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\"We had about 85% participation. Oh, wow. 75%,\" Dr. Carfender said, characterizing turnout on the virtual day and crediting principals, teachers and parents for ensuring completion. He said the state department of education was “very impressed” that the board instituted make‑up school days.

On facilities, Dr. Carfender said work at Hunter Elementary remains on schedule and that the district needs to plan cafeteria construction so portables can be removed. He described a plan to transition students at Lake Elementary into different grade configurations as part of that work.

On programming, Dr. Carfender highlighted career and college pathways. He said the district expanded career opportunities through work‑based vocational settings and CTE and built “one of the largest middle college programs in the state of Tennessee, allowing students to graduate high school with an associate's degree.” He praised a former student, Brooklyn Adams, as an example of the program’s outcomes.

Dr. Carfender also said the district is upgrading safety systems, including replacing older cameras with state‑of‑the‑art systems. He mentioned staff working on the camera upgrades by name (Gary, Mark and Steve) and described the system replacement as a multi‑year effort.

On transportation, he said the district purchased 18 buses in two years and that the district has not canceled routes except for weather; he noted the district last missed regular routes on Nov. 3 of the previous year. He said staff continue to prioritize reliability without asking for new tax revenue.

Dr. Carfender said the district was awaiting a preliminary cost estimate from a vendor who met with staff; he said the vendor expected a one‑ to two‑week turnaround for the estimate to inform scholarship decisions and program funding.

Why it matters: High virtual‑day participation, new buses, facility improvements and expanded CTE/middle college options affect daily operations and student opportunities. The transcript shows status updates and staff commitments; it does not record new board votes on these items in the provided excerpt.

A board member commended the work. Staff said they will return with further details where needed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Carter County Board of Education Workshop 2025-03-11","oneSentenceSummary","Dr. Carfender reported roughly 75% participation in a recent virtual day and updated the board on Hunter Elementary timelines, safety‑system upgrades, CTE and middle college successes, and the district's purchase of 18 buses over two years.","taxTitle","Carter County, School Districts, Tennessee","taxId",67752,"location","Tennessee","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6640613,"Board reviews donated acreage and proposed $288,000 school property purchase with life‑estate restriction",231,630000,861000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2552405-f06c40c5988169588c9b0fbbe7405662&start=630&end=861","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2552405-f06c40c5988169588c9b0fbbe7405662/thumbnail_630000.jpg","/articles/6640613/Tennessee/Board-reviews-donated-acreage-and-proposed-288000-school-property-purchase-with-lifeestate-restriction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6640613-f65af23d430c68e6dd0c0013f0d19471/orig.mp4?Expires=1776057938&Signature=ZL7eCTV~lPk8lsKTy5I9aO~rGzGKQfJpshOx7e1Mf64MOESe~4lV291w11SGda2crhky~GoIMkcraPm-uXJgy1iDUe7LZHocRu8ybVwIMCBMm2MpemJ-pBOc5rk~62INZ52YmIWp3QsF-FSJjWnF1Gv4gQzFcIXHxNpcxfO~nA9UcF~hQ~Q1uT8SflxW~71nDO7Y77FCuaGE8NJ0LPSnawSC-OSdSdvtVRlCZm78Z64THlRucx2zM7aA2XufRUMtk0deMtMToM0HiFXQbwLdqIA~UMZGYxXcG~KRiat~dvw7sdH8StMmbkmFsPKr~rjfvB~I8pDb3DNKAZGF33Vi5A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Carfender, staff member, briefed the Carter County Board workshop on a donated property and a separate proposed real estate purchase tied to school purposes.

Dr. Carfender said the donation paperwork includes a life estate and urged the board to review the donation terms. He described the proposed purchase as priced at $288,000 and noted the deed language that “subject to the restriction of the Carter County Board of Education, they never sell property. It must always be the support of education,” adding that property purchased with federal or state grant funds generally cannot be sold without repayment.

