The Loudon County School Board approved the consent agenda, an out-of-state field trip and budget amendments by roll call during the meeting; board members also received construction updates on Loudon High School and Greenback's new gym.
VFW Post 5150 presented Patriot Pen and Voice of Democracy awards to student winners and recognized three Loudon County teachers as post-level Teachers of the Year; district-level prizes and advancement to state and national contests were also announced.
The Loudon County School Board approved the consent agenda, non-faculty coach appointments, the district budget and policy updates (first and final reading). Director Garrett reported district performance and set a Feb. 5 workshop date.
Greenback and Loudon High student representatives updated the Loudon County School Board on recent testing (ACT, ASVAB), extracurricular wins, an aviation licensing effort, and a college signing for Hannah Miller to Kansas State.
The Loudon County School Board approved a slate of routine motions, adopted the Ridgeview Riverhawks team name and heard school and district reports at its most recent meeting.
At a regular meeting, the Loudon County School Board approved a one-year extension to the director’s contract with a raise and one week of vacation and cleared a set of routine items including budget amendments, textbook adoption, custodial and coaching approvals, and two easements.
School representatives recognized student achievements in athletics, FFA and HOSA, and announced upcoming events including greenhouse sales, proms, signings and graduations for Greenback and Loudon High schools.
The Loudon County Board of Education voted Feb. 13 to approve the 2025-26 budget as presented at the workshop, including a proposed 6% raise for staff, targeted hires and increases to substitute and transportation pay.
The board approved a resolution to participate in Section 4 of the state Education Freedom Act, which provides a one-time bonus of not less than $2,000 for eligible K-12 teachers; board members noted uncertainty about state rule details and possible supplementation.
The board approved transfers to fund baseball and softball field repairs and equipment at Highland, Greenback, North Middle and Lyman schools, totaling specified amounts presented at the workshop.