Sumner County Schools public meetings in 2025

Regular Meeting

The Sumner County Board of Education decided on several administrative and financial updates. Key actions included approving amendments to the General Purpose and Federal budgets and authorizing a request for qualifications for a special education playground design firm.

• Approval of 2026-27 SC High School Curriculum Guide
• Authorization to seek a design firm for a special education playground
• Approval of budget amendments for the General Purpose and Federal budgets
• Facility use request from Renovation Church for Gallatin High School
• Reduction in retainage for the Portland High Stadium Project

The Board approved several consent agenda items, including human resources and instruction reports. Members also authorized a request for qualifications for a special education playground design firm and passed budget amendments.

• Approved regular agenda (7-1)
• Approved motion to add board member comments failed (3-5)
• Approved consent agenda items (7-0)
• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved TISA report (7-0)
• Approved staff issuing a request for qualifications for a playground design firm (7-0)
• Approved high school curriculum guide (7-0)
• Approved Portland High Stadium Project Reduction in Retainage (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The Sumner County Board of Education will vote on revisions to the grading system (Policy 4.600) and leaves of absence (Policy 5.301), both on first reading with waiving of second reading. The board will also consider amendments to the General Purpose and Federal budgets, approve the consent agenda (including facility use, surplus property, class fees, and bids/purchases), and discuss the Union Elementary calendar for SY 26/27. Presentations include academic data and recognition of Ellis Middle School Amazing Shake and White House High School Band.

• Revision to Policy 4.600 Grading System on first reading (waiving second reading)
• Revision to Policy 5.301 Leaves of Absence on first reading (waiving second reading)
• Amendments to General Purpose Budget and Federal Budget
• Approval of class fees and bids/purchases for 2025-2026
• Discussion of Union Elementary School calendar for SY 26/27

Study Session

The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a non-voting study session to discuss the TISA report, student enrollment for 2025/26, an update on Patricia Brown Virtual Academy, a playground update, a proposed calendar for Union Elementary, and revisions to two board policies (grading system and leaves of absence). No votes will be taken at this meeting.

• Discussion of the TISA (Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement) report for 2025-26
• Review of 2025/26 student enrollment data
• Update on Patricia Brown Virtual Academy enrollment trends
• Presentation on playground committee recommendations
• Discussion of a proposed 2026-27 calendar for Union Elementary and revisions to Policy 4.600 (Grading System) and Policy 5.301 (Leaves of Absence)

Regular Meeting

The Sumner County Board of Education will meet to adopt a consent agenda covering personnel, facility use, bids, grants, and class fees. Key discussion and action items include a proposed contract extension for the Director of Schools, approval of the 2026-27 school calendar, a two-month employee medical insurance premium holiday, and amendments to the General Purpose and Federal budgets. The board will also consider a reduction in retainage for the Portland Football Stadium project.

• Discussion and action on Director of Schools contract extension
• Approval of 2026-27 school calendar (Alternative Recommendation 1)
• Two-month employee medical insurance premium holiday (Nov–Dec 2025)
• Portland Football Stadium reduction in retainage
• Amendments to General Purpose and Federal budgets

Study Session

The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a non-voting study session on October 14, 2025, to discuss and gather information on several topics. Items include a playground update, the 2026/27 school calendar recommendation, a proposed extension of the Director of Schools contract, an employee insurance rate holiday, and the Innovation Center. No votes will be taken at this meeting.

• Playground update presentation and discussion
• Discussion of Calendar Committee recommendation for the 2026/27 school year calendar
• Director of Schools contract extension with tracked changes document attached
• Discussion of employee insurance rate holiday
• Innovation Center presentation and discussion

Regular Meeting

The Sumner County Board of Education approved a resolution declaring October 14 as Charlie Kirk Day of Peaceful Discourse, a lease agreement with Sumner Physician Practices, and a utility easement for Tri-County Electric. The board also approved amendments to the General Purpose and Federal budgets, surplus property, and policy updates on middle school athletics and physical assault leave.

