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Board hears $33 million in scholarship offers for graduates; leaders outline laptop procurement and summer plans
Summary
Dr. Corcoran reported roughly $33 million in scholarship offers for 2025–26 graduates and previewed FAFSA outreach; Superintendent Perkins outlined upcoming training, custodial and hiring updates and presented device procurement options including a $1.2M purchase quote and a $469,000/year four‑year lease option.
Dr. Corcoran told the Rockingham County Schools board that high school graduates were offered about $33,000,000 in scholarships for the 2025–26 year and reviewed historical totals and advising supports. The district will expand FAFSA assistance and next‑step advising, with FAFSA opening on Sept. 24 and planned high‑school FAFSA nights; the district also plans a summer graduation July 30 at Rockingham County High School.
"This year is a banner year," Dr. Corcoran said, praising counselors and community partners for supporting students’ postsecondary planning.
Superintendent Perkins provided operational updates, naming upcoming retreats and orientations and reporting on Riesel demolition and facility coordination. Perkins also presented technology procurement options: a purchase quote to acquire 550 laptops for $1,200,000, or a four‑year lease‑to‑own option priced at about $469,000 per year. Perkins said leasing would spread costs and eventually move the district to full ownership while covering warranty and support, but it would leave an estimated funding gap over four years that the district must address.
Perkins asked staff to continue work on federal CCIP applications, custodial contracting at several campuses and the hiring pipeline; trustees thanked staff for preparations for the upcoming school year. The superintendent said staff will bring further details on technology financing and grant applications as they develop.
