Juvenile Detention Board Meeting - June 8, 2026

The Juvenile Detention Board meeting held on June 8, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing operational reports, including open positions, yearly activity, data, and educational services within the juvenile detention facility. A significant portion of the discussion centered on the facility's budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, which had not been formally approved by the board despite prior submission to the county budget office. The board moved to formally adopt the budget as presented, noting concerns about rising insurance costs and the need for a future software monitoring purchase. Additionally, a proposal was introduced to pilot a 90-day program aimed at ensuring justice-involved youth receive continuous educational services equivalent to their non-detained peers, including access to counseling and post-secondary opportunities like the Tennessee Promise scholarship. The board agreed to place this proposal on the agenda for the next meeting to allow for detailed discussion and planning. There were no contract awards, RFPs, or vendor selections discussed during this meeting.