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The board approved the agenda and the consent agenda by roll call; the consent package included the June minutes, the annual agenda and a substitute teacher list. The board then approved purchasing cooperative agreements described in the meeting packet as agreements with “HPS, which is Volvo, TISS, Soarscribe, and Byward” (motion and supporting materials referenced by staff). The board approved on first reading multiple policy updates that staff identified as coming from PSBA policy recommendations; the policies will return for second reading on Aug. 4.

Separately, the board unanimously renewed the StaffEasy substitute teacher contract for one year, with staff saying the new agreement is essentially the same as prior years’ contracts and was recommended for renewal. The board also approved a third-year contract with Capturing Kids’ Hearts to continue programming at three schools; staff said the program will continue at those three schools with grant funding covering most costs and the district paying $5,000. The board approved a set of budget resolutions, including the acceptance of $1,123 in unclaimed property identified to schools and transfers needed to cover an unexpected workers’ compensation increase (staff reported an approximately 17% increase in premiums). Board members also authorized routine payroll budget adjustments through the county commission for operational flexibility.

All motions reported roll-call tallies of nine yes votes and no recorded dissent on the items listed above. The board moved from these approvals into the director’s report following passage of the budget resolutions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","July 7, 2025 Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Benton County School Board voted unanimously to approve the meeting agenda, multiple purchasing cooperative agreements, a package of policy updates on first reading, contract renewals and budget resolutions.","taxTitle","Benton County, School Districts, Tennessee","taxId",67920,"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},6427917,"Director highlights retirements, staffing fills, new report card and summer projects for Benton County schools",541,1113575,1655205,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5898347-7619de330a39eb62311d53e1b436b05a&start=1113&end=1655","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5898347-7619de330a39eb62311d53e1b436b05a/thumbnail_1113575.jpg","/articles/6427917/Tennessee/Director-highlights-retirements-staffing-fills-new-report-card-and-summer-projects-for-Benton-County-schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6427917-e9641ef4ffbc7e1c2d8fc0efe4a2e5d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770968442&Signature=aytmG35XZR0vfF4VvFa0sYpTMwniFv2BilXMeU202Ai9vAJlyQN1ANeaEFDtPZjb1dBhcwJxhMJRhUQCzNzMaL7NhHSraxCKz96IxiJwTIJtXWBsSnBA4Inh2hKMUJtMPxtEcBOjaNk~xCDTpxopO1MzWwYJDoREtBiDU7mEzWZDjYurDqpewE7P5LEzx7JPajBkdgHwDfbJMnnqoiy9xoFvUrFpmT67PB--01xsjSLOvy~RvxvutcqzSUU2Bqq~XhDa1PXZ7F4d0LPfDLX3CyETMzRP8p2QDehLeRo4vmFFMDDNCzDXF4or5JsV3yYVe4EY8IboxTvORCIMcQh2wA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the director’s report, Benton County School leadership recognized five retirees and announced several operational updates ahead of the new school year.

Recognition and staffing: The board acknowledged retirees including Christy Wilson and several others for their service to the district. Staff reported that all certified positions had been filled as of the meeting, while a small number of support positions remained open (one custodian candidate and one facility position at the Career Technical Center were discussed). The director said one education assistant position remains open at the high school level.

Report card and policy: Administrators presented a new standards-based, performance-style elementary report card that staff said is intended to give parents more informative academic feedback; the director’s report stated that boards are only required to be aware of report-card formats and not to take formal action. Staff asked board members to attend a scheduled policy meeting to discuss family medical leave and a cell-phone policy; the meeting was proposed for Thursday the 17th at 5:30 p.m. and the board’s next regular meeting was announced for Aug. 4 at 6:00 p.m.

Facilities and projects: Summer projects described in the report included roof work at the junior high (timing subject to weather), replacement of carpet and dry wood in the music room, camera system upgrades planned to be completed by Sept. 1, floor sanding and repainting projects at Camden Junior High and Camden High School, and patching work to improve parent pickup lanes. Staff said some work may be delayed if heavy rain occurs.

Other items: Staff also thanked community partners and internal teams for summer camp operations and noted upcoming professional development opportunities (a summer institute in Gatlinburg and a session in Jackson on Aug. 7; fall district meeting on Sept. 23). The director noted federal funding uncertainty and said the district had received a notice that certain federal funds were frozen but that staff expected the funds might be reinstated by Aug. 6; staff said a prolonged freeze could affect positions supported by those funds.

The director closed by asking the board to keep certain staff and family members in their thoughts for health reasons and to attend upcoming events; the meeting adjourned after a motion to adjourn.","In the director’s report to the Benton County School Board, staff recognized retirees, announced filling of certified positions, described a new standards-based elementary report card, outlined facility and technology summer work and set a policy meeting for July 17 and the next board meeting for Aug. 4.",{"_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},6427923,"Board approves Capturing Kids' Hearts contract for three schools; district to pay $5,000",262,691605,953720,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5898347-7619de330a39eb62311d53e1b436b05a&start=691&end=953","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5898347-7619de330a39eb62311d53e1b436b05a/thumbnail_691605.jpg","/articles/6427923/Tennessee/Board-approves-Capturing-Kids-Hearts-contract-for-three-schools-district-to-pay-5000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6427923-8aba132fac9019e2bfccca545f25fcbd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770968442&Signature=P2OaphpyW9prOh6iyb176-ovAJB2Cnl5RpUHMZ7e0cVInemDp-Z39a7LkbPikjEaEYtA1OG9Mn~8ou5sE5La2Cj3q03rHDe2mu~muGynVGYZRsdohxHdAOzFeuqNP58Yb2iv0LxOZLH2tcfG4uggtVh~LsnWd1sYWdZsng5Uf~LNtcunCHxOGsysDr880dPlWjB66bZDZ~e81H0~nbqzc8nCuCZKdIF3gZN-teuLf26-Xo444HYIV2rzRUf~p3uk8FI1E88AQPFVL7yCeZ3fPBocIDnrSDOvR9g4Po1CoXAR8M0mmKcrntlj44E~IyJVhXcoh~5-FzM8PHfMB2ldIQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Benton County School Board approved a Capturing Kids' Hearts agreement to continue programming at three Benton County schools, with staff telling the board outside grants will pay most of the cost and the district will contribute $5,000.

Staff explained this is the program’s third year in the district and that the three schools selected were those that had implemented the program most fully. Staff described the program as a culture-building initiative that emphasizes a social contract and greeting students at the door to strengthen relationships. Meeting presenters said the program is not easy to implement but that consistency has produced positive responses, particularly among older students.

Staff also said the district had previously covered the program at a substantially higher cost when it used federal ESSER funds, noting an approximate prior annual cost of $65,000; at the current contract term grants will cover most of the cost and the district payment would be $5,000. The board voted by roll call, 9–0, to approve the contract as presented.

The board’s motion authorizes continuation of the program for the coming year and asks the responsible administrators to monitor implementation and grant reporting for the three participating schools.","The Benton County School Board approved a third-year contract to continue Capturing Kids' Hearts programming at three schools. Staff said grant funding covers most costs and the district will pay $5,000; staff described the program as culture-building and noted prior funding came from ESSER.","actionData","errors"]

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Benton County School Board approves agenda, purchasing agreements, policies, contracts and budget resolutions

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