Sumner County Schools public meetings in 2024
23 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Tue Dec 10, 2024
Regular Meeting
Board votes to name Station Camp High stadium Art Crook Stadium
The Sumner County Board of Education held a regular meeting on December 10, 2024, and approved multiple actions including the naming of the Station Camp High School football stadium as Art Crook Stadium. The board also adopted the consent agenda covering human resources, instruction, business, attendance, support services, and director's items. Additionally, they approved the 2025-26 High School Curriculum Guide, amendments to the General Purpose and Federal budgets, and the minutes from the November 19 meeting.
- Approved naming Station Camp High School football stadium Art Crook Stadium
- Approved 2025-26 CTE Honors Courses and High School Curriculum Guide
- Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (multiple budget amendments)
- Approved Bids & Purchases and grants (including Elementary and High School grants)
- Approved surplus property and contracts (Spyglass Audit agreement, Tyler contract)
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✓ Decided: Board names Station Camp High School football stadium Art Crook Stadium
The board approved the naming of the Station Camp High School football stadium and the 2025-26 High School Curriculum Guide. Amendments to the General Purpose and Federal budgets were also approved. Several administrative reports were passed via the consent agenda.
- Named Station Camp High School football stadium Art Crook Stadium (10-0)
- Approved 2025-26 High School Curriculum Guide (10-0)
- Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (10-0)
- Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (10-0)
- Approved November 19, 2024 meeting minutes (9-1)
- Approved Consent Agenda items for Human Resources, Instruction, Business, Attendance, Support Services, and Director (10-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
119 yea · 1 nay
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Andy Lacy yea · Andy Daniels yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Andy Lacy yea · Andy Daniels yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Andy Lacy yea · Andy Daniels yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Andy Lacy yea · Andy Daniels yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Andy Lacy yea · Andy Daniels yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Andy Lacy yea · Andy Daniels yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Andy Lacy yea · Andy Daniels yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Wade Evans yea · Greg Hollis yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Andy Lacy yea · Andy Daniels yea · Steven King nay · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Andy Lacy yea · Andy Daniels yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Andy Lacy yea · Andy Daniels yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Andy Lacy yea · Andy Daniels yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Andy Lacy yea · Andy Daniels yea
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Dec 10, 2024
Board Retreat
School board retreat approves norming session, discusses programs
The Sumner County Board of Education held a non-voting retreat on December 10, 2024, at 695 East Main Street in Gallatin. The board approved a Board Norming Session via a motion carried 9-0. They also discussed Course Mojo and a session titled 'What is your Why?' as information items.
- Approved Board Norming Session (motion carried 9-0)
- Discussion of Course Mojo
- Discussion of 'What is your Why?' session
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Tue Nov 19, 2024
Regular Meeting
Board approves Union Elementary calendar and athletic facility plans
The Sumner County Board of Education approved the Union Elementary 2025-26 calendar and discussed multiple athletic facility projects, including a motion to proceed with the HHS baseball indoor facility. The board also adopted consent agenda items and budget amendments.
- Union Elementary 2025-26 calendar approved
- HHS baseball indoor facility motion to proceed
- Motion to combine and approve GHS football stadium items
- Adoption of General Purpose Budget amendments
- Adoption of Federal Budget amendments
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✓ Decided: Board approves athletic facility projects and budget amendments
The Board approved several athletic facility projects, including the GHS football stadium and the HHS baseball indoor facility. Members also approved the Union Elementary 25/26 calendar and amendments to the General Purpose Budget. A motion to add the Beech Stadium project to the agenda failed.
- Approved Regular Agenda (8-2)
- Approved all Consent Agenda items (10-0)
- Approved October 15, 2024 meeting minutes (10-0)
- Approved Union Elementary 25/26 calendar (10-0)
- Approved GHS football stadium and athletic facilities (10-0)
- Approved proceeding with HHS baseball facility pending bid review (10-0)
- Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (10-0)
- Denied motion to add Beech Stadium project to agenda (5-5)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to add Discussion and/or action regarding Beech Stadium project
13 yea · 5 nay
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Wade Evans yea · Greg Hollis yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Andy Daniels yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes nay · Shellie Tucker nay · Meghan Breinig nay · Kathy Stuart nay · Andy Daniels nay
Motion to amend minutes to strike "have report on November voting session" and replace wording with "have it on the agenda at the November voting session for parents to provide feedback."
