During unfinished and new business, the Sullivan County School Board approved several routine items the director recommended.

Policy change: Director Carter asked the board to approve a clarified revision to policy 3.6001 (insurance benefit retirement program) after consulting the board attorney, Chris McCarty. Mister Hughes moved to approve the revision and Miss Stanley seconded; roll-call responses recorded in the transcript were 'Yes' for the members called and the motion carried.

Budget amendment: The board approved a general-purpose school (GPS) count amendment described as moving funds between budget lines. Doctor Rouse moved approval of letter 7a and Miss Stanley seconded; the roll-call recorded 'Yes' votes for members listed and the amendment carried.

Grant revision: The board approved Revision 1 to the Title IX McKinney-Vento grant, described by the director as moving funds from one line to another. Doctor Rouse moved approval of letter 7b and Mister McKinley seconded; the board recorded affirmative roll-call responses and approved the revision.

ETSU resolution: The board approved a resolution authorizing participation in ETSU's 'golden opportunity employer' program under which ETSU will reimburse the district $2,250 for each of two ETSU student teachers. Miss Stanley moved the resolution and Mister McKinley seconded; roll-call recorded affirmative votes and the resolution passed.

Votes at a glance: each item listed above was moved, seconded and approved in the meeting transcript; specific roll-call names and 'Yes' responses are recorded in the minutes but are partially garbled in the transcript copy (multiple 'Yes' responses and some repeated lines). The transcript does not show any 'No' votes or recorded abstentions for these items at this meeting.

Why it matters: these approvals update internal personnel policy, reallocate funds within the budget, maintain grant funding structure for students experiencing homelessness (McKinney-Vento) and secure full reimbursement for two student-teacher placements, which can affect staffing and classroom support.

What’s next: the board set its next regular meeting for Jan. 8 (work session at 4:30 p.m., regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.). No further details or dissent were recorded in the transcript for the approved items.