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Budget amendments — The board approved a slate of year-end general purpose budget amendments (items numbered 31–39) that included adjustments for the district’s Tennessee health care resiliency program (the district float nurse), high-cost special education reimbursement, position reclassifications, honor choir revenues, nursing reserves, summer learning camps, after-school program adjustments and Healthy Community Initiative grants for AEDs and the Prospect Community Walking Trail. The motion to approve the general purpose amendments passed on a roll call vote of 7–0.

Fund 145 (PIE Innovation Center) — The board approved year-end adjustments to Fund 145 to reconcile actual revenue and expenditures for operations and school programming at the PIE Innovation Center; the vote passed 7–0.

Policy adoptions — The board voted to waive second readings and adopt multiple policies on first and second reading. Items adopted included policy 2.601 (fundraising activities) with highlighted changes related to online fundraising and record-keeping; policy 2.501 (accepting credit card payments) with clerical corrections; policy 2.8051 (use of credit cards) recommended by TSBA; and policy 4.7 (testing programs) with revised numeric ranges tied to state guidance. Each policy vote was recorded as 7–0 on roll call.

Education Freedom Act resolution — The board approved a resolution affirming Bradley County Schools’ intention to participate in Section 4 of the Education Freedom Act of 2025, which provides a one-time bonus of $2,000 to public school teachers employed in kindergarten through grade 12 for the 2024–25 school year, subject to state appropriation. Dr. Linda Cash clarified that eligible teachers will be identified from the district’s 10-compass employee list, that administrators and supervisors not listed as classroom teachers are not included by that definition, and that the bonus funds — if appropriated and disbursed by the state — will not be released until after July 1 and would appear in fall payroll. The resolution passed on a roll call vote of 7–0.

Procedural notes — Board members asked clarifying questions on how teacher eligibility will be determined and on timing of the funds. District staff said they will present budget recommendations and any administrative steps required for distribution at a future meeting.

Votes at a glance (summary)
- General purpose budget amendments (items 31–39): approved, vote 7–0.
- Fund 145 (PIE Innovation Center) adjustments: approved, vote 7–0.
- Policy 2.601 (fundraising activities): adopted, vote 7–0.
- Policy 2.501 (accepting credit card payments): adopted, vote 7–0.
- Policy 2.8051 (use of credit cards): adopted, vote 7–0.
- Policy 4.7 (testing programs): adopted, vote 7–0.
- Resolution to participate in Section 4 of the Education Freedom Act of 2025 (teacher bonuses of $2,000 for 2024–25, subject to appropriation): approved, vote 7–0.

All formal votes described above were recorded by roll call and passed unanimously at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bradley County Schools Board of Education April Board Meeting - April 10, 2025 - 4:00 PM","oneSentenceSummary","The Bradley County Board of Education approved year-end budget amendments, several policy changes and a resolution to participate in Section 4 of the Education Freedom Act of 2025, all by unanimous roll-call votes.","taxTitle","Bradley County, School Districts, Tennessee","taxId",12945,"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},6607450,"Bradley County Schools board selects Pritchard Industries for janitorial contract; board to negotiate contract terms",760,845000,1605000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2952777-350c5d7a41a05e90c00d7f39957fe22e&start=845&end=1605","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2952777-350c5d7a41a05e90c00d7f39957fe22e/thumbnail_845000.jpg","/articles/6607450/Tennessee/Bradley-County-Schools-board-selects-Pritchard-Industries-for-janitorial-contract-board-to-negotiate-contract-terms","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6607450-644e98b84dfc2a2f7b862e33fadd928d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142013&Signature=NRPwNOTz0e~GrM3xX8oALhETy3IrJ57lSvaQHzBzIDWjHt~bXmhzYubkUdyk3pR8FWg1mBNmqD5aer8Q2eRfxCWRHJi1~rQR5yfpHj6Vwq-AGEQv6qHEZSmBW3e-nkve66zgerVF~aDFEfjVxua-LNZigAIbnMmHWImM4sc6SjLbHpU7JKbAR682VmNcayb1lGiu6MI5izVAK1rNVXd8Y9wY7O6O8IFpPfVBfttw~q4anuQArnrk~rWhMn6n~vJGNkDF7lxh249YP1WP0vdMkbyF1OnfRODMcMx8rNeBKgn5x4LR0VCK1YAtRKKwdqWi0Q6fQuh2lStHVewiPqp8nA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bradley County Board of Education voted to approve Pritchard Industries as the district’s janitorial services contractor and authorized district staff to negotiate contract details, the board decided at its April 2025 regular meeting.

