Board Meeting

The Burke County Public Schools Board meeting held on February 18, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board reviewed and approved financial reports detailing expenditures and revenues, noting that only 9.23% of general fund revenues had been received by January 31, 2026, with expenditures at approximately 53.76% of the budget. They discussed upcoming budget timelines, including a tentative budget presentation in April and final approval in June, with a focus on cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). The board approved two new floating custodian positions and the purchase of an autonomous floor scrubber to improve custodial efficiency. Additionally, they approved a mandatory payroll card system to reduce paper checks starting July 1, 2026. The board also considered vendor activity reports and discussed the potential purchase and installation of a generator, with a not-to-exceed price of $48,000, pending additional bids. Other procurement-related items included approval of a frontline subscription system for talent acquisition and onboarding, though this was tabled for further discussion. The meeting also addressed summer feeding program operations and approved related field trip requests. Public participation focused on concerns about bullying and academic record transparency, but these did not result in procurement actions. The board concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters.