BRANDON TIDWELL
BRANDY CRAFT
10820 N. Tidwell Rd., Bon Aqua, TN 37025
2635 Totty's Bend Rd., Duck River, TN 38454
PIPPA TAYLOR
6585 Oak Hill Rd., Lyles, TN 37098
COUNTY SCHOOLS
DR. CHRISTY MAYS
450 Hwy 50, Centerville, TN 37033
TIM HOBBS
9220 Old Bon Aqua Rd., Bon Aqua, TN 37025
JANE HERRON
PO Box 13, Nunnelly, TN 37137
DR. TABITHA CUDE
4141 Lewis Rd., Centerville, TN 37033
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1807
MARCY TIDWELL
DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS
115 MURPHREE AVENUE
CENTERVILLE, TN 37033
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Monday, November 2, 2026 6:30 PM
Central Office - Room 203
I. Call To Order
II. Public Comment
Citizens that would like an opportunity to speak to the Board of Education during public
comment should sign up on the sheet provided at the meeting location. Anyone desiring to
speak on any subject may speak for 3 minutes without prior school board notification. The
sign-up sheet will be available from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
III. Moment of Silence
IV. Pledge of Allegiance
V. Agenda for November 2, 2026
VI. Regular Meeting Minutes for October 19, 2026
VII. Special Recognition
A. Employee of the Month
B. Student of the Month
VIII. Consent Agenda Items
A. Board Chair's Report
1. Chair's Countersigned Warrants
B. Personnel Report
C. Financial Report
D. Attendance Report
IX. Information
A. Coordinator of Community Services and MAP Programs
X. Items Requiring Board Action
A. LEA Compliance Report
B. Budget Amendments
C. Requests to Split Supplements for 2026-2027
D. Board Policies
1. Revised Board Policy 4.700 (1st Reading)
2. Revised Board Policy 6.312 (2nd Reading)
3. Board Policies Review 4.408--4.606
E. Request for Naming of HCHS Tennis Courts
XI. Announcements
A. Regular Board Meeting for December 7, 2026
XII. Closing Comments
A. Legislative Representative
B. Board Chair, Board Members, Student Representatives and Director of Schools
XIII. Adjourn
Brandy Craft
2635 Totlys Bend Rd., Duck River, TN 38454
HOMELAND COUNTY SCHOOLS
Dr. Christy Mays
450 Hwy. 50, Centerville, TN 37033
Pippa Taylor
Brandon Tidwell
6585 Oak Hill Rd, Lyles, TN 37098
10820 N. Tidwell Rd., Bon Aqua, TN 37025
1807
Tim Hobbs
Jane Herron
9220 Old Bon Aqua Rd., Bon Aqua, TN 37025
PO Box 13, Nunnelly, TN 37137
Marcy Tidwell
Dr. Tabitha Cude
Director of Schools
4141 Lewis Rd., Centerville, TN 37033
115 MURPHREE AVENUE
CENTERVILLE, TN 37033
The Hickman County Board of Education will meet in regular session on Monday, November 2, 2026
at 6:30 p.m. in Room 203 of the Central Office complex.
I.
Call to Order
II.
Public Comment
Citizens that would like an opportunity to speak to the Board of Education during public
comment should sign up on the sheet provided at the meeting location. Anyone desiring to
speak on any subject may speak for 3 minutes without prior school board notification.
The sign-up sheet will be available from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
III.
Moment of Silence
IV.
Pledge of Allegiance
V.
Agenda for November 2, 2026
VI.
Regular Meeting Minutes October 19, 2026
VII.
Special Recognition
A. Employee of the Month-Tim Hobbs
B. Student of the Month-Jane Herron
VIII. Consent Agenda Items
A. Board Chair's Report
1. Chair's Countersigned Warrants
B. Personnel Report
C. Financial Report
D. Attendance Report
IX.
Information
A. Coordinator of Community Services and MAP Programs-Amanda McGuigan
X.
Items Requiring Board Action
A. LEA Compliance Report-Director of Schools
B. Budget Amendments-Business Officer
C. Requests to Split Supplements for 2026-2027-Business Officer
D. Board Policies
1. Revised Board Policy 4.700 (1st Reading)-Misty Shelton
2. Revised Board Policy 6.312 (2nd Reading) -Misty Shelton
3. Board Policies Review 4.408-4.606 -Misty Shelton
E. Request for Naming of HCHS Tennis Courts-Ben Bentley
XI.
Announcements
A. Regular Board Meeting for December 7, 2026
XII. Closing Comments
A. Legislative Representative-Brandon Tidwell, Legislative Representative
B. Board Chair, Board Members, Student Representatives and Director of Schools
XIII. Adjourn
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING October 19, 2026
The Hickman county Board of Education met on October 19, 2026, at 6:30 PM in
Central Office - Room 203.
