Washington County Schools public meetings in 2025

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education met to approve various district and school-level contracts and a new evaluation tool. The meeting included a recognition of Carter Noblin from the LHS Choir and the acceptance of the Director's and County Attorney's reports.

• Approval of ATC Farm Bureau Rental contract
• Approval of ATC CDL Third Party Testing contract
• Approval of an Evaluation Tool
• Approval of November 2025 payment report
• Approval of student trips and donations

The Board approved the meeting agenda, consent agenda, district contracts, and school contracts. Members also accepted the report from the County Attorney and the Director's Report. Additionally, the Board accepted an evaluation tool.

• Adopted the agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved district contracts (6-0)
• Approved school contracts (6-0)
• Accepted County Attorney report (6-0)
• Accepted Director's Report (6-0)
• Accepted evaluation tool (6-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Wilson County Board of Education approved a budget amendment, contracts for district and school operations, and an early retirement benefit packet. The board also adopted a resolution honoring Veterans and set the next meeting for December 18.

• Approve budget amendment
• Approve district contracts
• Approve school contracts
• Approve early retirement benefit packet
• Adopt resolution honoring Veterans

The Board approved a budget amendment, a new TLC part-time position, and an early retirement benefit packet. Additionally, the Board affirmed a disciplinary appeal and adopted a resolution honoring Veterans.

• Adopted the agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved district contracts (7-0)
• Approved school contracts (7-0)
• Accepted County Attorney report (7-0)
• Accepted Director's Report (7-0)
• Approved budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved new TLC part time position (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Wilson County Board of Education approved a consent agenda, district and school contracts, and a report from the director. The board also approved re-roofing projects at West Elementary and 205 Stumpy Lane, amended a policy regarding student board members, and approved student driver and exchange student programs.

• Approve re-roof at West Elementary
• Approve re-roof at 205 Stumpy Lane (Former BTA Building)
• Approve Policy 1.1021 regarding Student Board Members
• Approve Student Driver (non CDL) program
• Approve Exchange Students at LHS and GHHS

The Board approved several items including student board member policy amendments and school contracts. Decisions were also made regarding roofing projects at West Elementary and 205 Stumpy Lane.

• Adopted the agenda (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved District Contracts (7-0)
• Approved School Contracts (7-0)
• Accepted Director's Report (7-0)
• Approved amended Student Board Members policy (7-0)
• Approved re-roof at West Elementary (7-0)
• Approved re-roof at 205 Stumpy Lane (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Wilson County Board of Education approved a budget amendment and surplus items, designated funds for athletic field maintenance, and approved high school and middle school program of studies for 2026-2027. The board also approved contracts, a premise waiver, and a right-of-way easement for Central Pike Elementary.

• Approve Budget Amendment
• Approve Surplus Items
• Designate Funds for Athletic Field Maintenance
• Approve High School Program of Studies 2026-2027
• Approve Easement to MTEMC at Central Pike Elem

The Board approved several recommendations including a budget amendment, school programs of studies, and athletic field maintenance funds. Additional actions included approving an easement to MTEMC at Central Pike Elementary and a non-compete waiver.

• Adopted the agenda (7-0)
• Approved Evans Hill Missionary Church presentation (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved School Contracts (7-0)
• Accepted Director's Report (7-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment (7-0)
• Approved Surplus (7-0)
• Approved LEA Compliance Report 26 (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Wilson County Schools Board approved a consent agenda including donations, minutes, and student trips, along with district and school contracts. The board also approved a new Behavior Interventionist hire for a Title 1 position, a tenure list, and two new business contracts for American Red Cross Training and a Grant of Easements. Reports from the county attorney and director were accepted.

• Approved consent agenda including donations, September payment report, and student trips
• Approved district contract with ATC Finance Parks and Company and multiple school contracts
• Approved new hire: Behavior Interventionist for Title 1 (1-year position)
• Approved final tenure list for 2025
• Approved American Red Cross Training contract and Grant of Easements contract under new business

The Board approved several district and school contracts, including an American Red Cross Training contract. Personnel actions included the hiring of a Behavior Interventionist Title 1 and tenure approvals.

