Jackson County Board Of Education

Jackson County Board of Education is a local government educational institution located in Gainesboro, Tennessee, serving the educational needs of students in Jackson County. Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since December 2009, the organization is a U.S. Local Government and Educational Institution that primarily receives federal grant awards to support its educational programming and community services. As a school district, the organization is committed to providing comprehensive educational opportunities for students across various academic and support domains.

The organization receives federal grant awards from multiple agencies, with the Tennessee Department of Education serving as its primary sub-grant partner. These grants cover a wide range of educational services and programs, including special education support for students with disabilities, career and technical education, rural education achievement, professional development for teachers, and nutrition programs like the National School Lunch Program. Notable federal grant programs include the Career and Technical Education Basic Grants, Rural Education Achievement Program, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, and various initiatives focused on improving teaching and learning in high-poverty schools. In September 2024, the organization also received a significant $966,381 Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant from the USDA Rural Utilities Service, which will support telecommunications-enabled equipment to extend educational and medical applications in the rural Jackson County community. The grants consistently demonstrate the organization's commitment to comprehensive educational support, including specialized instruction, academic enrichment, professional development, technology integration, and student support services.