Sumner County Schools TN public meetings in 2021
22 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education held a regular meeting on December 7, 2021, approving the consent agenda, minutes, budget amendments, and the 2022-2023 High School Curriculum Guide. The consent agenda included personnel actions, bids and purchases, grants, and surplus property. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved consent agenda including HR report, bids & purchases, grants, and surplus property
- Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget (BA #12, #14, #18, FRCM #91)
- Approved amendments to the Federal Budget (BA #11)
- Approved 2022-2023 High School Curriculum Guide
- Recognized Merrol Hyde Magnet School Lady Hawks soccer team
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education held a regular meeting on November 16, 2021, and approved the consent agenda, which included personnel actions, bids, purchases, grants, and surplus property. The board also approved final zoning for Liberty Creek schools, a revision to Policy 4.600 Grading System, the 2022-2023 Union Elementary calendar, and amendments to the general purpose and federal budgets.
- Approved final zoning for Liberty Creek elementary and middle/high schools
- Approved revision to Policy 4.600 Grading System, waiving second reading
- Approved 2022-2023 Union Elementary calendar
- Approved multiple General Purpose Budget amendments (e.g., BA #48, #67, #162, #166, #174)
- Approved Federal Budget amendments (e.g., BA #188, #61, #189, #190, #187, #213)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a non-voting study session to review final zoning plans for Liberty Creek schools. The board will also discuss potential revisions to Policy 4.600 regarding the grading system.
- Final zoning for Liberty Creek schools
- Revision to Policy 4.600 Grading System
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education met to approve the 2022-2023 school calendar preference and a property purchase for White House Intermediate School. The board also addressed budget amendments, various business contracts, and surplus property considerations.
- Approved 2022-2023 Calendar Committee recommendation (Preference 1)
- Approved purchase of additional property for White House Intermediate School
- Approved release of retainage for Latimer Lane & Hunters Lane Water Main Extension project
- Approved various budget amendments to the General Purpose and Federal budgets
- Approved bids and purchases including custodial equipment and playground equipment
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a non-voting study session to discuss three items: a district classroom technology update, an update on Liberty Creek Middle and White House Intermediate schools, and a recommendation from the 2022-2023 calendar committee. No votes will be taken at this meeting.
- District Classroom Technology Update (discussion)
- Update on Liberty Creek Middle / White House Intermediate (discussion)
- 2022-2023 Calendar Committee recommendation with three preference options (discussion/information)
- Proposed 2023-2024 calendar (attachment)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education held its regular meeting, electing Tim Brewer as chairperson and Tammy Hayes as vice chairperson for the 2021-22 term. The board approved the consent agenda, minutes, and several new business items, including a resolution supporting an inclement weather day waiver and acceptance of the Comer Barn for an AG/STEM Learning Center, contingent on a land donation. Budget amendments for the general and federal budgets were also approved.
- Elected Tim Brewer as chairperson and Tammy Hayes as vice chairperson for 2021-22
- Approved consent agenda including bids and purchases (e.g., Station Camp High baseball infield turf, PHS Hudl subscription, WFE shade structures, BHS soccer field fence, bus fuel station in Portland area)
- Approved resolution supporting inclement weather day waiver
- Approved acceptance of Comer Barn from Sumner County Government for AG/STEM Learning Center, contingent on Rogers Group donating 42-acre parcel
- Approved amendments to General Purpose and Federal budgets
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a non-voting study session to discuss a resolution supporting an inclement weather day waiver, review a presentation on 2020-21 student data, and consider an AG/STEM Learning Center with a draft conceptual drawing. No votes will be taken at this meeting.
- Discussion of resolution supporting inclement weather day waiver
- 2020-21 Student Data Presentation
- AG/STEM Learning Center with draft conceptual drawing
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education met to approve several budget amendments for both General Purpose and Federal funds. The board also passed a consent agenda containing various school purchases, including athletic equipment and library furniture.
- Approval of budget amendments for General Purpose and Federal budgets
- Purchase of wrestling mats for Beech High
- Audio upgrade for Beech High Stadium
- Library furniture for Portland East Middle
- Extension of lease agreement with Sumner County Highway Department for J.W. Wiseman property
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education is holding a non-voting study session to discuss two topics: an overview of ESSER 3 (federal COVID-19 relief funding for schools) and after-school programming. No votes will be taken at this meeting.
- Discussion of ESSER 3 funding overview
- Discussion of after-school programming
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education held its regular meeting on July 20, 2021, approving the consent agenda, minutes, and several new business items. The board also approved a Crown Castle lease extension for Indian Lake Elementary, technology infrastructure bids for Liberty Creek schools, and rejected all bids for a soccer facility at Station Camp High School.
- Approved consent agenda including HR actions, bids & purchases, grants, class fees, and surplus property
- Approved extension of Crown Castle lease for Indian Lake Elementary cell tower
- Approved bids for technology infrastructure at Liberty Creek Elementary and High School
- Rejected all bids for soccer facility at Station Camp High School
- Approved revision to Policy 6.200 Student Attendance, waiving second reading
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 15, 2021, where it approved the director of schools' employment agreement, adopted the consent agenda, and approved several contracts and budget amendments. The board also discussed revisions to multiple student-related policies and approved architectural services contracts for two schools.
