Washington County Schools public meetings in 2022

Regular Board Meeting

The Wilson County Board of Education approved a budget amendment and changes to classified employee leave policies. The board voted to remove two books from school libraries and rejected a plan to use bond funds for a softball facility.

• Approved Budget Amendment #2023-05
• Approved classified employees' increase in sick/personal days
• Voted to remove 'Tricks' and 'Jack of Hearts' from libraries
• Rejected bond funds for WCHS softball facility
• Approved early retirement benefit packet 2022-2023

The Board voted to remove the books 'Tricks' and 'Jack of Hearts' from school libraries. It also approved the use of remaining GHHS bond funds for a softball facility and locker room at WCHS. Other approvals included a budget amendment and employee benefit changes.

• Removed book 'Tricks' by Ellen Hopkins from libraries (5-2)
• Removed book 'Jack of Hearts' by L.C. Rosen from libraries (6-1)
• Approved allocating remaining GHHS bond funds to WCHS softball hitting facility and locker room (5-2)
• Denied amendment to prioritize GHHS soccer field and tennis court repairs (3-4)
• Approved Early Retirement Benefit Packet 2022-2023 (7-0)
• Approved increase in sick/personal days for classified employees (7-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #2023-05 (7-0)
• Approved Code of Conduct Committee (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Wilson County Board of Education approved the Director of Schools' contract, a budget amendment, and multiple facility projects including a middle school renovation and a storage building for softball equipment. The board also approved various contracts for Minute Clinics, water services, and special education representation.

• Director of Schools contract approved
• Budget Amendment 2023-04 approved
• MJMS Renovation contract approved
• Storage building for LHS softball equipment approved
• Minute Clinic Standard and Preferred contracts approved

The Board approved the Director of Schools contract and several administrative recommendations, including budget amendments and facility projects. A proposed amendment to the Director's buyout failed due to a lack of a second. The Board also approved the No Red Ink contract and MJMS renovations.

• Approved Director of Schools Contract (6-1)
• Approved No Red Ink contract (6-1)
• Approved Budget Amendment 2023-04 (7-0)
• Approved MJMS Renovation (7-0)
• Approved Storage Building for LHS Softball Equipment (7-0)
• Approved Bid 2023-07 HVAC Filters and Service (7-0)
• Approved Minute Clinic Standard and Preferred agreements (7-0)
• Approved TSBA Policy Services Agreement (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Wilson County Schools Board decided on the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school calendars and approved several facility and equipment bids. The board also voted to delay the Director of Schools contract until the November meeting and granted a hearing regarding a Title IX matter.

• Approved 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school calendars
• Approved Bid 2023-04 for WWMS furniture and fixtures
• Approved Bid 2023-05 for fleet vans
• Approved Bid 2023-06 for WWMS low voltage
• Approved ESSER 2.0 and ESSER 3.0 FY23 applications

The Board approved the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school calendars and a budget amendment. Other actions included approving several equipment bids, tenure, and ESSER grant applications.

• Delayed Director of Schools contract to November meeting (6-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school calendars (6-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment 2023-03 (6-0)
• Approved ESSER 2.0 and ESSER 3.0 FY23 Application (5-1)
• Approved bids for WWMS furniture and low voltage, and fleet vans (6-0)
• Approved tenure and surplus auction items (6-0)
• Granted hearing for Title IX (4-1, 1 abstain)
• Approved contract extension for landowners through Nov 30, 2022 (6-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Wilson County School Board elected a new Chair and Vice Chair, approved a budget amendment for 2023-02, and adopted policy changes on leave, athletics, and academic acceleration. The board also approved bids for cooling tower replacements at the Central Office and Mt. Juliet Middle School, and accepted updated COVID-19 language. All votes were unanimous except for a few split votes on chair nomination and policy amendments.

• Election of Jamie Farough as Board Chair (motion passed 4-3); Kimberly McGee elected Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment 2023-02
• Approved Bid 2023-02 for Cooling Tower at Central Office and Bid 2023-03 for Cooling Tower at Mt. Juliet Middle School
• Adopted on first and final reading Policy 5.303 (leave), Policy 4.301 (athletics), and Policy 4.205 (academic acceleration)
• Approved updated COVID-19 language under Old Business

The Board held elections for leadership positions and appointed members to the Ethics Committee. The Board also approved several bids for cooling towers, a budget amendment, and updates to district policies regarding leave, athletics, and academic acceleration.

