# October Board of Education Work Session (10/15/2026)


**Body:** Jackson County School System
**Date:** October 14, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Information Technology, Construction & Infrastructure, Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure


The Jackson County School System Board of Education held a work session on October 15, 2026. Procurement-related discussion included a proposed replacement of 65 end-of-life security cameras at an estimated cost of about $177,000. Staff said they planned to obtain competitive quotes and hoped to complete the installation before Christmas; the cameras would connect to existing servers and improve campus coverage, including the stadium and other buildings. The transcript does not indicate a vote or contract award for this purchase. Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) staff also reported an $81,000 grant from the state’s Top State for Talent program to help purchase welding-lab equipment for the metal fabrication lab, and described using federal Perkins funds for teacher and student training.

The board received updates on graduation rates, student programs, enrollment, and the new Houston High School Huskies branding; staff noted that a graphic designer had been hired for the branding work, but no cost or procurement action was stated. The board also reviewed proposed policy revisions, which will remain on the table for 30 days before possible consideration. No procurement-related vote or award was identified in the transcript.

**Source:** Jackson County School System