White County School Board Meeting 3/19/2026

The White County School Board held a work session on March 19, 2026, covering a range of topics including policy reviews, budget reports, personnel updates, and facility maintenance. Key procurement-related discussions included the review and approval of several policy changes, the award of an RFQ (2026-0306-01-002) for a facilities assessment to CMTA, and the initiation of contract negotiations for those services. The board also discussed budget amendments involving new federal grants totaling approximately $90,000 for literacy and CTE programs, as well as reallocations within federal project funds. Additionally, the board considered a memorandum of understanding with Reach University to provide affordable degree opportunities for district employees, approved pay scale adjustments for fiscal year 2027, and deliberated on a memorandum of understanding with the White County Sheriff's Department regarding property use, ultimately approving the MOU with a 4-3 vote. The board also authorized the director and finance department to proceed with surveying and deeding certain properties to the county to better support volunteer fire departments. Motions related to these procurement and budget items were passed, reflecting ongoing efforts to manage district resources and facilities effectively.