March 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM - REGULAR SESSION
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CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE
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Chairman
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Establish a quorum and welcome visitors
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Discussion:
Board Chair Jim Butcher called the meeting to order, established a quorum, and welcomed everyone.
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Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Discussion:
Tennessee Middle School student Andrew Porter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
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Spelling Bee Winners
Discussion:
School spelling bee winners from each school were recognized.
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CONSENT ITEMS - ADOPTION AND APPROVAL
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Minutes of the February 16, 2026, regular meeting
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Financial Reports
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Surplus
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HEARING OF DELEGATES
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Tennessee Middle School
Principal Luke Douthat and staff from Tennessee Middle School will share Opportunity Culture and its impact on students and staff.
Discussion:
Principal Luke Douthat and staff from Tennessee Middle School shared Opportunity Culture and its impact on students and staff.
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COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Discussion:
There were no public comments.
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OLD BUSINESS
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Policies on Second Reading
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NEW BUSINESS
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2026 TN Tutoring Grant Application -
Dr. Tudor is recommending board approval of the Tennessee Tutoring Grant Application.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Tudor recommended board approval of the Tennessee Tutoring Grant Application.
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UDT Contract -
Dr. Tudor is recommending board approval of the UDT contract.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Tudor recommended board approval of the UDT contract.
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Summer School -
Dr. Tudor is recommending board approval of the summer school proposals for K-8 and for Tennessee High School.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Tudor recommended board approval of the summer school proposals for K-8 and for Tennessee High School.
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Anderson HVAC Replacement -
Recommending board approval to award RFP #26-006 Anderson Elementary HVAC Replacement to HVAC, Inc. (Bristol, TN). The base bid of $840,469.00 consists of the replacement of HVAC units in 12 classrooms in the three-story addition and eliminates the need for the gas-fired boiler which will be removed as part of this project. The budget allocated for this project is $900,000 over FY 26 and FY27.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Valhalla Design -
Recommending board approval of A/E Fee Proposal from Thompson and Litton for the architectural and engineering services for the renovation of 515 Melrose St. The scope of these services will include design of a complete renovation to the existing building (approximately 33,000 sf) with an estimated construction cost of $2,250,000. Their proposed fee for this service is $162,500, or approximately 7% of the estimated construction cost.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Policies on First Reading
Policy 1.404, Appeals to and Appearances Before the Board
Policy 2.200, Annual Operating Budget Policy 2.400, Revenues Policy 2.700, Accounting System Policy 2.703, Audits Policy 2.900, Student Activity Funds Management Policy 3.202, Emergency Preparedness Policy 3.217, Therapy Dogs Policy 3.600, Insurance Management Policy 6.204, Attendance of Non-Resident Students
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Tudor recommended board approval of the policies on first reading.
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REPORT FROM THE DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS
Discussion:
Dr. Tudor made the following comments and announcements:
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COMMENTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
Discussion:
Board members heard comments from City Council Liaison Rae Akard.
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COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
Discussion:
Chair Jim Butcher offered comments and remarks.
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The next regular school board meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2026.
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ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
______________________________________________ _________________ Charlie Taylor, Secretary Date |
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