Forsyth County Schools | Board of Education Regular Meeting | June 16, 2026

The Forsyth County Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 16, 2026, which included several recognitions and updates before moving into procurement and policy discussions. A significant procurement-related item was the approval of contract C-26-03 for synthetic turf fields, involving the installation of turf on 20 athletic fields across the district's high schools. The board discussed the competitive negotiation process with three major turf manufacturers, ultimately selecting Shaw Turf due to their competitive pricing, safety research, and strong vendor support. The contract amount was $13.2 million, well under the original $21 million budget allocated for athletic turf under the SPLOST 7 program. Additionally, $2.3 million was allocated for turf projects at elementary schools, which will be managed individually by each school. The board also approved updates to several policies, including employee leave, staff conflict of interest, and charter schools, and adopted revisions to the 2026-27 student code of conduct. Financial statements for May 2026 were reviewed, noting typical expenditure and revenue patterns with some fund balance drawdowns related to capital projects and safety reserves. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing capital improvement projects, particularly athletic field upgrades, while maintaining fiscal oversight and updating key policies.