Gregory M Arp

The document outlines the planned schedule for the Muscogee County School District (MCSD) Board Work Sessions and Board Meetings for the year 2026, extending into January 2027. The schedule details monthly sessions, with work sessions typically held on the second Monday at 5:00 p.m. and regular board meetings held on the third Tuesday or Monday at 6:00 p.m. Some months feature combined sessions or specific date changes, such as the February 2026 Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, and the January 2027 Board Meeting on Tuesday, January 19. All listed meetings are scheduled to take place in the Muscogee Public Education Center - Board Room in Columbus, Georgia.

This document presents the schedule of approved Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (E-SPLOST) projects for the Muscogee County School District, derived from initiatives approved in 2015, 2020, and 2024. The plan outlines comprehensive investments across key areas: enhancing campus safety through technology and infrastructure upgrades, undertaking new construction and major renovations including new schools and facilities, and extensive modernization and equipping of existing school buildings. These initiatives also cover recurring capital needs such as technology refreshment, athletic facility upgrades, and essential maintenance and repairs, all aimed at improving learning environments and supporting student success.

The Muscogee County Board of Education's FY 2026 General Fund Budget focuses on aligning resources with strategic priorities to ensure student success. Key areas include academic achievement, financial responsibility, and continuous improvement. The budget addresses challenges such as ensuring high expectations for student graduation, flexible staffing, and a culture of commitment. It includes initiatives for individualized student learning supports, behavior supports, career readiness, and staff development. The budget anticipates revenues of $392.7 million, with expenditures of $408.7 million and transfers to other funds totaling $9 million.

This document presents construction status reports for various school projects. The reports detail the budget, contract dates, completion percentages, and anticipated completion dates for projects such as Spencer High School, Kendrick High School, Jordan High School, Dimon Elementary School re-roofing, Hardaway High School re-roofing, Shaw High School alterations and additions, and auditorium upgrades at Hardaway, Kendrick, and Clubview schools. Specific information is provided on the scope of work, contractors, and any issues encountered.

The board meeting covered various topics including the Superintendent's contract extension, the closing of the Twelfth Street Branch Library, budget transfers for library services, and amendments to the joint resolution for the new county library. Discussions also included personnel matters such as an interim assistant principal position and policy revisions related to field trips, student records, and the Armed Services. Other agenda items involved the PERK program, a youth advisory council survey, a school transportation study, budget adjustments for various construction projects, and the approval of purchase orders. The board also approved the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and several consent agenda items, including budget allocations for various programs. Finally, the board went into executive session to discuss student discipline appeals.