Rowan County Board of Education: Meetings, Calendar & Office

Rowan County, North Carolina school board guide

Rowan County Board of Education: Meetings, Calendar, Office, Agendas and Parent Links

This Rowan County Board of Education guide helps parents, grandparents, students, staff, job applicants and Salisbury-area residents quickly find the right Rowan-Salisbury Schools resources: Board of Education meetings, work sessions, business meetings, meeting agendas and minutes, livestream and meeting videos, district calendar, 2026-2027 academic calendar, Rowan County Early College calendar, Wallace Educational Forum meeting location, central office address, phone number, board members, enrollment, Find My School, bus registration, transportation, staff directory, jobs, public comment rules and official links.

500 N. Main St.Salisbury office and forum
704-636-7500Main listed phone
2nd MondayTypical work session
4th MondayTypical business meeting
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What Do You Need From Rowan-Salisbury Schools Today?

Most people searching “Rowan County Board of Education” need one practical answer, not a long government directory. Choose the task below, then use the official links and plain-English notes before you call, attend a meeting, enroll a student, check the calendar, apply for a job or request bus transportation.

Wrong Rowan warning: This page covers Rowan-Salisbury School System in Rowan County, North Carolina. If you meant Rowan County Schools in Kentucky, use rowan.k12.ky.us instead. If you meant county commissioners, elections or county government, use rowancountync.gov instead.
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Rowan County Board of Education Quick Answer

The official Rowan County Board of Education resource for Rowan County, North Carolina is the Rowan-Salisbury School System website at rssed.org. Use the RSS Board of Education page for board members, meeting pattern, board role, policy links, meeting videos, meeting agendas and minutes, meeting dates and communication rules.

Rowan-Salisbury School System lists its office at 500 N. Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144. The main listed phone number is 704-636-7500. The official board page says the board typically meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Wallace Educational Forum, 500 N. Main St., Salisbury, NC.

Best first move: Use the district calendar for school dates, the Board of Education page for board basics, Meeting Agendas & Minutes for meeting records, Meeting Dates for schedule confirmation, Communications to the Board for public comment rules, Enroll a Student for registration and Find My School for address-based school lookup.
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Do This First Before Calling the Rowan County Board Office

Use this practical order if you are helping a child, grandchild, neighbor, new family, employee applicant or someone who does not know which RSS page to open.

1

Need board meeting details?

Open the Board of Education page first, then use Meeting Dates, Meeting Agendas & Minutes and Livestream & Meeting Videos.

2

Need school calendar dates?

Open the District Calendar page and confirm whether you need the regular RSS academic calendar or Rowan County Early College calendar.

3

Need enrollment or school assignment?

Use Enroll a Student and Find My School before calling. Address formatting can affect school lookup.

4

Need bus help?

For busing concerns, the district says to contact the principal of your child’s school first. If the school cannot resolve the issue, they will direct you to transportation if necessary.

At a glance

Rowan County BOE Contact, Calendar and Meeting Facts

These quick facts help users confirm they are on the right North Carolina district before sharing a meeting date, downloading a calendar, enrolling a student or driving to the office.

🏛️DistrictRowan-SalisburyRowan County, NC
📍Office500 N. Main St.Salisbury, NC 28144
☎️Phone704-636-7500Main listed phone
📅CalendarRSS Calendar2026-2027 calendar route
🧾Meetings2nd / 4th Mon.Verify every meeting notice
Official source check: Pages reviewed include RSS Board of Education, District Calendar, Contact & Support, Enroll a Student, Find My School, Transportation, Communications to the Board, Staff Directory, Human Resources, Board Policy, Vimeo meeting channel and live internal North Carolina education guides.
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What This Rowan County Board of Education Guide Covers

Office and phone

Rowan-Salisbury Schools Office Address, Phone Number and Visit Tips

Rowan-Salisbury School System lists its address as 500 N. Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144. The main district phone number is 704-636-7500. This is also the address shown in the Board of Education area and on district pages.