• Adopted the agenda (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (6-0)
• Approved District Contracts (6-0)
• Approved School Contracts (6-0)
• Accepted County Attorney Report (6-0)
• Accepted Director's Report (6-0)
• Approved New Hire Behavior Interventionist Title 1 - 1 year (6-0)
• Approved Tenure (6-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Wilson County Schools Board unanimously voted to approve a 5-year strategic plan, district and school contracts, a budget amendment, policy changes, and a proposal for new elementary school attendance zones for the 2026-2027 school year. The board also approved softball facility upgrades at Green Hill High School and revisions to the flexible benefits plan.

• Approved proposed elementary school zones for 2026-2027 (multiple zone maps attached)
• Approved Budget Amendment #4
• Approved softball facility upgrades at GHHS (Green Hill High School)
• Approved Policy 6.206 on first and final reading
• Approved Flexible Benefits Plan Revision

The Wilson County Board of Education approved the agenda, consent agenda, and multiple contracts. The board also adopted a 5-year strategic plan, a budget amendment, and policy 6.206, and approved school zone changes for 2026-2027.

• Adopted the agenda (7-0)
• Approved the consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved district contracts (7-0)
• Approved school contracts (7-0)
• Accepted the Director's Report (7-0)
• Approved 5-Year Strategic Plan (7-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #4 (7-0)
• Approved Proposed Zones 2026-2027 (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The board unanimously approved a consent agenda including donations, payment reports, and student trips. They also approved multiple district and school contracts, employee clinic and pharmacy benefit bids, a nine-month portable contract, and a Gladeville utility district agreement for Central Pike Elementary. A transportation survey was authorized, and old business regarding Wilson Water Authority/Adenus passed on a 4-3 vote.

• Approval of employee clinic bid (healthcare services)
• Approval of pharmacy benefit bid
• Approval of Gladeville Utility District contract for Central Pike Elementary
• Approval of transportation survey for three-tier start times
• Split vote (4-3) on Wilson Water Authority/Adenus old business

The Board approved several administrative recommendations including an employee clinic bid and a pharmacy benefit bid. They also approved a nine month portable contract and the Gladeville Utility District contract. Additionally, the Board approved a Wilson Water Authority/Adenus item despite opposition from three members.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved district contracts (7-0)
• Approved school contracts (7-0)
• Accepted County Attorney report (7-0)
• Accepted Director's Report (7-0)
• Approved employee clinic bid (7-0)
• Approved pharmacy benefit bid (7-0)

Special Called Work Session

The Wilson County School Board will hold a special called work session to discuss the strategic plan. The meeting includes a public comment period and adjournment.

• Public comment period
• Strategic plan discussion

Regular Board Meeting

The Wilson County Board of Education met on September 8, 2025, to adopt the agenda and conduct elections. The board elected Joe Padilla as Chair and Greg Hohman as Vice Chair. The meeting included approval of contracts, employee clinic and pharmacy benefit bids, and a budget amendment.

• Election of Joe Padilla as Chair
• Election of Greg Hohman as Vice Chair
• Approval of District Contracts
• Approval of School Contracts
• Recommendation to approve Budget Amendment

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education decided on the 2026 medical plan and approved a budget amendment. The body also authorized district and school contracts, a new teacher hire, and various student trips.

• Approval of Medical Plan 2026 (Option 2)
• Approval of Budget Amendment 2026-02
• Approval of District and School contracts
• Approval of a new teacher hire (WTE)
• LaGuardo Elementary ribbon cutting scheduled for August 24, 2025

The board approved the 2026 Medical Plan Option 2, new teacher hires, and a budget amendment. Additional actions included approving the consent agenda, district and school contracts, and an exchange student.

• Adopted amended agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved district contracts (7-0)
• Approved school contracts (7-0)
• Accepted County Attorney report (7-0)
• Accepted Director's Report (7-0)
• Approved Medical Plan 2026 Option 2 (4-3)
• Approved new teacher hire WTE (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Wilson County Board of Education approved several administrative items including a budget amendment and a school bus bid. The board also authorized the use of district buses and drivers for the Wilson County Fair with reimbursement.

• Approval of School Buses Bid 2026-01
• Approval of Budget Amendment
• Use of district buses and drivers for Wilson County Fair - Tennessee State Fair
• LaGuardo Utility District Water Service Contract
• WWMS Walsorth Yearbook contract

The Board approved a budget amendment, a school bus bid, and various district and school contracts. Other decisions included the use of school buses for the Wilson County Fair and the approval of exchange students.

