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School presenter says Tennessee treasury offered $25 per enrolled student; not in current budget
Summary
A representative from Independence High School said the Tennessee Department of the Treasury notified the county of a potential $25-per-enrolled-student grant for construction and maintenance; the presenter said that funding is not included in this budget year.
A presenter identified with Independence High School told the committee that the Tennessee Department of the Treasury notified local school systems that certain systems may qualify for $25 per enrolled student for construction and maintenance, but the presenter said the amount is not part of the county’s current budget year.
"We got notice from the Tennessee Department of the Treasury on Thursday that they uh are are offering school systems who meet particular categories and one of them is this A category and it also includes some with high poverty etc. um funding for construction and uh maintenance of of $25 per enrolled student. Uh that isn't again in this current budget year," the presenter said.
The presenter framed the notice as an opportunity to seek funds but noted eligibility depends on meeting specified categories. The transcript does not record any formal budget amendment or staff recommendation to pursue the funds during the meeting excerpt.
Next steps would typically include staff analysis of eligibility and a budget amendment if the county and school system decide to apply and accept the funds; the transcript did not record a motion or vote on the topic.