The board’s janitorial committee — which reviewed 15 bids received during a procurement process that began in October — recommended Pritchard after members evaluated submissions using a rubric that included cost analysis, industry experience, educational facilities experience, financial and management capability, and references.

Amanda Lee, a board member who participated on the committee, said the decision was not based on the lowest bid alone. She told the board that the lowest bidder’s documentation contained “discrepancies in the overall summary total” and that its hourly rates and largest prior contract (about $284,000) raised concerns about its capacity to service the district’s much larger portfolio. \"We felt like they were fully —\" Lee said of Pritchard, noting the company serves many school systems and large facilities.

Committee members described Pritchard’s employee benefits package — including tuition reimbursement, 401(k) options and health benefits — as a factor supporting retention and operational stability.

Board members asked about transition and oversight. District staff said Pritchard would assign a project manager/supervisor and use a technology reporting system to log issues and responses; staff indicated a planned contract effective date of June 1 with a roughly four-week transition period. The board emphasized that tonight’s vote selected the company only; the final contract and the precise service option and budget allocations will return for district approval after negotiations.

The motion to approve Pritchard Industries passed on a roll call vote of 7–0.

The board also noted the incumbent vendor agreed to assist with a transition if the contract moves forward.","After a multi-month bid process and committee review, the Bradley County Board of Education voted to approve Pritchard Industries as the district's janitorial services contractor. The selection followed committee concerns about capacity and references for the lowest bid and discussion of employee retention benefits offered by Pritchard.",{"_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},6607455,"Bradley County Schools report 27 students scored above 30 on ACT; TVA STEM grants awarded to several schools",123,132000,255000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2952777-350c5d7a41a05e90c00d7f39957fe22e&start=132&end=255","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2952777-350c5d7a41a05e90c00d7f39957fe22e/thumbnail_132000.jpg","/articles/6607455/Tennessee/Bradley-County-Schools-report-27-students-scored-above-30-on-ACT-TVA-STEM-grants-awarded-to-several-schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6607455-65370dba20249763e8aaad064c918597/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142013&Signature=CKJ9YABSXhinn0pg-7vui60LC1~7Zml8NM7AcdpnkXcAlZyjSY7kl9PH6kWMK~XoagpUZN2XFnuDwgvro1YqYXjMPe5J2cDUt6XSiw~fxW-Kclgz-cIW9omijeOp3xfg1bSNVbLCEO8inRQp4UL1F9hKlMf~vpmcP3w7PepgPCC-TGtBB5bq6aSWZB09KV79wdv-DStlrjZWJ8KDr243Z1cnYnEAeMraJpRoVa54-3aLO79GKcpB3VDNoJT~l496mTU7DIbzbxCpPlK3JFQPNNlWKytSbIV6i3PmWFHXksu4aGa1wPIvIXOCfGhJxTD6Cll4P6Q0NTtQCLlApO3suA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Linda Cash, director of Bradley County Schools, told the school board at its April 2025 regular meeting that 27 students in the district scored above 30 on the ACT this year, a result she described as reflecting “the dedication our students [and] supports in their families.”

Cash said most students’ ACT scores moved or changed this year and praised the district’s ACT prep team. She also reported that several district schools received $5,000 each in Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) STEM grants, listing Hopewell, Lake Forest, Michigan Avenue, North Lake, Parkview, Taylor and Oak Grove as recipients so far.

The director noted other student opportunities and extracurricular developments: girls flag football teams have started at both district high schools, and a district math meet drew strong participation. Cash asked board members and the public to note upcoming district events on the calendar, including a Roadshow stop and a State of the Schools address at the PIE Innovation Center on April 30.

Cash closed her report by thanking school staff and district partners for the programs and support that, she said, expand students’ postsecondary and workforce opportunities.

The report focused on academic metrics, grants, and events; it did not include additional budget decisions or policy actions beyond informational updates.","Director of Schools Dr. Linda Cash told the Bradley County Board of Education that 27 students scored above 30 on the ACT this year; several schools received $5,000 TVA STEM grants. She also highlighted extracurricular developments and upcoming district events.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves year-end budget amendments, several policies and a resolution to accept teacher bonus funds under Education Freedom Act

Bradley County Schools board selects Pritchard Industries for janitorial contract; board to negotiate contract terms

Bradley County Schools report 27 students scored above 30 on ACT; TVA STEM grants awarded to several schools