Blount County school board approves $25,000 equipment transfer, identifies June 2024 cash shortage and forms safety task force At its meeting, the Blount County School Board approved a $25,000 transfer for equipment maintenance (Fund 141), passed a resolution identifying a cash shortage in the general purpose school fund as of June 20, 2024, and voted to form a school safety task force with a board member nominated to serve.

The Blount County School Board is prioritizing safety with a new task force, while also addressing a cash shortage and approving a vital equipment budget transfer.

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Commission Approves $544K for Emergency HVAC Repairs and New Highway Paver Commissioners endorse funding for urgent HVAC issues in schools and highway capital projects.

Blount County is stepping up to ensure students learn in comfort by approving $544K for urgent HVAC repairs in local schools!

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Blount County School Board Approves Policy For Student Board Member Participation Board implements new policy to designate a student board member effective this September.

The Blount County School Board has taken a groundbreaking step by approving a new policy to include a student board member, ensuring that young voices are part of important decisions shaping their education.

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Blount County Commission reviews $1.6M school security grant and zoning modifications Commission advances $1.6M grant application and discusses revised zoning regulations for cluster developments.

Blount County is set to enhance school safety with a $1.6 million grant for new School Resource Officers while also revisiting zoning laws that could reshape local housing development.

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Blount County School Board sets interview schedule for new director candidates School board approves timeline and procedures for interviewing five candidates in person.

The Blount County School Board is gearing up for a crucial decision as they expand their search for a new school director, now interviewing six candidates to ensure the best fit for the community.

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Blount County School Board faces criticism over leadership transparency and staff morale School board under fire for lack of transparency and declining staff morale in Blount County.

Blount County educators are raising their voices against a culture of distrust and declining morale, demanding transparency and a say in leadership decisions that affect their future.

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Community meeting addresses children as national security threat and church-state separation Speakers at the meeting emphasize children are not security threats and advocate church-state separation.

A powerful plea at a Blount County Schools meeting challenged the notion that children could be seen as national security threats, igniting a passionate debate about safety in schools and the separation of church and state.

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Blount County School Board selects TSBA package 3 for director search at $15000 School board approves retaining TSBA for director search and debates interim director position.

Blount County Schools Board takes a decisive step in the search for a new director, hiring the Tennessee School Boards Association for $15,000 to streamline the process!

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Alcoa High School Tornadoes celebrate historic 10th consecutive state football championship Alcoa High School Tornadoes celebrate historic 10th consecutive state football championship at special presentation.

The Alcoa High School Tornadoes just made history with their 10th consecutive state championship, and the community couldn't be prouder!

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