Present: Tabitha Cude, Jane Herron, Tim Hobbs, Christy Mays, Pippa Taylor,
Brandon Tidwell, Absent: Brandy Craft.
I. Call To Order
II. Public Comment
Citizens that would like an opportunity to speak to the Board of Education
during public comment should sign up on the sheet provided at the meeting
location. Anyone desiring to speak on any subject may speak for 3 minutes
without prior school board notification. The sign-up sheet will be available
from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
III. Moment of Silence
IV. Pledge of Allegiance
V. Agenda for October 19, 2026
Motion to approve the agenda for Oct. 19, 2026.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
VI. Regular Meeting Minutes for September 14, 2026
Motion to approve the regular meeting minutes from Sept. 14, 2026.
Motion made by Pippa Taylor.
Motion seconded by Brandon Tidwell.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
VII. Special Recognition
A. Employee of the Month
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING October 19, 2026
B. Student of the Month
C. Athlete and Coaches Recognition
1. Blake Bishop - TSSAA Golf State Championship
VIII. Consent Agenda Items
Motion to approve all Consent Agenda Items.
Motion made by Tabitha Cude.
Motion seconded by Christy Mays.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
A. Board Chair's Report
1. Chair's Countersigned Warrants
B. Personnel Report
C. Financial Report
D. Attendance Report
E. TSBA OPEB Quarterly Report
IX. Information
A. Coordinator of Community Services and MAP Programs
X. Items Requiring Board Action
A. Trip Request
1. HCMS Beta Club
Motion to approve the HCMS Beta Club Trip request.
Motion made by Brandon Tidwell.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
B. Approve Proposed School Calendar for 2027-2028
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING---October 19, 2026
Motion to approve the 2027-2028 school calendar.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Brandon Tidwell.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
C. TISA Accountability Report FY27
Motion to approve the TISA Accountability Report.
Motion made by Tabitha Cude.
Motion seconded by Pippa Taylor.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
D. Budget Amendments
Motion to approve budget amendments 16 and 17.
Motion made by Christy Mays.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
E. School Year 26-27 Internal School Funds Contract
Motion to approve the 26-27 internal school funds audit contract.
Motion made by Christy Mays.
Motion seconded by Tabitha Cude.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Absent
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING October 19, 2026
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
F. Board Policies
1. Revised Board Policy 6.312 (1st Reading)
Motion to pass board policy 6.312 on first reading.
Motion made by Jane Herron.
Motion seconded by Brandon Tidwell.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
2. Revised Board Policies 1.803, 4.700, 5.801 (2nd Reading)
Motion to pass revised board policies 1.803, 4.700, 5.801 on 2nd reading.
Motion made by Tabitha Cude.
Motion seconded by Brandon Tidwell.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
3. Board Policies Review 4.3011--4.407
Motion to accept board policies 4.3011- 4.407 as reviewed.
Motion made by Tabitha Cude.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
HICKMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING October 19, 2026
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
XI. Announcements
A. Regular Board Meeting for November 2, 2026
B. If you are interested in attending, please remember to register for:
TSBA Leadership Conference & Annual Convention
November 5-8, 2026 - Gaylor Opryland Resort & Convention Center
XII. Closing Comments
A. Legislative Representative
B. Board Chair, Board Members, Student Representatives and Director of
Schools
XIII. Adjourn
Motion to Adjourn.
Motion made by Christy Mays.
Motion seconded by Jane Herron.
Motion Result: Passed
Brandy Craft:
Absent
Tabitha Cude:
Yea
Jane Herron:
Yea
Tim Hobbs:
Yea
Christy Mays:
Yea
Pippa Taylor:
Yea
Brandon Tidwell:
Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
Date/Time: 10/15/2026 10:57 AM
Hickman County Finance
User:
Misty Weems
Payment Register By Account Control
Page 1 of 1
Bank Name
Bank Number
Cafeteria
143
Payment Number
Vendor Name
Vendor ID
Payment Date
Cash Account
Amount
43000900
Chef's Deal Restaurant And
1794
10/15/2026
143- -11140
$2,456.91
Equipment Co.
43000901
Gordon Food Service, Inc.
2488
10/15/2026
143- -11140
$119,583.44
43000902
Murfreesboro Pure Milk Co, Inc.
7552
10/15/2026
143- -11140
$2,208.48
43000903
Optimus Pest Solutions
47
10/15/2026
143- -11140
$240.00
43000904
Pepsi Cola
6726
10/15/2026
143- -11140
$2,419.12
43000905
Prairie Farms Dairy
18
10/15/2026
143- -11140
$21,636.59
43000906
Prince Hardware, LLC
4321
10/15/2026
143- -11140
$545.22
43000907
S M Lawrence Company, Inc.