A board member asked whether the district could use the donated property for building needs and whether the staff had discussed options with other staff. Dr. Carfender replied the property may be used “as long as it's for a school purpose.” He offered to consult with Scott and Mr. Green for further clarification on deed language and life‑estate implications.

Why it matters: The donation and purchase could add land for an agriculture program and expand the district’s facility options near existing schools. The deed restriction and life estate affect future uses and may require repayment of grant funds if the district attempted to sell the land.

The transcript records discussion and an offer to investigate further; it does not record a board vote, a finalized purchase agreement, or final funding sources.","At the Carter County Board workshop, staff described a donated tract and a proposed $288,000 property purchase for school use. The deed includes a life estate and a restriction that the board may not sell the property; funding source and sale repayment obligations were discussed. No formal vote was recorded in the transcript excerpt.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6640618,"Carter County workshop reviews federal projects budget amendment for Title III and IDEA Part B",63,453000,516000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2552405-f06c40c5988169588c9b0fbbe7405662&start=453&end=516","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2552405-f06c40c5988169588c9b0fbbe7405662/thumbnail_453000.jpg","/articles/6640618/Tennessee/Carter-County-workshop-reviews-federal-projects-budget-amendment-for-Title-III-and-IDEA-Part-B","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6640618-764ef42deec16ce952e89ab780146d9e/orig.mp4?Expires=1776057938&Signature=JjLPU3IyAl90b5WrnTzKnPEC-5ubVyYj8FJxgJdJtxQQYKvsEQ31i-Y~KIAqZ1Y9hBBoMuQTJcE9zriRGnLc2l3DwBzMyBgI6OMsaZ5MsCWKE3jl930n1R8UMpI2wvjA7iA9WpMeoEk8LYAY7S~Xo6lmF9Ftgf2e~eGIRvMnFKO35qU5bG444CtGQ4WVmd5NwvGTU5Amp1pZeKuMhD8-dJ4Z4KoMniG7FlziCDX5prWeG33kOqG8KzCkKaSxnrcdCWCyFDhJiuELTL3aT8TCum7bBmmn8u1M7G8hbkhLThXB-L5TOgxqvVw5zo2~XCtS3Su~XYuZzOafiVagFtImnQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Carter County Board workshop, staff reviewed School Federal Project Study 142, Budget Amendment No. 6, describing proposed adjustments to federal grant accounts that would appropriate funds for Title III and show decreases to IDEA Part B grants.

Dr. Carfender, staff member, read the amendment language that included “appropriate and allocate funds for the Title 3 grants” and noted items describing decreases in IDEA Part B funding. A presenter identified as Lori reviewed the line items for the board and answered questions from members.

The amendment as presented included: Item 1 — appropriate and allocate funds for Title III grants; an item referencing a shift in numbering; and language recognizing a decrease in funds for IDEA Part B grants. The transcript does not record dollar amounts or a formal motion, mover/second, or a vote on the amendment.

Board members asked clarifying questions and the presenter offered to follow up. No formal action or adoption of the amendment is recorded in the provided transcript excerpt.

Why it matters: Title III funds support services for English learners and IDEA Part B funds support students with disabilities. Changes in those accounts affect program budgets and services provided by the district, but the transcript does not show whether the board adopted the changes or the dollar values involved.

The board directed staff to respond to questions; staff said they would follow up with additional details. The transcript does not show further timeline or required approvals for the amendment.","At a Carter County Board workshop, staff reviewed School Federal Project Study 142, Budget Amendment No. 6, including appropriations for Title III grants and decreases for IDEA Part B funds; no vote or final action was recorded in the transcript excerpt.","actionData","errors"]

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Superintendent reports 75% participation in virtual day; updates on Hunter Elementary, CTE, cameras and buses

Board reviews donated acreage and proposed $288,000 school property purchase with life‑estate restriction

Carter County workshop reviews federal projects budget amendment for Title III and IDEA Part B