February 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Kingsport City Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting

Description:  Johnson Elementary School students Nora and Rhett Houston will lead the Board of Education and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Nora is in 3rd grade and Rhett is in kindergarten.

Description:  Dr. Brandon Fletcher, Board President, will ask for a motion to accept the agenda, which includes the consent agenda. Once the agenda is accepted, the Board mutually agrees not to discuss any item of business or take any action that has not been accepted for the agenda.

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Public Comment Guidelines:

This is the time when members of the audience are invited to comment on agenda items. If pre-approved by the Board Executive Committee, members of the community may also address the Board regarding non-agenda items. In order to speak on a topic not included on the agenda, per Board Policy 1.404, you must submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools at least three (3) business days before the regular meeting.  

This is not the time to speak about personnel issues, as there are more appropriate ways in which these can be addressed. If you are not sure how to do this, please ask a Board member after the meeting. In your remarks, you may not refer to students by name without permission from a parent or guardian.

Speakers are requested to first state your name and limit your remarks to a maximum of three (3) minutes.

Thank you. 

Description:  It is recommended the Board accept a Literacy Materials Implementation Support Grant from the Tennessee Department of Education. This is a four-year grant in the amount of $90,000, with $80,000 going to the vendor (SchoolKit) for reimbursement of services and $10,000 to Kingsport City Schools for materials. The district will use the grant to assist with professional development and the improvement of instruction practices for grades 5–12 in literacy.

Description:  It is recommended the Board approve entering into an agreement with an outside provider on an assignment needed basis for the purpose of providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for Kingsport City Schools special education students. Services may include observing students in the classroom, collecting and reviewing behavior data, providing direct one-on-one instruction when appropriate, and implementing strategies aligned with a student's IEP or behavior plan. These services are designed to improve student behavior and essential life skills by teaching emotional regulation, functional communication, and appropriate social behaviors. The focus is on helping students replace problem behaviors with positive, effective alternatives that allow them to be more successful in the school environment. ABA services serve as  an additional layer of support to reinforce positive behaviors, increase student independence, and support meaningful participation in learning.

Kingsport City Schools will not be charged for these services. The outside provider will receive compensation directly from TennCare/Medicaid or a private health insurance company for their services.

Description:  It is recommended the Board accept a one-time grant from Ballad Health in the amount of $4,500.00 to set up a reset room at Adams Elementary School to aid in positive mental health and stress reduction for students and teachers. The school will provide Ballad with utilization data at the conclusion of each month.

Description:  It is recommended the Board approve a quarterly list of multiple donations from various sources received by Kingsport City Schools from October through December 2025. The individual school receipts total $82,676.36.

Description:  Dr. Andy True, Assistant Superintendent - Administration, reviewed four revised policies at the January work session for Board consideration for approval on First Reading at the February meeting. Revised policies only require one reading for adoption. It is recommended the Board approve the revised policies.

Description:  Mr. David Frye, Chief Finance Officer, will present Budget Amendment #4of FY2026 for Board consideration. The two items listed are a Ballad Health donation of $4,500 to create a Reset Room at Jackson Elementary School, and a technology equipment purchase of $124,500 due to a budget shortfall in the Technology Instructional Equipment budget.

Description:  Dr. Andy True, Assistant Superintendent - Administration, and Mr. Jim Nash, Chief Student Services Officer, will provide a report on Kingsport City Schools weather decision processes implemented during inclement weather.