Grenada School Board August 2026

The Grenada School Board held a meeting on August 12, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The board approved the fiscal year 2027 budget and a 4% ad valorem tax resolution. They reviewed bids for a shortfall loan, ultimately awarding the contract to FNB Oxford Bank with a 6.04% interest rate. The board also approved a five-year $12,000 annual Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Mississippi School of Education for counseling services at Grenada Middle School. Additionally, the board approved declaring certain items as junk and surplus and deleting fixed assets. Discussions included ongoing construction projects, such as the middle school addition and career and technical center improvements, with architectural services provided by Bailey Architecture. Legal fees were noted to have increased significantly, prompting a discussion about the nature and oversight of these expenses. No motions were made regarding legal fees during the meeting. The board also approved personnel recommendations and reviewed policies without changes. The meeting concluded with an executive session on a student-related matter, with no action taken afterward.