Sumner County Schools public meetings in 2022

Regular Meeting

The Sumner County Board of Education approved a contract with the Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) to conduct a search for a new director. The board also approved consent items including bids, purchases, grants, and a dual enrollment agreement with Nashville State, as well as budget amendments and a reduction in retainage for the Liberty Creek project.

• Approved contract with TSBA for director search (Plan 2 with individual board member interviews) in 8-3 vote
• Approved reduction in retainage for Liberty Creek project
• Approved amendments to General Purpose and Federal budgets
• Approved consent agenda including bids, purchases, grants, and dual enrollment agreement with Nashville State
• Discussed naming of Union school library after Will Duncan and policies 1.404 and 4.403

The Board approved a contract with the TSBA for a Director search using a modified Plan 2. Other actions included approving budget amendments and a reduction in retainage for the Liberty Creek project.

• Approved contract with TSBA for Director search using modified Plan 2 (8-3)
• Approved reduction in retainage for Liberty Creek project (11-0)
• Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (11-0)
• Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (11-0)
• Approved all Consent Agenda items including HR, Business, Instruction, Attendance, and Support Services (11-0)
• Approved minutes of the November 15, 2022 Regular Meeting (11-0)
• Denied motion to divide the question on the TSBA contract (3-8)

Study Session

The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a non-voting study session to receive a presentation from the Tennessee School Boards Association regarding the process for searching for a new director.

• TSBA presentation on director search process

Regular Meeting

The Sumner County Board of Education will adopt the regular agenda and consent agenda items, then consider several new business items including design fees for the HHS science labs renovation and the proposed 2023‑24 Union school calendar. Unfinished business includes a reconsideration request for a library book, amendments to the General Purpose and Federal Budgets, and other study session topics. All motions were recommended for approval by the Director and carried by vote.

• Adopt regular agenda as presented
• Approve consent agenda items such as Human Resources report, surplus property, and 2022‑23 admission prices
• Discuss and approve architectural design fees for HHS science labs renovation
• Discuss and approve proposed Union 2023‑24 school calendar
• Amendments to the General Purpose Budget

The Board voted to uphold a school-level committee decision regarding the library book 'A Place Inside Me'. Other approved actions included the 2023-24 Union school calendar and budget amendments. The Board denied a motion to add the removal of the book 'Lawn Boy' to the agenda.

• Upheld school level committee decision on library book 'A Place Inside Me' (7-3)
• Denied motion to add removal of book 'Lawn Boy' to agenda (2-7)
• Approved proposed Union 2023-24 School Calendar (10-0)
• Approved architectural design fees for HHS science labs renovation (10-0)
• Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (10-0)
• Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (10-0)
• Approved all Consent Agenda items including HR, Business, Instruction, Attendance, and Support Services (10-0)
• Approved October 18, 2022 Regular Meeting minutes (7-0-2)

Study Session

The Sumner County Board of Education holds a non-voting study session to discuss informational items. Topics include a presentation on district Title 1 programs, recognition of AP Scholars, and discussions of proposed school calendars for 2023-24 (Union Elementary) and 2024-25. No decisions will be made at this session.

• Presentation on district Title 1 programs
• Presentation of district AP Scholars
• Discussion of proposed Union 2023-24 school calendar
• Discussion of proposed 2024-25 school calendar

Regular Meeting

The Sumner County Board of Education approved consent agenda items including HR actions, bids and purchases, grants, and surplus property. The board voted to uphold the school library committee's recommendation on a reconsideration appeal for a library book. Other actions included approving the 2023-24 school calendar, revising policies on grading and field trips, adopting a math textbook committee, and approving budget amendments.

• Library book reconsideration appeal upheld (motion carried 6-1-2)
• 2023-24 school calendar approved with study session adjustment
• Revisions to Policy 4.600 Grading System and Policy 4.302 Field Trips approved on first reading
• Math textbook adoption committee approved and Charlena Aumiller added
• Amendments to General Purpose Budget and Federal Budget approved

The Board approved the 2023-24 school calendar, revisions to grading and field trip policies, and amendments to both the General Purpose and Federal budgets. A motion to uphold a school library committee's recommendation regarding a book reconsideration appeal failed. The Board also approved the math textbook adoption committee.