• Approved District Contracts (7-0)
• Approved School Contracts (7-0)
• Approved use of school buses and drivers for Wilson County Fair, August 14-23, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Exchange Student for LHS 2025-26 SY (7-0)
• Approved Annual Meetings Calendar 25-26 with October 6th meeting moved to 2nd (7-0)
• Approved School Buses Bid 2026-01 (7-0)
• Approved SPED Licensure Scholarship (7-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Wilson County Board of Education approved district and school contracts, a waste disposal extension, and several policy updates. The board failed to approve the proposed 2025-2026 meeting calendar.

• Approved district contracts with removal of three items
• Approved extension of waste disposal contract
• Failed to approve proposed 2025-2026 meeting calendar
• Approved Policy 5.701 on first and final reading
• Approved Policy 5.3051 on first and final reading

The Board approved several 2025-2026 operational handbooks, district and school contracts, and a series of policy updates. Members rejected the proposed annual meeting calendar in favor of a schedule of two meetings per month, excluding summer. A recommendation for waste water/sewage for LGE was denied, though a pump and haul sewage agreement for LGE was approved.

• Approved 2025-2026 Certified, Support, Coaches, Transportation, and Substitute handbooks
• Approved Policy 5.701 and Policy 5.3051 on first and final reading
• Approved 15 policies (2.403 through 6.600) as amended (6-1)
• Denied annual meeting calendar; approved two meetings per month except summer (5-2)
• Approved district and school contracts, including specific contracts 1, 2 and * (6-1)
• Approved pump and haul sewage agreement for LGE (7-0)
• Denied waste water/sewage recommendation for LGE (0-7)
• Approved additional SPED EA position and AHS Graduation Coach position

Regular Board Meeting

The Board approved the 2025-2026 fee schedule, parent and student handbooks, and a budget amendment. Other actions included approving roof repairs at W.A. Wright Elementary and rejecting a paving bid.

• Approval of the 2025-2026 Fee Schedule
• Approval of roof repairs and service agreement with Rackley Roofing at WAW
• Rejection of a paving bid
• Approval of a budget amendment
• Approval of a sponsorship agreement between Wilson Bank & Trust and LaGuardo Elementary School

The Board approved the 2025-2026 fee schedule, student and parent handbooks, and a budget amendment. Other actions included rejecting a paving bid and approving various school contracts and facility repairs.

• Approved 2025-2026 Fee Schedule (7-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Parent and Student Handbook (7-0)
• Rejected paving bid (7-0)
• Approved budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved roof repairs at WAW with Rackley Roofing (7-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Kids Club and TLC Handbooks (7-0)
• Approved extension of King and City Church use of EPE for one year (7-0)
• Approved Policy 4.700 as amended to remove Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (4-3)

Special Called Meeting

The Wilson County Board of Education approved the 2025-2026 budget as presented during a special called meeting on May 15, 2025. The vote passed with seven members in favor.

• Approved 2025-2026 Budget
• Motion by Jamie Farough, second by Joseph Padilla
• Vote: 7 Yes (Kimberly McGee, Jamie Farough, Melissa Lynn, Joseph Padilla, Beth Meyers, Greg Hohman, Donnie Self)

The board met for a special called meeting to review the Director of Schools' recommendations. The board voted unanimously to approve the 2025-2026 budget as presented.

• Approved 2025-2026 Budget (7-0)

Budget Work Session

The Wilson County Schools Board will hold a work session to discuss the proposed budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The session includes a review of the attached budget document.

• Review of 2025-2026 Proposed Budget
• Discussion of 2025-2026 Budget All Funds.pdf

Budget Work Session

The board will hold a work session to discuss and review information regarding the proposed budget for the 2025-2026 school year.

• Discussion of the 2025-2026 Proposed Budget

Regular Board Meeting

The Wilson County Board of Education approved a budget amendment and athletic upgrades for Wilson World Middle School. The board also approved administrative agreements and policy changes, though two policy amendments failed.

• Approve WWMS Athletic Upgrades
• Approve Budget Amendment
• Approve Administrative Services Agreement
• Approve Meritain Health and Dental Plan Amendments
• Approve Consent Agenda (donations, minutes, trips)

The Board approved a budget amendment, athletic upgrades for WWMS, and several district and school contracts. Members also passed amendments to health and dental plans and approved multiple policy updates in Sections 4 and 6.

