Work Session Highlights
During the July 7 work session, the Board reviewed several key updates, financial reports, and strategic operating agreements:

Finanicals & District Operations
During the July 7 work session, the Board conducted a thorough review of the district’s financial health, safety initiatives, and partnerships:

• Financial & Investment Reports: Reviewed the May 2026 Financials and May 2026 Investments. Please note the Board will not review the June financials at August’s board meeting. They will review the financials after an audit is completed. 
• School Safety Radios: Discussed a heavily requested upgrade to all radios for school administrators, nurses, and other qualifying staff to ensure everyone is on the same channel.
• Coastal Plains Collaborative Operating Agreement FY27: Reviewed the annual agreement with Coastal Plains; as a completion school, this partnership is required by legislation, and the district has partnered with them for several years.
• Surplus Items: Handled items to be auctioned on GovDeals or disposed of, including 10 police vehicles and middle school computers.

Facilities & Construction Update
Progress continues on several major ESPLOST projects across the district:

• Goodyear Elementary Renovation: The front entry has been changed, all classrooms and hallways have been painted, classroom tiling is underway, the parking lot is being poured, and the roof on one wing is complete. The projected is still project to be completed on July 30^th.
• Glyndale Elementary Replacement: Reviewed the school layout; the project remains on schedule.
• Sterling Elementary Roof Replacements: Progressing well, with the next step being the installation of actual roof panels; the project remains on schedule for July 29th for completion of all heavy lifting. Light work will continue afterward and will not be disruptive.
• Reviewed the most recent Gude Report.

Board Meeting Highlights
Student & School Spotlights
The July 7 meeting celebrated historic national achievements and exceptional leadership.

• Glynn Academy Raider Team: The Board recognized the Glynn Academy Raider Team for winning their first-ever National Championship at the 2026 Marine Corps JROTC Raider National Championship on May 9, 2026. Under the leadership of Master Sergeant Strohsahl, the team demonstrated elite physical endurance and tactical proficiency.
  • Overall: 1st Place
  • Placements: 1st in Cross-Country Rescue and Ruck Relay; 2nd in Physical Team Test, Ultimate Raider, Rope Bridge, and the 5k Mountain Run.

• FBLA National Leadership Conference: Thirty-five students from Brunswick High, Glynn Academy, and Risley Middle School represented Glynn County at the FBLA National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas.
  • Brunswick High School: Recognized as a Gold Seal Champion Chapter; Jenna Campbell was a National Finalist in Job Interview; Pratyush Dinesh was recognized for completing the FBLA Business Achievement Award.
  • Glynn Academy: Recognized as a Gold Seal Champion Chapter; Emily Brantley, Alaura Noser, and Avery Winford placed 6th in Event Planning; Avery Winford was recognized for completing the FBLA Business Achievement Award; Blake Scarbrough, Georgia FBLA State Officer team 25-26; Avery Winford, Georgia FBLA State Officer team 26-27.
  • Risley Middle School: Received Gold Seal Chapter Recognition; Ashton Jenkins won 1st Place in Career Research, while Max Hutson, Brady McDaniel, and Gaines Smith placed 7th in Exploring Animation; Lilly Sapp, Georgia MS State Officer Team 25-26.

Board Policy Revisions & Clarifications

Personal Electronic Devices Policy (K-12 Extension): The Board reviewed updates to the personal electronic devices policy to expand "bell-to-bell" restrictions across the district. Historically, state legislation required a K-8 policy by January 2026, which our district proactively launched ahead of schedule in August 2025. Now, with state legislation mandating a high school expansion (grades 9-12) by January 2027, the district is implementing the policy early this August 2026 to ensure a completely seamless start to the school year with no mid-year policy changes. 

The policy strictly prohibits the use of devices, including cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, e-readers, headphones, and earbuds, during school hours on school premises. Devices must be kept away via teacher-designated storage or student bookbags. Violations will trigger progressive discipline consequences mapping out clear 1st, 2nd, and 3rd offenses. Exceptions are permitted only for students with explicit mandates in an IEP, Section 504 Plan, or medical plan. Parents needing to reach their children during the school day should contact the school's front office. 

Official Board Actions
During the regular meeting on July 7, the Board of Education formally approved the following:

• Agenda Approval
• June 2026 Minutes
• Personnel
• Field Trips
• Gude Report
• May 2026 Financial Report
• School Safety Radios
• Surplus Items
• Coastal Plains Collaborative Operating Agreement FY27
• Board Policy JB: Student Attendance (Policy Revision)
• Board Policy JCDA: Student Code of Conduct (Policy Revision)
• Board Policy JCDAF: Use of Electronic Devices by Students (Policy Revision)
• Board Policy GARH: Employee Leave and Absences (Policy Revision)

To see the details of July’s Work Session and Board Meeting, please follow this link to see the complete agendas: Meeting Agendas