• Elected Jamie Farough as Chair (4-3)
• Elected Kimberly McGee as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Appointed Kimberly McGee, Melissa Lynn, and Larry Tomlinson to Ethics Committee (7-0)
• Approved Sick Leave Trustees James Peach and Amanda Todd (7-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment 2023-02 (7-0)
• Approved cooling tower bids 2023-02 (CO) and 2023-03 (MJMS) (7-0)
• Approved Policy 5.303 Personal, Professional and Bereavement Leave (7-0)
• Approved amended Policy 4.301 Interscholastic Athletics (6-1)

Special Called Meeting

The Wilson County Schools Board held a special called meeting on August 22, 2022. The agenda items were a call to order, the pledge of allegiance, a discussion of director evaluations, board recognition, and adjournment. A motion introduced by Bill Robinson and seconded by Linda Armistead was voted on and passed.

• Call to Order
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Director's Evaluations – discussion
• Board Recognition – information
• Adjournment – action

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education decided on several operational contracts, including waste disposal and school bus bids. Members also approved multiple updated district policies and health insurance plans for 2022-2023. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved two books following committee reviews.

• Approval of 2022-2023 Dental, Standard, and Preferred insurance plans
• Approval of Bid 2022-21 for Waste Disposal Services
• Approval of Bid 2023-01 for School Buses
• Approval of Land RFP for school sites (Jenkins, Jones-Crabtree, and Lohman)
• Approval of books 'I am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter' and 'Deogratias: A Tale of Rwanda'

The board approved the 2022-2023 Dental, Standard, and Preferred insurance plans along with waste disposal and transportation bids. Several school policies were approved on second and final reading, and two books were approved following committee review. A request for homeschooled students to participate in middle school athletics was deferred.

• Deferred request for homeschooled students to participate in athletics (7-0)
• Approved Panorama contract (7-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 Dental, Standard, and Preferred plans (7-0 each)
• Approved waste disposal and transportation bids (7-0 each)
• Approved second reading of policies 1.301, 1.405, 1.704, 1.800, 1.801, 1.8011, 2.806, 3.208, 4.504, 6.402 and various 5.0 series policies (7-0)
• Approved second reading of policy 4.301 (6-1)
• Approved Land RFP (7-0)
• Approved books 'I am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter' and 'Deogratias: A Tale of Rwanda' (7-0 each)

Regular Board Meeting

The Wilson County Board of Education approved a consent agenda, policy changes, budget amendments, and contracts for school projects. The meeting included public comments and recognitions.

• Approved Budget Amendment 2023-01
• Approved RG Anderson Contract for West Wilson Middle School
• Approved Bid 2022-19 for Cooling Towers
• Approved Certified Employee Handbook 2022-2023
• Approved policy changes including 4.6001 and 4.602

The Board approved a series of policy updates, the 2022-2023 employee and operational handbooks, and Budget Amendment 2023-01. Other actions included approving a contract for WWMS, cooling tower bids, and playground equipment for MJE. The Board also passed a resolution condemning statements made by Larry Arnn.

• Approved Budget Amendment 2023-01 (7-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 Certified, Classified, Substitute, Transportation, and Kid's Club/TLC handbooks (7-0)
• Approved RG Anderson Contract for WWMS (7-0)
• Approved Bid 2022-19 for Cooling Towers (7-0)
• Approved MJE Playground Equipment purchase (7-0)
• Approved first reading of policies 1.301, 1.405, 1.704, 1.800, 1.801, 1.8011, 5.102, 5.104, 5.105, 5.106, 5.1061, 5.110, 5.1141, 5.117, 5.119, 5.205, 5.302, 5.303, 5.305, 5.310, 5.400, 5.401, 5.402, 5.500, 5.502, 5.604, 5.701, 5.702, 5.905, 2.806, 3.208, 4.301, and 4.504 (7-0)
• Approved changes to Policy 4.6001, 4.602, and 5.304 on first and final reading (7-0)
• Passed resolution condemning statements by Larry Arnn and Governor Lee's lack of rebuke (7-0)

Special Called Meeting

The Wilson County School Board approved purchasing 20 acres on Central Pike and Parcels A & C on Double Log Cabin Road, rejected a bid for waste disposal services, and approved a budget amendment for school federal projects.

• Purchase 20 acres on Central Pike and Parcels A & C on Double Log Cabin Road
• Reject bid from S & S Waste & Recycling for waste disposal services
• Approve Budget Amendment 2022-School Federal Projects

The board approved the purchase of land on Central Pike and Double Log Cabin Road, pending funding from the County Commission. Members also voted to reject a waste disposal bid and approved a federal projects budget amendment.

• Approved purchase of 20 acres on Central Pike and Parcels A & C on Double Log Cabin Road (6-0)
• Rejected bid from S & S Waste & Recycling and voted to reopen bid for Waste Disposal Services (6-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment 2022-School Federal Projects (6-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Wilson County School Board approved budget amendments, a bid for a Lebanon High track, and the Achieve 3000 contract. The board also discussed transportation routes and school start times.

