Tennessee / School Districts / Monroe County
The Monroe County School Board approved budget amendments and heard questions from a board member about a $2.3 million upward revision in projected revenues and an apparent $7.5 million difference between a projected beginning fund balance and the reported current balance; the board requested monthly reconciliations.
Tennessee / School Districts / Monroe County
Director Christy Windsor told trustees that Sweetwater City’s board approved the sale and urged the Monroe County School Board to vote to pursue an accelerated June 30, 2026 closing date; trustees approved the transfer timetable after questions about staffing and finance.
Tennessee / School Districts / Monroe County
The Monroe County School Board voted to petition the county mayor to appoint a school board member and a county commissioner as voting members of the Monroe County Planning Commission, citing recent and anticipated housing development near schools and possible impacts on district facilities.
Tennessee / School Districts / Monroe County
The board unanimously approved the agenda, budget amendments, minutes and adjourned after hearing reports on projects and enrollment; Director of Schools reported enrollment at 4,731 and recognized three schools for B letter grades.
Tennessee / School Districts / Monroe County
Board members questioned why multiple maintenance and capital tasks — sidewalks, painting, conduit and gym projects — were contracted rather than done in-house and asked for a detailed list of contracted work and costs; facilities staff cited rebids, staffing limits and timing as reasons.
Tennessee / School Districts / Monroe County
The Monroe County Board of Education voted to approve a three-year memorandum of understanding with professional employees that adds a personal leave day after 15 years, extends the salary schedule to 30 years and splits a leave-incentive payment into $300 fall and $300 spring installments.
Tennessee / School Districts / Monroe County
The Monroe County Board of Education approved budget amendments, authorized a $500 bonus for 336 nonprofessional employees (cost about $186,000), and appropriated startup equipment funds for middle‑school volleyball programs, including $7,500 for Tellico Junior High and $1,500 for Madisonville Middle.
Tennessee / School Districts / Monroe County
Board members discussed a proposed contract and timeline for a Sweetwater trade‑school/transfer (contract draft, a $2.5 million lump‑sum payment and an on‑or‑before 06/30/2026 date were referenced), raised staffing and food‑service concerns, and scheduled a board retreat and executive session for attorney review.
Tennessee / School Districts / Monroe County
In a largely procedural meeting the Monroe County Schools board approved the consent and regular agenda, November 2025 budget amendments, minutes from Oct. 9, 2025, the 2025'26 TISA accountability report and the 2025'26 compliance report on voice votes.
Tennessee / School Districts / Monroe County
Dr. Windsor reported district enrollment at 4,762 students (down three from October) and described the new Monroe Made recognition series, veterans'day school activities, four high schools earning the Tennessee governor's civic seal and a recent CTE advisory meeting.