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Shelby County board approves bank, staffing allocations and bleacher change order; senior trip carrier waiver approved amid construction payment dispute
Summary
At the April 23 meeting the Shelby County Board of Education approved awarding a bank depository contract, finalized SBDM staffing allocations, approved a modest change order for Milestone bleachers, and waived policy 9.36 to allow a common carrier for the 2027 senior trip; a public commenter raised a subcontractor payment dispute tied to ongoing litigation that is holding project funds.
The Shelby County Board of Education on April 23 approved several business items including a new bank depository contract, final SBDM staffing allocations for 2026–2027 and a change order related to the Milestone bleachers and press box project (BG25089).
After an RFP process, staff recommended and the board approved awarding the bank depository bid to Traditional Bank; staff said the previous bank could not sustain the previously offered interest rate. The motion to award the contract was moved by Miss Fels and seconded by Miss Blackburn and passed by voice vote.
The board also gave final approval to SBDM staffing allocations for the 2026–2027 school year in a motion by Miss Frills and seconded by Miss Jackson. Staff described only minor changes from the first reading, including a Shelby Academy allocation shift from "four teachers" to "four staff members" designed to free grant dollars.
Item P, a change order for the Milestone bleachers and press box (BG25089), drew detailed discussion by staff and Mr. Moore. The change order (reported amount: $9,886) covered…
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