Blount County Schools approves 2026–27 school-year budget after brief meeting

Blount County Schools voted to approve the 2026–27 school-year budget following a brief, procedural meeting. The chair asked for a motion to approve the agenda item covering the school-year budget; a motion was made, it was seconded and the clerk conducted a roll-call vote before announcing that the motion had passed.

Board members said the budget had been reviewed in recent workshops and remains subject to the county commission’s approval. The chair invited final comments and noted the proposed budget would be presented at Blount County budget workshops on Friday morning.

Members used the time after the vote to thank staff who prepared the budget. The clerk (S3) said, “I’d like to take this opportunity just to thank, Bridal Spence and spending so much time and putting in so much effort on this budget,” and a committee member (S2) added praise for “Britney,” noting her responsiveness and thoroughness during prior appearances before the commission.

The chair then moved to adjourn; a member moved to close the meeting, and the chair declared the meeting adjourned. The chair commented that the session had lasted about five minutes.

Votes at a glance - Motion: Approve the agenda item covering the 2026–27 school-year budget. Mover: not specified in the transcript. Second: Committee member (S2). Vote: roll-call taken; transcript records at least one affirmative response and the clerk’s announcement that the “motion has passed.” Full tally not specified in the transcript.

What’s next: The approved proposal will be presented at upcoming Blount County budget workshops for further review and final commission action.