• Approve Budget Amendment 1
• Approve Budget Amendment 2
• Approve Bid 2022-18 Track at Lebanon High
• Approve Achieve 3000 contract
• Recommend hiring transportation consultation firm

The Board approved the 2022-2023 Code of Conduct, two budget amendments, and a contract for Achieve 3000. Other actions included approving a track bid for Lebanon High and deciding that the book 'My Friend Dahmer' will remain unrestricted in high school media centers.

• Approved 2022-2023 Code of Conduct (6-0)
• Approved two budget amendments (6-0)
• Approved abolishments (6-0)
• Approved proposed property & casualty insurance trust (6-0)
• Approved WWMS logo and mascot (6-0)
• Approved Bid 2022-18 Track at Lebanon High (6-0)
• Approved keeping 'My Friend Dahmer' unrestricted in high school media centers (6-0)
• Approved Achieve 3000 for one year (4-2)

Special Called Meeting

The Wilson County Schools board voted to approve the FY 2022-2023 budget as presented. The board also approved the FY 2022-2023 Needs Assessment, amending it to include $1,000,000 for a maintenance project. Additionally, the board approved Bid 2022-17 for West Wilson Middle School. All motions passed.

• Approval of FY 2022-2023 budget (motion passed)
• Approval of FY 2022-2023 Needs Assessment with $1,000,000 added for a maintenance project (motion passed)
• Approval of Bid 2022-17 for West Wilson Middle School (motion passed)

Regular Board Meeting

The Wilson County Schools Board adopted its agenda, approved the consent agenda, and voted on several budget amendments, contracts, and program recommendations. It also affirmed the SDHA decision and accepted reports from the County Attorney and Director of Schools. The board approved a rezoning that moves Gladeville Elementary students to Rutland Elementary, allowing rising fifth‑graders to stay at Gladeville if transportation is provided. The meeting concluded with a schedule for the next work session and board meeting.

• Rezoning of Gladeville Elementary students to Rutland Elementary (Old Business item 12.1)
• Approval of Budget Amendment 2022-10 (Recommendations from Director of Schools item 10.1)
• Approval of Budget Amendment 2022-11 for Summer Learning Camps (item 10.2)
• Approval of Outsourced Custodial Services Bid 2022-13 (item 10.4)
• Approval of Student Insurance recommendation (item 10.3)

The Board approved a rezoning plan moving students from Gladeville Elementary to Rutland Elementary, with exceptions for rising fifth graders and siblings. Other actions included approving two budget amendments, various insurance and benefit RFPs, and several book committee recommendations.

• Approved rezoning students from Gladeville Elem. to Rutland Elem. (7-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment 2022-10 (7-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment 2022-11 for Summer Learning Camps (7-0)
• Approved Outsourced Custodial Services Bid 2022-13 (5-2)
• Affirmed the decision of the SDHA (7-0)
• Approved student insurance, health care simulators, and employee benefit RFPs (7-0)
• Accepted District Book Committee recommendations for four titles (7-0)
• Approved Eagle Scout projects for Nikita Robbrecht and Gavin West (7-0)

Special Called Meeting

The Wilson County Schools Board of Education held a special called meeting on April 7, 2022. The main item was a discussion and possible action on a rezoning plan presented by the Director of Schools. The meeting also included a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Rezoning Plan (discussion and possible action under Director of Schools)

The board held a special called meeting to discuss a rezoning plan. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded regarding the plan.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education decided on several policy updates, approved the 2022-2023 Student Parent Handbook, and authorized new school facilities. The board also acted on book appeal recommendations and approved various vendor contracts.

• Approval of an outdoor classroom at Rutland Elementary
• Approval of the Kaboom project at Lakeview Elementary
• Acceptance of District Book Appeal Committee recommendations for 'The Bluest Eye' and 'Eleanor & Park'
• Approval of the 2022-2023 Student Parent Handbook and Middle School Program of Studies
• Approval of contracts for Frontline Education, Seidlitz, and EZ ChildTrack

The Board approved several sets of policy changes on second reading and adopted the 2022-2023 Student Parent Handbook. Members also accepted recommendations from the District Book Appeal Committee regarding two specific titles and approved various vendor contracts.

• Approved second reading of policies 2.200, 2.401, 2.600, 2.700, 2.703, 2.800, 2.803, 2.807, and 2.900 (7-0)
• Approved second reading of policies 3.200, 3.201, 3.202, 3.205, 3.500, and 3.600 (7-0)
• Approved second reading of Policy 5.602 (7-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 Student Parent Handbook (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Kaboom project at Lakeview Elementary (7-0)
• Accepted District Book Appeal Committee recommendations for 'Eleanor & Park' and 'The Bluest Eye' (7-0)
• Approved Internal Substitute Management and Frontline Agreement (7-0)
• Approved Seidlitz Contract and EZ ChildTrack Contract (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Wilson County Board of Education approved a budget amendment, a new fee schedule for the 2022-2023 school year, and a bid for indoor turf at Lebanon High School and Watertown High School. The board also approved several policy changes and a code of conduct for the upcoming year.

