Ben Hill County Schools Board Meeting 6.11.2026

The Ben Hill County Schools Board held its regular meeting on June 11, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budget-related matters. The board approved multiple contract renewals for special education services, including Sunb Belt Staffing LLC for deaf and hard of hearing services, Presence Learning Inc. for evaluations, Medical Provider Services Inc. for Medicaid reimbursement, Behavioral Management Consultants Inc., Southern Physical and Occupational Therapy Services Inc., and a new contract with Willow and Oaks Resilient Wellness LLC for in-person psychological evaluations. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of five Athena X-ray scanner units with AI technology for school safety, funded through existing E-Rate allocations, opting for an upfront payment to save costs. The board also discussed and voted on a motion regarding tennis court repairs, deciding to allow their consultant Greg Smith to send a proposed response to the contractor Parish, with litigation as a fallback if the proposal is rejected. The FY27 budget was finalized, including a 2% salary increase for non-certified staff. Policy updates related to maternal birth leave were also approved. The meeting included reports on academic performance, athletic fundraising, facilities, and upcoming training opportunities for board members on financial governance and literacy initiatives.