Clayton County Board of Education Work Session | May 26, 2026

The Clayton County Board of Education held a work session on May 26, 2026, focusing extensively on budgetary and procurement matters. Key procurement actions included the approval of multiple easements with Georgia Power for utility work at various school sites and the purchase of property at 601 McDana Road, Hampton, Georgia. The board also discussed the district's balanced budget for fiscal year 2027, totaling approximately $1.388 billion across all funds, with $750 million allocated to the general operating fund. The budget includes a midyear employee salary increase and reflects cost-saving measures such as staff realignment and reduction of stipends, resulting in nearly $9.7 million in savings. The board reviewed Title One funding allocations, which increased by about $1.1 million to support at-risk students, and discussed the autonomy of schools in allocating these funds based on their comprehensive improvement plans. Additionally, the board addressed concerns about technology procurement, specifically a $255,000 annual contract for a data platform procured through Henry County, and the use of multiple vendors for district-wide therapy services to meet capacity limits. Public hearings for the budget were scheduled for early June, with final adoption planned for mid-June. The session also included updates on graduation achievements and summer programs but primarily centered on fiscal responsibility, procurement approvals, and strategic financial planning for the district.