• Approved budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved WWMS athletic upgrades (7-0)
• Approved district and school contracts (7-0)
• Approved Meritain Health Plan amendments excluding page 26 paragraph 25 (7-0)
• Approved Meritain Dental Plan amendments (7-0)
• Approved Section 4 policies on second reading excluding 4.607 and 4.700 (7-0)
• Approved Section 6 policies on second reading with a strike to policy 6.414 (7-0)
• Approved Administrative Services Agreement and a donation (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Wilson County Board of Education approved a consent agenda and several action items including district contracts (including a Flock Safety MOU), an extension of outsourced custodial services, a budget amendment, policy changes on first and second reading, and a pharmacy procurement proposal. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved district contracts including a Flock Safety MOU for camera systems
• Approved extension of Bid 2022-13 for outsourced custodial services
• Approved budget amendment (no dollar amount specified)
• Approved on second reading Policy 1.403 and on first reading policies in Sections 4 and 6
• Approved naming of press box at LHS in memory of Tommy Bryan

The Board approved a budget amendment, a pharmacy procurement proposal, and an extension for outsourced custodial services. Several policy updates in Section 4 and Section 6 were approved on first reading, and Policy 1.403 was approved on second reading.

• Approved budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved extension of Contract Bid 2022-13 for Outsourced Custodial Services (7-0)
• Approved pharmacy procurement proposal (7-0)
• Approved Policy 1.403 on second reading (7-0)
• Approved all policies in Section 4 on first reading (7-0)
• Approved all policies in Section 6 on first reading (7-0)
• Approved placing Tommy Bryan's name on the LHS press box (7-0)
• Approved exchange student for MJHS for 2025-2026 SY (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The board approved a consent agenda, district and school contracts, a budget amendment, new science textbooks, a bid for the WCHS soccer field, and a resolution for teacher bonuses under the Education Freedom Act. It also approved the Germany Exchange Program and exchange students for 2025-2026, set future meeting dates, and adopted policy changes.

• Approved Budget Amendment 2025-12
• Approved adoption of new science textbooks
• Approved Bid 2025-06 for WCHS Soccer Field
• Approved resolution for teacher bonuses under Education Freedom Act
• Approved Germany Exchange Program and exchange students for 2025-2026

The board approved a budget amendment, science textbooks, and a resolution for teacher bonuses under Education Freedom Act requirements. Other actions included approving district and school contracts, a soccer field bid for WCHS, and several policy updates.

• Approved budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved resolution for teacher bonuses under Education Freedom Act (7-0)
• Approved adoption of science textbooks (7-0)
• Approved bid 2025-06 for WCHS Soccer Field (7-0)
• Approved district and school contracts (7-0)
• Approved Germany Exchange Program 2025-2026 and exchange students (7-0)
• Approved policies in Section 1 (excluding 1.403) and Section 5 on second reading (7-0)
• Approved Policy 1.403 on first reading (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Wilson County Board of Education approved a budget amendment, contracts for paving projects at MJM and EPE elementary schools, and the purchase of land for West Middle School. The board also approved policy updates, including a new social media policy and the Central Pike Elementary mascot.

• Approve Budget Amendment 2025-11
• Approve paving contract with KBJM for MJM and EPE
• Approve purchase of land for West Middle School
• Approve Central Pike Elementary mascot
• Approve Social Media Policy

The Board approved the purchase of land for WMS and a paving contract with KBJM for MJM and EPE. Members also passed several policy updates on second reading, including a social media policy, and approved budget amendment 2025-11.

• Approved purchase of land for WMS (6-0)
• Approved KBJM paving contract for MJM and EPE (6-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment 2025-11 (6-0)
• Approved WWMS additional projects (6-0)
• Approved Central Pike Elem mascot (6-0)
• Approved social media policy on second reading (6-0)
• Approved district and school contracts (6-0)
• Approved policies in sections 1, 2, 3, and 5 (6-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Wilson County Schools Board adopted its agenda and approved the consent agenda, which included financial statements and reports. The board also approved district and school contracts, extended the mowing contract, and adopted numerous policy updates. Additionally, the board approved a budget amendment and a construction bid for an RTU replacement at MJHS.

