Walker County School Board Meeting July 9th, 2026 Called Session

The Walker County School Board held a called session on July 9th, 2026, primarily to discuss and approve a significant change order related to a school flooring project. The board reviewed Change Order Number One, totaling $214,114, which addressed omitted flooring work due to an architect transition. The project involves replacing approximately 90% of the flooring in the school, excluding certain areas like the gym and recently updated offices. The board was informed that the contractor Southern Amy is contributing 26% toward the cost due to errors in the original contract. Additionally, the discovery and removal of old copper piping generated a $36,000 scrap profit, offsetting some costs. The board approved proceeding with the flooring replacement, emphasizing cost savings and long-term maintenance benefits. The meeting also included motions to enter executive session for personnel and litigation matters, followed by approval of personnel recommendations and adjournment.