Wayne County
September 03, 2026 6:00 PM ET (5:00 CT)
Wayne County Board of Education Special Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
Discussion

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Benton Sloan. Also, present were Brian Dishman, Superintendent and John Blevins, Board Counsel joined by video.

2. Set Tax Rates for 2026-2027
Recommended Motion

Approval of Tax Rates for the 2026-2027 School Year: Real Estate Tax Rate at 42.5; Personal Property Tax Rate at 48.6; motor vehicle and watercraft property tax rate at 52.8

Actions Taken

Order #28 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Tax Rates for the 2026-2027 School Year: Real Estate Tax Rate at 42.5; Personal Property Tax Rate at 48.6; motor vehicle and watercraft property tax rate at 52.8 passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 37

3. Approval of a Contract with The Stepping Stones Group to Provide Speech Services for the 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion

Approval of a Contract with The Stepping Stones Group to Provide Speech Services for the 2026-2027 School Year

Actions Taken

Order #29 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a Contract with The Stepping Stones Group to Provide Speech Services for the 2026-2027 School Year passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 38

4. ADJOURN
Recommended Motion

Approval to adjourn

Actions Taken

Order #30 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.