• Approved resolution declaring October 14 as Charlie Kirk Day of Peaceful Discourse
• Approved lease agreement with Sumner Physician Practices
• Approved utility easement for Tri-County Electric on Old Westmoreland Elementary property
• Approved release of retainage for North Sumner project
• Approved amendments to the General Purpose and Federal budgets

The Board of Education elected a new chairperson and vice chairperson for the 2025-26 term. Additional actions included approving a resolution regarding October 14, various budget amendments, and multiple policy updates.

• Approved regular agenda (11-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (11-0)
• Elected Andy Daniels as Board of Education chairperson for 2025-26 term (11-0)
• Elected Tammy Hayes as Board of Education vice chairperson for 2025-26 term (11-0)
• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (11-0)
• Approved amended resolution declaring October 14 as 'Charlie Kirk Day of Peaceful Discourse' (10-1)
• Approved lease agreement with Sumner Physician Practices (11-0)
• Approved utility easement for Tri-County Electric on Old Westmoreland Elementary Property (11-0)

Study Session

The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a non-voting study session on September 9, 2025, to discuss several policies and a student health services presentation. No decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Presentation on Student Health Services
• Discussion of Policy 1.1021 Student Advisory Council prior to first reading
• Discussion of Policy 4.3012 Middle School Athletics prior to second reading
• Discussion of Policy 5.307 Physical Assault Leave prior to second reading

Regular Meeting

The Sumner County Board of Education held a regular meeting, approving a consent agenda covering bids, purchases, grants, class fees, facility use, and personnel actions. The board also approved multiple amendments to the General Purpose and Federal budgets, resolved a lawsuit (John Doe v. Sumner County BOE) by consenting to the insurance company's settlement, and named the Portland High School field house after Coach Glen Gregory. Several policies were tabled or deferred for further discussion.

• Approval of 2025-2026 class fees and multiple grants (Elementary, Middle & High School, Education Initiative)
• Approval of budget amendments for reserves, afterschool programs, capital projects, and other funds
• Naming of Portland High School field house after Coach Glen Gregory
• Consent to insurance company resolution of John Doe v. Sumner County Board of Education lawsuit
• Presentation of 2025 Structural Assessment Report for district buildings

The Board approved the naming of a field house at Portland High School and authorized a legal settlement. Budget amendments for both general and federal funds were approved. Several policy updates regarding tenure, physical assault leave, and middle school athletics were tabled or deferred.

• Named Portland High School field house after Coach Glen Gregory (11-0)
• Approved consent to insurance company to resolve John Doe v. Sumner County Board of Education case (11-0)
• Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (11-0)
• Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (11-0)
• Tabled Policy 5.200 Non-Tenure and Tenure first reading (11-0)
• Tabled Policy 5.307 Physical Assault Leave second reading (11-0)
• Deferred Policy 4.3012 Middle School Athletics second reading to next meeting (11-0)
• Approved all Consent Agenda items (11-0)

Study Session

The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a non-voting study session to discuss several policies and review district testing data. Items include Policy 1.108 on nepotism and fraternization, the district's cell phone policy, and policies on tenure, middle school athletics, and physical assault leave.

• Discussion of Policy 1.108 Nepotism and Fraternization
• Presentation of district testing data for SY2024/25
• Discussion of District Cell Phone policy (Policy 6.312)
• Discussion regarding Student Board representative
• Discussion of Policy 5.200 Non-Tenure and Tenure

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education decided on several administrative and financial matters, including the approval of an Apple equipment lease purchase agreement. The body also voted on budget amendments for the General Purpose and Federal budgets and reviewed new policies regarding middle school athletics and physical assault leave.

