Tennessee / School Districts / Robertson County
Robertson County school board unanimously approved a balanced budget amendment totaling $1,003,434, composed of contributions/gifts (~$29,500), a USDA rebate ($50,000) and an approximately $850,000 increase labeled 'Arteza'; staff completed line-item cleanups and redistributed funds across pages 28–29 of the packet.
Tennessee / School Districts / Robertson County
School leaders recognized EL staff and presented trophies to winners of the district's first annual English Learner writing contest for grades 2–8, citing categories 'emerging' and 'progressing' and naming victors by school and grade.
Tennessee / School Districts / Robertson County
The Robertson County school board voted unanimously to ask the State Department of Education for a waiver for missed snow (stockpile) days and to change March 2 from a professional development day to an instructional day, citing 12 missed days and supporting evidence including a state-declared emergency.
Tennessee / School Districts / Robertson County
The Robertson County School Board voted unanimously on Jan. 12 to approve the consent agenda, grant tenure to recommended staff, and approve three policy revisions on first reading, each vote recorded as 6-0.
Tennessee / School Districts / Robertson County
Director of Schools reported revenues of $50,900,000 (35% of budget) and expenditures of $60,200,000 (39.7% of budget) through Nov. 30, and noted electricity as a high-cost category and that property tax receipts have started coming in.
Tennessee / School Districts / Robertson County
The director reported 135 district students had 20 or more absences (defined as chronic absenteeism), with targeted interventions planned including letters and social-service referrals; board requested follow-up on illness-related absences.
Tennessee / School Districts / Robertson County
Board members reported widespread cleaning shortfalls in district schools, discussed using contract deductions and asked for a report at the retreat; one member urged future procurements use an RFP/RFQ that evaluates contractor pay and retention rather than lowest-bid selection.
Tennessee / School Districts / Robertson County
Director Dr. Weeks told the board the state reported 384 Robertson County students used the Educational Voucher Scholarship this year but demographic details were not provided; the Comptroller’s Office is examining the data and a summary provided by Rep. Kumar was circulated.
Tennessee / School Districts / Robertson County
Robertson County Schools recognized five Tennessee Reward Schools and announced support staff, novice teacher, teacher and principal of the year honorees across district schools; many principals and staff were called forward for photos and certificates.
Tennessee / School Districts / Robertson County
The Robertson County School Board unanimously approved a contract addendum for Director of Schools Dr. Weeks, two budget amendments (including a $2.3 million request from fund balance for capital projects) and awarded a roughly $2.1 million contract to replace the roof at Robert F. Woodall Elementary.