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The proposal was presented as an option for the one area on the Troy Ann campus that lacks connectivity. The board was told the fields are “the only place on our campus that does not have Internet access,” and that streaming and the district’s Vigilant web‑based cameras drove the request.

School technology staff said a commercial cellular hotspot would not meet federal child‑safety filtering requirements and would be operated by a third party rather than the district. “If we were to put a hot spot or anything outside of school‑based connectivity … it would not fall under the same firewall and provisions that we have in place, to comply with those standards,” said Rob, a staff member in the district’s technology/IT area. He said a hotspot would be provided by a third‑party carrier such as Verizon or a similar vendor and would not be tied to the district’s content filters.

School staff and the board discussed alternatives. Technology staff said the district typically prefers a hardwired or locally hosted connection that can be routed through existing district firewall and content‑filtering controls, rather than a cellular hotspot. Board members raised budget concerns about the cost of running fiber or a hardwired line uphill to the athletic complex.

The discussion did not result in a formal vote or a final direction; board members were presented with vendor quotes and asked to consider whether to include the project in future budget work. Staff noted the decision would be at the pleasure of the board and that installing district‑managed connectivity would allow the Vigilant cameras to be accessed remotely for security as well as enable live streaming for athletics.

No formal action was recorded in the work session minutes on this item; board members asked staff to continue gathering information and to present budget impacts if the board wishes to move forward.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Johnson County School Board Work Session, April 15th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Johnson County school leaders discussed installing district‑managed internet service to the Troy Ann High School baseball and softball fields so the district could stream games and link web‑based security cameras.","taxTitle","Johnson County, School Districts, Tennessee","taxId",57883,"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},6603414,"Johnson County narrows budget shortfall; board weighs pay increases, three proposed positions and enrollment impacts",1333,1414000,2747000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000208-4aa20994ed2e1008fb721ddc3ab06ca8&start=1414&end=2747","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000208-4aa20994ed2e1008fb721ddc3ab06ca8/thumbnail_1414000.jpg","/articles/6603414/Tennessee/Johnson-County-narrows-budget-shortfall-board-weighs-pay-increases-three-proposed-positions-and-enrollment-impacts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603414-24f96f4d8897b133794b168148e190a2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771075795&Signature=SysbCKTx8jM3VQ~sbG4k9qz1rb3auKYh~Wldd9~jJB-aFcnbSEnOfaBz97JtSLsYJvXCekftduubyrepdoZD2yA0F4N4~9YpOTJP603j46WZVepT4d2uy6XUuJUi4pK1vRKEG2nPRifikc1bccRUaHcnWj~4QcZRL12BQsasa5gETPWs1l55Y6xAW1FfrcMeetfzCxkpCsNwiIyneAv4iai3uGqMAzs8tFdUi5Z2JaRu2VvKhywZh9~X6awHnxaUQY~CbushJVeJYw1RwBt~cuLWJ20WstdX16OB1RfnpG1hwlHM7UWlywjpDrJ~DiIO19J0iH4WN5X4yJtl19vxoA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Johnson County school officials told the board their draft budget shortfall has narrowed and outlined options to raise non‑certified pay, preserve a certified bonus and add three positions while monitoring uncertain local revenue and enrollment figures.

District staff said they have reduced a prior projected shortfall from about $1.5 million to roughly $300,000 after line‑by‑line review and other adjustments. Staff reported projected revenues of $48,122,968 and described remaining uncertainties in local tax base projections and sales tax receipts. Staff said a $1 increase for non‑certified employees would leave the budget about $287,001.97 short of balance under current assumptions.

Staff presented options for personnel compensation and schedule adjustments: the budget under consideration would provide a $2,000 bonus for certified staff (with the state expected to provide some funding for that bonus but not necessarily covering all positions), move certified employees onto an annual experience‑based schedule rather than the LOE schedule, and provide non‑certified employees a one‑dollar increase (staff asked the board whether to consider $1.50 instead).

The work session also included three proposed new positions in the draft budget: a public relations position, a social worker and a security position. Staff indicated the social worker position may qualify for a grant to offset cost. Staff discussed estimated salary and fixed costs as planning figures: presenters referenced a planning estimate of roughly $48,000 (salary basis) for the public relations position, about $49,000 for the security position (both figures described in thousands) and roughly $78,000 for the mental‑health/social worker position, with the latter potentially funded in part by an external grant.

District staff warned of enrollment‑related reductions that could reduce positions without cutting personnel — for example, declining kindergarten enrollment could eliminate one or two teaching positions as sections are consolidated. The district said it keeps a \"ratio reducer\" line in the budget to restore a position quickly if enrollment increases shortly before the school year.