• Approval of Apple Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement
• Approval of 2025-2026 Class Fees
• First reading of Policy 4.3012 Middle School Athletics and Policy 5.307 Physical Assault Leave
• Amendments to the General Purpose Budget and Federal Budget
• Facility use requests from Cumberland River Cowboy Church (Howard Elementary) and Long Hollow Church (Beech High School)

The board approved amendments to both the General Purpose and Federal budgets. It also passed first readings for policies regarding middle school athletics and physical assault leave, and approved an Apple equipment lease purchase agreement.

• Approved General Purpose Budget amendments (9-0)
• Approved Federal Budget amendments (9-0)
• Approved Policy 4.3012 Middle School Athletics first reading (9-0)
• Approved Policy 5.307 Physical Assault Leave first reading (9-0)
• Approved Apple Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement (9-0)
• Approved all Consent Agenda items (9-0)
• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (9-0)

Regular Meeting

The Sumner County Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering bids, purchases, grants, class fees, and surplus property. They also approved a lease agreement with Smith Travel (Moonlight Properties) and amendments to the general purpose and federal budgets. A motion to reinstate a Westmoreland High School special education assistant position and allocate reserve funds for 2025-26 failed 2-8-1.

• Motion to reinstate Westmoreland High School SPED assistant position and allocate reserve funds failed (2 yea, 8 nay, 1 abstain)
• Approved lease agreement with Smith Travel (Moonlight Properties) for property
• Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (multiple budget amendments)
• Approved 2025-2026 class fees as part of consent agenda
• Approved surplus property declaration via Support Services

The Board approved amendments to both the General Purpose and Federal budgets. A lease agreement with Smith Travel and the 2025/26 meeting calendar were also approved. A proposal to reinstate a special education assistant position at Westmoreland High School was denied.

• Approved lease agreement with Smith Travel (Unanimous)
• Approved 2025/26 School Board Meeting Calendar (Unanimous)
• Denied reinstatement of Westmoreland High School SPED assistant position (2-8)
• Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (Unanimous)
• Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (Unanimous)
• Approved all Consent Agenda items (Unanimous)
• Approved May 20, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Sumner County Board of Education approved the FY2025/26 General Purpose Budget and a teacher bonus resolution required by the 2025 Education Freedom Act. The board also adopted the consent agenda covering personnel, surplus property, bids and purchases, and grants; approved a memorandum of understanding with Smith Travel; released retainage for White House Intermediate and Liberty Creek Middle schools; and passed policies including a Wellness policy and a vehicle use policy.

• Approval of FY2025/26 General Purpose Budget (carried 10-1, King nay)
• Teacher bonus resolution per 2025 Education Freedom Act (carried 10-1, Evans nay)
• Memorandum of Understanding with Smith Travel for Sumner County Innovation Center
• Approval of FY2025/26 Federal Projects, School Nutrition, Duke Endowment, Brown Endowment, and ISM Grant budgets
• Release of retainage for White House Intermediate and Liberty Creek Middle schools

The Board approved the FY 2025/26 General Purpose Budget and several other departmental budgets. They also passed a Teacher Bonus resolution and allocated up to $250,000 for inclusive playgrounds. Motions to increase teacher pay to $51,000 and remove specific management positions failed.

• Approved FY 2025/26 General Purpose Budget (10-1)
• Approved allocation of up to $250,000 for inclusive playgrounds (10-1)
• Approved Teacher Bonus resolution per 2025 Education Freedom Act (10-1)
• Approved FY 2025/26 Federal Projects, School Nutrition, Duke Endowment, Brown Endowment, and ISM Grant budgets (11-0)
• Approved memorandum of understanding with Smith Travel (11-0)
• Approved Policy 6.411 Wellness and waived second reading (11-0)
• Approved release of retainage for White House Intermediate and Liberty Creek Middle (11-0)
• Denied motion to increase teacher pay to $51,000 (1-10)

Special-Called Meeting/Study Session

The Sumner County Board of Education approved amendments to the Summer Scholars budget and purchases for the program, and extended the study session past 9 p.m. The board then held a study session to discuss the 2025-26 general purpose budget, a teacher bonus resolution required by the 2025 Education Freedom Act, and policies on wellness and special use of district vehicles.

