White County School Board Meeting 5/26/2026

The White County School Board held a meeting on May 26, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and discussing the proposed budgets for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, including the general purpose school fund (141) and the cafeteria fund (143). A key procurement-related discussion involved the reallocation of a $67,142.86 high-performing schools bonus received from the state. The board approved a proposal to divide the bonus into thirds: one-third to schools, one-third as bonuses evenly distributed among all full-time staff, and one-third for district transportation needs, specifically bus purchases. This reallocation required adjusting the bus purchase budget and drawing additional funds from the fund balance. The board also reviewed detailed budget line items, including personnel costs, capital outlay, and contracted services, noting some reductions and reallocations to better manage expenditures. The board acknowledged the need for budget amendments based on final state funding allocations and discussed the impact of federal funding on school nutrition services. The meeting concluded with plans to reconvene for budget deliberation and voting on May 28, 2026.