What Happened at the School Board Meeting — And What It Means for You
The state of North Carolina sent representatives from the Department of Public Instruction directly to a Montgomery County Schools board meeting to report on the district's progress. Their message was clear: the work is real, the partnership is strong, and the results will take time — but the district is moving in the right direction under Dr. Roseboro's leadership.
Six schools were identified as low-performing over the past three years: Candor Elementary, Green Ridge Elementary, Mount Gilead Elementary, West Middle School, East Middle School, and Page Street Elementary. DPI representatives delivered a formal assessment — and their praise for the district's collaborative spirit and Dr. Roseboro's leadership was unambiguous and on the record.
The state was also explicit about timelines: sustainable school improvement takes 3 to 5 years. Anyone demanding dramatic results in one or two years is either uninformed about how school improvement works, or is not being honest about their real agenda. The board also asked for after-school tutoring attendance data by school — that data was not available at the meeting and has not yet been made public.
The meeting opened with recognition of nine National Board Certified Teachers and a special recognition for former legal counsel Max Garner (1996–2026).