Oconee County Board of Education Regular Session • July 6, 2026

The Oconee County Board of Education held a regular session on July 6, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of the FY27 school food bid through the Georgia Educational Cooperative, the award of a $43,318.82 contract to Nicewander for the North Oconee High School gym audio system project, and the awarding of a $63,852 contract to Qualified Electrical Contractors for a generator replacement at LA Field, both funded by ESPLOST dollars. Additionally, the board approved the final FY26 general fund and federal fund budget amendments, reflecting stronger than anticipated revenues and continued investment in district priorities such as interactive smartboards. Policy updates related to employee leave and student code of conduct were also approved, aligning with recent state legislation. The meeting included updates on facilities projects and technology improvements, including new radios and GPS systems for school buses.