6 nay · 4 yea
Allen Lancaster yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes nay · Shellie Tucker nay · Greg Hollis nay · Meghan Breinig nay · Kathy Stuart nay · Andy Daniels nay
The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Nov 12, 2024
Study Session
Board discusses student supports and closed school safety session
The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a non-voting study session to discuss two items: a presentation on student supports and a presentation on school safety that is closed to the public per state law. No votes or decisions will be made at this meeting.
- Student Supports presentation (open discussion)
- School safety presentation (closed to the public per Tennessee Code Annotated 49-6-604)
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Tue Oct 15, 2024
Regular Meeting
Board approves 2025-26 school calendar for Sumner County.
The Sumner County Board of Education met on October 15, 2024, to approve administrative actions, budget adjustments, and policy updates. The board adopted Preference 1 for the 2025-26 school calendar, which sets the academic start and end dates for district students. Members also approved Policy 4.214 governing artificial intelligence use and authorized a six-foot relocation of stadium home bleachers for six district athletic facilities.
- Approved Preference 1 for the 2025-26 school calendar
- Authorized moving stadium home bleachers by 6 feet for BHS, HHS, PHS, GHS, MHMS, and SCHS
- Adopted Policy 4.214 on the use of artificial intelligence programs
- Approved amendments to the General Purpose and Federal budgets
- Approved NSCC dual credit agreement and October bids and grants
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✓ Decided: Board approves 2025-26 school calendar and athletic facility adjustments
The Board adopted the 2025-26 school calendar with specific wording for Christmas Break and Good Friday. Members also approved budget amendments, a new AI usage policy, and a plan to move stadium home bleachers by 6 feet.
- Approved 2025-26 school calendar Preference 1 (11-0)
- Approved moving stadium home bleachers by 6 feet (11-0)
- Approved Policy 4.214 Use of Artificial Intelligence Programs (11-0)
- Approved Policy 3.402 Special Use of District Vehicles (11-0)
- Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (11-0)
- Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (11-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 TISA Report (11-0)
- Approved all Consent Agenda items including HR, Instruction, and Business (11-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Approval of Regular Agenda as presented
11 yea
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Andy Daniels yea
BoardDocs motion
143 yea
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Andy Daniels yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Andy Daniels yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Andy Daniels yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Andy Daniels yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Andy Daniels yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Andy Daniels yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Andy Daniels yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Andy Daniels yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Andy Daniels yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Andy Daniels yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Andy Daniels yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Andy Daniels yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Andy Daniels yea
Motion to approve the recommendation of our director of schools to move the stadium home bleachers by 6 feet and have report at November voting session about project
15 yea
Allen Lancaster yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Andy Daniels yea
Motion to change wording to Christmas Break and Good Friday
11 yea
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Andy Daniels yea
Tue Oct 1, 2024
Study Session
School board studies TISA, tech, calendar, AI policy
The Sumner County Board of Education meets for a non‑voting study session to discuss the TISA (Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement) funding overview, an instructional technology review, calendar options for the 2025‑26 school year, and two proposed policies: one on use of artificial intelligence (second reading) and another on special use of district vehicles (first reading). No votes will be taken.
- TISA (Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement) overview presentation
- Instructional technology and information services overview
- Calendar committee recommendations for SY 2025/26 – three preference options presented
- Discussion of Policy 4.214: Use of Artificial Intelligence Programs (prior to second reading)
- Discussion of Policy 3.402: Special Use of District Vehicles (prior to first reading)
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Tue Sep 17, 2024
Regular Meeting
Sumner County Board of Education discusses insurance rates and school policies
The Board reviewed several items including 2025 medical, dental, and vision insurance rates. Discussion also included retainage releases for Liberty Creek and White House schools, as well as various policy revisions.
- Approval of 2025 Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance rates
- Release of retainage for Liberty Creek High School, Liberty Creek Elementary, and Liberty Creek Middle School
- Release of retainage for White House Intermediate School
- First reading of Policy 4.214 regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence Programs
- First reading of Policy 6.205 regarding Assignment to Schools
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✓ Decided: Board approves 2025 insurance rates and updates school policies
The Board approved 2025 medical, dental, and vision insurance rates and passed several policy revisions, including a new policy on artificial intelligence. Members also approved budget amendments and the release of retainage for multiple school construction projects.