9426
10/15/2026
143- -11140
$3,638.42
43000908
Town Of Centerville
5284
10/15/2026
143- -11140
$142.13
43000909
Volco
5841
10/15/2026
143- -11140
$4,309.10
143 Total:
$157,179.41
Bank Total:
$157,179.41
Bank Payment Count:
10
Date/Time: 10/15/2026 10:34 AM
Hickman County Finance
User:
Misty Weems
Payment Register By Account Control
Page 1 of 1
Bank Name
Bank Number
General Purpose
141
Payment Number
Vendor Name
Vendor ID
Payment Date
Cash Account
Amount
41005495
Amazon
727
10/15/2026
141- -11140
$3,829.20
41005496
ASMS, LLC
646
10/15/2026
141- -11140
$889.00
41005497
AT & T
7542
10/15/2026
141- -11140
$237.44
41005498
County Of Hickman Misc Acct
1633
10/15/2026
141- -11140
$5,958.96
41005499
CPR Savers
1401
10/15/2026
141- -11140
$308.00
41005500
Ferrellgas
7446
10/15/2026
141- -11140
$1,847.09
41005501
Kaplan Early Learning Co.
3376
10/15/2026
141- -11140
$594.67
41005502
Karco Parts
3364
10/15/2026
141- -11140
$84.93
41005503
Korte, Rose
6415
10/15/2026
141- -11140
$37.15
41005504
Mayberry, Ron
216
10/15/2026
141- -11140
$125.00
41005505
Meriwether Lewis Electric Coop.
3694
10/15/2026
141- -11140
$287.39
41005506
Optimus Pest Solutions
47
10/15/2026
141- -11140
$750.00
41005507
S M Lawrence Company, Inc.
9426
10/15/2026
141- -11140
$2,713.00
41005508
Tn Dept Env & Conservation
5367
10/15/2026
141- -11140
$690.00
41005509
Town Of Centerville
5284
10/15/2026
141- -11140
$6,323.62
41005510
Town Of Centerville
5315
10/15/2026
141- -11140
$6,719.17
41005511
TreviPay-Walmart
8999
10/15/2026
141- -11140
$65.01
41005512
Unifirst Corp.
5758
10/15/2026
141- -11140
$759.46
41005513
Visa
8268
10/15/2026
141- -11140
$244.16
141 Total:
$32,463.25
Bank Total:
$32,463.25
Bank Payment Count:
19
Date/Time: 10/15/2026 10:39 AM
Hickman County Finance
User:
Misty Weems
Payment Register By Account Control
Page 1 of 1
Bank Name
Bank Number
Federal
142
Payment Number
Vendor Name
Vendor ID
Payment Date
Cash Account
Amount
42001288
Lexia Learning Systems, Inc.
3555
10/15/2026
142-101-11140
$920.00
42001289
Renaissance Learning
6638
10/15/2026
142-101-11140
$3,486.50
142-101 Total:
$4,406.50
42001287
CoGrader, Co
9493
10/15/2026
142-401-11140
$2,919.00
142-401 Total:
$2,919.00
Bank Total:
$7,325.50
Bank Payment Count:
3
Date/Time: 10/19/2026 11:02 AM
Hickman County Finance
User:
Misty Weems
Payment Register By Account Control
Page 1 of 1
Bank Name
Bank Number
General Purpose
141
Payment Number
Vendor Name
Vendor ID
Payment Date
Cash Account
Amount
41005517
AT & T
7542
10/19/2026
141- -11140
$522.30
41005518
Dickson Medical Associates
2022
10/19/2026
141- -11140
$125.00
41005519
Interpreters Unlimited, Inc.
6501
10/19/2026
141- -11140
$66.25
41005520
Specialized Education of
9419
10/19/2026
141- -11140
$4,245.75
Tennessee
41005521
Stellar Therapy Services, LLC
8260
10/19/2026
141- -11140
$10,481.25
41005522
The King's Daughter's School
7928
10/19/2026
141- -11140
$5,500.00
141 Total:
$20,940.55
Bank Total:
$20,940.55
Bank Payment Count:
6
Date/Time: 10/19/2026 11:06 AM
Hickman County Finance
User:
Misty Weems
Payment Register By Account Control
Page 1 of 1
Bank Name
Bank Number
Federal
142
Payment Number
Vendor Name
Vendor ID
Payment Date
Cash Account
Amount
42001290
Krantz, Miranda
9432
10/19/2026
142-901-11140
$1,096.20
142-901 Total:
$1,096.20
Bank Total:
$1,096.20
Bank Payment Count:
1
Date/Time: 10/22/2026 11:32 AM
Hickman County Finance
User:
Misty Weems
Payment Register By Account Control
Page 1 of 1
Bank Name
Bank Number
General Purpose
141
Payment Number
Vendor Name
Vendor ID
Payment Date
Cash Account
Amount
41005523
Amazon
727
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$239.97
41005524
American Fidelity Administrative
802
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$571.20
Services, LLC
41005525
Austin Peay State University
6864
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$15,530.04
41005526
Bailey, Stephanie
7945
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$160.00
41005527
Brewer, Robert G.
