Board of Education Work Session - June 2, 2026

The Board of Education Work Session held on June 2, 2026, covered a range of topics including educational technology procurement, energy efficiency projects, insurance plan evaluations, and capital improvement projects. Key procurement discussions included the approval of contracts and renewals for educational software such as Moby Max, Instructure, and Propio, as well as a $249,900 purchase of the Wayground Library platform funded through general purpose funds. The board received a presentation from Middle Tennessee Electric and TVA highlighting nearly $1.7 million in incentives earned from energy efficiency upgrades across 52 school buildings, including LED lighting and geothermal HVAC systems, resulting in over $1 million in annual energy cost savings. Capital projects updates included final change orders and closeouts for Popular Hill Elementary, Riverdale High School, Oakland High School, and Smyrna High School renovations, with project balances being reallocated to other school projects. The board also discussed a prioritized five-year HVAC replacement plan emphasizing geothermal systems, supported by federal tax credits and utility incentives, with an estimated $10 million cost for the Last Casses school project. Additionally, the board reviewed a clinical agreement renewal with Lipkcom University for nursing student rotations and considered a potential change in dental insurance providers to improve network coverage and employee satisfaction. A resolution was passed urging the state legislature to provide adequate funding for school nursing needs. No votes on new contracts were explicitly recorded, but several budget allocations and contract closeouts were approved or recommended. The meeting also included updates on job descriptions and staffing for safety and athletic compliance positions, as well as discussions on future procurement and budget planning.