Hardin County Schools Board of Education Meeting August 20 2026 (Raw video)

The Hardin County Schools Board of Education held a meeting on August 20, 2026, focusing primarily on school recognitions, presentations, and updates on various school programs and initiatives. Key procurement-related discussions included construction updates on multiple school projects such as Central Harden, West Harden, Trojan Way Elementary, and the Early Learning Academy North, with reports indicating progress despite some delays and a significant theft of copper valued at approximately $50,000. The board approved several contract-related items, including a contract with Brandenburg Telecom for live sports coverage and change orders for the Central Harden and Child Nutrition projects. Additionally, the board approved the district facilities plan draft, proposed tax rates for fiscal year 2027, and BG4 funding for the Early Learning Academy North project. Other approvals included travel requests for student groups and updates on personnel actions. The meeting also highlighted the extensive behind-the-scenes work supporting school operations and transportation efficiency improvements.