• Approve consent agenda with financial statements and reports
• Approve district and school contracts
• Approve extension of mowing contract
• Approve budget amendment
• Approve bid 2025-05 for MJHS RTU replacement

The Board approved a series of policy updates on first reading, including a new social media policy. Members also authorized several facility contracts for roofing and HVAC replacement and approved a budget amendment.

• Approved Bid 2025-07 for Rackley Roofing to re-roof WAW, TXR and WTM (7-0)
• Approved Bid 2025-05 for MJHS RTU Replacement including base bid and alternates 1 and 2 (7-0)
• Approved first reading of policies 2.100, 2.200, 2.400, 2.403, 2.702, 2.802, 2.804, 2.805, 2.806, 2.808, and 2.809 (7-0)
• Approved first reading of policies 3.201, 3.202, 3.204, 3.205, and 3.602 (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Social Media Policy (7-0)
• Approved new SPED EA position for Rutland Elementary (7-0)
• Approved budget amendment (7-0)
• Deferred Rooted Linguistics contract to March 20, 2025 meeting (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Wilson County Schools board met on February 3, 2025, to approve routine administrative actions, contract renewals, and a budget amendment. Key decisions included adding an occupation therapist position while removing a vision specialist role, approving network infrastructure bids through the federal E-rate program, and securing property easements at West Elementary and Golden Bear. These updates adjust district spending, modify student support services, and clarify property access for school sites.

• Approved budget amendment for district operations
• Added occupation therapist position; eliminated vision specialist role
• Secured easements at West Elementary and Golden Bear road frontage
• Approved federal E-rate bids for Category 2 internal network connections
• Approved contracts with ATC Fleet Management, ATC Services, and school-level agreements

The Board approved a budget amendment, various district and school contracts, and two E-rate bids for internal connections. Additionally, the Board authorized the acquisition of road frontage and easements and approved a staffing change to replace a vision position with an occupational therapist position.

• Approved budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved E-rate Bid Approval- Category 2 Internal Connections (7-0)
• Approved E-rate Bid Approval- Category 2 Internal Connections (7-0)
• Approved easements at West Elementary (7-0)
• Approved acquisition of road frontage and easement (7-0)
• Approved new Occupational Therapist position and elimination of Vision position (7-0)
• Approved Foreign Exchange Students for SY 2025-2026 (7-0)
• Approved district and school contracts (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education decided on several district improvements, including soccer facility upgrades at GHHS and a budget amendment. The body also approved various district and school contracts and affirmed a disciplinary appeal decision.

• Approval of GHHS Soccer Dugouts/Concession Project
• Approval of a Budget Amendment
• Approval of District and School contracts, including CodeHS and Tutteo
• Affirmation of a disciplinary appeal decision
• Cancellation of the March 3rd board meeting

The Board approved a budget amendment and the GHHS soccer dugouts and concession project. Members also affirmed a disciplinary appeal decision and cancelled the March 3rd board meeting.

• Approved budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved GHHS Soccer Dugouts/Concession Project (7-0)
• Affirmed disciplinary appeal decision (7-0)
• Cancelled March 3rd board meeting (7-0)
• Approved district and school contracts (7-0)
• Approved FRC survey questions (7-0)
• Approved Warranty Deed (7-0)
• Accepted Director Evaluation Tool results (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Wilson County Board of Education met to approve several district actions including a budget amendment and classified calendars. The board also adopted a new director's evaluation tool and recognized a $25,000 TVA Stem Grant.

• TVA Stem Grant for K. Dragan: $25,000
• Approval of Budget Amendment
• Adoption of new Director's Evaluation Tool
• Approval of 2025-26 Classified Calendars
• Approval of District and School Contracts

The Board approved a budget amendment, classified calendars, and a new evaluation tool for the Director. Other actions included approving district and school contracts, Board Policy 1.600, and a short-term foreign exchange student for GHHS.

• Approved budget amendment (7-0)
• Adopted new Director's evaluation tool (7-0)
• Approved Board Policy 1.600 on first and final reading (7-0)
• Approved classified calendars (7-0)
• Approved district contracts (7-0)
• Approved school contracts, including Accelerated Reader (7-0)
• Approved short-term foreign exchange student for GHHS (7-0)
• Accepted reports from the County Attorney and Director (7-0)