Kingsport board approves budget amendment to cover Chromebook cost increases; accepts small Ballad Health donation
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Board approved FY2026 Budget Amendment No. 4 to accept a $4,500 local donation for Jackson capital outlay and to reallocate $124,500 within technology lines to cover higher-than-expected Chromebook costs; the motion passed after presentation by Mr. Fry.
The Kingsport City Schools Board of Education voted Feb. 10 to approve Budget Amendment No. 4 for fiscal year 2026 to accept a donation and reallocate internal technology funds to cover increased device costs.
Presenter Mr. Fry told the board the amendment includes a $4,500 increase in estimated local revenue and an appropriation for Jackson capital outlay tied to a donation from Ballad Health. He also said previously approved purchases of Chromebooks and student devices are now projected to exceed an established line item by $124,500 due to price increases. To cover that shortfall, staff proposed moving $90,000 from the technology support (E-rate) budget and $34,500 from another technology line item.
The board moved and seconded the recommendation and the motion passed with the chair announcing approval. No roll-call vote with named tallies was recorded in the transcript.
The action was described as a housekeeping budget amendment to reconcile donations and shifting device costs; the presenter offered to answer questions and no substantive amendments were made on the floor.