- Approved 2025 Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance rates (11-0)
- Approved release of retainage for Liberty Creek High, Liberty Creek Elementary, Liberty Creek Middle, and White House Intermediate School (11-0)
- Approved Policy 4.214 Use of Artificial Intelligence Programs upon first reading (11-0)
- Approved revisions to Policies 6.205, 5.118, 5.300, and 5.602 upon first 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)
- Denied motion to add funding for tutoring services due to lack of second
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
132 yea
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Andy Daniels yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Andy Daniels yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Andy Daniels yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Andy Daniels yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Andy Daniels yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Andy Daniels yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Andy Daniels yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Andy Daniels yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Andy Daniels yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Andy Daniels yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Andy Daniels yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Shellie Tucker yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Andy Daniels yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Shellie Tucker yea
Motion to approve all items as grouped
11 yea
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Andy Daniels yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Shellie Tucker yea
Motion to group items 6, 7, 8 and 9
11 yea
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Andy Daniels yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Shellie Tucker yea
Tue Sep 3, 2024
Special-Called Meeting/Study Session
Sumner County Board of Education elects new chairperson for 2024-25 term
The Sumner County Board of Education held a special-called meeting to administer oaths to six newly elected members and elect a chairperson and vice chairperson for the 2024-25 term. Andy Daniels was elected chair and a vice chair was also elected. A study session followed with a director's overview, a stadium inspection update, and first-read discussions on policies regarding artificial intelligence, school assignment, non-FMLA leave, background investigations, and support personnel time schedules.
- Oath of office for newly elected board members Penny Barnes, Meghan Breinig, Wade Evans, Greg Hollis, Kathy Stuart, and Shellie Young Tucker
- Election of Andy Daniels as chairperson for 2024-25 term
- Discussion and action on Policy 4.214 Use of Artificial Intelligence Programs (first reading)
- Discussion and action on proposed revisions to Policies 6.205 (Assignment to Schools), 5.300 (Non-FMLA Leave), 5.118 (Background Investigations), and 5.602 (Time Schedules of Support Personnel)
- Stadium inspection report and update presented during study session
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✓ Decided: Sumner County Schools Board elects new chairperson and vice chairperson
The Board of Education administered oaths of office to six new elected members. The board then voted to elect its leadership for the 2024-25 term.
- Elected Andy Daniels as chairperson (11-0)
- Elected Tammy Hayes as vice chairperson (11-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to nominate Andy Daniels for chairman
11 yea
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Andy Daniels yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Shellie Tucker yea
Motion to nominate Tammy Hayes as vice chairperson for the 2024-25 term
11 yea
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Wade Evans yea · Steven King yea · Greg Hollis yea · Andy Daniels yea · Meghan Breinig yea · Kathy Stuart yea · Penny Barnes yea · Andy Lacy yea · Shellie Tucker yea
Tue Aug 20, 2024
Regular Meeting
Budget amendments and new drone policy top Sumner school board agenda
The Sumner County Board of Education will discuss and vote on several items at its regular meeting, including amendments to the general purpose and federal budgets, a new policy on drones, and a revision to the grading system. The board will also consider reducing retainage for White House Intermediate School and approve a consent agenda covering human resources, purchases, grants, and surplus property.
- Reduction of retainage for White House Intermediate School (Pay App 25)
- Policy 3.219 Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones) on first reading, waived second reading
- Revision to Policy 4.600 Grading System on second reading
- Amendments to the General Purpose Budget (multiple budget amendments)
- Amendments to the Federal Budget (multiple budget amendments)
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✓ Decided: Board approves drone policy and grading system revisions
The Board approved a new policy for the use of unmanned aircraft systems and revisions to the grading system policy. Members also approved amendments to the General Purpose and Federal budgets, as well as a reduction of retainage for White House Intermediate School.
