Coweta County school board unanimously approves facility projects, PTO purchases and contracts
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The Coweta County Board of Education on Feb. 10 approved a series of routine and capital items — including playground and sign projects funded by PTOs, a $501,434 turf replacement, an $83,242 science-casework change order, and a $5,040,681 renovation award — all by 7–0 votes.
The Coweta County Board of Education approved multiple consent and action items during its Feb. 10 meeting, voting unanimously on projects ranging from PTO-funded signs and playground equipment to multi‑million‑dollar construction contracts.
Superintendent (referenced) presented the slate of items that the board moved through in Group 1, including approval of the 2026 Sick Leave Bank Committee nominees and PTO-funded projects. The Canongate Elementary PTO was authorized to remove an old sign and install a new sign for an estimated $5,050, and the Welch Elementary PTO was approved to purchase and install playground equipment designed for grades 3–5 at an estimated cost of $23,500. Both items met board policy FEAE requirements and were funded by the requesting PTOs; motions for each passed 7–0.
The board approved a change order to replace existing science casework in two classrooms at the Central Educational Center, citing gaps and exposed plumbing in cabinets not originally designed for the space. The net cost of the change order is $83,242; a board member asked whether change orders were built into the project budget, and staff confirmed they were. That motion passed 7–0.
The board also approved an Eagle Scout service project at East Coweta Middle School to remove old outdoor benches and install new benches plus a bird box and feeder; the project will be labored by volunteers and funded by a fundraiser, with an estimated cost of $195.
For athletics facilities, the board approved a cooperative‑pricing proposal through Sourcewell with FieldTurf to remove and replace the East Coweta High School football field turf at a cost of $501,434. The superintendent recommended approval and the motion passed unanimously.
In Group 2, trustees considered bids for the Phase 2 renovation at Arnold Middle School. The highest‑scoring proposer, Headley Construction, withdrew its proposal because of a mathematical error. Torrance Construction, the second‑highest scorer with a bid of $5,040,681 and a score of 88.6, was recommended for award; the board approved the recommendation 7–0.
In Group 3, the board approved an after‑the‑fact request for Northgate High School students to attend the Thespian Conference in Columbus, Georgia, in February 2026. The superintendent had approved the trip per board policy; there was no cost to the district and no missed school days. That motion was approved 7–0.
The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes of Jan. 13, 2026, earlier in the meeting; both motions passed unanimously. The meeting then moved to executive session to discuss personnel, real estate, and potential litigation.
Actions at a glance: all recorded motions below passed by recorded vote 7–0.