HCBOE Meeting | July 7, 2026

The Houston County School District Board held a meeting on July 7, 2026, where they reviewed and approved financial reports for May and preliminary June 2026, including general fund, capital projects, and other program expenditures. The board approved several procurement items, including a one-year lease with Discovery Education for $38,643.75, a new intercom system for Veterans, and a $768,119 contract with Southern Computer Warehouse for constructing a new data center server room funded by East SWAS funds. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of nine Bluebird 84-passenger buses totaling $1,871,100. Policy revisions related to employee complaints, personnel leave, bullying, and student conduct were also approved. The board authorized offering voluntary theft insurance for student laptops at $12 per student with no financial impact to the district. Meal price adjustments were approved to comply with federal regulations, affecting nine schools. Finally, the board approved a $2,735,200 contract with ICB Construction Group for renovation of the new maintenance and technology central building, funded by the 2022 Eastwash campaign. The meeting concluded with approval to submit an application for GSBA exemplary board recognition.