- Approved reduction of retainage for White House Intermediate School (10-0)
- Approved Policy 3.219 Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones) (10-0)
- Approved revision to Policy 4.600 Grading System (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, Instruction, Business, Attendance, and Support Services (9-0)
- Approved minutes from July 16, July 23, and August 13 meetings (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Approval of Regular Agenda as presented
9 yea
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea
BoardDocs motion
140 yea
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea
Tue Aug 13, 2024
Special-Called Meeting
School board approves FY 2024/25 general purpose budget
The Sumner County Board of Education held a special-called meeting to discuss and take action on the General Purpose Budget for FY 2024/25. The board voted to approve the resolution as recommended by the County Commission and the director. The meeting was open to public comment on the single agenda item.
- Discussion and action on FY 2024/25 General Purpose Budget resolution
- Director recommended approval of County Commission resolution
- Motion carried unanimously with 10 yea votes
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✓ Decided: Sumner County Schools approved the FY 2024/25 General Purpose Budget
The board held a special-called meeting to address the General Purpose Budget for FY 2024/25. Following a recommendation for approval of the resolution request by the County Commission, the board voted to approve the budget.
- Approved General Purpose Budget for FY 2024/25 (10-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
10 yea
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea
Tue Jul 23, 2024
Special-Called Meeting
School board approves revised FY 2024/25 budget contingent on $5.4M capital
The Sumner County Board of Education held a special-called meeting to discuss and take action on the General Purpose Budget for FY 2024/25. The board approved a revised budget contingent on the County Commission approving an additional $5.4 million in non-recurring capital and a proposed capital agreement between the board and the commission. The motion carried 8-1, with Andy Lacy voting nay.
- Discussion and action on General Purpose Budget for FY 2024/25
- Revised budget approved contingent on $5.4 million in non-recurring capital from County Commission
- Approval of proposed capital agreement between board and County Commission
- Motion carried 8-1 (Yea: Hayes, Lancaster, Andrews, Hawkins, Daniels, Wise, Graham, Gregory, Brewer; Nay: Lacy)
- Director recommended approval; meeting held at 695 East Main Street, Gallatin
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✓ Decided: Board approves revised FY 2024/25 General Purpose Budget
The Board approved the revised General Purpose Budget for FY 2024/25. This approval is contingent upon the County Commission approving a proposed capital agreement and an additional $5.4 million in non-recurring capital.
- Approved revised FY 2024/25 General Purpose Budget contingent on County Commission approval of $5.4 million in non-recurring capital and capital agreement (9-1)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
9 yea · 1 nay
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Tim Brewer yea · Andy Lacy nay
Tue Jul 16, 2024
Regular Meeting
Board to discuss retainage releases for school construction projects
The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on July 16, 2024. The board will discuss and vote on reducing or releasing retainage for Liberty Creek Middle School, White House Intermediate School, and the SCHS Soccer Building project. Other business includes amendments to the federal budget, a facilities use request from Long Hollow Baptist Church, and board evaluation of the Director of Schools.
- Discussion and action on reducing retainage for Liberty Creek Middle School and White House Intermediate School
- Discussion and action on releasing retainage for the SCHS Soccer Building project
- Discussion and action on amendments to the Federal Budget
- Facilities use request from Long Hollow Baptist Church for Beech High School
- Review of Board Evaluation of Director of Schools Scott Langford
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✓ Decided: Board approves budget amendments and school project retainage releases
The Board approved amendments to the Federal Budget and authorized the release or reduction of retainage for three school construction projects. All consent agenda items and the June 18, 2024 meeting minutes were also approved.
- Approved reduction of retainage for Liberty Creek Middle School and White House Intermediate School (11-0)
- Approved release of retainage for the SCHS Soccer Building project (11-0)
- Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (11-0)
- Approved all Consent Agenda items including reports from Human Resources, Instruction, Business, Attendance, Support Services, and Director (11-0)
- Approved June 18, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes (10-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved Regular Agenda as presented (11-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Approval of Regular Agenda as presented
11 yea
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea
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120 yea · 1 abstain
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Allen Lancaster abstain · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea
Motion to suspend rules and allow Commissioner Matt Shoaf to address the Board
11 yea
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea
Tue Jun 18, 2024
Regular Meeting
School board approves football stadium bids for BHS, HHS, PHS
The Sumner County Board of Education met June 18, 2024, and approved bids for football stadiums at BHS, HHS, and PHS. The board also adopted the 2024/2025 general purpose budget, named the Pat Brown Virtual Academy, and passed a first-reading revision to Policy 4.600 Grading System. Consent agenda items covering HR, purchases, grants, and surplus property were approved as a block.
