The Education Committee was scheduled Oct. 26, 2026, to consider asking the Williamson County Board of County Commissioners to approve an $87,000,000 intent to fund a middle school; the agenda supplied the dollar figure but no site, funding source, or timeline.

Contractor Scott Niven updated trustees that Hardiman Elementary is under construction (auger‑cast piles in place, site utilities complete) while Smithfield Middle School is in schematic design with a phased build to keep the existing campus operating; officials said steel delivery is secured and occupancy planning begins next year.

Trustees approved a $41.4M guaranteed maximum price for Encore Academy and Story Middle School phase 1, but construction leaders warned a national steel lead-time issue could push the campus opening from August to late fall/early winter.

County staff estimated the mixed‑use scenario could generate roughly 883 to 1,980 students across school levels and said Fairfax County Public Schools has identified the need for an additional elementary school in the region; FCPS will coordinate capacity, boundary adjustments and mitigation strategies during rezoning.

The Waterloo Board of Adjustment approved a special permit allowing Cedar Valley Catholic Schools to convert the former office building at 3451 Hammond Ave. to school use after staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval; the school plans to use the site for early elementary programs.

Board members spent the bulk of the work session debating whether to proceed with buying the Dismukes tract for a future high school. A city partnership proposal—involving a smaller sale to the city, sewer expansion and a deed-back—could lower the district’s net cost, but members voiced legal, timing and trust concerns.

DeBary officials urged to approve new school development for community's urgent educational needs.

Superintendent reports on new elementary materials and outlines the 100 day improvement plan.

The school district finalizes Ed Specs to guide new construction and renovations.

The commission approved a 2‑story, 114,995 sq. ft. elementary school on Schaumburg Road with a required right‑turn lane dedication and multiple conditions; construction is planned to complete in mid‑2027.

Punjab’s Mega SMC meeting empowers parents and community members in school decision-making, focusing on cleanliness, hygiene, and transforming school governance for a better education system.

Trustees approved a CEQA notice of exemption for a two‑story Lexington Elementary replacement building but several trustees sought more detailed cost and bond‑allocation information before moving forward; motion carried 4‑1 with one abstention.