# Board of Education Meeting - July 20, 2026

The Cleveland County Schools Board of Education held a meeting on July 20, 2026, which included recognition of community partnerships supporting exceptional children, updates on staffing and budget, and approval of several contracts and surplus declarations. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of six exceptional children (EC) contracts, the acceptance of a $620,000 bid for the sale of the surplus Marion Elementary property, and authorization to proceed with the sale. The board also approved a surplus declaration for Career and Technical Education (CTE) items and received updates on grant funding, including a $41,000 grant for tennis court resurfacing. Additionally, the board reviewed policy updates and discussed budget implementation following the state budget passage. Motions related to contract approvals and property sale passed unanimously, reflecting active procurement and budget management during the meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** July 20, 2026

### Sources
- [Board of Education Meeting - July 20, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1HRT04pgzQ) - Cleveland County Schools