- Approved bids for BHS, HHS, and PHS football stadiums (motion carried 8-1-1)
- Approved naming of Pat Brown Virtual Academy
- Approved FY 2024/2025 General Purpose Budget (revised, motion carried 7-2-1)
- First reading of revision to Policy 4.600 Grading System
- Consent agenda includes approval of bids, purchases, grants, and surplus property
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✓ Decided: Sumner County Schools approves FY 2024/25 General Purpose Budget
The Board approved the General Purpose Budget for FY 2024/25 and the Federal Projects Budget. Several motions to reduce staffing positions, cut coaching stipends, or increase teacher pay requests were denied. The Board also approved bids for football stadiums at BHS, HHS, and PHS.
- Approved General Purpose Budget for FY 2024/25 (7-2-1)
- Approved Federal Projects Budget for FY 2024/25 (10-0-0)
- Approved bids for BHS, HHS, and PHS football stadiums (7-1-1)
- Approved naming of Pat Brown Virtual Academy (10-0-0)
- Approved first reading of Policy 4.600 Grading System revision (10-0-0)
- Approved 2024/2025 Board meeting schedule (10-0-0)
- Denied motion to remove six positions totaling $636,000 (3-7-0)
- Denied motion to remove $1.7 million in coaching stipends (3-7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Approval of Regular Agenda as presented
17 yea · 1 nay
Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King nay
Motion to approve
8 yea · 1 nay · 1 abstain
Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Josh Graham nay · Steven King abstain
Motion to approve a revision to budget as presented
27 yea · 4 nay
Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King nay · Josh Graham nay · Steven King yea · Josh Graham yea · Steven King yea · Josh Graham yea · Andy Lacy yea · Steven King yea · Josh Graham yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Andy Daniels yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King nay · Josh Graham nay
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue May 21, 2024
Regular Meeting
Board approves FY 2024/25 General Purpose Budget; one dissenting vote
The Sumner County Board of Education held a regular meeting on May 21, 2024, approving the consent agenda and several budgets, including the General Purpose Budget for FY 2024/25, the School Nutrition Budget, and endowment budgets. The board also recognized student achievements and discussed policy revisions. All items were approved with the exception of a nay vote on the General Purpose Budget.
- Approval of the General Purpose Budget for FY 2024/25 (motion carried 9-1, Josh Graham nay)
- Approval of the School Nutrition Budget for FY 2024/25
- Approval of the Duke Endowment Budget for FY 2024/25
- Approval of the Brown Endowment Budget for FY 2024/25
- First reading of revisions to Policies 2.704 (Capitalization), 2.805 (Purchasing), 2.8051 (Purchasing Cards), 2.807 (Requisitions), and 2.808 (Purchase Orders and Contracts)
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✓ Decided: Sumner County Schools approves General Purpose Budget for FY 2024/25
The Board approved the FY 2024/25 General Purpose Budget and School Nutrition, Duke Endowment, and Brown Endowment budgets. Two motions to modify the budget to increase teacher pay were defeated. The Board also approved several policy revisions regarding purchasing and capitalization.
- Approved FY 2024/25 General Purpose Budget (9-1)
- Denied motion to remove 44 positions to fund teacher raises (1-9)
- Denied motion to increase teacher pay to $50,000 and request $8.5M additional revenue (1-9)
- Approved FY 2024/25 School Nutrition, Duke Endowment, and Brown Endowment budgets (10-0)
- Approved bids for Middle School Band Instrument Purchases (10-0)
- Approved first reading revisions to Policies 2.704, 2.805, 2.8051, 2.807, and 2.808 (10-0)
- Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (10-0)
- Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (10-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve budget as presented by Andy Daniels, second by Ted Wise.