7665
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$208.80
41005528
Buchanan, Shannon
1164
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$37.15
41005529
Centerville Elementary School
1540
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$6,000.00
41005530
Centerville Intermediate School
8949
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$6,000.00
41005531
Chilton, Joey
7391
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$160.00
41005532
Cravens, Victoria
1411
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$37.15
41005533
Dickson Electric System
1806
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$46,441.34
41005534
East Hickman Elementary
2098
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$6,000.00
School
41005535
East Hickman High School
2113
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$5,250.00
41005536
East Hickman High School
2244
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$6,000.00
41005537
East Hickman Intermediate
2213
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$6,000.00
School
41005538
East Hickman Middle School
2097
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$5,250.00
41005539
East Hickman Middle School
2201
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$6,000.00
41005540
Graham Katie
2693
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$120.00
41005541
Hickman Co Middle School
8518
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$3,500.00
41005542
Hickman County High School
40
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$6,000.00
41005543
Hickman County High School
2917
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$5,250.00
41005544
Hickman County Middle School
2957
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$6,000.00
41005545
Hicks, Randal K.
3096
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$125.00
41005546
Jenkins, Michelle Carol
7423
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$75.40
41005547
Monica Ogles PT
7756
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$5,071.70
41005548
Quill, LLC
4574
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$149.74
41005549
Republic Service, LLC #840
4739
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$4,874.64
41005550
Rj Young Company
4691
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$4,684.26
41005560
Specialized Education of
9419
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$5,944.05
Tennessee
41005561
Stellar Therapy Services, LLC
8260
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$2,169.52
41005562
Teacher Created Resources
10
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$78.95
41005563
Tennessee Bureau Of
5491
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$300.00
Investigation
41005564
Townsend Systems
8953
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$1,425.00
41005565
TreviPay-Walmart
8999
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$149.53
41005566
Village Behavioral Health
6655
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$1,708.00
41005567
Water Authority Of Dickson Co.
5874
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$5,564.50
41005568
Zayo Education
2141
10/22/2026
141- -11140
$2,066.82
141 Total:
$165,142.76
Bank Total:
$165,142.76
Bank Payment Count:
37
Date/Time: 10/22/2026 11:39 AM
Hickman County Finance
User:
Misty Weems
Payment Register By Account Control
Page 1 of 1
Bank Name
Bank Number
Federal
142
Payment Number
Vendor Name
Vendor ID
Payment Date Cash Account
Amount
42001293
Rj Young Company
4691
10/22/2026
142-010-11140
$265.93
142-010 Total:
$265.93
42001292
IXL Learning
3199
10/22/2026
142-101-11140
$6,337.50
42001293
Rj Young Company
4691
10/22/2026
142-101-11140
$202.68
142-101 Total:
$6,540.18
42001291 Amazon
727
10/22/2026
142-401-11140
$413.51
142-401 Total:
$413.51
42001294
The Brook Center Therapy
8659
10/22/2026
142-890-11140
$6,647.18
Solutions, LLC
142-890 Total:
$6,647.18
Bank Total:
$13,866.80
Bank Payment Count:
4
Date/Time: 10/22/2026 11:42 AM
Hickman County Finance
User:
Misty Weems
Payment Register By Account Control
Page 1 of 1
Bank Name
Bank Number
Cafeteria
143
Payment Number
Vendor Name
Vendor ID
Payment Date Cash Account
Amount
43000910
Rj Young Company
4691
10/22/2026 143- -11140
$356.87
143 Total:
$356.87
Bank Total:
$356.87
Bank Payment Count:
1
Brandy Craft
2635 Tottys Bend Rd , Duck River, TN 38454
COUNTY SCHOOLS
Dr. Christy Mays
450 Hwy. 50, Centerville, TN 37033
Pippa Taylor
Brandon Tidwell
6585 Oak Hill Rd , Lyles, TN 37098
*
10820 N. Tidwell Rd., Bon Aqua, TN 37025
1807
Tim Hobbs
Jane Herron
9220 Old Bon Aqua Rd , Bon Aqua, TN 37025
PO Box 13, Nunnelly, TN 37137
Dr. Tabitha Cude
Marcy Tidwell
Director of Schools
4141 Lewis Rd., Centerville, TN 37033
115 MURPHREE AVENUE
CENTERVILLE, TN 37033
Memorandum
To:
Board Members
From:
Marcy Tidwell
Date:
10/28/2026
Re:
November Personnel Report
Leave of Absence
Professional
Chelsea Mathis
FMLA 10/20/26-12/18/26
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2026 Local Education Agency Compliance Report
Local education agencies (LEAs) are required to comply with all federal and state education laws
and State Board of Education (SBE) rules. This annual compliance report is one mechanism the
department uses to ensure education laws and rules are faithfully executed. The commissioner of
education is charged with taking corrective action when an LEA is noncompliant with those
laws and rules or is not following a department-approved compliance plan.
