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Mr. Jones (financial staff) reported the general fund liabilities and fund balance totaled $25,814,148. He listed other fund figures on the record: a federal fund figure of \"30,000,\" a school nutrition account described with both \"1,600,000\" and \"a balance of 2,900,000\" in the same exchange (the transcript did not make which figure corresponds to which fund fully explicit), an OPEB trust fund reference of \"5.9\" (units not specified), a fixed asset fund of $138,000,000, a health insurance fund figure of \"34,000\" and a combined total reported as $174,817,000.

The financial report was presented as summary information; no board action was taken. Because several figures were presented in shorthand during the oral report, the board packet and published financial statements should be consulted for exact allocations and units.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","3.26.25 B.O.E. Business Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Germantown Municipal School District presented a financial overview March 26, showing a general fund liabilities/fund balance of $25,814,148 and a total of $174,817,000 across reported funds; some line-item figures were reported without clear units on the record.","taxTitle","Germantown, School Districts, Tennessee","taxId",67553,"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},6101310,"Superintendent outlines recruitment, development and retention efforts, including AI teacher pilot and wellness center usage",787,1605000,2392000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2809512-533aa7aa819e05c9f5d95c763b686b55&start=1605&end=2392","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2809512-533aa7aa819e05c9f5d95c763b686b55/thumbnail_1605000.jpg","/articles/6101310/Tennessee/Superintendent-outlines-recruitment-development-and-retention-efforts-including-AI-teacher-pilot-and-wellness-center-usage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6101310-80cd41e5f76558d284645773aeeb5806/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437870&Signature=HpCAFp5zcIeGqq1uIvRHYjO4Cx9lRnUfSY0Umqg97vc5bgwed~crmyZsiBAC-3mcJEaieiI~AXBM2Bl~ZzWmCkhGFgBATZIVG9tW70CfRoMIm8LOEyItrGJjNEz9lX~ujRJ8H8HNyGXiOolE4jdGsf98kgxem3L67si~D5oYSFoQ4UV3dLJEqk6wf0JqE1Zy6XY7czerrWQg0EjUi6dlvf0sdiRehkTjfnzAV0h2~i9809pNwSi~~eu71jtGxmo1TVfnS1DYRNT5k6eR2jH437P3~tTEYbKW5KkaCdC8W0mwupIEGkCUBfK1Rro0pDCQ3FzV3w4OQu3wimoojuRPIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Jason Manuel briefed the Germantown Municipal School District Board of Education March 26 on the district’s work to recruit, develop and retain staff, highlighting targeted recruiting events, internal development programs and staff wellness efforts.

Manuel described the district’s recruiting calendar and said Human Resources staff attend regional career fairs and host school “snapshot” events to introduce candidates to school cultures. He said the district participates in \"grow your own\" initiatives that allow current classified staff to earn teaching credentials while working with district-university partnerships.

Manuel described the district’s five-year Blue Chip development program, which leaders and staff identify as a signature staff-development pathway covering topics such as district expectations (\"The GMSD way\"), communication, state accountability and culminating passion projects. He also noted assistant principal academies and a new program for aspiring administrators.

On technology and pedagogy, Manuel said the district has launched an AI teacher pilot cohort with more than 67 educators and cabinet members participating to explore ethical uses and resources for artificial intelligence in instruction.

On retention and wellness, Manuel thanked the board for creating a staff wellness center and said the district recorded \"over almost 2,700 visits\" to the health clinic in the past year. He described prevention and wellness challenges that involved employees and community businesses and cited $14,000 in prizes awarded to staff participants.

Board members and staff framed the programs as part of long-range strategic planning and said continued attention to compensation, recruitment and development will be reflected in upcoming budget discussions. No board action was taken on the items presented; they were informational.","Superintendent Jason Manuel updated the Germantown school board on recruitment events, ‘grow your own’ partnerships, a five-year Blue Chip staff development program, an AI teacher pilot cohort and use of the district wellness center, noting nearly 2,700 clinic visits in the past year.",{"_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},6101314,"Board approves $311,179 purchase to replace classroom displays at Farmington and Riverdale",220,2835000,3055000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2809512-533aa7aa819e05c9f5d95c763b686b55&start=2835&end=3055","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2809512-533aa7aa819e05c9f5d95c763b686b55/thumbnail_2835000.jpg","/articles/6101314/Tennessee/Board-approves-311179-purchase-to-replace-classroom-displays-at-Farmington-and-Riverdale","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6101314-8aade5e547cae4e1babdbfd63c2c67d7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437870&Signature=kDJw4TH0BGMoLtm8OYkApkNsxEFVJu3QVgSRhoaOgKRs6LmtgBRqJb7IAYE0fGkqI1thxUmLdmAeqxlHJTr3B6qdQcAtllGRY1X4LXRQXYPLmyaeSmymRd3iBEAvp68C53pGCUkxbLMWRCrvsh~-pBIYYOqq0gzMCdPLm0ZKZHA1QGN0lI8P2KTmDqAYmbronC2oJKXAOcpsMk~LMaphh~nH9S2qA7ASfks~lO2yQdvVO0dbQK3lUK3bezRu~OTA1lWJibM04TQBBrPWVCEr9cCRGhYyDCcwNLn~NRplWRm9bzkL7JYA~wbat41Uj8wTIX9cwe4YwLJYrNc2hFUMNw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Germantown Municipal School District Board of Education approved March 26 the purchase of classroom display panel replacements for Farmington and Riverdale schools for a combined cost of $311,179, covering materials and labor.

