Simpson County School Board Meeting July 2026

The Simpson County School Board held its July 2026 meeting on July 24, focusing heavily on procurement and capital improvement projects. Key discussions included the near completion of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) facility and related payments, approval of change orders for construction projects such as electrical work and painting for the new tennis building, and final payments for the baseball and softball facilities. The board approved owner-architect contracts for a major phased high school reconstruction project estimated at around $30 million, with plans to start construction in mid-2027 and maintain school operations during the build. Additionally, the board approved amendments to the district facility plan, food service vendor contracts with GFS and Prairie Farms, and multiple consulting engineering invoices for a new parking lot at Lincoln Elementary. Motions to approve these contracts, payments, and procedural updates were passed unanimously, reflecting active management of ongoing and upcoming capital projects and vendor relationships.