Tennessee / School Districts / Murfreesboro
The board approved increasing a differentiated pay stipend for a special education 'best classroom' from $500 to $1,000 per month, funded by a $16,303 transfer within the federal IDEA Part B budget; board members asked about federal funding stability.
Tennessee / School Districts / Murfreesboro
District staff and the teacher advisory council reported early classroom engagement after adopting Studies Weekly Explore Science for K–5, saying teachers received materials and training and students are more inquiry‑driven.
Tennessee / School Districts / Murfreesboro
The board accepted the revenue and expenditure report and heard an internal schools funds audit with no findings; internal accounts showed club and field‑trip fundraising and the board discussed impact fees and capital outlay.
Tennessee / School Districts / Murfreesboro
Dr. Duke and colleagues recognized Kelly Blanchard for 11 years of service as a social worker focusing on pre‑K families, citing home visits and targeted support that helped a student transition to school.
Tennessee / School Districts / Murfreesboro
Board members approved the 2026 charter school review team but engaged in lengthy discussion about Public Chapter 5/18, a state law change that can allow county‑authorized charter schools to operate in city school zones if they can show a legitimate need for space.
Tennessee / School Districts / Murfreesboro
The board approved a $40,511 contract for a Toyota Sienna van to expand McKinney‑Vento student transportation and a $117,306 purchase of two Ford Transit cargo vans for maintenance, funded through county bonds and district CIP.
Tennessee / School Districts / Murfreesboro
District staff described a short-term plan for the backpack and family food-supply program in case SNAP benefits are reduced and told the board that a federal funding shutdown would not immediately affect current staff because federal grant funds are received in advance.
Tennessee / School Districts / Murfreesboro
The Murfreesboro City Schools Board on Oct. 28 approved a package of financial and procurement actions, including the annual TISA accountability report, purchase of two maintenance trucks totaling $94,938, multiple budget amendments and funding for an additional payroll assistant.
Tennessee / School Districts / Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro City Schools and Discovery School presented the school's nomination for the discontinued National Blue Ribbon program, noting the nomination is based on a five-year record of high achievement and that the school completed a year-long application process after being nominated by the State Department of Education.
Tennessee / School Districts / Murfreesboro
The board presented its October 'Best of MCS' recognition to Rita, a Salem Elementary custodian who helped ready the district's new transportation and maintenance facility, and several board members publicly praised school resource officers, including SRO Scott Sperry at Bradley Academy.