# Beaufort County Board of Education Meeting  at 5PM


**Body:** BCTV
**Date:** September 16, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure


The Beaufort County Board of Education convened a meeting on September 15, 2026, at Hilton Head Island Middle School. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of several construction contract amendments with Thompson Turner Construction for projects funded by the 2023 bond referendum and capital improvement funds. These included a $6.9 million amendment for HVAC replacement at Beaufort High School, a $3.4 million amendment for the Bright Choices Kitchen addition, and a $4.1 million amendment for renovations at the District Educational Services Center. The board also approved an educational agreement and easement with Novant Health to support student healthcare career exploration and internships. Additionally, the board discussed budget allocations related to bond referendum projects, with approximately $365.67 million paid or committed and $84.18 million remaining. Policy committee reports focused on governance manual revisions, with motions to accept changes for first readings, though some were tabled for further review. The meeting included public comments, committee reports, and a presentation on state assessment test questions. Motions related to legal settlements and contract approvals were passed in executive session.

**Source:** BCTV