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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The board reviewed October–November attendance data, learned White House Heritage High led attendance, and discussed interventions for chronically absent students; a board member asked staff to track how many cases are referred to juvenile court and what outcomes are achieved.
The board adopted Option A of the 2026–27 school calendar to accommodate election dates, approved the 2027–28 calendar, selected Grace Design as the district architect and heard an update that due diligence on a potential Springfield middle-school site returned satisfactory results.
The board added the state-required LEA compliance report to the agenda and voted to submit it by month-end, approved a teacher–management PECCA questioning committee and authorized four East Robertson campus projects proposed by Life Center Church in lieu of rental fees.
Director of Schools presented financials showing revenues of $24.4M and expenditures of $36.7M year-to-date, an attendance report for October with school-level rates from about 96% down to ~80%, and the board approved consolidated winter and spring commencement dates.
Robertson County School Board approved a balanced budget amendment that adds $581,326 in state revenue; board members reviewed an expense comparison showing 9% revenue and 13% expenditures year-to-date and discussed electricity costs.