White County School Board Meeting 5/7/2026

The White County School Board held a meeting on May 7, 2026, where they discussed a variety of administrative and financial matters. Key procurement-related topics included budget amendments and transfers primarily involving reallocation of existing funds rather than new monies. A significant discussion focused on the allocation of a $67,143 high performance bonus received from the state, with proposals to use part of the funds to purchase school buses and vans to improve transportation, and to allocate approximately $50 per student back to individual schools for discretionary spending on student-related needs. The board also reviewed and approved multiple policies on first and second readings, including those related to personnel and telework during emergencies. Additionally, the board approved tenure recommendations for several teachers and considered travel and fundraiser requests. The meeting included a maintenance report highlighting recent facility improvements and a budget report detailing revenues and expenditures through April 2026. The board approved the consent agenda and moved the high performance bonus allocation to new business for further deliberation and approval.