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District staff summarized four sets of changes in the general purpose fund: a $75,000 transfer from instruction to support services (including $50,000 to increase maintenance/awards and dues for cybersecurity and $25,000 for other supplies); an increase in estimated revenue and appropriation for $22,804 in PTA donations to pay for Jefferson playground equipment replacements; a recommended $38,700 transfer to cover unexpected maintenance expenses (sprinkler-system work, replacement ceiling tiles, temporary heaters and newly required fire extinguishers in network closets) tied to work at the former Sullivan North building; and an appropriation of $1,074,400 from the district’s unreserved fund balance for four capital projects.

The four capital projects listed were: replacement and refinishing of gym floors at Robinson (project and contingency/architect fees included), repairs/limited resurfacing of the Jackson parking lot (estimated total $145,600), a Palmer Center parking-lot repair and reconfiguration plus a wrought-iron fence (projected $530,000) and planning/architect fees to replace the Washington school HVAC system (funding placed: $240,000). Staff said the total taken from unreserved fund balance for these projects is $1,074,400. After the amendment and previously authorized appropriations, staff estimated the unreserved fund balance would fall to about $7,960,000, approximately 8% of the operating budget.

David Frye presented the amendment, describing the maintenance expenses: the district had received guidance from insurance and carriers to restore water to a sprinkler system and to replace ceiling tiles removed after freeze damage; temporary heaters were purchased for winter protection; and specialized fire extinguishers were installed in multiple computer/network closets. The Jefferson PTA committed $22,804 toward playground equipment replacement costs.

Board members who spoke during the item noted the Palmer Center parking shortage and supported moving the projects forward; staff said the Robinson and parking projects are intended to be completed before the next school year where feasible and that the Washington HVAC project planning would aim to be ready for construction in 2026. The board approved the budget amendment by voice vote; no roll-call votes were recorded in the transcript.

Notes: specific contractor selections, final bid awards and project start dates were not specified in the presentation and will be subject to later procurement steps.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Kingsport City Schools Board of Education Meeting: 3.11.25","oneSentenceSummary","Kingsport City Schools approved Budget Amendment No. 4 on March 11, moving internal funds and appropriating $1,074,400 from the unreserved fund balance for maintenance and facility projects.","taxTitle","Kingsport, School Districts, Tennessee","taxId",38545,"location","Tennessee","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6281215,"Kingsport board approves purchase of 1,300 Dell Chromebooks for grades 7 and 9",273,490000,763000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2607918-1afd18eb6dbe3d78c63321a78ddbfc0b&start=490&end=763","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2607918-1afd18eb6dbe3d78c63321a78ddbfc0b/thumbnail_490000.jpg","/articles/6281215/Tennessee/Kingsport-board-approves-purchase-of-1300-Dell-Chromebooks-for-grades-7-and-9","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6281215-d3df69eed32ca0eb2364465559067b96/orig.mp4?Expires=1771035635&Signature=LXwwQLxlJ-V3gJU6LYS5EXVMqXw52ETJClOrsbhieHmSUy0ChTQvMiPCD89lJeWLVb0zl4xWmm0wkp48TrEA8EJ7uPW1~MBdtvka0Cvhdh2iP0teAwER0xGIwIFh2GCfAcREL~h4a7GTiBH8N5BEW7WBlDRrcXJMDQZDGqINZrCvudsmVizeo1s3U7uq5Fe1Uucvk~4aDhnCFqBW4HlUCUwTF7impPDeQqgawOY0QEs~4n~heH7hndDIU56qdBxFWX8Ss2Gu8obRMI4c1g7WyLdwsW3NHuefLI4nNewL5b2JrSn2RTXNE7avaRIP9hwV5eMAszv1vhwYzQcubQyb8w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kingsport City Schools Board of Education on March 11 approved the purchase of 1,300 Dell Chromebooks and accompanying Google Scribe licenses for a total of $399,997, to be deployed in grades 7 and 9.

District staff presented the purchase under the Wilson County Schools Cooperative Purchasing Agreement. David Frye, speaking for district operations, said each Chromebook costs $275.62 and each license $32.07; the recommended purchase and licenses total $399,997 and the funds are available in the district’s general purpose operating budget.

Frye said the district had originally budgeted for more grade levels but is moving forward this year with two grades and expects to continue a two-grade annual deployment going forward. The board approved the purchase by voice vote; individual roll-call votes were not recorded in the meeting transcript.

The district will deploy the devices as part of its 1-to-1 student device program. No implementation timeline beyond “this year” was specified in the presentation. The district stated the funds were available in the operating budget; no new borrowing or bond issuance was described.

