J.O. Combs Regular Board Meeting 7/8/2026

The J.O. Combs Unified School District held its regular board meeting on July 8, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of several intergovernmental agreements (IGAs), such as the extension of the IGA with Panal County Community College District to support dual enrollment programs and the renewal of the IGA with Panal County Sheriff's Office for a school resource officer. The board also approved the fiscal year 2026-2027 district expenditure budget totaling over $30 million for maintenance, operations, and capital expenses. Additionally, the board authorized flexible expenditure within the maintenance and operations budget subsections to accommodate shifting needs without exceeding the total budget. Other agenda items included approval of qualified evaluators and hearing officers for the school year, adoption of supplemental novels for curriculum use, and discussion of board self-evaluation and coaching services. No new contracts or vendor selections beyond the IGAs were reported. Overall, the meeting focused on budget adoption, contract renewals, and educational program approvals that support district operations and student services.