10/5/2026 Work Session & Regular Board Meeting

Murray County Schools’ October 5, 2026 work session and regular board meeting included financial updates and one procurement approval. The board approved a purchase order for teacher Chromebook upgrades totaling approximately $378,006.75, funded through Fund 150, which combines eligible federal funds with a local contribution. Staff explained that the district is beginning to use this consolidated fund to provide more flexibility in spending eligible funds; the federal budget approval was still pending. The board also approved the financial statements, and staff reported approximately $650,000 in September SPLOST receipts. No vendor name was stated for the Chromebook purchase. An attendance messaging service using AI-supported communication was scheduled to begin, but no related contract amount or procurement action was presented.

Other discussion covered school transfers, with staff to develop proposed application time frames for board review; no change to the existing approval policy was made. The board also discussed school programs and operations, including cell-phone restrictions, attendance, and construction plaques. It approved overnight field trips and ratified a previously poll-approved transportation director appointment. No other contract awards or bid approvals were identified.