Board of Education Meeting - June 4, 2026

The Board of Education meeting for Rutherford County Schools held on June 4, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of a contract renewal with Stellar Therapy Services for Medicaid reimbursement, with administrative fees at 20% of total revenues and reimbursements totaling over $217,000 for the school year. The board also approved the purchase of the WayGground online student engagement platform at a cost of $249,900, funded through general purpose funds, to consolidate existing educational tools. Additionally, the board approved the purchase and installation of storage barns for the Career and Technical Education programs, funded by a Tennessee Innovative Schools grant, with costs not to exceed $35,000. Capital projects were addressed with final change orders and project closeouts for Popler Hill Elementary, Oakland High School, and Smyrna High School, including budget reallocations to support the Leverne High School project and bond issuance. The board passed a resolution urging the state legislature to provide dedicated funding for school nurses, highlighting the increasing demand and unfunded mandate for nursing staff in schools. Personnel matters included approval of new job descriptions for full-time special education bus drivers and an athletic supervisor position. A notable discussion involved a hiring decision for a head basketball coach with a past misdemeanor conviction, where the board opted to postpone a recommendation pending further review. Overall, the meeting focused on educational procurement, budget management, capital improvements, and personnel policies affecting Rutherford County Schools.