September 1, 2026

The Catoosa County Public Schools Board held a meeting on September 1, 2026, where they reviewed the results of a comprehensive five-year performance, efficiency, and financial audit conducted by Cherry BART. Key procurement-related findings included the need to update the district's procurement policy to include contract renewal procedures and formal vendor performance monitoring. The board also discussed capital improvement projects such as playground repairs, fence installations, paving improvements, and sound system updates at various schools, with the East Bloss committee overseeing these initiatives. Additionally, the board approved the FY27 line of credit resolution to manage cash flow, particularly for payroll, and recommended awarding a bid to Robert and Roberts for the construction of a firefighting EMT pathway program facility. The board unanimously approved several action items including financial personnel reports, meeting minutes, the board training plan, and the line of credit resolution. Management committed to addressing audit recommendations related to staffing assessments, behavioral support resources, health and safety documentation, and debt management policy development to improve operational and financial controls.