• Approved 2023-24 School Calendar with study session adjustment (8-0)
• Approved revision to Policy 4.600 Grading System and waived second reading (8-0)
• Approved revision to Policy 4.302 Field Trips and Excursions and waived second reading (8-0)
• Approved math textbook adoption committee and added Charlena Aumiller (8-0)
• Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (8-0)
• Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (8-0)
• Motion to uphold school library committee recommendation for book appeal failed (5-1, 2 abstentions)
• Motion to remove book 'Lawnboy' from libraries and investigate failed (3-5)

Study Session

The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a non-voting study session to discuss several policy revisions and committee recommendations. Topics include a proposed revision to Policy 4.600 Grading System, a recommendation for the 2023-24 school calendar, and formation of a math textbook adoption committee. Also on the agenda are revisions to Policy 4.302 Field Trips, a dress code policy review committee, and a review of Policy 4.403 Reconsideration of Instructional Materials.

• Discussion of revision to Policy 4.600 Grading System
• Discussion of Calendar Committee recommendation for 2023-24 School Calendar
• Discussion of math textbook adoption committee
• Discussion of revision to Policy 4.302 Field Trips and Excursions
• Review of Policy 4.403 Reconsideration of Instructional Materials

Regular Meeting

The Sumner County Board of Education held a regular meeting on September 20, 2022, and took action on numerous items, including electing officers for the 2022-23 term and approving consent agenda items covering human resources, business, instruction, attendance, support services, and admission prices. The board also voted on a resolution asking the Tennessee General Assembly to let school districts make retention decisions for third- and fourth-grade students, and authorized budget amendments and retainage releases for construction projects.

• Elected Tim Brewer as chairperson and Tammy Hayes as vice chairperson for the 2022-23 term
• Approved a resolution requesting state legislators allow local retention decisions for third- and fourth-grade students
• Authorized release of retainage for the Westmoreland Football Building project
• Authorized reduction of retainage for the Liberty Creek Schools project
• Approved multiple amendments to both the General Purpose Budget and the Federal Budget

The Board elected Tim Brewer as chairperson and Tammy Hayes as vice chairperson. Members approved a resolution requesting the Tennessee General Assembly allow school districts to make retention decisions for third and fourth-grade students. The Board also approved budget amendments and construction retainage releases.

• Elected Tim Brewer as Board chairperson (10-1)
• Elected Tammy Hayes as Board vice chairperson (8-3)
• Approved resolution requesting TN General Assembly allow districts to make 3rd and 4th grade retention decisions (11-0)
• Approved release of retainage for Westmoreland Football Building (11-0)
• Approved reduction of retainage for Liberty Creek Schools project (11-0)
• Approved submitting Liberty Creek Elementary to TSBA for awards consideration (10-1)
• Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (11-0)
• Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (11-0)

Study Session

The Sumner County Board of Education will swear in newly elected members at 6 p.m., followed by a non-voting study session. During the study session, the board will discuss state third-grade literacy requirements. No votes are scheduled.

• Oath of office for Patricia Brown, Andy Daniels, Tammy Hayes, Steven King, Andy Lacy, and Allen Lancaster
• Discussion of state third-grade literacy requirements

Regular Meeting

The Sumner County Board of Education approved amendments to the General Purpose and Federal budgets, revised Policy 4.210 on Credit Recovery, and adopted a large consent agenda covering HR actions, bids, purchases, grants, and agreements. The meeting also included recognition of the Westmoreland High School girls basketball team and Dave Moomy from Hendersonville VFW.

