Alexander County Board of Education Packet Summary — 2026-09-01
The September 1, 2026 agenda for Alexander County Board of Education lists Transportation Budget and Route Snapshot and Demolition, Construction and Bleacher Costs.
Key Takeaways
- The transportation budget decreases from $1,527,330.97 to $1,494,881.00 (-$32,449.97), while yellow-bus routes decrease from 41 to 39.
- Total cost and funding: $277,625.00; Half Cent.
Key Items
- Transportation Budget and Route Snapshot
- Demolition, Construction and Bleacher Costs
Packet and Meeting Details
Meeting: Alexander County Board of Education Work Session
Date: 2026-09-01
Transportation Budget and Route Snapshot
The transportation budget decreases from $1,527,330.97 in 2025–2026 to $1,494,881.00 in 2026–2027, a reduction of $32,449.97 (2.1%). Yellow-bus routes decrease from 41 to 39.
- 2025–2026 activity-bus mileage: 43,599 miles
- Budget change: -$32,449.97 (-2.1%)
- Yellow-bus route change: 41 to 39
| Metric | 2025–2026 | 2026–2027 | Change |
|---|
| Transportation budget | $1,527,330.97 | $1,494,881.00 | -$32,449.97 |
| Yellow-bus routes | 41 | 39 | -2 |
Demolition, Construction and Bleacher Costs
Total cost and funding: $277,625.00; Half Cent.
- Demolition and construction: Buildmore Buildings — $195,580.00; 438 Grading — $187,760.00; Sigmon’s Concrete — $174,625.00
- Bleachers: BSN Sports — $204,500.00; Seating Safety Solutions — $109,000.00; Mastercraft Renovation Systems — $103,000.00
Why It Matters
- The transportation plan pairs lower spending with two fewer yellow-bus routes serving students and families. This occurs because the proposed transportation budget falls by $32,449.97 while yellow-bus routes fall from 41 to 39.
- How will Transportation Budget and Route Snapshot be funded, monitored, and reported to the public?
- What are the cost, location, schedule, and accountability measures for Demolition, Construction and Bleacher Costs?
What to Watch at the Meeting
- During the work-session report, watch for discussion of the $32,449.97 budget decrease, the reduction from 41 to 39 routes, and any resulting route-coverage changes.
Important Dates, Deadlines, and Next Steps
- 2026-09-01: Alexander County Board of Education Work Session; the listed recommendations and other agenda matters are scheduled for consideration.
Official Sources
About the Public Body
- Name: Alexander County Board of Education
- Organization type: school-district
- Government body: school-boards
- Location: Taylorsville, north-carolina
- County: Alexander County
- Provider: boarddocs
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