The official board page says the Board of Education typically meets at the Wallace Educational Forum, 500 N. Main St., Salisbury, NC. If you are attending a meeting, still verify the current meeting notice because schedules, special meetings and locations can change.

NeedBest first routeWhy this works
General district phone704-636-7500Use for central routing when you do not know the department.
Board meeting recordsMeeting Agendas & MinutesMeeting records belong in the board section, not a random saved PDF.
Student-level issueLocal school officeAttendance, teacher, pickup and daily school issues usually start with the school.
Bus concernTransportation guidanceThe district says to contact the child’s school first for busing concerns.
Calendar

Rowan-Salisbury Schools Calendar and 2026-2027 Academic Calendar

The official RSS District Calendar page includes the 2026-2027 Calendar section, with links for the RSS 2026-2027 Academic Calendar and the Rowan County Early College 2026-2027 Academic Calendar. This matters because Early College dates may not match the regular district calendar.

If you searched for Rowan County school calendar, Rowan-Salisbury calendar, RSS 2026-2027 academic calendar, first day of school, spring break, annual leave, teacher workday, early college calendar or school closed day, verify the calendar year and school program before saving a PDF or screenshot.

Regular RSS calendar

Use the RSS Academic Calendar for most traditional district calendar planning.

Early College calendar

Use the Rowan County Early College calendar when the student attends RC Early College.

School events

Use the individual school website for campus-level events, athletics, exams and announcements.

Old screenshots

Do not plan child care, travel or work leave from an old shared calendar image.

Calendar caution: North Carolina districts do not all use one identical local calendar. Rowan-Salisbury Schools, Kannapolis City Schools, charter schools and Rowan County Early College can have different dates.
Meetings

Rowan County Board of Education Meetings, Work Sessions, Business Meetings, Agendas and Minutes

The official RSS Board of Education page says the board typically meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Wallace Educational Forum, 500 N. Main St., Salisbury, NC. Work sessions are held every second Monday at 4 p.m., and business meetings are held every fourth Monday at 4:30 p.m.

Meeting details can change, so use the official board section before attending. The board menu includes Livestream & Meeting Videos, Meeting Agendas & Minutes, Meeting Dates, Communications to the Board and Policies. Use each page for the correct task instead of relying on a copied agenda.

Meeting needWhere to checkPlain-English note
Work sessionBoard pageTypically second Monday at 4 p.m.; verify current notice.
Business meetingBoard pageTypically fourth Monday at 4:30 p.m.; verify current notice.
Current agendaMeeting Agendas & MinutesUse the current agenda route close to meeting time.
Approved minutesMeeting Agendas & MinutesMinutes are the cleaner record after posting/approval.
Watch videoRSS BOE VimeoVideo helps with context; minutes remain the official record route.
Meeting-location note: The Wallace Educational Forum and district office share the 500 N. Main Street area, but always confirm the current meeting notice before driving.
Public comment

Communications to the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education

The official Communications to the Board page explains key rules for speaking to the board. Each person signed up to speak receives three minutes. Time cannot be given to another speaker. Only one spokesperson may speak for a group addressing the same issue.

The page also says speakers are acknowledged by the board chair in sign-up order, should address the board as a whole, and should be courteous. It lists topics that may not be discussed, including election candidacy matters, closed-session matters, attorney-client privileged matters, litigation, personnel matters, individual student concerns, property acquisition and matters made confidential by law.

Time limit

Each speaker receives three minutes.

Group issue

Only one spokesperson is allowed for a group speaking on the same issue.

No private matters

Personnel, individual student concerns and legally confidential matters are not for public comment.

Best practice

Write one clear topic sentence and avoid naming students or staff in public comments.