Each LEA must submit this report and, if applicable, the corresponding corrective action plan, to
the department by November 30, 2026. During report completion, an LEA should carefully check
the status of its compliance with all federal and state education laws and SBE rules. The
department monitors and verifies LEA compliance via multiple data sources (e.g., internal program
managers) and will consider those sources in making a final determination of an LEA's compliance.
Please be advised that annual compliance report data may inform an LEA's approval classification.
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Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Term:
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
4.700
10/21/24
Testing Programs
Rescinds:
Issued:
4.700
10/02/23
1
The Board shall provide for a system-wide testing program which shall be periodically reviewed and
2
evaluated. The purposes of the program shall be to:
3
1. Assist in promoting accountability;
4
5
2. Determine the progress of students;
6
7
3. Assess the effectiveness of the instructional program and student learning;
8
9
4. Aid in counseling and guiding students in planning future education and other endeavors;
10
11
5. Analyze the improvements needed in a given instructional area;
12
13
6. Assist in the screening of students with learning difficulties;¹
14
15
7. Assist in placing students in remedial programs;
16
17
8. Provide information for college entrance and placement; and
18
19
9. Assist in educational research by providing data. 2
20
The director of schools shall be responsible for planning and implementing the program, which includes:
21
1. Determining specific purposes for each test;
22
23
2. Selecting the appropriate test to be given;
24
25
3. Establishing procedures for administering the tests;
26
27
4. Making provision for interpreting and disseminating the results;
28
29
5. Maintaining testing information in a consistent and confidential manner; and
30
31
6. Ensuring that results are obtained as quickly as possible, especially when placement in a
32
special learning program might be necessary.
33
State-mandated student testing programs shall be undertaken in accordance with procedures published
34
by the State Department of Education 3
Version Date: October 20, 2026
Testing Programs
4.700
1
The director of schools may exclude Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program scores from
2
students' final grades if scores are not received by the district at least five (5) instructional days before
3
the end of the school year. 4,5
4
TNReady⁴ and EOC⁵ scores will be included in students' final grades as follows:
5
a) Grades 3-5 - 5% of the final grade for the spring semester
6
b) Grades 6-8 - 10% of the final grade for the spring semester
7
c) Grades 9-12 - 15% of the final grade for the spring semester
8
9
EOC scores will be incorporated into a student's report card using the target score method that compares
10
the student score to the distribution of the class. The director of schools may exclude end-of-course
11
(EOC) scores from students' final grades if scores are not received by the district at least five (5)
12
instructional days before the end of the course.⁴,⁵
13
Before being included in the students' final grades, end-of-course (EOC) test scores will be converted
14
using the scale score linear transformation formula. This formula converts scale scores into quick
15
scores and uses three stages. to a 100 point scale using the Target Score Method, which adjusts each
16
student's score based on the average of all students in the class in the county. The conversion is
17
calculated as follows:
18
19 100%
20 100 F
21
Where, for a specific subject:
22
SEOC - the student's EOC score, converted to a 100 point scale using the Target Score Method
23
Pearned- - points earned by the student on the EOC test
24
Possible™ maximum points possible on the EOC test
25
F scaling factor
26
Savg - the average classroom grade for all Hickman County Students in the class
27
Pavg the average points earned on the EOC test for all Hickman County students in the class
Scale Score Linear Transformation
This formula converts Scale Scores into Quick Scores and uses three stages:
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Testing Programs
4.700
1. Scores below the Level 3 cut score (SS < Level 3 Cut SS)
2. Scores above the Level 3 cut score (SS >= Level 3 Cut SS, SS < 450)
3. The minimum score (the lowest obtainable scale score = 200)
4. The maximum score (the highest obtainable scale score = 450)
SS - 200
84 X
SS < Lvl 3 Cut SS
3 Cut SS - 200
SS - Lvl 3 Cut SS
Quick Score =
84 + 15 X
SS ≥ Lvl 3 Cut SS,SS < 450
Second Highest Observable SS * - Lvl 3 Cut SS
100
SS = 450
Second Highest Observable SS* = the highest observable student scale score below the maximum
scale score (450).