• Approved Summer Scholars budget amendments
• Approved purchases for Summer Scholars program
• Extended study session past 9 p.m.
• Discussed 2025-26 general purpose budget workshop
• Discussed teacher bonus resolution under the 2025 Education Freedom Act

The board approved budget amendments and specific purchases for the Summer Scholars program. The board also voted to extend the study session past 9 p.m.

• Approved Summer Scholars budget amendments (10-0)
• Approved purchases for Sumner Scholars program (10-0)
• Approved extension of Study Session past 9 p.m. (10-0)

Regular Meeting

The Sumner County Board of Education will consider amendments to the general purpose and federal budgets, and discuss a first reading of Policy 3.402 on special use of district vehicles. The meeting also includes approval of a consent agenda covering personnel actions, surplus property, a new 'History of Rock and Soul in America' course, and bids and purchases.

• Discussion/action on amendments to the General Purpose Budget (multiple BA items)
• Discussion/action on amendments to the Federal Budget
• First reading of Policy 3.402 Special Use of District Vehicles
• Approval of bids and purchases (attachments include capital and regular bids)
• Approval of a new special course: History of Rock and Soul in America

The board approved amendments to both the General Purpose and Federal budgets. Members also passed the first reading of Policy 3.402 regarding the special use of district vehicles. All other actions involved the adoption of the agenda and consent items.

• Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (9-0)
• Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (9-0)
• Approved first reading of Policy 3.402 Special Use of District Vehicles (9-0)
• Approved March 18, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved all Consent Agenda items (9-0)
• Approved Regular Agenda (9-0)

Study Session

The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a non-voting study session to discuss the capital budget, the overall budget, and a policy on special use of district vehicles (Policy 3.402) prior to a first reading. No votes will be taken.

• Presentation of capital for budget
• Budget discussion
• Discussion of Policy 3.402 Special Use of District Vehicles prior to first reading

Regular Meeting

The Sumner County Board of Education will discuss and take action on several items including a K-12 science textbook adoption, bids for window replacement at North Sumner Elementary, and amendments to the General Purpose and Federal budgets. The consent agenda covers employment actions, surplus property, special courses at Station Camp High School, bids/purchases, grants, supplements, and attendance. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. on March 18, 2025, at 695 East Main Street, Gallatin.

• Discussion and action on K-12 science textbook adoption
• Discussion and action on bids for window replacement at North Sumner Elementary School
• Amendments to the General Purpose Budget (multiple budget amendments)
• Amendments to the Federal Budget
• Approval of special courses for Station Camp High School

The Board approved the adoption of K through 12 science textbooks and bids for window replacements at North Sumner Elementary School. Additionally, the Board approved amendments to both the General Purpose and Federal budgets.

• Approved bids for window replacement at North Sumner Elementary School (10-0)
• Approved K thru 12 science textbook adoption (10-0)
• Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (10-0)
• Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (10-0)
• Approved February 18, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes (10-0)
• Approved all Consent Agenda items (10-0)

Study Session

The Sumner County Board of Education holds a non-voting study session to discuss budget strategic planning and review Policy 1.2021 on Board Norms ahead of a first reading. No formal decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Budget Strategic Planning discussion
• Discussion of Policy 1.2021 Board Norms prior to first reading

Regular Meeting

The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to adopt consent agenda items covering HR, instruction, support services, and business, including approval of special courses at Station Camp High School and bids/purchases. The board will also discuss and act on new business: a resolution supporting the county commission paying off all athletic booster club debt, and approval of bids and architect fees for athletic projects at Station Camp High School, Merrol Hyde Magnet School, and Gallatin High School. Additionally, the board will consider amendments to the general purpose and federal budgets.

