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Board members voted to renew the district's relationship with Gallagher for benefits and insurance-management services, approved an amendment with Epic (for E‑Rate filing services), accepted the policy committee's recommendations and adopted budget resolution amendments that reallocate existing funds and record several grants and bonus payments.

Why it matters: the approvals lock in service providers for benefits and E‑Rate filings that affect district operations, record recent grants and teacher bonuses in the budget and move multiple policies through the board's approval process.

Board action and vote results

- Approval of agenda and consent agenda (includes July minutes and substitute-teacher approvals). Motion and second were recorded on the floor; a roll-call tally was not provided in the transcript and therefore is not specified.

- Gallagher Consulting Agreement: The board approved renewal of the Gallagher consulting arrangement, which the board described as the district's long‑standing manager for insurance lines other than health. The motion passed with 10 yes votes; the motion's mover and seconder were not specified in the transcript. (Vote: 10 yes, no abstentions recorded.)

- Epic Communications Amendment (E‑Rate filing): The board approved an amendment to the district's agreement for E‑Rate filing services, which district staff said handles the filings that generate the district's Internet discounts. \"They usually pay about 75% of what our Internet costs,\" said Mister Lawrence. The motion passed with 10 yes votes; the mover and seconder were not specified in the transcript. (Vote: 10 yes, no abstentions recorded.)

- Policy committee report and second‑reading package: The board approved the policy committee's report and then approved the slate of policies on second reading. The second‑reading package passed on a roll call of 11 yes votes. (Vote: 11 yes, no abstentions recorded.)

- Budget resolutions: The board approved a set of budget amendments and resolutions shown in the meeting packet, including recognition of recent grants, a teacher bonus allocation and adjustments to retirement-related accounts. The motion passed on a roll call of 11 yes votes. (Vote: 11 yes, no abstentions recorded.)

Details provided in discussion

District staff identified specific line items in the packet when explaining the budget amendments. Staff said a $14,000 grant referenced in the packet came from a Navy School Health grant; a contribution from West Tennessee Health Care to the district clinic was noted in the packet (the transcript reads that amount unclearly), and a $406,000 line tied to a teacher bonus for certified staff was described as covering licensed employees who spend at least half their day with students. Staff also described a $662,749 amount tied to an \"innovative school model\" grant through the governor's technical-education program; the staff statement specified this as existing funding moved within the district budget rather than a new appropriation.

What the board did not decide

There was no recorded rejection of any item on the agenda; contested or deferred measures were not documented in the transcript. Several motions were moved and seconded on the floor but the transcript did not always identify movers and seconders by name.

Looking ahead

Board members were reminded of upcoming items (policy follow-ups and training opportunities) and were told that routine contract renewals and budget amendments like these will return if further adjustments are needed.

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Why it matters: the report affects operational readiness for the start of school — staffing assignments, federal funding availability and facility repairs or installations (roofing, HVAC, cameras and a generator) have direct implications for students and staff in the coming weeks.

Personnel and federal funds

The director notified the board that Carly Davis was hired as an education assistant at Holiday School and said the hire was being shared with the board because the district policy requires notification when a board member or school administrator's immediate family is employed. The director said the district hopes Davis will pursue and complete her teacher license after Christmas.

On federal funds, staff said there had been a recent interval of uncertainty about Title II and Title IV funds, and that officials had feared cuts. The director reported that federal funds had been released for the current year but cautioned there could still be reductions in the future.

Grants and budget items mentioned in the director's report

- A $14,000 grant tied to a Navy School Health project was recorded in the packet (staff credited Corey Townsend with work on the grant).

- A contribution from West Tennessee Health Care to the district clinic was noted in the packet; the exact amount in the transcript was unclear and should be confirmed in the official packet.

- A $406,000 teacher bonus pool for certified staff was described as covering licensed staff who spend at least half their day with students.

- A $662,749 allocation tied to an \"innovative school model\" through the governor's technical-education program was described as existing funds reallocated within the district; staff said no new funds were being requested.

Facilities and operations

The director reviewed summer capital work. Staff reported a major roof installation was complete and that the manufacturer, DuraLabs, must inspect the work before the contractor can apply a gym logo. District staff expected final inspection and related finishing work by the end of the month, possibly sooner.

A generator was installed at the central office and tested successfully. Central Technology staff told the director they expect to finish installation of security cameras at every school by the end of September. Briarwood HVAC bids will be published and opened on Aug. 19; staff said the project will likely take most of the school year and that only one pod might be completed during fall break.

Camden projects reported included a finished office at Camden Elementary, repairs to electrical issues at Camden Junior High (blinking lights), and installation of four mini‑split HVAC units in classrooms.

Other notes and community gestures

The director thanked First Baptist Church and Missionary Grove congregations for providing staff lunches and noted community outreach activities. The director also relayed a message attributed to Mr. Brantley and quoted to staff: \"worry less and pray more.\" The board received reminders about the TSBA fall district meeting on Sept. 23 and the next regular board meeting scheduled for Sept. 2.

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King County Board of Education approves consultant contract, E‑Rate amendment, policy updates and budget resolutions

Director reports staffing updates, federal funds uncertainty and summer facilities work