3
INTEREST INVENTORIES AND CAREER ASSESSMENTS6
4
Interest inventories shall be made available to 9th graders. These will include assessments such as the
5
Kuder assessment, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, the ASVAB, or the College Board Career Finder.
6
Career aptitude assessments shall be administered to 8th graders in order to inform the student's high
7
school plan of study. Upon receiving the results from these assessments, the school shall provide students
8
with information on any available career and technical education opportunities in which the student is
9
eligible to participate in.
10
TESTING INFORMATION AND PARENTAL CONSENT
11
Any test directly concerned with measuring student ability or achievement through individual or group
12
psychological or socio-metric tests shall not be administered by or with the knowledge of any employee
13
of the system without first obtaining written consent of the parents or guardians.²
14
Results of all group tests shall be recorded on the students' permanent records and shall be made
15
available to appropriate personnel in accordance with established procedures.⁷
16
No later than July 31 of each year, the Board shall publish on its website information related to state
17
and board mandated tests that will be administered during the school year. The information shall
18
include:⁸
19
1. The name of the test;
20
2. The purpose and use of the test;
21
3. The grade or class in which the test will be administered;
22
4. The tentative date or dates that the test will be administered;
23
5. The time and manner in which parents and students will be notified of the results of the test;
24
6. How parents can access the questions and answers on their student's state-required tests; and
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Testing Programs
4.700
1
7. If a board mandated test, how the test complements and enhances student instruction and
2
learning and how it serves a purpose distinct from state-required test.
3
Beginning with the 2015-2016 school year and for school years thereafter, the testing information shall
4
also be placed in student handbooks or other school publications that are provided to parents on an
5
annual basis.
6
HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT EXAM FOR ELIGIBLE COURSES9
7
The Director of schools is authorized, but not required, to develop credit exams for eligible courses
8
designated by the Tennessee State Board of Education. I Any credit exams must be developed and
9
implemented in accordance with this policy.
10
Recognizing that credit exams are a substitute for taking an eligible course, any credit exams must
11
cover the entirety of Tennessee course standards. Traditional final exams are not sufficient for this
12
policy unless the final exam is aligned to and measures proficiency in the entire course content. Credit
13
exams will be offered at the end of the semester in which the eligible course is taught.
14
A student in grades 9-12 who is not enrolled in an eligible course may earn credit towards graduation
15
by scoring a least 80 on the credit exam. The grade will be computed in the student's GPA. A student
16
may take a credit exam only once per course, and the student may earn up to four credits toward
17
graduation.
18
At the end of the school year, the Director of Schools will provide to the Tennessee Department of
19
Education a copy of any credit exam that may have been developed for an eligible course as well as
20
data pertaining to how many students took credit exams, in what subjects were exams administered,
21
and how many students were successful in the exams.
Legal References
Cross References
1.
TCA 49-10-108
Student Surveys, Analyses, and Evaluations 6.4001
2.
20 USCA $ 1232g
Student Records 6.600
3.
TRR/MS 0520-01-03-.03(10)
4.
TCA 49-1-617; State Board of Education Policy
2.102
5.
TRR/MS 0520-01-03-.03(10): State Board of
Education Policy 2.103: TCA 49-1-617
6.
TCA 49-6-412
7.
TCA 10-7-504(a)(4)(A)
8.
TCA 49-6-6007: State Board of Education Policy
2.102: State Board of Education Policy 2.103
9.
TRR/MS 0520-07-01-.03(3)
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Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Code
Issued Date:
Monitoring
Descriptor Term:
6.312
07/07/25
Review: Annually, in
Use of Wireless Communication
March
Rescinds:
Issued:
Devices
6.312
05/01/23
1
General
2
Students are permitted to use wireless communication devices in certain limited situations. Wireless
3
communication devices include any portable wireless device that has the capability to provide voice,
4
messaging, or other data communication between two (2) or more parties, such as wearable technology
5
that is not enabled with artificial intelligence, cell phones, tablets, and gaming devices.
6
A student may be permitted to utilize a wireless communication device under the following
7
circumstances:
8
1. In case of emergency;
9
10
2. When authorized by a teacher;
11
3. To manage the student's health, as documented in the student's individual healthcare plan;
14
4. When the possession or use is required by the student's individual education program, 504
15
plan, or individual learning plan; or
16
17
5. When the device is being used by a student with a disability for the operation of assistive
18
technology to increase, maintain, or improve the student's functional capabilities.
