Clayton County Board of Education Work Session/Regular Meeting

The Clayton County Board of Education held a work session and regular meeting on June 23, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on purchasing reports covering consumables, non-consumables, and contracts exceeding $100,000 requiring board approval. Board members inquired about athletic uniform purchases and requested a cost analysis for potentially supplementing basketball and cheerleading uniforms. Budget amendments were presented, including a $159,747 high-cost grant, donations from Georgia's Own Credit Union and the Clayton County Public Schools Foundation, and transportation funds from the Department of Transportation. The board also received a construction update with payments totaling $12.6 million for June and discussed punch list completions for Forest Park Middle School and the convocation center, with a completion target by the end of July 2026. Additionally, the board tentatively adopted a 20-mill millage rate for fiscal year 2026-2027 to proceed with required public hearings. Personnel recommendations for several administrative positions were unanimously approved. Policy series D, E, GCR, and I were introduced for first readings or approval, with some board norms protocols approved with intent to amend later. The meeting also addressed workforce retention concerns and plans for independent exit surveys to better understand staff resignations.