The Ringgold School Board held a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss items pertaining to budget and scheduling. No votes were taken, the regular board meeting will be held on June 24. Discussions surrounding the repairs and improvements to the swimming pool and natatorium acknowledged that none of those improvements will be considered this budget year. Numbers are running from $1 million for simple repairs to over $5 million for a complete overhaul. This year’s $46 million budget calls for a .4% increase in taxes. Some massaging of numbers will be necessary as nearly $130,000 expected from the state will not be received. Funds from the Cares Act for costs associated with the coronavirus pandemic will be used to fill that gap. The first day of school is currently scheduled for August 24, but in efforts to be flexible with possible interruptions in scheduling due to the coronavirus a survey is being conducted to allow families to voice their opinions on two alternate start dates. The survey may be accessed on the school district webpage.