about possible additional playground work remained for follow-up. The district also applied for up to $500,000 in school-safety grant funding, with an award decision expected later. The board approved an $850,000 offer for the West Main Street property, with two opposed; the sale is subject to a 10-day upset-bid period. Policies concerning the vendor list and the selection of architects, engineers, surveyors, construction managers, bidder prequalification, and construction bidding were presented for a 30-day delay before possible approval. The meeting also included personnel approval and extensive staff, student, and school recognitions.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 06, 2026

### Sources
- [Stanly County Board of Education Meeting: October 6, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bemw3Q-O048) - StanlyTV