19
Artificial Intelligence Enabled Wearable Technology
20
Students may not possess or use wearable technology that have artificial intelligence enabled
21
technology during the school day. This includes, but is not limited to, any wearable device or
22
accessory equipped with a camera, video-recording capability, or integrated artificial intelligence such
23
as smart glasses, smart rings, pins, pendants, clips, advanced smartwatches, or any clothing-attached
24
technology capable of capturing digital media or containing artificial intelligence enabled technology.
25
A student may, however, be permitted to use wearable technology under the following circumstances:
26
1. To manage the student's health, as documented in the student's individual healthcare plan; or
27
2. When the possession or use is required by the student's individual education program, 504
28
plan, or individual learning plan.
29
Version Date September 29, 2026
Use of Wireless Communication Devices
6.312
1
GRADES K-5
2
Students may possess wireless communication devices so long as such devices are turned off and stored
3
for the entirety of the school day unless one of the exceptions above applies.
4
GRADES 6-12
5
Students may possess wireless communication devices SO long as such devices are turned off and stored
6
during instructional time. During breaks throughout the school day, students may use wireless
7
communication devices.
8
PENALTIES
9
Unauthorized use or improper storage of a device may result in confiscation until the end of the school
10
day. A student in violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action.
11
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION PLAN
12
In the event of an emergency or possible emergency occurring at school, parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be
13
alerted by Skylert.¹
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Legal References
Cross References
1.
Public Acts of 2025, Chapter No. 103
Code of Conduct 6.300
Version Date: September 29, 2026
Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Term:
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
4.408
09/09/24
Use of Multimedia
Rescinds:
Issued:
4.408
06/05/22
1
All multimedia used in the classroom must either be provided by the school or have the prior approval
2
of the principal.
3
Movies, songs or other multimedia may be rented or purchased for use in the classroom for education
4
purposes only. No movie, song or other multimedia will be used in the classroom for entertainment
5
purposes.
Cross References
Use of Copyrighted Materials 4.404
Version Date: September 16, 2024
Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Term:
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
4.500
09/09/24
Community Instructional Resources
Rescinds:
Issued:
4.500
07/11/22
1
COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDES
2
An inventory of community resource people, agencies and establishments which have potential to
3
enhance teaching and learning shall be conducted for each school and kept current to assist in
4
instructional planning.
5
USE OF COMMUNITY RESOURCE PERSONS
6
The Board recognizes the value of community resource persons in the educational program and
7
authorizes the use of such persons with approval of the principal.
Version Date: September 16, 2024
Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Term:
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
4.501
09/09/24
School Volunteers
Rescinds:
Issued:
4.501
07/11/22
1
The Board endorses a volunteer program in the schools and authorizes principals to develop a
2
volunteer program for each school.
3
All volunteers must be approved by the principal and shall serve under the supervision and direction of
4
the professional personnel of the school to which they are assigned. Volunteers shall assist professional
5
personnel in the performance of their teaching and administrative responsibilities. They may not teach
6
but may reinforce skills taught by the professional staff.
7
The principal shall identify appropriate tasks for volunteers and shall be responsible for planning and
8
conducting orientation programs and regular in-service training sessions.
9
Volunteers shall serve without compensation.¹
10
The principal shall ensure that appropriate recognition of volunteer services is made annually.
11
The director of schools shall develop procedures to require appropriate background checks for
12
volunteers who may work closely with students without much or any supervision of district
13
employees.²
Legal References
Cross References
1.
TCA 29-20-310(e)
Visitors to the School 1.501
2.
TCA 49-5-413(g)
Safety 3.201
Background Investigations 5.118
Version Date: September 16, 2024
Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Term:
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
4.502
09/09/24
Parental and Family Involvement
Rescinds:
Issued:
4.502
06/03/24
1
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
2
The board is committed to increasing and ensuring the involvement of parents and other family
3
members in the education of students.
4
The board shall implement the following as required by federal or state laws or regulations:¹
5
The school district shall annually work with parents in evaluating and potentially revising the
6
provisions of this policy in improving the quality of schools. Such an evaluation shall strive to
7
identify any barriers to greater participation by parents (with particular attention to parents who
8
are economically vantaged, are disabled, have limited English proficiency, have limited
9
literacy, or are of any racial or ethnic minority background).
10
The school district shall provide the coordination, technical assistance, and other necessary
11
support to assist individual schools with planning and implementing parental involvement
12
activities.
13
The school district shall involve parents with the development of required educational or
14
improvement plans.
15
The school district shall coordinate and integrate parental involvement strategies with those
16
associated with other federal or state programs.
