Georgia / School Districts / Houston County
The board approved Amendment No. 1 to the ICB Construction agreement for the Houston STEM and Career Academy, citing a 'financial impact of $13,048,578 and 40' in the motion. The meeting also approved a $199,116 mental health grant purchase, consolidated application resolution, bank depositories and November 2025 financial reports.
Georgia / School Districts / Houston County
The board approved a slate of superintendent-recommended administrative appointments and accepted recommendations to terminate three employees during the Jan. 7 meeting; all votes reported as unanimous (6–0).
Georgia / School Districts / Houston County
Principals from five schools introduced teachers of the year and students honored for academics, athletics and extracurricular achievements, including a county-first eSports championship and FFA state winners advancing to nationals.
Georgia / School Districts / Houston County
The Houston County Board of Education elected Dr. Rick Unruh as chair and Dave Crockett as vice chair for 2026 during its Jan. 7 meeting. Nominations were uncontested and both officers were declared elected following routine votes.
Georgia / School Districts / Houston County
Principals across Houston County recognized teacher‑ and student‑of‑the‑year honorees and more than 160 AP '5' scores in 2025; district leaders said AP participation and perfect scores rose year over year.
Georgia / School Districts / Houston County
Superintendent Dr. Rogers presented a United Way check of $204,467.86 and introduced Flint Energies’ representative, who noted a multi‑decade partnership and announced a donation described in the meeting as either $85,000 or $82,000; the district said funds support student needs and community programs.
Georgia / School Districts / Houston County
The board approved adjustments to elementary attendance zones that create Parkwood Primary and Westside Elementary for the 2026–27 school year after the item was tabled in October; the vote was unanimous.
Georgia / School Districts / Houston County
The board approved a $610,262.58 intercom purchase for Houston County High, a right‑of‑way easement with Flint Electric Membership Corporation for the Warner Robins High School athletic complex, and a certificate of completion for a Warner Robins Middle School HVAC project.
Georgia / School Districts / Houston County
The Houston County Board of Education certified ESPLOST election results and approved a $5 million intergovernmental contribution from the county toward construction of a STEM & Career Academy; both actions passed unanimously.
Georgia / School Districts / Houston County
Five longtime Houston County educators were honored at a ceremony at the district central office and formally inducted into the Teacher Hall of Fame. The inductees careers and remarks emphasized hands-on teaching, mentorship and the lasting influence of teachers on students and future educators.