11 yea · 9 nay
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Andy Lacy yea · Josh Graham yea · Tammy Hayes nay · Allen Lancaster nay · Sarah Andrews nay · Steven King nay · Andy Daniels nay · Ted Wise nay · Glen Gregory nay · Andy Lacy nay · Tim Brewer nay
The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue May 14, 2024
School Safety Workshop/ Budget Workshop
Board discusses budget and policy revisions in workshops
The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a closed executive session on school safety at 6 p.m., followed by an open budget workshop at 6:45 p.m. No votes will be taken; the board will discuss the 2024-2025 budget presentation and proposed revisions to policies on capitalization, purchasing, purchasing cards, credit cards, requisitions, and purchase orders/contracts.
- School safety executive session (closed to public)
- 2024-2025 budget presentation for discussion
- Discussion of revision to Policy 2.704 Capitalization
- Discussion of revision to Policy 2.805 Purchasing
- Discussion of revisions to Policies 2.8051 (Purchasing Cards), 2.807 (Requisitions), and 2.808 (Purchase Orders and Contracts)
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Tue Apr 23, 2024
Regular Meeting
Sumner County Board of Education approves budget amendments and policy changes
The Board of Education decided on several administrative updates, including budget amendments for general and federal funds. The board approved a revision to the library materials policy and a request to rename facilities at White House High School.
- Approval of amendments to the General Purpose Budget and Federal Budget
- Approval of a revision to Policy 4.403 Library Materials
- Approval to rename facilities at White House High School
- Approval of the release of retainage for HHS science labs
- Indefinite deferral of draft Policy 4.6001 High School Final Exam Exemptions
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✓ Decided: Board approves library materials policy and budget amendments
The Board approved revisions to Policy 4.403 regarding library materials and authorized amendments to both the General Purpose and Federal budgets. Additionally, the Board approved renaming facilities at White House High School and the release of retainage for its science labs. A proposed policy on high school final exam exemptions was deferred indefinitely.
- Approved renaming facilities at White House High School (Unanimous)
- Approved release of retainage for HHS science labs (Unanimous)
- Approved revisions to Policy 4.403 Library Materials (Multiple votes)
- Deferred all versions of Policy 4.6001 High School Final Exam Exemptions indefinitely (7-4)
- Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (Unanimous)
- Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (Unanimous)
- Approved all Consent Agenda items (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from March 26 and April 9 meetings (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to remove Item 3 under New Business from the agenda
15 yea · 5 nay
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Tim Brewer yea · Allen Lancaster nay · Steven King nay · Andy Daniels nay · Josh Graham nay · Andy Lacy nay
Motion to approve
27 yea · 1 nay
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King nay · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Steven King yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea
Motion to defer indefinitely all versions of Policy 4.6001
26 yea · 4 nay
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Tim Brewer yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Steven King yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes nay · Sarah Andrews nay · Betsy Hawkins nay · Andy Daniels nay
Motion to extend Study Session past 9 pm
10 yea · 1 nay
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Ted Wise nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Apr 9, 2024
Special-Called Meeting/Study Session
Board approves resolution opposing school vouchers
The Sumner County Board of Education met to discuss a resolution regarding school vouchers and held a study session. The board approved a resolution expressing opposition to school vouchers. The study session included a workshop on district capital projects and a discussion regarding draft policy 4.6001 for high school final exam exemptions.
- Resolution expressing Board opposition to school vouchers
- District Capital Project Workshop
- Discussion of draft Policy 4.6001 High School Final Exam Exemptions
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✓ Decided: Board approves resolution opposing school vouchers
The Board passed a resolution expressing opposition to school vouchers and added language regarding Education Savings accounts in relation to Governor Lee's act. A motion to defer the resolution failed.
- Approved resolution opposing school vouchers (8-1)
- Approved adding language regarding Education Savings accounts in relation to Governor Lee's act (10-0)
- Denied motion to defer resolution (2-8)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve
10 yea · 9 nay
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy nay · Josh Graham yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes nay · Allen Lancaster nay · Sarah Andrews nay · Betsy Hawkins nay · Andy Daniels nay · Ted Wise nay · Glen Gregory nay · Tim Brewer nay
Tue Mar 26, 2024
Regular Meeting
Board moves to prepare resolution opposing school vouchers
The Sumner County Board of Education approved consent agenda items including HR actions, bids and purchases, grants, surplus property, and facilities use. The board also approved engineering contracts for athletic facility upgrades at multiple high schools and a track and tennis project. Additionally, the board voted to have staff prepare a resolution opposing school vouchers for consideration at a special-called meeting, and approved amendments to the general purpose budget.
