Board approves $864,213 Perkins grant to support career and technical education
August 05, 2026 | Rutherford County, School Districts, Tennessee
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The Rutherford County School Board voted to accept a Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins V) grant covering the July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 funding period in the amount of $864,213.01. Staff said the award will support program improvement, equipment purchases, travel and staff development for career and technical education departments across the district.
A board member asked whether the grant was being approved annually and staff confirmed the district seeks Perkins funding each year; the board approved the grant by voice vote. Dr. Sullivan (director-level staff who presented grants) summarized the program’s intended uses and noted the district previously received a $50,000 reserve award; the new award funds the primary grant activities for the upcoming school year.
A board member asked whether the grant was being approved annually and staff confirmed the district seeks Perkins funding each year; the board approved the grant by voice vote. Dr. Sullivan (director-level staff who presented grants) summarized the program’s intended uses and noted the district previously received a $50,000 reserve award; the new award funds the primary grant activities for the upcoming school year.
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