Pickens County Board of Education | August 13, 2026

The Pickens County Board of Education held a meeting on August 13, 2026, where they discussed various operational and financial updates. Key procurement-related topics included the approval of the FY28 state capital outlay project application for equipment at Harmony Elementary and Hill City Elementary, and the approval of the FY26 budget amendment reflecting increased revenues and expenditures related to school operations and capital projects. The board also approved a collaborative operating agreement with Mountain Education Center and several memorandums of understanding with local colleges, as well as surplus declarations for multiple schools. Updates on ongoing capital improvement projects, including remodeling and maintenance at several schools, were provided, with expenditures tracked and payments ongoing. The board unanimously approved all motions related to budget amendments, capital outlay applications, and policy updates, indicating a focus on maintaining and improving school facilities and operational effectiveness.