Tennessee / School Districts / Jefferson County
The board set aside up to $220,000 for a third bay at the county garage, approved three surplus resolutions (2026-146, -147, -148), authorized a one-time TSBA policy manual review at up to $8,250, and passed multiple budget amendments across general, federal and capital project funds.
Tennessee / School Districts / Jefferson County
District staff reported grading is complete and that gravel, concrete and steel delivery should make construction visible in the coming weeks; staff estimated the Ag Building would be finished by June or July, with interior outfitting to follow.
Tennessee / School Districts / Jefferson County
The board approved an amended five-year strategic plan that revises goals and proficiency targets, clarifies measurement (TCAP, ACT, benchmark assessments) and emphasizes ongoing monitoring; staff described implementation steps tied to principal meetings and frequent benchmarks.
Tennessee / School Districts / Jefferson County
The Jefferson County school board voted to create a full-time district communications coordinator position, setting initial compensation at no more than $65,000 to be funded from existing budget lines. Proponents said increased media requests and website needs drove the decision.
Tennessee / School Districts / Jefferson County
The board recorded an authorization for TSBA to perform a comprehensive policy manual review at a quoted $12,500 cost, with $4,250 already in existing services and an additional $8,250 to complete the review; members asked to place the contract on the agenda for formal action and noted the service can be funded in the new fiscal year.
Tennessee / School Districts / Jefferson County
Board members discussed a request to allocate up to $220,000 to help add a third bay at the county garage so more school buses can be serviced; bids open Feb. 13 and facilities recommended the school system consider contributing toward the third bay.
Tennessee / School Districts / Jefferson County
Jefferson County officials voted to appeal a recent judge's decision after the director reviewed options including paying a settlement, negotiating a capped settlement, or appealing; the motion to appeal was approved and the meeting adjourned.
Tennessee / School Districts / Jefferson County
The Jefferson County School Board adopted several policies on second reading (including changes to time schedules, sick-leave incentives, and student social events) and voted to recommit Policy 4.1 (instructional program) to the policy committee for further review.
Tennessee / School Districts / Jefferson County
The Jefferson County school board unanimously amended the director of schools contract to increase vacation/personal leave to 25 days and strike a clause about paying taxes on a board vehicle, then approved the amended contract after clarifying vehicle-use language.
Tennessee / School Districts / Jefferson County
Jefferson County school board unanimously accepted a MOU (referred to as PECCA/PEKCA in the transcript) and approved multiple budget amendments, including state grant funds for school security (amount in transcript unclear) and a $1,730 workplace-safety grant from Tennessee Risk Management.