• Approval of amendments to the General Purpose Budget and Federal Budget
• Revision to Policy 4.210 Credit Recovery upon first reading, waiving second reading
• Approval of bids and purchases including White House High Baseball Turf and GHS Visitor Bleachers
• Approval of TCAT lease renewal and dual enrollment agreements with TCAT Nashville and TCAT Hartsville
• Approval of 2022-23 admission prices

The Board approved amendments to both the General Purpose and Federal budgets. Additionally, the Board approved a first reading of a revision to Policy 4.210 regarding Credit Recovery and waived the second reading. All consent agenda items and previous meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved revision to Policy 4.210 Credit Recovery and waived second reading (11-0)
• Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (11-0)
• Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (11-0)
• Approved all Consent Agenda items (11-0)
• Approved July 12, 2022 Regular Meeting minutes (11-0)
• Approved July 28, 2022 Special Called Meeting minutes (11-0)
• Approved Regular Agenda as presented (11-0)

Study Session

The Sumner County Board of Education holds a non-voting study session to discuss two items: School and Student Success 2022 and an update on the ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funding. No decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Discussion of School and Student Success 2022
• Update on ESSER (ESSER 3.0 and Tutoring)

Special-Called Meeting

The Sumner County Board of Education held a special-called meeting to approve bids for the construction of White House Intermediate School and to approve an amendment to the General Purpose Budget. Both items were approved unanimously by the board.

• Approved bids for construction of White House Intermediate School
• Approved amendment to the General Purpose Budget

The board approved construction bids for White House Intermediate School. Additionally, the board approved an amendment to the General Purpose Budget.

• Approved bids for construction of White House Intermediate School (9-0)
• Approved amendment to the General Purpose Budget (9-0)

Regular Meeting

The Sumner County Board of Education voted to deny the charter application for Founders Classical Academy, following the recommendation of the charter school authorizer committee. The board also approved consent agenda items including human resources, business purchases, grants, class fees, and a lease renewal with TCAT. Several budget amendments to the General Purpose and Federal budgets were passed, and a revision to Policy 6.300 Student Disciplinary Procedures was adopted on second reading.

• Denied Founders Classical Academy charter application after review committee recommendation
• Approved 2022-23 admission prices for school events
• Approved multiple budget amendments for General Purpose and Federal budgets
• Adopted revision to Policy 6.300 Student Disciplinary Procedures on second reading
• Approved bids, purchases, grants, and class fees as part of consent agenda

The Board denied the charter application for Founders Classical Academy. Additionally, the Board approved amendments to the General Purpose and Federal budgets and revised the student disciplinary procedures policy.

• Denied Founders Classical Academy charter application (10-0)
• Approved revision to Policy 6.300 Student Disciplinary Procedures (10-0)
• Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (10-0)
• Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (10-0)
• Approved Regular Agenda (10-0)
• Approved June 14, 2022 Regular Meeting minutes (10-0)
• Approved all Consent Agenda items

Regular Meeting

The Sumner County Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 14, 2022, and approved the director's employment agreement, a consent agenda covering HR, business, instruction, and other items, revisions to Policy 4.600 Grading System and Policy 6.300 Student Disciplinary Procedures, and amendments to the General Purpose and Federal budgets.

• Approved Director of School's employment agreement (Phillips 2022 Contract)
• Revised Policy 4.600 Grading System upon first reading, waived second reading
• Revised Policy 6.300 Student Disciplinary Procedures upon first reading
• Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (multiple budget amendments)
• Approved amendments to the Federal Budget

The Board approved the Director of School's employment agreement and passed amendments to both the General Purpose and Federal budgets. Additionally, the Board approved revisions to policies regarding the grading system and student disciplinary procedures.

• Approved Director of School's employment agreement (10-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 4.600 Grading System (10-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 6.300 Student Disciplinary Procedures (10-0)
• Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (10-0)
• Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (10-0)
• Rescheduled July Board meeting to July 12 (10-0)
• Approved all Consent Agenda items (10-0)
• Approved minutes from May 17 and May 26, 2022 meetings (10-0)

Special Called Meeting

The Sumner County Board of Education held a special-called meeting to discuss and take action on bids for the construction of Liberty Creek Middle School. The board voted to approve the recommended bid, with the motion carrying unanimously.

• Discussion and action on bids for construction of Liberty Creek Middle School

The board met for a special called meeting to review construction bids for Liberty Creek Middle School. Following the Director's recommendation, the board voted to approve the bids.