- Approval of consent agenda including bids, purchases, grants, and academic supplements
- Consideration of surplus property (Support Services item)
- Engineering services for football stadium bleachers at Beech, Hendersonville, and Portland high schools
- Engineering services for Gallatin High School track, Station Camp High School track, and Merrol Hyde Middle School tennis
- Motion to prepare a resolution opposing school vouchers for future vote
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✓ Decided: Board directs staff to prepare resolution opposing school vouchers
The Board approved several engineering and geotechnical proposals for school athletic facilities and budget amendments. Members also voted to have staff prepare a resolution expressing opposition to school vouchers for a future vote.
- Approved motion to prepare resolution opposing school vouchers (9-2)
- Approved engineering and surveying services for BHS, HHS, and PHS football stadium bleachers (11-0)
- Approved engineering services for GHS track, SCHS track, and MHMS tennis (11-0)
- Approved geotechnical services for BHS and HHS (11-0)
- Approved release of retainage for Systems Integration (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, Instruction, Business, Attendance, and Support Services (11-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to ask staff to prepare a resolution expressing opposition to school vouchers to be voted on in a special-called meeting prior to the Board's April 9 Study Session
20 yea · 1 nay
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King nay
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174 yea · 2 nay
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King nay · Andy Lacy nay · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea
Tue Mar 12, 2024
Special-Called Meeting/Study Session
Board approves $2M budget shift for bleacher rentals at three high schools
The Sumner County Board of Education held a special-called meeting on March 12, 2024, and voted on five action items: approving bids for bleacher rental at HHS, BHS, and PHS; amending the general purpose budget by transferring $2,021,720 from capital to operations; approving school nutrition capital purchases; awarding a bid for HVAC cooling tower repair at Jack Anderson Elementary; and approving a bid for the Station Camp High School gym floor. All motions carried. A non-voting study session followed, including discussion of a Liberty Creek sewer update and a draft policy on high school final exam exemptions.
- Approved $2,021,720 budget amendment from capital to operations for bleacher rentals at HHS, BHS, and PHS
- Awarded bleacher rental bid for Hendersonville, Beech, and Portland high schools (scenario 4)
- Approved HVAC cooling tower repair at Jack Anderson Elementary
- Approved bid for Station Camp High School gym floor
- Approved school nutrition capital purchases
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✓ Decided: Board approves bleacher rentals and $2M budget transfer
The board approved several facility contracts, including gym floor work and HVAC repairs. It also authorized a budget amendment to move over $2 million from capital to operations. School Nutrition capital purchases were also approved.
- Approved bleacher rental scenario 4 for HHS, BHS and PHS (10-1)
- Approved moving $2,021,720 from capital to operations (11-0)
- Approved School Nutrition capital purchases (11-0)
- Approved HVAC cooling tower repair bids at Jack Anderson Elementary (11-0)
- Approved bids for Station Camp High School gym floor (11-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the director's recommendation of scenario 4
10 yea · 1 nay
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Betsy Hawkins nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Feb 20, 2024
Regular Meeting
Board to vote on Option 1 for district athletic facilities
The Sumner County Board of Education is meeting to vote on approving Option 1 for district athletic facilities, consider revisions to personnel policies (5.106, 5.300, 5.1102, 5.1103), and adopt a consent agenda including HR actions, instruction items, business bids/grants, and a facilities use request for Renovation Church at Gallatin High School. The board will also receive updates on capital projects, Liberty Creek sewer, and Vena Stuart Elementary, and approve amendments to the general purpose and federal budgets.
- Approval of Option 1 for district athletic facilities
- First reading and possible approval of Policy 5.106 (Application and Employment) revision
- First reading of draft policies 5.300 (Non-FMLA Leave), 5.1102 (Classified Personnel), and 5.1103 (Classified Personnel - Compensation Guide)
- Approval of consent agenda including facilities use for Renovation Church at Gallatin High School
- Amendments to General Purpose Budget and Federal Budget (multiple budget amendments)
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✓ Decided: Sumner County Schools board approves athletic facilities Option 1
The board approved Option 1 for district athletic facilities and passed amendments to both the General Purpose and Federal budgets. A proposed revision to the Library Materials policy was tabled, while a personnel employment policy was approved after waiving the second reading.
