Ben Hill County Schools Board Meeting 4.13.2026

The Ben Hill County Schools Board held a meeting on April 13, 2026, focusing on various administrative and budgetary matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a 5-year facility plan and resolution, which highlighted conservative facility planning and budget management. The board approved stipends of $150 for pre-K, primary, and elementary school staff to assist with a summer move, and authorized hiring six to eight high school students at minimum wage to help with the move, with parental waivers required for minors. The board also approved staffing lists for primary school, pre-K, and central office administration for the 2026-2027 school year. Additionally, the board approved paying a $2,000 bonus to full-time employees and $1,000 to part-time employees, funded partly from the district's $6 million fund balance, to match bonuses given by neighboring counties. The meeting included a detailed budget presentation explaining factors affecting funding such as student enrollment, economic conditions, and rising costs. Finally, the board approved the employment contract for the superintendent elect for a two-year term starting June 1, 2026.