May 5, 2026

The Catoosa County Public Schools Board held a meeting on May 5, 2026, which included recognitions of staff and student achievements, updates on safety protocols, and a detailed presentation on the preliminary performance and efficiency audit results conducted by Cherry Bekaert as mandated by House Bill 754. The audit highlighted strengths in administrative procedures and financial transparency, while identifying high-risk areas such as governance oversight, instruction quality, and special education services. Recommendations included developing a governance-level external risk facilities plan and a capital improvement plan aligned with a five-year strategic plan. The board approved several action items including human resources recommendations, the March financial report, field trip requests, meeting minutes, and the five-year local facilities plan resolution. The meeting also covered updates on safety meetings, threat assessment processes, and upcoming events such as retiree brunch and graduation schedules.