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Board declares emergency at Mount Olive Elementary after storm damage, authorizes superintendent to contract repairs
Summary
Jefferson County Board declared a facility emergency for Mount Olive Elementary’s gym after structural damage from a severe storm and gave the superintendent authority to enter contracts and take necessary actions to repair the facility; the motion passed unanimously on March 19, 2026.
The Jefferson County Board of Education on March 19 unanimously declared an emergency at Mount Olive Elementary School after staff identified structural damage to the school gym caused by a severe storm.
The resolution grants Superintendent Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin Jr. authority to enter into contracts and take any other action deemed necessary to remedy the emergency situation. The motion was made by Board Member Carita Venable and seconded by Board Member Glenn Durough; all four voting members present approved the action (Mr. Walter Curry was absent).
The agenda language specifies the emergency relates to structural damage to the gym and authorizes prompt contracting to address the situation. The board did not specify vendors or a budget amount in the motion; staff and the superintendent will return with contract awards and timelines. The minutes indicate the board expects timely action under the delegated authority.
Next steps: Facilities staff are expected to evaluate the scope of damage, solicit emergency proposals as allowed by procurement rules, and present contract awards or updates to the board at a subsequent meeting or through Superintendent reports.
