# Walker County Board Meeting October 19th, 2026

The Walker County Board of Education meeting, identified by the title as October 19, 2026, included several facilities and funding matters. The board approved its consent action items, which included modernization of the elevator at Naomi Elementary; members noted it is out of code and that parts and limited inspection capacity are delaying work, but no cost was stated. Staff are obtaining a quote for Rosville Middle’s fire-alarm work, estimated at an additional $7,000–$10,000 on top of a previously discussed roughly $128,000 project; no approval of that additional work was reported. The superintendent also sought support to advance planning for a modular community health clinic near Rossville Elementary, estimated at $340,000–$350,000, with the partner supplying the unit and the school system contributing utilities. The project still depends on a funding agent and further review, including flood risk and site suitability.

The board was briefed on the district’s bond arbitrage filing and the work of its long-time consultant, whose annual report costs about $1,000. The district had already paid the IRS approximately $168,485 toward its arbitrage obligation, with a final calculation and payment expected next year; the superintendent sought authorization to sign the engagement paperwork. The Cherokee Regional Library System requested increasing the Walker County contribution to the Chickamauga branch from $7,000 to $10,500; board members expressed support, and the superintendent said he would convey that support, but no formal vote was reported. The superintendent also reported receipt of $2.2 million for LaFayette High School. A community speaker raised concerns about a reported $4.8 million prior-year deficit and projected $6 million deficit, but no related spending action was taken.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 21, 2026

### Sources
- [Walker County Board Meeting October 19th, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bewP9Lj_RPQ) - Walker County Schools Media