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School board adopts 2025–26 budget, approves teacher bonus resolution and signs MOU for Carolyn Smith Innovation Center
Summary
The Sumner County School Board approved the general purpose budget for 2025–26, passed a resolution needed to receive a state $2,000 teacher bonus, and voted to move forward with a lease/MOU for the Carolyn Smith Innovation Center; the board also discussed but did not fully fund playground and school‑supply proposals.
SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. — The Sumner County School Board approved its 2025–26 general purpose budget Wednesday, moved to accept a state‑funded teacher bonus program and approved a memorandum of understanding that starts the district’s lease of the Carolyn Smith Innovation Center, a 60,000‑square‑foot facility intended for career and technical programming.
Budget and compensation
The board adopted the 2025–26 general purpose budget after discussion of multiple line items including technology replacements, instructional priorities and central‑office staffing adjustments. Dr. Langford, the district director, detailed technology purchases for the coming year — replacing kindergarten–second‑grade iPads (about 1,800 devices), purchasing roughly 1,500 MacBook Airs for staff and leaders, and additional iPads for leaders — and said these purchases will be funded through district device programs and technology plans.
The proposed reorganization of central office roles and new supervisory positions (chief‑level and several director roles) drew…
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