Madison County Board of Education Meeting - October 15th, 2026

The Madison County Board of Education meeting on October 15, 2026, included updates on school construction and district finances, along with several procurement approvals. Construction work continued at Waco Elementary, White Hall, Kit Carson, Silver Creek, and other campuses; the contractor reported that Kit Carson interior work would be put out to bid. At Waco, a design change from block to metal studs and drywall was described as producing net savings. The board approved clearly stated change orders including a $15,000 credit to Rock LLC for the new Waco Elementary project, a $4,950 change order to Cutter Cullum Electric for Waco, Whitehall HVAC renovation change orders to Branscum Construction for $5,282.76 and $190, and a $14,344.20 credit for Foley and Madison Southern HVAC renovations. Other change-order details were unclear in the transcript.

The board approved the monthly financial reports; the district reported $19 million in investments earning rates of 3.85% to 4%, with budget reviews planned for January and May. The board also approved renewal of its transportation-routing software and a pizza contract with MRK Enterprises Inc. (Little Caesars). The consent agenda, including claims and a student transportation contract for a qualified special-needs student, was approved. Motions were approved by voice vote; no vote counts were stated.