Practical speaking tip: If the issue involves a specific student, staff member, discipline matter, custody issue or private record, start with the correct school or district complaint process instead of public comment.
Board members

Rowan-Salisbury Board Members, Seats and Election Term Notes

The official RSS Board of Education page says the board has seven members representing different geographic regions of Rowan County. It currently lists Dr. Lynn Marsh, Kathy Sanborn, Dr. Rebecca Childs, Jimmy Greene, Dr. Alisha Byrd-Clark, Kevin Jones and Dean Hunter, with Kathy Sanborn shown as Chair and Dr. Alisha Byrd-Clark shown as Vice-Chair.

The page also states board members are elected by Rowan County citizens in partisan elections every four years, with staggered terms to ensure continuity of service. The official page lists term-expiration groupings for 2026 and 2028.

Chair

Kathy Sanborn is listed as Chair on the official board page.

Vice-Chair

Dr. Alisha Byrd-Clark is listed as Vice-Chair on the official board page.

Members listed

Dr. Lynn Marsh, Kathy Sanborn, Dr. Rebecca Childs, Jimmy Greene, Dr. Alisha Byrd-Clark, Kevin Jones and Dean Hunter.

2026 seats

Seat #2 South, Seat #1 North, Seat #4 West and Seat #6 Special are listed with terms expiring in 2026.

2028 seats

Seat #5 Salisbury, Seat #3 East and Seat #7 Southeast are listed with terms expiring in 2028.

Verify first

Board membership and officer roles can change after elections or board action. Recheck the official page before quoting names.

Enrollment

Rowan-Salisbury Schools Enrollment, Kindergarten and Returning Student Registration

The official Enroll a Student page says Kindergarten & New Student Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open. It separates “NEW TO RSS” registration from “CURRENTLY IN RSS” returning student registration.

The enrollment page says new-to-RSS students use New Student Registration, while returning student registration for students already enrolled in Rowan-Salisbury Schools will open in the Infinite Campus app or website. Parents are notified when they need to update information before viewing student information.

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Choose new or returning student

New-to-RSS and returning-student registration use different routes and timing.

2

Create or save your registration account

The district advises parents to note username and password for future use of the registration portal.

3

Contact the school if stuck

The district says to contact the school in which you are enrolling if you have questions.

4

Confirm assigned school

Use Find My School before assuming the closest building is the correct assigned school.

Registration tip: Have proof of address, guardian details, previous school information and student documents ready before starting. Exact document requirements may vary by situation and school.
School lookup

Find My School: Rowan County School Assignment and Address Lookup

The official Find My School page gives an address-based route for school lookup. It advises users to select “All Grades” and try typing the address in different formats, such as “500 N Main St,” “500 North Main St,” “500 N Main Street” or “500 North Main Street.”

If the school cannot be found, the page says to call Transportation at 704-245-6702. This is especially helpful for families near school boundaries or families moving into Salisbury, China Grove, Rockwell, Landis, Granite Quarry, Cleveland, Faith, East Spencer, Spencer, Mount Ulla, Enochville or other Rowan County communities.

School assignment rule: Do not assume the nearest school building is the assigned school. Use the official lookup and verify if your address is near a boundary or if you are moving before the next school year.
Transportation

Rowan-Salisbury Transportation, Bus Registration, Bus Pickup and Here Comes the Bus

The Transportation Department page says families with questions or concerns regarding a child’s busing should contact the principal of the child’s school first. If the school cannot resolve the issue, they will direct families to transportation if necessary. For a bus stop to be added or changed, or to request bus transportation, families should contact the school the child attends.

The Transportation Department is listed at 2724 Old Concord Rd., Salisbury, NC 28146, with phone 704-245-6702 and fax 704-639-3108. The transportation page also links Register for Bus Pickup, Early Release Days, Become a Bus Driver at RSS, Here Comes the Bus, Drivers’ Ed Information and Bus Safety Tips.

Bus question

Start with the child’s school principal, as the transportation page instructs.

Bus stop change

Contact the school your child attends to request a bus stop change or transportation.

