# October 5, 2026

The Hampshire County Board of Education met on October 5, 2026. Community fundraising for school security upgrades was reported: about $22,000–$23,000 had been raised to install Nightlock door-security devices on roughly 300–305 doors, with a final $5,500 donation secured through EA Halls. Final orders were expected the following week. Schools are also considering window safety shades and other protective measures; no board vote on those purchases was reported. The board approved the financial consent agenda, including bills to be paid, budget revisions, and a transfer of funds, with no dollar amounts specified.

The board approved an agreement with Eastern Technical Community College to offer adult welding classes at school facilities. The discussion noted that usage fees may cover equipment replacement and instructor costs; a start date was not yet set. Personnel items included a temporary, grant-funded IEP compliance position, described as having no cost to the county. The board also heard updates on federal education funding and a possible grant follow-up. Much of the remaining discussion concerned curriculum, student performance, and the state’s third-grade retention requirements.

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

### Sources
- [October 5, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BQybTJgT78) - Hampshire County Schools