Public documents that mention Melinda Dortch Parham.
Jun 30, 2026·Board meeting
Weakley County Finance, Ways, And Means Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee meeting addressed several key financial and administrative matters. Key topics included a clarification on county commission authority regarding salaries and school consolidation, and the approval of combined resolutions authorizing budget amendments for various funds including the General-Purpose School Fund, School Nutrition, General Fund, Solid Waste, Highway, Debt Service, and Nursing Home. The committee also passed a resolution amending the county investment policy to comply with state mandates. Budget reviews were conducted for fiscal year 2026-2027, with debates over salary increases for school administrators versus classified staff, the impact of state-mandated teacher salary scales, and the maintenance of effort for school funding. Ultimately, the committee moved to restrict school funding to the maintenance of effort floor. Additionally, the committee approved the transfer of nursing home budget funds into debt services and the general fund to support overall budget balancing.
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Weakley County Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee held a session primarily focused on reviewing and approving various budgets for the 26-27 fiscal year, including Fund 101, Fund 151 (Debt Services), Fund 171 (General Capital Projects), and Fund 172 (Community Development). Key topics included a review of department-specific budget requests, a discussion regarding a deficit in the General Fund leading to a recommendation to reject the current proposal, and deliberations on utility costs and energy-saving programs. The committee also discussed financial pressures stemming from state-mandated costs and legislative limitations on investment strategies.
May 26, 2026·Board meeting
Weakley County Health, Education, And Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee held a meeting to discuss key educational and budgetary matters. The agenda included a comprehensive overview of the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) report, detailing funding models and fiscal capacity. The committee reviewed and approved the 26-27 General-Purpose School Budget, which accounts for health insurance increases, raises for certified and classified staff, new ESL and behavioral support positions, and adjustments to capital outlay expenditures, including the procurement of school buses. Additionally, the committee reviewed and approved the 26-27 School Nutrition budget, noting the program's positive financial direction under the federal CEP initiative.
May 11, 2026·Board meeting
Weakley County Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee conducted a comprehensive review of the 2026-2027 departmental budgets across various county offices, including the Election Commission, County Buildings, Finance, and Law Enforcement. Key actions included the passage of a budget amendment resolution for the Solid Waste fund, the removal of a non-recurring radio communication upgrade line item from the Sheriff's budget pending further evaluation, and authorization for the appraisal and sale of real estate adjacent to the county nursing home. Additionally, the committee discussed a funding request from the school district to address urgent technology infrastructure and laptop replacement needs.
