Monroe County Schools November 12th, 2026 Regular Called Board Meeting

Monroe County Schools regular called Board of Education meeting, November 12, 2026. The board approved budget amendments and, on a second reading, policy changes; the policy vote included one “no” vote. The agenda was amended to add discussion of classroom funds. Members discussed the $500-per-classroom allocation and the current practice of allowing each school’s faculty to decide how to distribute the funds, including whether to use $100 for copier costs and the balance for classroom needs. A motion to formalize the allocation was withdrawn after members noted the proposal needed clarification; they suggested reviewing copier paper and ink costs during the next budget process. No contract awards, vendor selections, or specific procurement actions were reported.

The Director of Schools reported that the district’s Community Eligibility Provision application was approved, allowing all students to receive free breakfast and lunch for four more years. Transportation for students attending Engineers Day at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, was supported by a John D. Grub Sumar East Tennessee Foundation grant. The report also covered student assessments, professional learning, and enrollment.