# HCS Board of Education 7/14/2026

The Hoke County Schools Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on July 14, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the high school construction project, with detailed progress reports and budget status confirming the project remains within budget with approximately $352,000 contingency funds remaining. The board also reviewed and approved several action items including a budget cleanup amendment, renewal of the I-Ready post contract, approval of EC contracts, and a needs space RFP process with the type of school to be determined later. A significant discussion focused on a proposed partnership with Kelly Services to manage substitute staffing, aiming to improve operational efficiency and reduce coverage costs by reallocating existing budget funds rather than adding new expenses. The board agreed to consider this partnership for action at the next meeting. Additionally, the board discussed facility rental revenues and costs, and legal services contract options, with plans to hold a special meeting to discuss the law firm contract before its September expiration. The band program funding was also highlighted as an area needing increased support, with plans to review specific budget needs in an upcoming meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Professional Services
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Grants & Funding
**Published:** July 14, 2026

### Sources
- [HCS Board of Education 7/14/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAXgMK4Ezzo) - Hoke County Schools