Muscogee County School Board Meeting October 19, 2026

The Muscogee County School District Board of Education’s October 19, 2026 meeting included a public request for increased district support to repair and replace aging band instruments. Speakers described instruments breaking during performances and cited sousaphone costs of about $6,000 used and $18,000–$25,000 new; one student said a family had to buy an instrument costing thousands of dollars. The superintendent said the district already budgets for instrument maintenance, uses ESPLOST funds to purchase one large instrument annually through a rotation, and replaces band uniforms on a rotation. A speaker referenced an initial $115,000 allocation for instrument replacement and estimated annual allocations at about $4,500, while noting uncertainty about the figure. Board members asked the administration to report on the extent of instrument needs, inventory and surplus procedures, repair and replacement processes, and possible partners or sustained funding. The superintendent committed to follow up with the music supervisor and ensure directors understand the request and repair procedures. No instrument purchase or additional funding was approved at this meeting.

The board also unanimously approved naming the athletic field at Otis Spencer Stadium the Ernie Green Athletic Field and naming the field house in his honor. It approved three administrative appointments and the consent agenda; no procurement awards, vendor selections, or contract approvals were identified.