Transportation phone

Use 704-245-6702 when the school directs you or lookup help is needed.

Bus driver jobs

Use the transportation page and Work at RSS route for driver opportunities.

Jobs

Rowan-Salisbury Schools Jobs, SchoolSpring, Pay Scales and Staff Links

Rowan-Salisbury Schools links “Work at RSS” through SchoolSpring. Users searching for Rowan County Board of Education jobs should start with the district site or SchoolSpring route, not an expired third-party job repost.

The RSS site also includes staff links such as clock-in, absence reporting, insurance information and pay scales from the “How Do I” navigation. If you are already an employee, use official staff routes. If you are an applicant, use Work at RSS / SchoolSpring.

Job needWhere to startPractical note
Current openingsWork at RSS / SchoolSpringUse the official district-linked job route.
Bus driverTransportationTransportation page links bus driver opportunities.
Pay scalesStaff / How Do I navigationUse current district staff links, not old saved schedules.
Staff directoryStaff DirectoryUse the official directory to find district staff or departments.
Parents and students

Parent and Student Links: Grades, Lunch, Teacher Contact, Fees and Student Code

The RSS site’s “How Do I” navigation helps families with common daily tasks, including enrolling a student, transferring a student, registering for kindergarten, knowing when the bus will arrive, finding bell schedules, finding lunch information, accessing student grades, contacting teachers, volunteering, field trip approval, policies and student code of conduct.

For grades and student information, use the official student information system link from the district menu. For lunch, use the official lunch/menu route. For teacher contact, use ParentSquare or the school’s contact route from the district website.

Grades

Use the district-linked student information system route, not a fake login page.

Lunch

Use the district-linked lunch menu route for current meals and prices.

Teacher contact

Use official school staff or ParentSquare routes.

Bell schedules

Use elementary, middle or high school information pages because schedules differ by level.

Policies and privacy

Rowan-Salisbury Board Policies, Student Transfers and Privacy Reminder

The Board Policy route provides policy information, including processes connected to student transfer appeals and board panel review. Policy and appeal matters should be handled through official district routes, not public social media posts.

Do not send private student information, health records, discipline concerns, custody documents, login details or personnel complaints through unofficial websites. Use the school, district, official forms or board policy process.

Meeting video

Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education Meeting Video

Rowan-Salisbury Schools links Livestream & Meeting Videos to the RSS Board of Education video channel on Vimeo. Video is helpful for context, but agendas and minutes are the better record route for board actions.

Watch a Rowan-Salisbury Board Meeting Video

This YouTube embed is an available Rowan-Salisbury Schools Board of Education meeting archive. For the newest official meeting videos, use the RSS BOE Vimeo channel linked above.

Video note: If a YouTube video is old, do not use it for current agenda decisions. Use the official RSS meeting video channel and Meeting Agendas & Minutes page for current records.
Map and directions

Map to Rowan-Salisbury Schools Office and Transportation Department

The Rowan-Salisbury School System district office and Wallace Educational Forum are associated with 500 N. Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144. The Transportation Department is listed at 2724 Old Concord Rd., Salisbury, NC 28146. Confirm your destination before driving because a meeting, enrollment question, transportation issue and school visit may use different locations.

Rowan-Salisbury School System / Wallace Educational Forum

Use this map for the district office and typical Board of Education meeting location planning.

RSS Transportation Department

Use this only for transportation-related planning after following the district’s instruction to start with your child’s school.

FAQs

Rowan County Board of Education FAQs

What is the official Rowan County Board of Education website?

The official Rowan County Board of Education resource for Rowan County, North Carolina is the Rowan-Salisbury School System website at rssed.org.

Open RSS Board of Education

Is Rowan County Board of Education the same as Rowan-Salisbury Schools?

For Rowan County, North Carolina public school board searches, the official local school system is Rowan-Salisbury School System. The board is presented on the RSS website as the RSS Board of Education.

Open Rowan-Salisbury School System

Where is the Rowan-Salisbury School System office?

