May Coweta County School Board Meeting

The May Coweta County School Board meeting held on May 13, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved the addition of new Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) courses and pathways at the Central Educational Center, including allied health, patient care, audio/video/TV/film, heavy equipment, and public safety pathways. They also approved several purchase proposals funded by Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs), such as a Gaga ball pit for Atkinson Elementary ($3,233.06) and a sunshade for Canongate Elementary ($27,772.46). Two change orders for the Central Educational Center were approved: one for data cabling and installation of digital signage and interactive classroom boards ($164,481), and another for mortise locks on new doors ($26,954). The board approved a milk bid from Borden's Milk for $622,082.74 for the 2026-27 school year, noting substantial savings. Additionally, the board approved a two-week pilot seamless summer nutrition feeding program with USDA reimbursement rates. The meeting also featured a detailed budget workshop presentation outlining projected revenues and expenditures for fiscal year 2027, including state funding estimates, local fair share decreases, and staffing adjustments resulting in a net expenditure increase of 2.78%. Facilities and construction updates were provided, highlighting progress on the Central Educational Center renovations, Arnold's renovations, Thomas Crossroads improvements, and roofing projects at East Coweta and Elm Street schools, as well as turf replacement at East Coweta High School. All motions related to procurement and budget were passed unanimously (7-0).