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Mobile County school board reviews policy updates, large contracts and a proposed summer four-day work week
Summary
At its March 18, 2026 work session, the Mobile County Public School Board of Education reviewed policy changes to meet state law, multiple vendor contracts including a $1.74 million JROTC grant, a proposed summer four-day central-office work week, and pulled two agenda items for further vetting.
The Mobile County Public School Board of Education met in work session on March 18, 2026, reviewing a package of policy updates, dozens of vendor contracts and calendar and personnel items ahead of the next board meeting.
Superintendent Dr. Brackens reviewed a series of policy amendments and compliance items, including C2 (the Seizure Safe Schools Management Plan) and C3 (the comprehensive school emergency operations plan), saying staff had “tweaked some of the language” to adhere to state statutory requirements. Board staff also noted that security plans are protected under the Open Meetings Act and therefore were not posted as PDFs; physical copies were offered to board members for review.
Board members were presented with a slate of procurements and grants. Notable items included C7, a Department of Defense grant for a…
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