# Board Meeting 9-10-26

The Person County Schools Board of Education held a meeting on September 10, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The board reviewed and approved the bid award for the South Elementary School lab renovation project, recommending Rig Harold as the contractor based on bid tabulations and consultant recommendations. Updates were provided on ongoing construction projects at Stories Creek and Helena schools, including fire alarm installations and road widening approvals. The board also approved the EPI invoice for placement of international educators through the J-1 visa program to fill hard-to-staff positions. Additionally, the board approved a budget amendment for fiscal year 2026-2027, covering various federal program funds. A retainer agreement was approved to join social media litigation. The meeting also covered academic performance data, school goals, and bond project visualizations, but the primary procurement focus was on construction contract awards and budget approvals related to school facilities and staffing.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 10, 2026

### Sources
- [Board Meeting 9-10-26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRMyuvHk_Ec) - Person County Schools Board of Education