Oconee County Board Of Education Regular Session • June 15, 2026

The Oconee County Board of Education held a regular session on June 15, 2026, where multiple procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of Howard Industries Incorporated for the purchase and installation of 32 new interactive panels for third grade classrooms, with a bid of $80,150 funded by both Eastblast and general funds. The board also approved the final fiscal year 2027 general fund budget and federal funds budget, reflecting a positive revenue adjustment of approximately $1.95 million, including increased state funding and local property tax revenues. The budget maintains a full millage rollback rate of 13.836 mills and supports ongoing operational needs while strengthening financial reserves. Additionally, the board approved several out-of-state field trips for various school programs and placed updates to bullying and student code of conduct policies on the table for public review. Facilities updates included ongoing construction projects and HVAC improvements, with a bid for power procurement expected to be presented in July. Overall, the meeting emphasized fiscal stewardship, technology upgrades, and compliance with state requirements, with motions passing unanimously on key spending and procurement items.