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Pickens County Board gives initial OK to FY26 budget, approves broker RFP and multiple policy items
Summary
At its Sept. 11 meeting the Pickens County Board of Education gave initial approval to the FY26 budget required for the state filing, awarded an RFP for real estate broker services, and approved or advanced several board policies by voice vote.
The Pickens County Board of Education on Sept. 11 gave initial approval to the district's FY26 budget, awarded a real-estate broker contract via RFP, and approved or moved forward multiple policy items during its regular meeting.
The board approved the FY26 initial budget by voice vote; board staff said initial approval is required so the district can file the budget’s detailed submission to the state by Sept. 17. Superintendent Dr. Thomas told the board the final digest from the county tax commissioner was still pending and that any material revenue changes would require a budget amendment later.
Board members also approved RFP number 2025-003 for real estate broker services and identified the selected firm as DTS Paid (the RFP award was described as the committee’s…
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