LCSS BOE September 24, 2026 Board Regular Session Meeting

The Lawrence County Board of Education held its regular session on September 24, 2026. The meeting included routine board elections for chair, vice chair, and Tennessee legislative representative, all of whom were re-elected. Significant procurement-related discussions focused on the approval of new school buses, with three buses purchased including two special education buses and one 78-passenger bus, exceeding the budgeted amount and requiring use of fund balance. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of welding equipment from Volunteer Welding and Supply Company to support career technical education programs, funded through Perkins and other grants. The board also approved insurance premium increases for employee health plans, with the district absorbing additional costs for employee-spouse plans to aid retention. Updates on capital projects, including the Summertown restoration nearing completion, and ongoing maintenance efforts were provided. No new contracting vehicles or major capital improvement projects beyond these were discussed.