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Bulloch BOE approves $6.37 million HVAC project, highlights Langston Chapel Elementary

The Bulloch County Board of Education met Thursday, November 5, 2026, approving a major HVAC replacement project at Statesboro High School while recognizing student achievements and hearing updates on academic performance across the district. Board members unanimously approved a $6,369,389 guaranteed maximum price for the replacement of Statesboro High School's aging heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Pope Construction Company will manage the project, which includes replacing HVAC equipment, communication wiring, and control systems throughout the school. District officials said the existing system has continued to malfunction and has become obsolete. The project includes a $250,000 contingency, and officials explained that the final cost could be lower depending on actual expenses. Pope Construction received competitive bids from subcontractors across the southeastern United States, dividing the project into more than 15 work packages to allow smaller contractors opportunities to participate. The project was approved by an 8-0 vote. The meeting also featured a presentation from Langston Chapel Elementary School Principal Al Dekle , who highlighted improvements in student achievement as part of the school's three-year improvement plan. According to Dekle, the percentage of students performing on grade level in i-Ready reading assessments increased from 18% in fall 2025 to 52%

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