December 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Board Meeting Agenda

Discussion:  Board Meeting Minutes - November 20, 2025

Discussion:  Janet Flannery, Teach Now Coordinator of New Teacher Programs and Recruitment, gave an overview of the program.
She also introduced the 5th cohort graduating in December.

Oakland High School Football Championship
Coach Creasy recently named Coach of the Year 6A




 

Discussion:  Central Office:: Mason Lynch
Ben Hires Bus 186
Emily Cragy, teacher Blackman High School
Dr. Eaton, Principal Poplar Hill Elementary
Support Staff: Heather Stanley Oakland High School

Discussion:  Wayne Blair discussed the RCS Foundation School Support Organization.  He gave special thanks to Murfreesboro City for sharing their foundation Bi-Laws. Thanked Jeff Reed for all of his expertise. Shared their partnership levels, logo, and mission statement.  Thanked Mr. Evans for designing a one-page flyer about RCS. Mr. Blair introduced the foundation's board.  He and Shelia Bratton are the current Co-Chairs of the foundation.

Shelia Bratton discussed the timeline starting with announcing the official start of the foundation Dec. 2026 after the board approval of their SSO.  They will immediately begin raising funds.  They will offer grants to teachers through an application process in the Spring.  These will be graded anonymously by judges outside the foundation selected using a rubric.  No names, school or grade level information is shared.  These winners will be announced the following November. 

Discussion:  1-Rebecca Tran asked that Siegel Park subdivision be excluded from rezoning. She shared additional parent comments from her neighborhood. 
2-Jill Bottoms discussed the impact of her son being rezoned from Rockvale Middle. She read a note on her son's behalf.  
3-Sierra Gamble lives in Cedar Hill subdivision and currently zoned for Stewarts Creek Elementary. She asked that the Board choose Concept 2.
4-Lindsey Hebden supports Concept 2.  She also shared her support of a zoning cap to discourage builders from build closer to our schools.
5-DeAnna Osborne spoke about ending this year with gratitude and thankfulness. 
6-Sarah Harper brought up her PK student with an IEP and changes to his school schedule.
7-Thomas Atwood discussed his 7th grader and how it is emotionally challenging to be rezoned.  He asked the Board to support grandfathering for rising 8th graders.
8-Courtney Holshoe parent of elementary and middle school students.  She asked for elementary students to be grandfathered. She also asked the Board to allow rising 8th graders to be grandfathered.
9-Laura Miller, discussing the impact of the students in the Cedar Hills subdivision. She asked that her students not be rezoned to Brown's Chapel Elementary. In favor of capping the school zone and supporting Concept 2.
10-Rev. Joy Warren representing Strong Public Schools. She spoke in support of our teachers and the importance of having their voices heard.
 

Discussion:  No action taken.

Discussion:  Mr. Johnson, Transportation Director, presented an overview of the bus route awarding procedures.
The audit reports are in from the Comptroller's office and should be published soon.
Budget season starts this Wednesday.
Our Board is joining the Joint Health & Ed meeting Dec. 16 at the County Courthouse.
I met with TCAT Smyrna and Motlow recently to discuss some potential partnerships with the RCS Career Technical Education department throughout the District.

Discussion:  Nothing to report.

Discussion:  Nothing to report.

Discussion:  Mr. Tidwell encouraged all Board members to participate in The Amazing Shake competitions.
Mr. Vaught asked several questions of Mr. Lee concerning buses and Power Hour applications and contracts.
Mr. Vaughn made a motion to extend Dr. Sullivan's contract for one year and give him a $10,000 raise for a job well done.  Dr. Sullivan did not accept and let the Board know that there is a process to follow regarding his contract and to consult Mr. Reed.
 

Discussion:  Gaveled out at 8:49 p.m.