• Resolution in support of Sumner County Commission paying off all athletic booster club debt
• Approval of bids and architect fees for athletic projects at SCHS, MHMS, and GHS
• Approval of special courses (American History of Music, Rock and Soul of America) at Station Camp High School
• Approval of bids, purchases, and grants including kitchen equipment and capital purchases
• Amendments to the General Purpose Budget and Federal Budget

The Board approved a resolution supporting the Sumner County Commission in paying off athletic booster club debt. Other actions included approving bids for athletic projects at three schools and making amendments to the general purpose and federal budgets.

• Approved resolution supporting Sumner County Commission paying off athletic booster club debt (11-0)
• Denied amendment to strike language regarding equal payments to non-debt booster programs (4-7)
• Denied amendment to limit support to $274,000 for Westmoreland High School field house debt (2-9)
• Approved bids and architect fees for SCHS, MHMS, and GHS athletic projects (11-0)
• Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (11-0)
• Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (11-0)
• Approved January 21, 2025 meeting minutes (10-0)
• Approved all Consent Agenda items (10-0)

Study Session

The Board will hold a non-voting study session to review the annual financial report for Year End June 30, 2024. Discussion items include presentations from the Transportation and Maintenance departments and a resolution regarding athletic booster club debt.

• Internal School Funds annual financial report for Year End June 30, 2024
• Transportation Department presentation
• Maintenance Department presentation
• Board resolution regarding Sumner County Commission paying off all athletic booster club debt
• Discussion of Policy 1.2021 Board Norms

Regular Meeting

The Sumner County Board of Education approved consent agenda items including bids, purchases, grants, and contracts; recognized Hendersonville High cheerleaders and Merrol Hyde girls soccer; voted for district-wide school safety training; and approved raising starting teacher pay to $50,500 for the 2025-26 budget. The board also approved multiple amendments to the general purpose and federal budgets.

• Approved raising starting teacher pay to $50,500 in the 25/26 budget
• Approved district-wide school safety training (Defend Systems estimate $27K)
• Approved consent agenda including bids/purchases, grants, Spyglass audit agreement, Tyler contract
• Approved declaration of surplus property
• Approved multiple budget amendments for general purpose and federal funds

The board approved a recommendation to increase starting pay for teachers by $50,500 in the 2025/26 budget. Other actions included approving district-wide school safety training and amendments to both the General Purpose and Federal budgets.

• Approved raise of $50,500 for teacher starting pay in 25/26 Budget (10-0)
• Approved district wide school safety training (10-0)
• Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (10-0)
• Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (10-0)
• Approved all Consent Agenda items (10-0)
• Approved minutes of December 10, 2024 Regular Meeting (10-0)
• Approved minutes of January 14, 2025 Special-Called Meeting (10-0)

Special-Called Meeting/Study Session

The Sumner County Board of Education held a special-called meeting on Jan. 14, 2025, and voted unanimously to approve three action items: transferring the TCAT building in Portland to the state of Tennessee, accepting bids for the Hendersonville High School baseball building, and amending the General Purpose Budget. A non-voting study session followed, featuring presentations from Human Resources and the Compensation Committee, along with discussion of Policy 1.2021 on Board Norms.

• Approved transfer of TCAT building in Portland to the state of Tennessee
• Approved bids for Hendersonville High School baseball building
• Approved amendment to the General Purpose Budget related to the baseball building
• Study session included HR and compensation committee presentations
• First reading of Policy 1.2021 on Board Norms

The board approved the transfer of the TCAT building in Portland to the state of Tennessee. Members also approved bids for the Hendersonville High School baseball building and an amendment to the General Purpose Budget.

• Approved resolution to transfer TCAT building in Portland to the state of Tennessee (11-0)
• Approved bids for Hendersonville High School baseball building (11-0)
• Approved amendment to the General Purpose Budget (11-0)