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Dickson County School Board approves $19.5 million amendment request, earmarks $17 million for capital projects
Summary
The board voted to request a $19.5 million FY‑26 budget amendment (a $17 million transfer for capital outlay and $2.5 million for one‑time expenses), authorizing the chair or designee to present the package to the county commission.
The Dickson County School Board voted to request an FY‑26 budget amendment totaling $19,500,000, authorizing a transfer from school board reserves of $17,000,000 for capital outlay projects and $2,500,000 for one‑time expenses, board members said.
The request, moved by a board member and read into the record by the clerk, directs that the amendment be presented at the discretion of the board chair or a designee. Board members said the package is intended to preserve flexibility while showing county decision makers a prioritized list of projects and expenses.
Board members described the vote as a response to the county commission’s earlier consideration of a larger $47 million capital resolution. One member summarized that the commission did not act on the $47 million request, leaving the district to decide whether to submit a narrower $19.5 million ask or seek county action on the full package.
Supporters of the $19.5 million request cited the district’s available reserves and one‑time revenue changes. The motion language read into the record stated: “To approve a request for an amendment to the FY 26 budget for $19,500,000, which would include $17,000,000 from the conceptual list of capital projects as indicated by the attached document, and $2,500,000 going to one‑time expenses to include items in the statement of proposed operations dated 03/25/26, to be presented at the discretion of the board chair or designee.”
Board members asked clarifying questions before the roll call, seeking confirmation about the items included and how discretionary language would operate. The clerk and legal staff clarified the motion would require that the listed items be included but would permit some variation if funds allowed.
On recorded roll call, the board recorded five ayes and one no (Miss Steele). The chair announced the motion carried.
What the request would buy: board documents and discussion named a mixed set of capital projects and one‑time items, including school roofs (DCHS, William James Middle School), safety upgrades, two special‑education buses and five class‑B buses, curriculum purchases, and playground equipment. Several board members said the district has restricted funds and grants (for example, a Jackson Foundation contribution and TennCare receipts) that will offset parts of the proposal.
Next steps: the board authorized the chair or the chair’s designee to present the amendment request to the county commission; board members said they would return to a work session to finalize presentation details before the commission’s next work session.
Action: the board approved the budget amendment request (transfer from reserves) by recorded vote.
