11-3-2026 PSD Board Meeting - Work Session

At the Polk School District’s November 3, 2026 work session, the board approved Cedar Town Middle School HVAC modifications using a construction-manager-at-risk contract with RKR Reading Construction. Two firms submitted proposals after eight attended the pre-bid meeting. The board also approved modular roof repairs after the vendor offered five repairs for the price of four; the vendor and total cost were not stated. A lease of a county-donated trailer to Friends of A was approved, with the district retaining ownership and the nonprofit responsible for insurance, repairs, and upkeep; one board member recused. Rockmart High School baseball-field netting was discussed at an estimated $45,000–$46,000, with a design involving a new backstop and extended protective netting; it was expected to return for board action. A welder from Southern Educational Consulting and Training, listed at $18,848 and associated with the engineering pathway, was also mentioned for a future meeting; the transcript references a $33,000 invoice figure, which was questioned but not resolved here.

The budget committee reported that finances were on track and discussed a potential ESPLOST referendum, with further information expected later. The board debated the school calendar, including survey results of 841 votes for a 147-day calendar and 112 for a 165-day calendar, but the transcript records no calendar vote. The superintendent reported that the district’s strategic plan was nearing completion and would be shared for stakeholder input. September financial reports were scheduled for presentation at the November 10 meeting.