Pickens County School District administrators told the board they are largely on schedule with summer construction and maintenance projects, and the board approved several project-related motions, including awarding a construction contract for an elementary playground.

Assistant Superintendent Chris Parker led an operations update that listed work across campuses: a high‑school remodel with new LVP flooring and LED lighting, resurfaced track and field, gym floor restorations, camera upgrades in all six schools, upgrades to bus cameras, and an agricultural building and animal facility completed behind the high school. Parker said many projects were finished ahead of a tight schedule and that several came in under budget.

The board voted to award the Tate Elementary upper playground contract to Southeast Outdoor Solutions after the district completed the bid process; the lower playground at Tate had been completed earlier. The board also approved a Capital Outlay project application to the Georgia Department of Education; the application encompasses roof replacement and HVAC work at Harmony Elementary, PJ, and JMS. The approvals occurred by motion and second and were carried on voice votes with "all in favor" recorded.

Why it matters: The projects affect building safety, daily operations and extracurricular facilities used by students. Administrators highlighted investments in energy efficiency (LED lighting and automatic dimmers), security camera upgrades, and bus-camera replacements.

Details and follow-ups
- Park and athletic projects: the resurfaced track is now a seven‑lane, college‑level surface, and the field-house project delivered usable practice space for the band and athletics.
- Technology and safety: every school received or will receive camera upgrades; the district completed a cybersecurity vulnerability assessment and said it was "in the green" on a GSBA assessment.
- Facilities schedule: the high‑school remodel work began May 24 and was expected to run through July 22–23; staff reported the campus should be ready for teacher return.

The board directed staff to finalize punch‑list items, complete playground installations when equipment and pens arrive, and proceed with state grant filings tied to the capital outlay application.