# 10/05/26 - Hall County Board of Education

At its October 5, 2026 meeting, the Hall County Board of Education discussed school literacy planning, grant funding, facilities work, and purchasing needs. The board approved a request to use ESPLOST funds to expand book collections in all schools, at a rate of $15 per elementary student and $10 per middle- and high-school student. The transcript does not state a total cost. A budget amendment consisting entirely of grants was presented for review, with no action requested. The district also reported that interior work on a school building is progressing, with furnishings selected for its learning commons and completion expected in spring; no related contract award or cost was identified.

Staff said they expect to seek approval at the next meeting for flooring work at East Hall and North Hall middle schools, to be installed over Christmas break. They also previewed a potential purchase of 12 buses: the state provides $80,000 per bus, and the district may request up to an additional $2 million from ESPLOST funds. Separately, staff discussed using up to $150,000 in reserve-fund interest for maintenance service-body trucks. These vehicle purchases were prospective, not approved at this meeting. The board also received an update on the state’s 2026 Early Literacy Act and a districtwide literacy plan, which staff said would be brought forward for approval in December.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 05, 2026

### Sources
- [10/05/26 - Hall County Board of Education](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ3S1d9g9FA) - Hall County Schools