The Caldwell County school board approved next year’s working budget, moved ahead with technology upgrades, and received a report on student attendance.
At Monday night’s meeting, White reported steady attendance gains over her two years and shared each school’s rates since classes started last month.
click to download audioHigh Attendance Day was held statewide on Tuesday, September 9th, aiming to boost student attendance at all public schools. White said that High Attendance Day was “very successful.”
click to download audioWhite credited administrators and staff for creating a welcoming school environment where students feel encouraged to attend.
White also reported that online registration has been a huge success again this year.
click to download audioWhite updated the Board on the 21st Century grant, noting it’s a new addition for the elementary school this year.
click to download audioShe added that as more students participate, they’re telling other students who are becoming interested.
During action items, the Board approved Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Roach’s recommendation to purchase a new $96,428 intercom system from Audio Enhancing for the middle school, replacing the 34-year-old system.
click to download audioHe said it’s a state-of-the-art system.
click to download audioRoach said the system includes a 10-year warranty and should be installed within 6 to 8 weeks.
The Board also approved a working budget of about $24.5 million for fiscal year 2026, which Dr. Roach noted would require two more approvals before final submission to the Kentucky Department of Education.
The meeting took place at Caldwell County Primary School. During the session, Board members enjoyed a presentation delivered by the school’s second-grade students.
