July Board of Education Work Session & Meeting (7/20/2026)

The Jackson County School System held a Board of Education work session and meeting on July 20, 2026, focusing primarily on budget discussions and operational updates for the upcoming school year. Key procurement-related topics included the approval of the FY27 budget covering general funds, debt service, capital projects, special revenue funds, and school nutrition, with highlights such as a 2% salary increase for staff, funding for new schools, additional teachers, and mobile classrooms. Capital improvement projects were detailed, including the Boon Road project and various school construction and renovation efforts, with bond proceeds and SPLOST funds allocated for these initiatives. The board also discussed the need to raise school meal prices to maintain a stable nutrition budget. Updates on transportation included the implementation of a new parent app for bus routing and the addition of new bus routes and drivers to accommodate growth. Several policy updates were presented, including revisions to employee leave policies and student conduct rules, reflecting compliance with recent state laws. The meeting concluded with approval of consent agenda items and personnel recommendations following an executive session.