The district lists its office at 500 N. Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144.

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What is the Rowan-Salisbury Schools phone number?

The main listed phone number is 704-636-7500.

Call 704-636-7500

When does the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education usually meet?

The official board page says the board typically meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Wallace Educational Forum. Work sessions are usually the second Monday at 4 p.m., and business meetings are usually the fourth Monday at 4:30 p.m. Always verify the current meeting notice.

Open board page

Where can I find Rowan County Board agendas and minutes?

Use the Meeting Agendas & Minutes route from the official Board of Education section. Also check Meeting Dates before attending.

Open Meeting Agendas & Minutes

Where is the Rowan-Salisbury Schools calendar?

Use the official RSS District Calendar page. It includes RSS 2026-2027 Academic Calendar and Rowan County Early College 2026-2027 Academic Calendar links.

Open RSS District Calendar

Can the public speak at a Rowan-Salisbury Board meeting?

The Communications to the Board page lists speaking rules, including a three-minute limit, one spokesperson for group issues, sign-up order and limits on closed-session, personnel, individual student and confidential matters.

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Who are the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education members?

The official board page currently lists Dr. Lynn Marsh, Kathy Sanborn, Dr. Rebecca Childs, Jimmy Greene, Dr. Alisha Byrd-Clark, Kevin Jones and Dean Hunter. Kathy Sanborn is shown as Chair and Dr. Alisha Byrd-Clark as Vice-Chair. Recheck the official page before quoting names.

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How do I enroll a student in Rowan-Salisbury Schools?

Use the official Enroll a Student page. It separates new-to-RSS registration, kindergarten/new student registration for 2026-2027 and returning student registration through the Infinite Campus app or website.

Open Enroll a Student

How do I find my Rowan-Salisbury school assignment?

Use the official Find My School page. If the lookup does not work, the page advises selecting “All Grades,” trying address variations and calling Transportation at 704-245-6702 if you still cannot find the school.

Open Find My School

Who do I contact for bus route or transportation questions?

The Transportation page says to contact the principal of your child’s school first. If the school cannot resolve the issue, they will direct you to Transportation if necessary. The Transportation Department phone is listed as 704-245-6702.

Open Transportation

Where do I apply for Rowan-Salisbury Schools jobs?

Use the district-linked Work at RSS / SchoolSpring job route. Staff-related links and human resources pages are also available from the RSS site.

Open Work at RSS

Where can I watch Rowan-Salisbury Board meeting videos?

Use the RSS BOE Vimeo channel linked from the official board section for livestream and meeting video access. Use agendas and minutes for official records.

Open RSS BOE Vimeo

Is this the same as Rowan County Schools in Kentucky?

No. This guide covers Rowan-Salisbury School System in Rowan County, North Carolina. Rowan County Schools in Kentucky is a different district.

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Editorial disclaimer: This independent guide helps users find official Rowan-Salisbury School System and Rowan County Board of Education resources faster. It does not replace official district announcements, board meeting notices, meeting dates, agendas, approved minutes, school calendar documents, enrollment instructions, school assignment decisions, bus stop updates, parent portal access, employment postings, public comment rules, board policies or legal records. Always verify live details on rssed.org before attending a meeting, submitting documents, applying for a job, relying on a calendar date, visiting the office or sharing student information.
Final summary

Best Way to Use This Rowan County Board of Education Guide

For Rowan County, North Carolina school board information, start with rssed.org. Use the RSS Board of Education page for board members and meeting basics, the District Calendar page for 2026-2027 academic calendars, Meeting Agendas & Minutes for board records, Communications to the Board for public comment rules, Enroll a Student for registration, Find My School for school assignment and Transportation for bus guidance.

For office contact, use 500 N. Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144 and phone 704-636-7500. For bus questions, start with your child’s school and use the Transportation Department guidance. For board meetings, verify the current notice before attending because meeting dates, agendas and locations can change.