Marion County School Board Meeting, November 10, 2026

The Marion County School Board meeting on November 10, 2026, included approval of two major facilities project items, each passing 5–0. The board approved Amendment No. 1 to the construction-manager contract for the Belleview Elementary School replacement, setting a guaranteed maximum price of $52,468,845. Osley Construction Company LLC will manage construction of a new 950-student school and associated site and infrastructure work, with substantial completion scheduled for June 30, 2028, and final completion for July 30, 2028. The discussion also noted retrofitting the existing Lake Middle School for students ahead of the planned August 2027 consolidation. The board also approved Amendment No. 1 for Phase One of the Belleview Middle School HVAC replacement, Project 26-103, managed by DEC Scorpio Corporation; the transcript gives no contract amount and lists substantial completion by August 2 and final completion by September 2, 2027.

The board approved the consent agenda 5–0, which included continued use of the Perry weather-monitoring system, according to a student’s remarks. A superintendent’s recommendation concerning contributions totaling $19,859.10 was also approved 5–0; the listed gifts support touchscreen Chromebooks, school fitness and nutrition, principal-directed needs, and basketball expenses. The meeting also referenced renewed voter support for the district’s 1-mill referendum, which funds programs including arts and athletics. No vendor selection or other procurement details for the consent-agenda items were provided in the transcript.