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Work session reviews dozens of recommended purchases, contracts and MOUs including SmartSense sensors and vehicle fleet replacement
Summary
Staff presented recommended approvals for summer learning supplies, contract amendments, equipment purchases, a pretrial services MOU, sensor purchases for food safety, and fleet vehicles; board members asked follow-up questions on warranties, justification, and slide inconsistencies.
During its March 15 work session the Shelby County Board of Education reviewed a large consent and staff-business packet that included recommended purchases, contract amendments, grant acceptances and memoranda of understanding. Staff presented the items for board consideration and answered member questions; no final roll‑call approvals for each item were recorded in the work session record.
Key recommended items presented (amounts and details as stated in the meeting): - Knowledge Tree Summer Learning Academy supplies: $425,060 (presentation recommended purchase). - Amendment to contract with Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (contract number read as 8238920242025): increase to $90,800 (original $75,600 plus $15,200), end date unchanged at…
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