The Chilhowee Board of Education met last night during the regular monthly meeting.  During the meeting the board approved the consent agenda to pay the monthly bills.  

During the old business  portion of the meeting, the board heard from Mr. Marnholtz on the status of the building renovation and addition.  The renovation is on track for an August 1st completion.  The interior walls have been primed and painted.  The ceiling grid is complete and the HVAC and electrical work will be completed the 19th and 20th.  The ceiling completion will happen the week of the 23rd as well as the floor demolition and replacement.  The 30th and 31st will see the installation of the doors and the whiteboards.  The classrooms should be ready for teachers on August 1st.  The addition should have ground work starting Thursday or Friday depending on the weather.  

In new business, the board approved setting the tax rate hearing.  The board as a taxing entity is required to hold a public meeting to discuss the tax rate for the district.  The meeting was set for August 15th at 7:00 pm.  It will be located in Room 101 of the School.  The proposed tax rate and public information will be posted around town prior to the meeting date.  

The next regular meeting will occur immediately following the tax rate hearing.