Monroe County Schools September 10th, 2026 Regular Called Board Meeting

The Monroe County Schools regular board meeting, held September 10, 2026, included a unanimous roll-call vote to empower the board chair to appoint a committee to work with Superintendent Dr. Windsor and her administrative team on recommendations for using a portion of the school system’s fund balance to improve classroom education. The committee named was Joe Chagel, John Ritchel, Mitch Avery, and Mark Ingram. Members discussed the balance as approximately $17.62 million, including Sweetwater funds; no specific spending or budget allocation was approved. The board also reviewed school achievement results, but no related purchases or contracts were presented.

The board received an update on TDOT’s Niles Ferry Road widening project, which would affect about 0.34 acres near Vonore Elementary and some playground area. TDOT offered $60,320 for the property. A motion was made to reject the offer and counter at $250,000, but the transcript does not capture a clear vote or final disposition, so approval of the counteroffer is uncertain. No contract award or other procurement approval was identified.