Escambia County School Board January Meeting

The Escambia County School Board held its January meeting on January 30, 2026, where several procurement and contract approvals were addressed. Key procurement actions included the approval of a $71,993.69 renewal for the School Status Essentials and Plus Attendance subscription, a $50,380 contract with Pits Do Service for demolition and repair of structural walls at Paul McCall Junior High School, and custodial supplies purchase from Imperial DABs. The board also approved a three-year contract with Census C Corporation for mat services at $2,958 per month, a five-year $130,500 annual contract with Centric for a crisis management alert and visitor management system, and a $45,000 one-time upgrade for crisis management system equipment. Additionally, contracts were approved for ACT intensive training classes at $13,650 funded by a college readiness grant and a $26,364 contract for installation of softball concessions at WS Neil High School. Several out-of-state and overnight trips for students and staff were also approved. The meeting included recognition of employees and teachers of the year and a presentation from Reed State Community College regarding a new welding tech program partnership.