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Blount County School Board approves $5.41 million in capital and operating increases
Summary
The board approved funding shifts and new expenditures totaling about $5.41 million across technology, facilities, HVAC, safety systems and teacher incentive bonuses, including $600,000 for Chromebooks and $1.82 million in state teacher bonuses.
The Blount County School Board approved a package of budget increases and transfers totaling approximately $5,405,721.23 to fund technology, facilities projects, equipment and teacher bonuses.
Major approvals included a $600,000 transfer from Fund 141 to purchase Chromebooks for grades 1, 5 and 9; a contingency reserve amended and approved at $125,000 (Fund 177) to cover unforeseen change orders; $300,000 for architect fees; $45,264 for a maintenance…
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