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The Bradley-Cleveland Public Education Foundation told the school board it has brought more than $12.1 million in private support to local public education over 22 years, highlighted teacher grants and telemedicine partnerships, and said two foundations committed multi-year funding for the LEAD fellowship.
Tennessee / School Districts / Bradley County
The board unanimously approved an engagement letter for the district attorney, multiple grant-funded school projects and contracts — including a $211,648 lawn-care contract to AFIX after debate over higher cost compared with incumbents.
Tennessee / School Districts / Bradley County
The Bradley County Board of Education unanimously approved a revised 2025–2030 strategic plan after a presentation outlining goals for student engagement, professional development and infrastructure. Board members said the plan aligns with state guidance and district priorities.
Tennessee / School Districts / Bradley County
District technology coordinator Scott Webb told the board the new integrated platform (website, messaging, AI chatbot and mobile app) is live but needs staff training and data mapping; pilot testing of the chatbot is planned for spring.
Tennessee / School Districts / Bradley County
Two student advisory members told the Bradley County Board of Education that screens and rising AI use are harming students’ attention and mental health and recommended one-on-one teacher check-ins, peer encouragement and extracurricular options to reduce screen time.
Tennessee / School Districts / Bradley County
After evaluating four candidates, the Bradley County Board of Education voted to select Chuck Cagle as its board attorney and authorized the executive committee to draft an engagement letter; one board member raised concerns about his workload and potential conflicts with Cleveland City representation.
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The Bradley County Board approved first readings of policy 4.406 (Internet use) to restrict district social-media access and policy 6.303 (questioning/searches) to require state training for personnel who conduct searches; both votes carried by roll call.
Tennessee / School Districts / Bradley County
On first reading the board approved updates to Policy 4.406 (internet use/social media limits per recent law) and Policy 6.303 (questioning and searches; staff training requirement per Public Chapter 244); both motions passed by roll call.
Tennessee / School Districts / Bradley County
The board approved transferring Route 29 from Teresa Phillips to Crystal Redmer, effective Nov. 21; Terry McElhaney presented and said Redmer has been vetted and is experienced in the bus industry.
Tennessee / School Districts / Bradley County
Program manager Melissa Presswood said the Big City University after-school program (funded by 21st Century Community Learning Centers) lost federal funds during an administrative review, producing a $51,960 shortfall that would cover transportation for roughly 300 students; the board was told a December budget amendment may be requested if grants do not arrive.