# HCS Board Meeting 11/12/2026

Hamilton County Schools Board meeting, November 12, 2026: The board approved a FY2027 bond-funded capital-projects budget amendment. Administrators said the amendment aligns project budgets with updated construction pricing and contracts; it was not intended to change project priorities. The discussion referenced a $10 million initial budget placeholder, savings of about $1.8 million from combining bids, and work including Signal Mountain Softball Field. Administrators also confirmed that $6 million remains earmarked for Orchard Knob Middle School HVAC. The amendment passed. The consent agenda, also approved, included an agreement with Signal Centers to provide required vision services to eligible private- and homeschool students, funded through IDEA. The board separately approved updated job-class descriptions, which officials said did not authorize new positions.

The board approved a resolution directing schools to display historical-document posters, with copies to be funded by private donations rather than public funds. A proposed amendment to remove the word “permanently” passed, and the resolution as amended passed. The meeting also included policy first reads, an update on special education services, and other school and board matters; no additional contract awards or procurement decisions were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Education
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 12, 2026

### Sources
- [HCS Board Meeting 11/12/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW4ufWqgT8c) - Hamilton County Schools