Paulding County Board approves RFP award, school name and calendar changes; several routine items passed unanimously
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At its Oct. 21 work session the Paulding County Board of Education unanimously approved a construction contract award for multipurpose athletic buildings, named a new elementary school, adopted a legislative resolution and approved calendar adjustments for 2027–28 and 2028–29, among other routine actions.
The Paulding County Board of Education on Oct. 21 approved a series of action items, voting unanimously on procurement, naming and personnel matters during a combined work and recognition session.
The board awarded RFP 26‑250903 for multipurpose athletic buildings to J and R Construction Development Inc., Carrollton, Ga., authorizing an AIA construction contract to build four multipurpose athletic buildings at Hiram High School, Paulding County High School, North Paulding High School and South Paulding High School. Director of procurement Cole Crowder told the board that five responses were received and that architect fees, preconstruction costs, FF&E and technology are not included in the construction contract.
Board members asked staff to return with the administrative rule on naming of fields and facilities after the award discussion, noting the upcoming construction provided an opportunity to review naming guidelines.
Other actions taken, all by unanimous vote unless noted: - Consent agenda: approval of an easement agreement with Greystone Power at the district central office, and approval of renewal invitation for bid 24‑230918 for asphalt paving to Surface Masters Inc. (consent items A and B). - Naming: elementary school No. 20 was approved as Crossroads Elementary School. - Resolution: approved Resolution 25‑03 directing the superintendent and designated representatives to engage legislators, advocacy groups and community stakeholders to advance the board’s 2026 legislative priorities. - School calendars: the board removed a proposed immediate change for 2026–27 after public feedback, and approved adjustments to the fall break weeks for the 2027–28 and 2028–29 calendars as presented at the meeting. - Personnel: approved the personnel report, items 1–30. - Disciplinary tribunal appeal: the board voted to uphold the decision of the disciplinary tribunal for tribunal appeal No. 1.
The meeting included a public comment from Rochelle Greason, a local travel agent, who thanked the board for retaining the 2026–27 calendar and said changes would have materially affected local small businesses that rely on fall‑break travel.
All formal motions and votes recorded at the meeting were approved by a 6–0 tally, with six members present; the board noted one member, Jeff Fuller, was absent and recovering from a recent medical procedure.