August Coweta County School Board Meeting

The August 11, 2026 meeting of the Coweta County Board of Education focused heavily on procurement and budget approvals related to the school system's operations and capital projects. Key procurement actions included approval of a $17,247 contract renewal with the University System of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service for 4-H programs, and multiple Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) grants totaling $684,592 to support equipment purchases, professional development, and apprenticeship coordination. The board also approved the purchase of 12 school buses, including two with wheelchair lifts, totaling approximately $1.94 million. Additionally, the board approved a nearly $10 million FY28 state capital outlay projects application for renovations and additions across several schools. An intergovernmental agreement with Coweta County was approved for $5,000 in storm drainage repairs at Willis Road Elementary School. Other approvals included GSBA membership dues, local board governance training plans, custodian supplements totaling $193,770, and updates to the workers' compensation panel. The meeting also featured updates on ongoing construction projects and a policy revision addressing student use of artificial intelligence technologies. No public comments were made during the meeting.