Pickens County Board of Education | June 11, 2026

The Pickens County Board of Education held a meeting on June 11, 2026, focusing on various recognitions, student achievement updates, financial reports, and construction project progress. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a change order with Carroll Daniel's Construction for the live animal growth facility and track renovation project, approval of an RFP modification for Jasper Middle School, and approval of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract with Carroll Daniel's Construction for the Pickens Junior High School Addition Project totaling $7,219,591. The board also reviewed the FY 2027 budget, which reflects a slight decrease from the previous year, including salary schedule approvals and planned expenditures for construction, technology, and equipment purchases. Additionally, the board approved final policies on public participation and bullying, and meal price increases for the school nutrition program. The meeting included updates on multiple capital improvement projects and emphasized fiscal responsibility with no budget increase despite ongoing construction efforts.