Notes: the purchase uses an existing cooperative purchasing agreement and staff said no additional appropriation was required beyond the operating budget balance presented to the board.","The Kingsport City Schools Board on March 11 approved buying 1,300 Dell Chromebooks and Google Scribe licenses for $399,997 using a cooperative purchasing agreement; devices will be deployed in grades 7 and 9 and paid from the general operating budget.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6281201,"Board recognizes two National Merit finalists and welcomes scout troop",86,169000,255000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2607918-1afd18eb6dbe3d78c63321a78ddbfc0b&start=169&end=255","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2607918-1afd18eb6dbe3d78c63321a78ddbfc0b/thumbnail_169000.jpg","/articles/6281201/Tennessee/Board-recognizes-two-National-Merit-finalists-and-welcomes-scout-troop","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6281201-250301fa118c710eb0267fcd2d235544/orig.mp4?Expires=1771035635&Signature=L4jIpnuH7SSoiQ0U8r6~VZzQYcjenyR6y9S1ZJZUQaJhvJBOfC16L8MJN9A-1IimxU-iM5z6sks5Eyc-j-p9IBILJSqwbu83H~nXO5EgQigD8e0MQJeUDIP0AuGBg~MYs5KJ4ZKzXx7JOA4k1b0EOgyd2~WDudHUdfjqeVzd4r3DnmCJhUFV-40CSNJn6-i-Gis2EDWI7eDAqRTJxkHaC3GBABoRbtr-E0zjL7Gy0dudeI9W2X4M5PPbT7gjkQ95TNcpuj381igDT6xkmRAmOgDxqTGPwpHlqkGrc2n45Urg0~f-TIVr5wF6yBQasxJAX6NQcy15BKsiyLKncbDkEA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its March 11 meeting the Kingsport City Schools Board of Education recognized two Dobbins Minna High School seniors — Liam Klug and Claire Lee — for advancing to finalist standing in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Dr. Philip Marshall introduced the recognition and praised the students’ classroom achievements and extracurricular contributions. Staff noted the nationwide competition will award about 6,870 scholarships worth more than $26 million; the nationwide pool of semifinalists represents less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors. Claire Lee told the board she has decided to attend Duke University; Liam Klug had not yet chosen a college at the time of the meeting.

The board also welcomed a visiting scout troop (Troop 48), and a scout explained activities including first aid, CPR training and wilderness first-aid work toward Eagle Scout requirements. Board members commended the troop’s leaders and the students for community involvement.

No formal board votes were required for the recognitions.","Kingsport City Schools recognized Dobbins Minna High School seniors Liam Klug and Claire Lee as 2025 National Merit Scholarship finalists and also welcomed a visiting scout troop during the March 11 meeting.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6281206,"Kingsport board to accept teacher bonuses under Education Freedom Act while formally opposing vouchers",0,1843000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2607918-1afd18eb6dbe3d78c63321a78ddbfc0b&start=1843&end=1843","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2607918-1afd18eb6dbe3d78c63321a78ddbfc0b/thumbnail_1843000.jpg","/articles/6281206/Tennessee/Kingsport-board-to-accept-teacher-bonuses-under-Education-Freedom-Act-while-formally-opposing-vouchers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6281206-6e26dfae63967ef9213b1e4169a1641a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771035635&Signature=Z9ROEAM69tuXAJF-hOw0BMvfjE7ixIg17Hspzp44L0BY0m83V6MS5DkWK4PgmCJ7lzxOpOrO6nCBVD3YYx7ohULJDkJg4jP0zKUJeI3VBlujfa5JIkJqDRRoWnySxGjoETmvB-NpnHNxBHj5vBE-~Jn-xIrotjy9Lh3ILsN4CFdv3-mJ70p7HAqFAe~F-Ja-L4HooJEaiwf1WtEE8il2KLICNfLLBMWJQ-p-dfDnWQ00H5707Bzf3kpWVbrnLqRmNJniGKYU3aC~Q7xa~mRYc97piVkKVz81tVc209nB6Lj72M60pZk-Q9f8Yos8XohavfU6ZlA7nkRYjR95KqkbCw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kingsport City Schools Board of Education on March 11 approved a resolution stating the district’s intention to participate in Section 4 of the Education Freedom Act of 2025 to accept teacher bonuses while also reaffirming the board’s formal opposition to the Education Freedom Act itself and to school vouchers.

Dr. True presented a draft resolution that reflected board feedback from a prior work session; staff said the resolution affirms participation in the section of the law that provides bonuses for teachers but explicitly records the board’s opposition to the broader voucher program. The resolution text and the board’s action were included in the meeting packet.

During discussion, board members expressed concern about unanswered questions at the state level and the likely effects on programs including athletics and services for students with special needs. One public commenter, Chrissy Brown, thanked the board for opposing vouchers and raised concerns about how vouchers could affect her special-needs student; board members said they will continue to advocate for adequate funding at the state and local level and encouraged constituents to contact legislators and vote on the issue.

The board voted to approve the resolution by voice vote; individual roll-call votes were not recorded in the transcript. Staff said the district will continue to educate and support all students and will monitor legislative developments and state guidance related to voucher implementation and special-education funding.","The Kingsport City Schools Board approved a resolution to participate in Section 4 of the Education Freedom Act of 2025 to accept teacher bonuses while reiterating unanimous opposition to the Act and vouchers; a parent thanked the board for opposing vouchers and asked about impacts on special needs students.","actionData","errors"]

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