Gibson County Special School District overview
Gibson County Special School District
What the Board's public record shows about the district's budget, school-building decisions, and new virtual option.
Board decisions span nine schools across Gibson County
The Gibson County Board of Trustees makes districtwide decisions on school buildings, budgets, staffing, contracts, and instructional programs. In 2026, the Board considered major changes to its north-end schools, then voted to keep those campuses open and continue planning repairs.
School buildings
The Board voted in June to keep five north-end schools open while considering repairs and upgrades.
FY27 budget
The adopted budget lists $44.43 million in expenditures and raises for certified and non-certified employees.
Virtual option
The Board approved a district virtual school and chose Pearson as the provider.
The collected record does not include a final repair plan, cost estimate, or construction timetable for the north-end schools.
What the public record shows
Major projects
North-end school repair and upgrade planning
existing schools retainedThe Board chose to keep Kenton, Rutherford, Spring Hill, Dyer, and Yorkville schools open after reviewing consolidation options.
- Board reviewed feasibility-study options.
- Board voted to keep the five schools open and continue community meetings.
Funding
Not stated in the collected minutes
GCSSD virtual school
approvedThe Board approved a virtual school and selected Pearson as provider.
- Board approved creation and provider.
Funding
Not stated in the collected minutes
Recent news
Based on Board agendas and official minute PDFs collected from September 2025 through August 2026.
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