City School Board - April 28, 2026

The City of Murfreesboro City School Board held a meeting on April 28, 2026, focusing extensively on budget approvals and contract awards related to school operations. Key procurement actions included the approval of a $110,000 contract to purchase 25 school bus camera systems from Midsouth Bus Center via a cooperative purchasing agreement, and a $77,987 contract for Beacon Audio Systems to enhance classroom audio in Title I schools, funded by federal Title I funds. The board also approved several budget amendments, including a $98,654 allocation for special education services and a general purpose budget for fiscal year 2027 totaling approximately $119.4 million, reflecting a 2% revenue increase and less than 1% expenditure increase. Salary adjustments were approved with a 2% raise for classified staff and a 3.3% raise for certified staff, including step increases, with an additional amendment to increase attendance secretaries' pay by up to 10% to better align with bookkeeper salaries. A motion to restore a mental health therapist position was discussed but ultimately withdrawn. The board also approved federal funds budgets for Title II, Title III, and special education programs, as well as the extended school program budget. Discussions highlighted challenges due to limited revenue growth and state legislative impacts on funding, emphasizing the board's efforts to prioritize essential services and maintain competitive salaries within budget constraints.