January 2026 Board Meeting

The January 2026 Board Meeting of the Houston County School District focused primarily on organizational matters, including the election of board officers for the year, with Dr. Rick Unrew elected as chairman and Mr. Dave Crockett as vice chairman. The meeting featured recognitions of outstanding teachers, students, and school achievements across various schools in the district. Procurement-related actions included the approval to retain the law firm Daniel Lawson Tugle and Geralds as general counsel for the district, approval of the 2026 consolidated application resolution, designation of 2026 bank depositories, and acceptance of financial and purchasing reports. Several personnel appointments and terminations were also approved, including new hires for assistant superintendent and director of school operations positions, as well as assistant principals and discipline staff. Motions related to these approvals were passed unanimously by the board. The meeting also highlighted community engagement activities and upcoming events but did not include capital projects or vendor contract awards beyond legal counsel retention.