Pickens County Board of Education Work Session | June 8, 2026

The Pickens County Board of Education held a work session on June 8, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and discussing the fiscal year 2027 budget. Key procurement-related topics included updates on Senate Bill 33 affecting local tax revenue, detailed presentations on special revenue funds such as federal grants and school nutrition programs, and capital outlay projects totaling approximately $20.7 million. The board discussed budget adjustments including a proposed 25-cent increase in school lunch prices and a 5-cent increase in breakfast prices to help balance the school nutrition fund. Additionally, the board previewed upcoming agenda items for a June 11 meeting, which included approval of an RFP for Jasper Middle School, gross maximum price approval for Pickens Junior High School additions, budget amendments, salary schedules, and multiple MOUs. The session also covered policy considerations related to fund balance limits and financial responsibility training. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were finalized during this session, but several procurement actions were scheduled for the upcoming meeting.