State School Bond Authority selects Hawkins, Delafield and Wood as bond counsel

The Tennessee State School Bond Authority on March 23, 2026, voted unanimously to award a five-year bond counsel contract to Hawkins, Delafield and Wood, with the contract set to commence May 1, 2026, and the comptroller authorized to finalize the terms.

The motion was introduced by the meeting chair, who said, “I will make a motion that we select Hawkins, Delafield and Wood to be awarded a 5-year contract to commence May 1st, 2026 and delegate to the comptroller the responsibility to fix and finalize the details of the contract.” A member seconded the motion and, after the chair asked for questions and heard none, Kayla conducted a roll call. Miss Adkins, Secretary Hargett, Treasurer Lillard, Comptroller Mumpower, Commissioner Bryson and Dr. Perry recorded votes in the affirmative and the motion carried.

The selection follows staff review and a formal recommendation to members, according to the chair’s remarks that staff had worked on the proposal. The transcript records no public comments on the item; the meeting record shows there were no requests for public comment that day.

Earlier in the meeting the board approved the minutes from its Feb. 23, 2026 meeting by unanimous roll call. With the bond counsel selection complete and no further questions, the chair moved to adjourn and the board voted to end the session.

The comptroller was delegated authority to “fix and finalize” contract details; the transcript does not specify dollar amounts, fee schedules, or other contract terms.