• Approve Bid 2022-11 Indoor Turf LHS and WHS
• Approve Fee Schedule for 2022-2023
• Approve Code of Conduct for 2022-2023
• Approve Recommendation to Approve WWMS Plans
• Approve Recommendation to Approve Budget Amendment 2022-09

The Board approved several administrative items including Budget Amendment 2022-09 and the 2022-2023 fee schedule. Facility updates were authorized for WWMS and WCHS, and a bid for indoor turf at LHS and WHS was approved. The Board also voted to provide Covid retro pay for active employees for a specific 2021 period.

• Affirmed Director of Schools decision on SDHA Appeal (7-0)
• Approved WWMS plans (7-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment 2022-09 (7-0)
• Approved Bid 2022-11 for indoor turf at LHS and WHS (7-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 Fee Schedule (7-0)
• Withdrew recommendation for 2022-2023 Code of Conduct (7-0)
• Approved Covid retro pay for active employees from July 1 to Oct 4, 2021 (6-0)
• Added WCHS to the five year plan for updating facilities (6-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Wilson County School Board met on February 7, 2022, and approved the consent agenda, a budget amendment, bids for low voltage and E-rate, and a policy change removing the ban on jeans. They also approved a motion directing staff to contact employees regarding Covid leave from July-October 2021. A student transfers policy was approved on first and final reading, and virtual school athletics were discussed but no action noted.

• Approved Budget Amendment 2022-08
• Approved Bid 2022-10 Low Voltage
• Approved E-Rate Bid
• Approved motion on Covid leave for employees (July 1 – Oct 4, 2021)
• Amended Policy 5.600 to strike 'jeans' from dress code, approved on first reading

The Board approved Budget Amendment 2022-08 and two bids for low voltage and E-Rate services. Members also updated the student transfer policy and amended the dress code policy regarding jeans. A process was established to contact current employees regarding Covid leave taken between July 1 and October 4, 2021.

• Approved Budget Amendment 2022-08 (6-0)
• Approved Bid 2022-10 Low Voltage (6-0)
• Approved E-Rate Bid (6-0)
• Approved request to contact current employees regarding Covid leave from July 1, 2021 to October 4, 2021 with a March 7, 2022 deadline (6-0)
• Approved amended Policy 6.206 regarding Student Transfers on first and final reading (6-0)
• Approved first reading of amendment to Policy 5.600 to strike 'jeans' from dress code and prohibit rips or holes (6-0)

Special Called Meeting

The board held a special called meeting to address a land Request for Proposals (RFP). The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

• Action item regarding Land RFP

The board accepted recommendations to purchase properties at 1690 Double Log Cabin Road and 14045 Central Pike. These recommendations will be presented to County Mayor Randall Hutto and the County Commission to secure funding. Negotiations with owners will begin after funding is secured.

• Approved recommendation to seek funding for properties at 1690 Double Log Cabin Road and 14045 Central Pike (6-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education decided on several policy revisions and approved Budget Amendment 2022-07. The board also authorized the naming of a gym and approved a list for the HR Director to employ a hearing officer.

• Approval of Budget Amendment 2022-07
• Approval of second reading for policies 4.200, 4.206, 4.208, 4.403, 4.607, 4.203, 4.204, 4.210, 4.301, 4.302, 4.608, 4.609, 4.2031, 4.603, 5.303, 6.203, 6.205, 6.206, and 6.506
• Approval of Policy 6.2061 on first and final reading
• Approval of the naming of a gym
• Approval of Policy 6.502 regarding Exchange Students as amended

The Board approved Budget Amendment 2022-07 and passed several sets of school policies on second reading. Members also approved the naming of a gym and an amended policy regarding exchange students. A motion to revisit Covid leave was tabled.

• Approved Budget Amendment 2022-07 (7-0)
• Approved policies 4.200, 4.206, 4.208, 4.403, 4.607 on second reading (7-0)
• Approved policies 4.203, 4.204, 4.210, 4.301, 4.302, 4.608, 4.609, 4.2031, 4.603 on second reading (7-0)
• Approved policy 5.303 on second reading (7-0)
• Approved policies 6.203, 6.205, 6.206, 6.506 on second reading (7-0)
• Approved naming of gym (7-0)
• Tabled motion to revisit Covid leave (7-0)
• Approved amended Policy 6.502 regarding exchange students (7-0)