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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The board unanimously approved Charleston Elementary’s request to replace its inoperable front sign using funds the school has already raised; the replacement will follow district guidelines and occupy the same site.
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The Bradley County board spotlighted Walker Valley High School’s golf team for finishing third in the state tournament and celebrated Cody Walter as the individual state champion — described in the meeting as the first state individual golf champion from Bradley County/Cleveland City.
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After soliciting four bids, the board approved a recommendation to award welding cylinders and gas services for the district’s welding program to CNC Oxygen through November 2028; Jeremy Siegel reviewed bids for price, service and reliability.