12/8/2025 Work Session & Regular Board Meeting

The Murray County Schools Board of Education held a work session and regular board meeting on December 8, 2025. The meeting included updates on student achievement and support plans for two elementary schools identified for targeted improvement, with discussions on instructional strategies and federal funding used to hire instructional support staff. The board reviewed the district's five-year strategic plan progress, including budget highlights, construction projects, and technology and safety initiatives. Financial reports showed a typical year-to-date deficit with explanations of cash flow management and revenue timing. Procurement-related actions included approval of two purchase orders: one for bus engine repairs funded from the general fund and another for technology software renewals. The board also approved continuing the fiscal agent relationship with Family Connections and passed updates to board policies, including a cell phone policy. Motions to approve financial statements, purchase orders, and a field trip were passed unanimously. The meeting concluded with a move into executive session.