- Approved Director of Schools employment agreement
- Approved architectural services contracts for Liberty Creek Middle and White House Intermediate
- Approved consent agenda including bids, purchases, grants, and class fees for 21-22
- Approved amendments to General Purpose and Federal budgets
- Discussed revisions to policies on student attendance, discipline, drug testing, and communication devices
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education held a regular meeting on May 18, 2021, approving the General Purpose, Federal Projects, School Nutrition, and endowment budgets for FY 2021/22, along with the consent agenda covering personnel, purchases, and grants. The board also approved budget amendments, a policy revision, and the 2021/22 meeting calendar. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved General Purpose Budget for FY 2021/22
- Approved Federal Projects Budget for FY 2021/22
- Approved School Nutrition Budget for FY 2021/22
- Approved consent agenda including bids, purchases, and grants
- Approved revision to Policy 5.403 Drug Free Workplace
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education held a special-called meeting to approve the budget and related bids and purchases for the Summer Scholars Grant program. The board voted unanimously to approve both items, and a non-voting budget workshop followed.
- Approved Summer Scholars Grant Program budget
- Approved bids and purchases including AR Sandbox Kit and Learning Loss Materials
- Budget workshop held after the meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education is holding a non-voting retreat to discuss board topics. The meeting is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on April 27, 2021, at the Gallatin conference room. No votes will be taken.
- Non-voting retreat
- Discussion of board retreat topics
- Meeting location: 695 East Main Street, Gallatin, TN
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education held a regular meeting on April 20, 2021, approving the consent agenda, minutes, and multiple budget amendments. The board also discussed and approved first readings of policies on student records, discrimination/harassment/bullying, and student fees, along with a transfer of funds to federal projects.
- Approved consent agenda including bids, purchases, grants, and 2021-22 county funded supplements
- Approved multiple General Purpose budget amendments (files 141-101 through 141-252)
- Approved Federal budget amendments for Title IA, ESSER I, and ESSER II
- Approved transfer of funds from General Purpose to Federal Projects
- First reading of Policy 6.600 Student Records, Policy 6.304 Discrimination/Harassment/Bullying, and Policy 6.709 Student Fees
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a non-voting study session to discuss the FY 2019-20 internal school funds financial audit and review three policies on first reading: Discrimination, Harassment, Bullying and Retaliation (6.304), Student Records (6.600), and Student Fees and Fines (6.709). No votes will be taken.
- Presentation of FY 2019-20 Internal School Funds Financial Audit by Blankenship CPA
- Discussion of Policy 6.304 Discrimination, Harassment, Bullying and Retaliation (first reading)
- Discussion of Policy 6.600 Student Records (first reading)
- Discussion of Policy 6.709 Student Fees and Fines (first reading)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education held a regular meeting on March 23, 2021, approving a consent agenda covering personnel, purchases, grants, and surplus property. The board also approved budget amendments to the general and federal budgets, and discussed bids for the Liberty Creek sewer extension project. The meeting included reports on the Educator Prep Program and ESSER funds, and recognition of state legislators.
- Approved consent agenda including HR actions, bids & purchases, grants, and 2021-22 county funded supplements
- Approved bids for the Liberty Creek sewer extension project
- Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget and Federal Budget
- Considered surplus property declaration
- Recognized Senator Ferrell Haile and State Representatives Johnny Garrett and William Lamberth
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education is holding a special-called meeting to discuss and possibly approve a Building Program Update. The director recommends approval, and the board will vote on the matter.
- Discussion and action on approval of Building Program Update
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education held a regular meeting, approving the consent agenda which included personnel actions, bids and purchases, grants, special courses, surplus property, and a policy maintenance contract. The board also approved construction bids for the Westmoreland High School field house, advanced several policy changes on first reading, and approved amendments to the general purpose and federal budgets.
- Approved consent agenda including HR actions, bids & purchases, grants, special courses, surplus property, and TSBA Policy Maintenance Contract
- Approved construction bids for Westmoreland High School field house
- Advanced first reading of policies 6.201 (compulsory attendance), 6.206 (transfers), 6.309 (zero tolerance), 6.405 (medicines), 6.503 (homeless students)
- Approved amendments to General Purpose Budget and Federal Budget
- Approved minutes of January 19, 2021 regular meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a non-voting study session to discuss five policies on first reading. These are discussions only; no votes will be taken. The policies cover compulsory attendance ages, student transfers, zero tolerance offenses, medicines, and homeless students/students in transition.
- Policy 6.201 Compulsory Attendance Ages
- Policy 6.206 Transfers
- Policy 6.309 Zero Tolerance Offenses
- Policy 6.405 Medicines
- Policy 6.503 Homeless Students/Students in Transition
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 19, 2021, approving the consent agenda, which included human resources actions, bids and purchases, grants, surplus property, and attendance items. The board also approved minutes from the December 8, 2020 meeting, authorized settlement of the House litigation in executive session, and adopted several policy changes on first reading, waiving second reading. Budget amendments to the General Purpose and Federal budgets were approved.
- Approved consent agenda including HR actions, bids & purchases, grants, surplus property
- Authorized settlement of House litigation in executive session
- Adopted policies 5.106, 5.108, 5.115, 5.202, 5.403, 5.701 on first reading, waiving second reading
- Approved amendments to General Purpose and Federal budgets
- Recognized T.W. Hunter Middle School Girls TMSAA State Cross Country Champions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a non-voting study session to discuss several personnel-related policies on first reading, including application/employment, supervision of support personnel, assignment/transfer, resignation/retirement, drug-free workplace, and substitute teachers. They will also receive a presentation of the TSBA 2020 School Board of the Year Award and discuss policies recommended for rescission. No votes will be taken.
- Presentation of TSBA 2020 School Board of the Year Award by Dr. Tammy Grissom
- Discussion of Policy 5.106 (Application and Employment of School District Personnel)
- Discussion of Policy 5.108 (Supervision of Support Personnel)
- Discussion of Policy 5.115 (Assignment and Transfer)
- Discussion of policies recommended for rescission (GAEA, GBAA, GCI, CB, CK, GBE, CGA)