The Kingsport City Schools Board of Education held a special called business meeting on Jan. 27, 2026, and approved the expedited purchase of 1,300 Dell Chromebooks and Google Chrome licenses to supply sixth- and ninth-grade students. The district cited a time-limited quote and the need to lock current prices; the purchase will require subsequent approval by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen because it exceeds the $50,000 procurement threshold.