Pickens County Board of Education | May 18, 2026

The Pickens County Board of Education meeting held on May 18, 2026, primarily focused on recognizing student and staff achievements across academics, fine arts, athletics, and career technical education programs. The meeting included detailed acknowledgments of various student honors, awards, and team accomplishments, as well as retiree recognitions and teacher of the year announcements. Financial updates were provided by the CFO, reporting that the general fund expenditures were on target and the district was expected to come in under budget, with no debt and a SPLOST balance of over $10 million. Capital improvement projects were discussed, including the completion of a high school remodel, renovations at Kate Duncan Smith DAR School, and an addition to the junior high to accommodate sixth graders, all scheduled for the summer. The board approved the personnel action report by unanimous vote. No new contracts, RFPs, or vendor selections were mentioned during the meeting.