Mark A. Griffith, secretary of the Marion County Board of Education, told members Aug. 11 that the new Jasper Middle School project has been closed out and is now under warranty. "We have closed out the new Jasper Middle School Project. We are currently working under warranty status which will cover any issues that arise," Griffith said. Griffith said an elevator bid for South Pittsburg High School is currently open and will be opened Monday; he asked the board for permission to expedite the procurement and said Project Manager Randy Gilliam would review any competitive bids before staff moved forward. "If there is an issue with the bid chosen it will be brought before the Board for review and approval," Griffith said. On other facilities items, Griffith said the district is progressing on agricultural (AG) buildings and continuing several projects in facilities. He updated the board that a locker contract was signed the day after the previous board meeting but that a start date has not been scheduled; when the project begins, the lockers will be installed first in South Pittsburg schools. During the same discussion, Griffith said a one‑time $2,000 bonus for teachers and all employees should be in accounts in the Aug. 15 pay period; he said he would be excluded from the bonus and that taxes would be withheld "due to the State Law." Board members asked questions about locker timing; Mrs. Donna Blansett specifically asked for an update on the locker installations. The items discussed were informational requests and directions to staff; no additional formal motions or votes on these specific projects were recorded at the Aug. 11 meeting.