June Coweta County School Board Meeting

The June 2, 2026, Coweta County Board of Education meeting included several procurement and budget-related approvals. The board approved an intergovernmental agreement with Coweta County involving a property exchange valued at $70,196, with the county providing labor for parking lot expansion valued at $38,409.25. Multiple change orders for the Central Educational Center (CEC) renovation were approved, including $90,587 for dental assistant lab modifications, $74,874 for adding a fire pump to the sprinkler system, $26,875 for roof replacement, and $17,154 for omitted library shelving. The board also approved purchases funded by PTOs for an outdoor classroom ($34,541.62) and a basketball court ($38,651.88). Additionally, the board approved a $19,520 subscription renewal for the GSBA Assembly Solutions module and tentatively adopted the FY 2027 budget totaling $402,781,071, including a $324,789,568 general fund. Discussion highlighted concerns about numerous change orders on the CEC project, with explanations citing the complexity of renovating an older building and coordination challenges. The board acknowledged the use of contingency funds for unforeseen costs and emphasized stewardship of taxpayer funds. No new contracts or RFPs were announced, but ongoing capital improvement projects and budget management were key topics.