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Board approves ESSER spending, HVAC purchases, retention bonuses and HR software
Summary
Hickman County School Board approved ESSER-related budget amendments and procurements including a $32,000 online payroll/HR system, seven mini-split HVAC units (~$52,346), a major air-handler replacement (~$128,000), and approved posting a 14-month ESSER grant manager position to oversee projects; retention bonuses (~$520,000) were discussed and included in ESSER spending plans.
The Hickman County School Board approved several budget amendments and procurements on Sept. 9 that allocate federal carryover and local funds to facility upgrades, employee retention and administrative systems.
Administrators described consolidated carryover from federal programs (Title I, II, IV, and ESSER) and presented budget amendments to bring the funds into the district’s accounting system. The board approved budget amendments for items labeled 6–10, which align carryover federal funds with current-year spending plans.
The board approved an online payroll and HR benefits system intended to replace paper W-2 distribution and time-sheet processes. Staff estimated the district’s share of the system at roughly…
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