Graphic in Southern Public Schools colors (red, black, and white) with a large “S” logo on the left and the text “Southern Working Board of Education Minutes – 2.24.26” on the right.

The Southern Board of Education held a Working Board Meeting on February 24, 2026. During the meeting, board members discussed and approved a lease purchase financing option related to the district’s facility project. The board voted unanimously to approve lease purchase financing option #3 in the amount of $2,839,585.64.

Following discussion and approval of the financing option, the meeting adjourned at 7:39 a.m. The next regular Board of Education meeting is scheduled for March 9 at the Southern Jr./Sr. High School boardroom in Wymore.

February 24, 2026 - Working Board Minutes