- Approved Option 1 for district athletic facilities (11-0)
- Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (11-0)
- Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (11-0)
- Approved revision to Policy 5.106 Application and Employment of School District Personnel (11-0)
- Tabled revision to Policy 4.403 Library Materials (10-1)
- Approved all Consent Agenda items (11-0)
- Approved January 23, 2024 meeting minutes (11-0)
- Approved February 6, 2024 special-called meeting minutes (9-0, 2 abstentions)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to table
10 yea · 1 nay
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Betsy Hawkins nay
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Feb 6, 2024
Special-Called Meeting/Study Session
Board approves engineering services for three high school bleachers, uniforms for Gallatin High
The Sumner County Board of Education approved a proposal for engineering services for football stadium bleachers at Beech, Hendersonville, and Portland high schools. It also approved bids for Gallatin High School football uniforms and authorized negotiations with TCAT to transfer ownership of the Middle College Technical Building in Portland. A study session will follow for an audit report, capital projects update, and policy discussions.
- Approved engineering services proposal for bleachers at BHS, HHS, and PHS
- Approved bids for Gallatin High School football uniforms
- Authorized negotiations to transfer Middle College Technical Building to TCAT-Portland
- Study session to review annual internal school funds audit report
- Discussion of draft policies on final exam exemptions, personnel application, leave, classified personnel, and library materials
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✓ Decided: Board approves stadium engineering and TCAT-Portland building
The board approved engineering services for football stadium bleachers at BHS, HHS, and PHS. It also approved bids for GHS football uniforms and the Middle College Technical Building at TCAT-Portland. Several draft policies and financial reports were discussed during a study session.
- Approved engineering services for BHS, HHS, and PHS football stadium bleachers (9-0)
- Approved bids for GHS football uniforms (9-0)
- Approved Middle College Technical Building: TCAT-Portland (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
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Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea
Tue Jan 23, 2024
Regular Meeting
Board approves resolution supporting fair pay for all school employees
The Sumner County Board of Education voted to approve a resolution encouraging fair and competitive pay for all district employees for the 2024-25 school year. The board also approved the consent agenda, which includes bids, purchases, grants, and surplus property. New business items include final release of retainage to Infinity Pipeline, bids for vape sensors and lockset installation services, and a revision to Policy 4.403 on library materials. The board also discussed and approved amendments to the General Purpose and Federal budgets.
- Resolution encouraging fair and competitive pay for all Sumner County Schools employees for 2024-25
- Final release of retainage to Infinity Pipeline (contractor)
- Bids for vape sensors
- Bids for lockset installation services
- Amendments to General Purpose and Federal budgets
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✓ Decided: Board supports competitive pay for employees for 2024-25 school year
The Board approved a resolution encouraging fair and competitive pay for all school employees for the 2024-25 school year. Other actions included approving budget amendments and various service bids. A proposed revision to the library materials policy was deferred to a study session.
- Approved resolution for fair and competitive employee pay for 2024-25 (10-0)
- Approved Union Elementary STEM and Demonstration School 24-25 calendar (10-0)
- Approved final release of retainage to Infinity Pipeline (10-0)
- Approved bids for vape sensors (10-0)
- Approved bids for lockset installation services (10-0)
- Deferred revision to Policy 4.403 Library Materials to January study session (8-2)
- Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (10-0)
- Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (10-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Approval of Regular Agenda as presented
10 yea
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea
BoardDocs motion
140 yea
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea
Motion to approve as amended November 14, 2023
18 yea
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea
Tue Jan 9, 2024
Study Session
Board to review compensation study and library materials policy
The Sumner County Board of Education holds a non-voting study session to discuss a compensation study, the Sumner Ready program, and a proposed revision to Policy 4.403 on library materials. No formal decisions will be made at this meeting.
- Presentation of a compensation study
- Discussion of the Sumner Ready program
- Proposed revision to Policy 4.403 Library Materials
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