Board approves $422,555 reclassification for computer leases; device counts unchanged

The board approved a technology budget amendment that reclassifies $422,555 in previously approved funds from equipment into lease-payment categories and adjusts allocations between regular and special education budgets. Director Dr. Duke emphasized that "it's important to note that overall budgeting is not changing. The number of devices is not changing," and said the reclassification aligns district accounting with Tennessee Department of Education and GASB guidance for the second year of a computer lease program.

Board members moved and seconded the amendment and approved it by voice vote. Duke said the change corrects the original allocation between regular and special accounts but will not alter student device counts or the district's overall spending on technology.