# HCS Board Meeting - July 13, 2026

The HCS Board held a regular meeting on July 13, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related matters were addressed. The board approved multiple contract renewals and new agreements, including a dairy bid awarded to DFA Dairy Brand with a noted cost savings, and extensions for chemical, eating supply, and produce bids with vendors such as West Chemical, US Foods Service, Martin's Produce, and King Foods Produce. They also approved contracts for specialized services including school psychology internships, behavioral support from PBS Corporation, nursing services from A New Hope Home Care, and on-campus ABA services from Key Autism Services and Autism Behavioral Services. Additionally, the board approved budget amendments and insurance contracts for student accident and cyber insurance. Capital improvement projects were authorized, including HVAC replacements at several school facilities with contracts awarded to Controls Specialty and MSS, funded through capital and R&R funds. A memorandum of understanding was also approved to collaborate with Haywood Community College and the skilled trades alliance. The meeting concluded with personnel approvals and routine board business.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** July 13, 2026

### Sources
- [HCS Board Meeting - July 13, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfkABTLmDy8) - HCS Media