Kingsport School Board Approves 90 Million Dollar Budget…Heads To BMA Next

The Kingsport School Board on Tuesday night approved a 90 million dollar operating budget that includes a new pay scale for teachers based largely on years of experience and level of education. The Compensation Committee worked to come up with a budget that was affordable, and comparable in order to attract and keep teachers.The budget does not include a cost of living adjustment for any Kingsport City School employee and goes to the Board of Mayor and Alderman for review on May 14.