• Approved bids for the construction of Liberty Creek Middle School (8-0)

Regular Meeting

The Sumner County Board of Education approved the FY 2022/23 General Purpose Budget and several other budgets, including Federal Projects, School Nutrition, Duke Endowment, and Brown Endowment. They also approved a revision to Policy 4.301 on interscholastic athletics and named athletic facilities at Beech High School and Gallatin High School. All items passed unanimously in the consent agenda and new business sections.

• Approval of FY 2022/23 General Purpose Budget
• Approval of Federal Projects Budget for FY 2022/23
• Approval of revision to Policy 4.301 Interscholastic Athletics
• Naming of Beech High School baseball press box after Rob and Marian Wheeler
• Naming of Gallatin High School softball field after Kim Kenderick

The board approved the General Purpose, Federal Projects, School Nutrition, Duke Endowment, and Brown Endowment budgets for FY 2022/23. They also approved a revised athletics policy and the naming of two athletic facilities. Additionally, the board appointed Chairman Brewer as the negotiator for the Director's contract extension.

• Approved General Purpose Budget for FY 2022/23 (10-0)
• Approved Federal Projects Budget for FY 2022/23 (10-0)
• Approved School Nutrition Budget for FY 2022/23 (10-0)
• Approved Duke Endowment Budget for FY 2022/23 (10-0)
• Approved Brown Endowment Budget for FY 2022/23 (10-0)
• Approved revision to Policy 4.301 Interscholastic Athletics (10-0)
• Approved naming Beech High School baseball press box after Rob and Marian Wheeler (10-0)
• Approved naming Gallatin High Softball Field after Kim Kenderick (10-0)

Budget Workshop

The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a non-voting budget workshop to discuss the proposed 2022-2023 general purpose budget. The board will also discuss a revision to Policy 4.301 on Interscholastic Athletics prior to a second reading and consider naming the Beech High School baseball press box.

• Discussion of the 2022-2023 GP Budget Draft (2,523 KB) and budget presentation
• Discussion regarding revision to Policy 4.301 Interscholastic Athletics before second reading
• Discussion regarding naming of the Beech High School baseball press box

Regular Meeting

The Sumner County Board of Education voted to deny the Founders Classical Academy charter application. The board also approved a consent agenda covering personnel, business, and instructional items, and amended the general purpose and federal budgets. Recognitions were given to Portland Middle School athletics and Beech High School basketball teams.

• Denied Founders Classical Academy charter application
• Approved amendments to General Purpose Budget (multiple budget amendments)
• Approved bids, purchases, and grants including items for Liberty Creek High School
• Recognized Portland Middle School athletics and Beech High School basketball teams
• Approved revision to Policy 4.301 Interscholastic Athletics on first reading

The Board denied the charter application for Founders Classical Academy and approved a first reading of revisions to the Interscholastic Athletics policy. Additionally, the Board approved amendments to both the General Purpose and Federal budgets.

• Denied Founders Classical Academy charter application (10-0)
• Approved revision to Policy 4.301 Interscholastic Athletics upon first reading (9-1)
• Approved recommendation of Hadley Brown for State Board of Education student representative (10-0)
• Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (10-0)
• Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (10-0)
• Approved all Consent Agenda items (9-0)
• Approved March 22, 2022 meeting minutes (9-0)

Study Session

The Sumner County Board of Education holds a non-voting study session to receive a presentation and discuss the Charter Application Review Committee's recommendation. No formal votes or decisions will occur at this meeting.

• Presentation of Charter Application Review Committee recommendation

Regular Meeting

The board approved a consent agenda covering HR actions, bids, purchases, grants, supplements, and surplus property. They also adopted revisions to Policy 5.403 (Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace) on first reading and Policy 1.803 (Tobacco-Free Schools) on second reading, and approved amendments to the General Purpose and Federal budgets. Recognitions were made for Portland High School volleyball, TW Hunter Middle School cheer team, and All-Midstate Band and Orchestra members.

• Approved consent agenda including HR actions, bids, purchases, grants, and supplements (items with attached PDFs such as Gallatin High Synthetic Turf & Technology Requests, School Bus Purchase, etc.)
• Adopted revision to Policy 5.403 Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace on first reading, waiving second reading
• Adopted revision to Policy 1.803 Tobacco-Free Schools on second reading
• Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (multiple budget amendments attached)
• Approved amendments to the Federal Budget

The board approved amendments to both the General Purpose and Federal budgets. Additionally, the board passed revisions to policies regarding a drug and alcohol-free workplace and tobacco-free schools. All listed actions passed with unanimous board approval.