Board members instructed staff to refigure the model using a $1.50 increase for non‑certified employees rather than $1 and to keep the three new positions in the draft budget for now while staff continue to refine local revenue projections and state reimbursement guidance. No formal budget adoption vote was taken during the work session.

The board discussed timing and uncertainty. Staff noted that the state has not yet clarified which certified positions will qualify for state bonus reimbursement and said they had been deliberately conservative in revenue assumptions. Board members also discussed possible staffing shifts to preserve federal program operations (for example, shifting cafeteria positions into general purpose funds to maintain federal program compliance).","District leaders reported a reduced budget gap and presented options including a $1 to $1.50 increase for non‑certified staff, a $2,000 bonus for certified staff, and three proposed new positions (public relations, social worker, security). The board asked staff to refigure a $1.50 option and to keep the new positions in the draft budget for now.",{"_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},6603420,"Johnson County hears multi‑year roof inspection and replacement plan after storm damage",1015,440000,1455000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000208-4aa20994ed2e1008fb721ddc3ab06ca8&start=440&end=1455","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000208-4aa20994ed2e1008fb721ddc3ab06ca8/thumbnail_440000.jpg","/articles/6603420/Tennessee/Johnson-County-hears-multiyear-roof-inspection-and-replacement-plan-after-storm-damage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603420-feca95885af8f13bd5cc48c01d80dc9d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771075795&Signature=M4pH5f~3t8lV3HUstoLijmyz3IY7d9avS~kghkwVTR4w7jeUos1u2kAzgik8XcTnRMbBAx~8yH0EciIH26i7f0e-I0kZxO7--4sWMnUxU9XljldTmKIw6BjD7YnEl6nE3YKTpFApK7E3k1Zhb5odS2nM-IrV1KVmrfqjqZKwZ0wsCMySLK6R63VfiHltDTMVXoA6azepRWCJMoA-452wmNYE5PQkr9ZqJSn63pt3d~338tzmXs~qiT9Fo~PJuIUxzpH1vPwS35UYFE~gczubBD4~pJp9wGHLKEoJYEVwmMIYUM63Rskb0Ru8lOifE5u5ZP1qTXkHCCP1qanwKWgCbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives from Corey Yell Roofing and partners presented a districtwide roof inspection report and multi‑year replacement schedule to the Johnson County School Board following storm damage.

Dale Lynch, speaking for the roofing team, said the company performed core samples and inspections of all district roofs immediately after a recent storm and installed emergency temporary systems to keep facilities dry while the district worked with its insurer. Lynch described the vendor's work as assistance at no cost to the district and emphasized the company's interest in a longer‑term partnership.

Jake Green, a company representative, summarized the firm's findings and a sectioned plan that breaks each school roof into replacement units with estimated years of replacement. For example, Green said one portion of the high school roof is estimated to need replacement in 2029 under the recommended schedule. The firm provided both layover (installing a new membrane over an existing single‑layer roof) and full tear‑off estimates for each section.

The roofing team recommended a 60‑mil single‑ply Duralast PVC membrane with a 1/2‑inch cover board and polyiso insulation in areas they judged to be next for replacement. Green explained that a layover is typically more economical and can preserve prior investment; a tear‑off is more expensive but required where decking or existing materials justify complete replacement. He said layover options can often be completed while school is in session because they do not require removing existing decking.

The presenters showed photographs from inspections and explained that some dome roofs had elastomeric coatings applied; others had blisters and areas showing wear. Green said the inspection package includes a roughly 100‑page report that lists sections, square footage when known, installation years (where available) and budgetary cost estimates. He provided a multi‑year layover estimate for a set of high school sections that district staff discussed in planning; the presenter described an example layover total in the millions across a four‑year span, used to aid long‑term budgeting.

The board and staff discussed warranties. The roofing team said the proposed PVC systems can carry 20‑year warranties with no dollar limit when properly installed and warranted edge to edge. They also reviewed maintenance items and immediate repairs (for example, drain work performed by district maintenance staff, Dustin) that the district could schedule to extend the life of some roofs.

No contract or procurement decision was made during the work session; the vendor repeatedly stated the inspection and presentation were provided with no obligation. The board accepted the report for long‑range planning and asked staff to use the spreadsheeted estimates to inform budget planning.

Dale Lynch said, “we're not looking to put a roof on them. We're looking to be your partner,” and Jake Green summarized timing and recommended system details for the board to consider.

The presentation provided the board with planning‑level costs and timing; the district will determine priorities and funding sources in subsequent budget discussions.","Vendor Corey Yell Roofing presented a multi‑year roof inspection and budget plan for all district buildings after storm damage, recommending PVC membrane systems and outlining layover vs. tear‑off options with approximate timelines and warranty details.","actionData","errors"]

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