The Board approved monthly and quarterly financial reports, health insurance premiums, and a new insurance plan through the State of Tennessee. Additionally, the Board authorized a credit card for specific personnel, updated the Memorandum of Understanding for professional staff leave, and approved the Federal Programs Consolidated Application. Other actions included authorizing a photo contract, an out-of-state student trip, a Private Pay Providers and Behavioral Health Memorandum of Understanding, and a waste management bid. The Board also revised policy 5.801 concerning the Director of Schools recruitment, adopted several TSBA recommended policy updates, and received a report regarding enrollment and open positions.
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The board meeting covered several key items, including the addition of a request for a Medicaid reimbursement agreement to the new business agenda. The Board approved monthly financial reports and non-faculty coaching personnel. Discussions were held regarding a K9 detection contract for schools, which includes the ability to detect vape substances. Additionally, the Board approved a grant for workforce development to support health science classes, various memorandums of understanding for healthcare services, updates to the acceptable use policy for technology, school handbooks, and the processing of outstanding purchase orders. Finally, the Board deliberated on policy updates, including adjustments to sick leave, personal/professional leave, and director of schools recruitment and selection procedures.
May 4, 2026·Board meeting
Bledsoe County Board Of Education Regular Meeting
The board approved monthly and quarterly financial reports, budget amendments, and a policy revision regarding revenue rounding. New business included authorizing the use of buses for potential correctional facility evacuations and approving a Memorandum of Understanding for Communities in Schools. Several operational and academic items were addressed, including the approval of student board members, an updated Memorandum of Understanding with the teachers' association, various photography and yearbook contracts, the 2027-2028 school calendar, textbook adoptions, and food service bids. Maintenance and transportation requests were also approved, including electrical material purchases and the acquisition of a new bus. Special education service contracts were finalized as well.