• Approved revision to Policy 6.307 Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace (11-0)
• Approved revision to Policy 1.803 Tobacco-Free Schools (11-0)
• Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (11-0)
• Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (11-0)
• Approved February 15, 2022 Regular Meeting minutes (11-0)
• Approved all Consent Agenda items including HR, Business, Instruction, Support Services, Attendance, and Director reports (11-0)

Study Session

The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a non-voting study session. They will discuss a revision to Policy 1.803 on tobacco-free schools and hear a presentation from Jimmy Johnston on Forward Sumner. No formal votes will be taken.

• Presentation from Jimmy Johnston on Forward Sumner
• Discussion regarding revision to Policy 1.803 Tobacco-Free Schools

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education met to review various business items including bids, purchases, and surplus property. Members discussed potential revisions to the Tobacco-Free Schools policy and addressed multiple budget amendments.

• Revision to Policy 1.803 Tobacco-Free Schools
• Amendments to the General Purpose Budget
• Amendments to the Federal Budget
• Bids and purchases including White House High Baseball Turf and Liberty Creek High Aviation Equipment
• Consideration of surplus property

The board approved amendments to both the General Purpose and Federal budgets. Members also voted to revise Policy 1.803 regarding Tobacco-Free Schools. All items on the consent agenda were approved.

• Approved revision to Policy 1.803 Tobacco-Free Schools (9-0)
• Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (9-0)
• Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (9-0)
• Approved all Consent Agenda items
• Approved January 18, 2022 Regular Meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved Regular Agenda as presented (9-0)

Study Session

The Sumner County Board of Education holds a non-voting study session to discuss an audit of internal school funds presented by Blankenship CPA, potential naming of facilities at Gallatin High School, and a proposed revision to Policy 1.803 (Tobacco-Free Schools). No formal votes will be taken.

• Audit presentation of Internal School Funds for period ending June 30, 2021
• Discussion of naming facilities at Gallatin High School
• Discussion of revision to Policy 1.803 Tobacco-Free Schools

Regular Meeting

The Sumner County Board of Education will meet on Jan 18, 2022 at 6 p.m. in Gallatin. The board will consider and vote on amendments to the General Purpose Budget and the Federal Budget. Additional items include revisions to several district policies, a memorandum of understanding with Middle Tennessee State University, and approval of surplus property.

• Amendments to the General Purpose Budget (multiple budget amendment documents attached)
• Amendments to the Federal Budget (multiple budget amendment documents attached)
• Revision to Policy 6.205 “Assignment to Schools” (first reading, motion to waive second reading)
• Memorandum of understanding with Middle Tennessee State University
• Consideration of surplus property (Surplus January 2022.pdf)

The Board approved amendments to both the General Purpose and Federal budgets. Members also voted to group and approve revisions to policies regarding school assignment, admission, transfers, and reporting child abuse. All consent agenda items and the December 7, 2021, meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (10-0)
• Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (10-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 6.205 Assignment to Schools (10-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 6.203 School Admission (10-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 6.206 Transfers (10-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 6.409 Reporting Child Abuse (10-0)
• Approved all Consent Agenda items (10-0)
• Approved December 7, 2021 Regular Meeting minutes (10-0)

Study Session

The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a non‑voting study session on Jan 11, 2022 at 6 p.m. in the Board meeting room at 695 East Main Street, Gallatin. Attendees will hear a Counselor Coordinator presentation and discuss possible revisions to Policies 6.205 (Assignment to Schools), 6.203 (School Admission), 6.206 (Transfers), and 6.409 (Reporting Child Abuse). No formal actions will be taken during this session.

• Counselor Coordinator presentation
• Discussion of revision to Policy 6.205 Assignment to Schools
• Discussion of revision to Policy 6.203 School Admission
• Discussion of revision to Policy 6.206 Transfers
• Discussion of revision to Policy 6.409 Reporting Child Abuse