7/13/2026 Work Session & Regular Board Meeting

The Murray County Schools Board held a work session and regular board meeting on July 13, 2026, focusing primarily on financial updates and procurement activities related to the upcoming fiscal year. The board reviewed corrected financial reports showing revenues and expenditures near budget expectations, with a modest surplus projected. Key procurement discussions included approval of purchase orders for educational software such as a dyslexia screener from HMH, a three-year fixed-rate firewall contract with CDWG for $77,392, and wellness grant-funded expenditures for the Character Strong curriculum across elementary and secondary schools. Additionally, bus engine and transmission repairs were noted as ongoing maintenance expenses. The board also discussed food service delivery contracts, including produce supply from Whitco, which had reduced delivery costs this year. Policy updates related to bullying and student handbook revisions were approved, but no new contracts were awarded during the meeting. The board briefly addressed infrastructure concerns about parking lot connectivity and safety improvements at the high school campus, with potential sidewalk construction considered to improve pedestrian flow. Overall, the meeting emphasized budget adherence, ongoing contract management, and operational planning for the new school year.