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Benton County Board unanimously approves tenure, gifts policy, TISA report and budget resolutions
Summary
The Benton County Board of Education unanimously approved the evening agenda and consent items, granted tenure to five teachers, approved Policy 6.71 (gifts) on first and second reading, accepted the TISA accountability report and approved multiple budget resolutions including an $8,000 Healthy Air Schools grant.
The Benton County Board of Education voted unanimously to approve its agenda and consent items, grant tenure to five teachers, adopt Policy 6.71 on gifts and accept the district's TISA accountability report, then approved several budget resolutions.
The board approved tenure for Holly Crum, Donnie Arnell, Cody Howe, Bill Jones and Hailey Brook McDowell following a motion and second; the chair called for the ayes and declared the motion approved. The board also voted to accept the Policy Committee report and to advance Policy 6.71 (gifts) on first and second readings; the clerk announced nine yes votes and the chair declared the policy passed.
Director Mark Lawrence presented the TISA accountability report and told the board the district has seen "some gains in areas" while noting it had fallen short in third grade performance and that "TISA funds are barely enough to cover our salary." The board moved, seconded and approved submission of the TISA report; the board recorded no public comments on that report.
On budget items, the board approved several resolutions covering cafeteria transfers, grants and gifts. Lawrence noted a Healthy Air Schools grant for $8,000 and referenced a separate security grant; the board approved the package with nine votes in favor.
What the board decided next: the board scheduled follow-up work through committee meetings (transportation and policy) and will publish formal minutes and policy paperwork on the district website. No further formal actions were taken at the meeting and the chair adjourned the session.
