Beaufort County Board of Education Meeting - May 19, 2026, at 5PM

The Beaufort County Board of Education held a meeting on May 19, 2026, where key procurement and budget matters were discussed. The board certified the fiscal year 2026-2027 general fund budget of approximately $395.3 million and a debt service budget of about $120.9 million, maintaining the millage rate with no increase. Capital improvement projects for fiscal year 2028 were approved, allocating $36.8 million across HVAC, painting, roofing, technology, and other needs. The board also authorized amendments to construction contracts with Thompson Turner Construction for the Buford High School Career and Technical Education building and the Riverview Charter School gymnasium addition, with guaranteed maximum prices of $5.3 million and $12.3 million respectively, funded by the 2023 bond referendum. Additionally, the board approved a streetscape easement amendment with the town of Bluffton and discussed student assignment options for upcoming school openings. The meeting included presentations on career and technical education initiatives, highlighting workforce alignment and AI pilot programs. Several motions related to procurement and capital projects were passed unanimously or with majority support.