July 20, 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 Vice Chair Debbie Darnell called the meeting to order, established a quorum, and welcomed everyone.
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Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Discussion:
Board member Jennifer Henson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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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 June 15, 2026, regular meeting
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Financial Reports
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Financial Reports
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Approval for schools to pay any outstanding accounts payable that remain as of the end of the previous fiscal year (2025-2026)
Description:
The Tennessee Internal Schools Funds Manual requires that any outstanding accounts payable due as of the end of fiscal year be approved by the board or the board’s designee (pg. 5-14 of the Internal School Funds Manual).
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Surplus/Obsolete Items
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COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
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There were no comments from the public.
Description:
The public may address the Board about any concerns except personnel matters. Personnel concerns should be addressed through the organizational structure until it becomes an agenda item. |
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OLD BUSINESS
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Policies on Second Reading
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Description:
Dr. Tudor is recommending board approval of the following policies on second reading:
4.100, Instructional Program, changes since first reading 4.200, Curriculum Development 4.201, Class Size Ratios 4.204, Summer Instructional Programs 4.206, Homebound Instruction 4.207, English Learners 4.214, Use of Artificial Intelligience 4.302, Field Trips and Excursions 4.404, Use of Copyrighted Materials 4.405, Employee Developed Materials 4.406, Use of the Internet 4.501, School Volunteers 4.602, Student Recognition and Class Rank 4.606, Graduation Activities 4.700, Testing Programs 4.701, Maintaining Test Security 4.800, Controversial Issues 4.804, Religious Content of Courses |
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NEW BUSINESS
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Preschool Access for All Network Application, FY 2027
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Description:
Dr. Tudor is recommending board approval of the Preschool Access for All Network Application, FY 2027.
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Policies on First Reading
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Description:
1.400, School Board Meetings
1.402, Notification of Meetings 1.905, Charter School Renewal 4.213, Family Life Education 4.215, Instructional Use of Digital Devices 4.603, Promotion and Retention 5.106, Application and Employment 5.110, Compensation Guides and Contracts 5.200, Separation Practices for Tenured Teachers 5.201, Separation Practices for Non-Tenured Teachers 5.302, Sick Leave 5.303 Personal and Professional Leave 5.600, Staff Rights & Responsibilities 5.801, Director of Schools Recruitment and Selection 3.219, Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones) 5.116, Staff Positions 6.200, Attendance 6.202, Home Schools 6.205, Student Assignments 6.303, Questioning Students and Searches 6.318, Admission of Suspended or Expelled Students 6.4053, Outside Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy 6.412, Emergency Allergy Response Plan 6.506, Students from Military Families 4.604, Credit for Prior Courses 6.306, Interference Disruption of School Activities Changes per Public Chapter 938 4.300, Extracurricular Activities 4.301, Interscholastic Athletics 6.100, Student Goals 6.301 Rights and Responsibilities of Students 6.304, Student Discrimination, Harassment, Bullying, Cyber-bullying, and Intimidation 6.3041, Title IX and Sexual Harassment |
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Tod Houston Field Artificial Turf
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Description:
Dr. Tudor is recommending board approval to issue a purchase order in the amount of $900,000.00 for the supply and installation of artificial turf at Tod Houston Field, including all stormwater, drainage, sub-grade preparation, etc., to Baseline Sports Construction, LLC (Knoxville, TN) per Sourcewell contract 031622-SII. Baseline LLC. is an authorized installer for Shaw Sports Turf who holds the Sourcewell contract.
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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
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The next regular board meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2026, at 6 p.m.
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ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 6:14 p.m.
________________________________________________ ____________________ Charlie Taylor, Secretary Date
Description:
The next regular board meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2026, at 6 p.m.
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