Board member Mr. Curry moved approval of the purchase; Mr. Ellis seconded. During discussion, district staff said the amounts are already included in the adopted budget but the board’s approval was required by the district’s approval-level policy.

District staff reported the vendor quotes break down to $248,698 for materials and $62,481 for installation and labor, and that the purchase will install 53 panels at Farmington and 48 panels at Riverdale. Staff also stated the procurement yields a savings of $50,000 compared with an earlier estimate.

Board members asked about lifecycle, potential repurposing of replaced panels and other logistics; staff responded on scope but did not identify uses for replaced units on the record. The roll call vote recorded yes votes from Mr. Ellis, Mr. Hendricks Jr., Mr. Curry and Vice Chair Strain; the motion passed.

Staff told the board the work includes removal of old panels and full installation; no contractor name or project timeline was provided in the meeting minutes.","The Germantown school board approved $311,179 to replace classroom display panels at Farmington and Riverdale elementary schools; district staff said the funds are budgeted and the purchase will replace 101 panels with a quoted savings of $50,000.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6101319,"Germantown Board affirms teacher bonus under Education Freedom Act despite opposing voucher policy",380,2474000,2854000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2809512-533aa7aa819e05c9f5d95c763b686b55&start=2474&end=2854","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2809512-533aa7aa819e05c9f5d95c763b686b55/thumbnail_2474000.jpg","/articles/6101319/Tennessee/Germantown-Board-affirms-teacher-bonus-under-Education-Freedom-Act-despite-opposing-voucher-policy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6101319-cf028df4bd887cd3b9e309dfe14a9ea3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437870&Signature=XxOaf1H6h~rofffazD5wbdQZCqvpJsoEWJIxeuHpso9T-QoadRsxNeH-5LvNFlg4puBbgTmw82hQFsYDX9S4fBbga9H0B7mlzzWK7oEAiLShMUqYpu5k6WEKesVcyR5wO9fRb~iksw4SFWwaOZBEaBNYOf9w8UJbjSVPDI3Ff9CABNFRU3WMgbrxiKPIaq3AhFUO0XzMYFpXiJB5TV8dKNMDtzEjp2pUoOYYLWSYVgFGNa6tSWoqTSMOFTS5IJfy466h46bCe5RN600tihXicoAKldfkJSzM0J18AALkR158imT~t-0Vw~V1eEl7ce9x7XU45TvG98RyvpbnOVQaUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Germantown Municipal School District Board of Education voted unanimously March 26 to adopt a resolution affirming the district’s participation in Section 4 of the Education Freedom Act of 2025 so eligible educators may receive a one-time $2,000 bonus funded by the state.

Board member Mr. Curry moved adoption of the resolution and Mr. Hendricks Jr. seconded. The motion passed by roll call with Mr. Curry, Mr. Ellis, Mr. Hendricks Jr. and Vice Chair Strain voting yes.

Board members used the discussion period to separate support for the teacher bonus from support for the larger voucher law that created the bonus. \"I wanna be crystal clear for our community,\" Mr. Curry said. He called the legislation \"fiscally irresponsible overall\" but said he would vote for the resolution so educators would receive the bonus. \"I will be voting for this in order for our teachers to get the money that they deserve,\" he added.

Other board members echoed that position. Mr. Ellis and Vice Chair Strain said the board would accept the bonus while continuing to oppose the voucher program; Strain urged residents to read the full resolution and noted the vote was \"about the teachers and making sure that, we get you what you rightfully deserve, while maintaining our, steadfast opposition against the voucher bill.\" The board did not adopt any language rescinding its opposition to the voucher law.

The resolution was presented as an administrative measure required so state funds can be distributed; board members said the one-time payment and associated payroll tax coverage come from the state and have no direct cost to the district.

No changes to district policy or ongoing funding commitments were enacted; the action affirmed the district’s intent to accept the state-distributed one-time payments as provided under the Education Freedom Act of 2025.

The board moved on to other business after the roll call vote.","The Germantown Municipal School District Board of Education voted unanimously to adopt a resolution accepting a one-time $2,000 teacher bonus made available under the state’s Education Freedom Act of 2025, while several members reiterated formal opposition to the broader voucher law.","actionData","errors"]

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Financial report: Germantown district presents fund balances and total assets

Superintendent outlines recruitment, development and retention efforts, including AI teacher pilot and wellness center usage

Board approves $311,179 purchase to replace classroom displays at Farmington and Riverdale

Germantown Board affirms teacher bonus under Education Freedom Act despite opposing voucher policy