17
The school district shall put into operation activities and procedures for the involvement of
18
parents in all of its schools. 2 Those programs, activities and procedures will be planned and
19
operated with meaningful consultation with parents.
20
The school district shall ensure that activities and strategies are implemented to support this
21
policy and included in the district plan.
22
The district improvement plan shall include strategies for parental participation in the district's
23
schools which are designed to improve parent and teacher cooperation in such areas as
24
homework, attendance, discipline and higher education opportunities for students.
25
The district plan shall include procedures to enable parents to learn about the course of study of
26
their children and have access to all learning materials.
27
The district plan shall identify opportunities for parents to participate in and support classroom
28
instruction in the school. Such opportunities include, but are not limited to, organizing
Version Date: September 16, 2024
Parental and Family Involvement
4.502
1
fundraising activities, volunteering as a field trip chaperone, assisting in the library, computer
2
lab, or on the playground, offering after-school clubs, and recycling clothes.
3
If the school district's plan is not satisfactory to parents, the school district shall submit parental
4
comments regarding the plan to the State Department of Education as required.
5
The school district shall ensure Title I schools are in compliance with the Every Student
6
Succeeds Act.
7
The director shall develop and implement any procedures necessary to accomplish the goals of this
8
policy.
9
SCHOOL LEVEL POLICY
10
Each school shall submit to the director and board, for review and comment, its Title I school parent
11
involvement policy, which must meet state and federal requirements, including a school-parent
12
compact. This school level policy shall be developed jointly with and distributed to parents of
13
participating students. A copy of these documents shall be retained in the district office and made
14
available on the school's (if applicable) and school system's website.
15
SUPPORT FOR PROGRAM
16
If the Title I allocation is $500,000 or more to the school system, then not less than one per cent (1%)
17
nor more than five percent (5%) of that allocation shall be reserved for the purpose of promoting
18
parent involvement. Parents of students participating in the Title I programs shall be consulted on the
19
use of these funds.
20
FAMILY-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS¹
21
Families and community members should be engaged in the education of students based on the
22
following standards:
23
Families are welcomed into the school community;
24
Families and school staff should engage in regular and meaningful communication about
25
student learning;
26
Families and school staff work together to support student learning and development;
27
Families are informed and encouraged to be advocates for students;
28
Families are full partners in the decisions that affect children and families; and
29
Community, civic, and business resources are made available to strengthen school programs,
30
family practices, and student learning.
31
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Parental and Family Involvement
4.502
1
DAYTIME SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
2
The board is committed to maintaining a healthy relationship between individual schools and parents
3
by inviting parents where possible to attend daytime school activities such as:
4
Eating lunch with their student, including on Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays;
5
Pep rallies;
6
Veteran's Day programs;
7
College/career days;
8
Awards days;
9
Field trips;
10
Classroom holiday parties;
11
Field days;
12
Career and Technical Education competitions;
13
It is understood that due to logistics and facility limitations, all parents may not be invited to all
14
functions. For example: only parents of award recipients may be invited to awards days, only parents
15
of athletes being recognized may be invited to pep rallies, etc.
16
REQUIRED REPORTING
17
The director (or his/her designee) shall prepare an annual report and presentation to the board outlining
18
how the district is complying with this policy. The report should be comprehensive in addressing all
19
areas of this policy. The report and presentation to be given to the board annually at the September
20
board meeting.
Legal References
Cross References
1. Every Student Succeeds Act. Pub L. 114-95. Dec.
English Learners 4.207
10. 2015, 129 Stat. 1802; State Board of Education
Homeless Students 6.503
Policy 4.207; TCA 49-2-305; 20 USCA § 6318
2.
TCA 49-6-7001
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Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
Descriptor Term:
4.600
08/03/26
Grading System
Rescinds:
Issued:
4.600
03/03/25
1
The director of schools shall develop an administrative procedure to establish a system of grading and
2
assessment for evaluating and recording student progress and to measure student performance in
3
conjunction with Board-adopted content standards for grades K-8. The grading/assessment system shall
4
follow all applicable statutes and rules and regulations of the State Board of Education. The
5
grading/assessment system shall be uniform district-wide at comparable grade levels except that the
6
director of schools shall have the authority to establish and operate ungraded and/orunstructured classes
7
in grades K-3.¹
8
The director of schools shall submit a copy of the grading, reporting and assessment systems to the Board
9
before the system is implemented. 2 These guidelines shall be communicated annually to students and
10
parents/guardians.¹
11
GRADING SYSTEM: GRADES NINE - TWELVE (9-12)
12
Schools teaching grades nine (9) through twelve (12) shall use the uniform grading system established
13
by the State Board of Education. This shall also apply to students enrolled in eighth grade for the grades
14
achieved on high school courses. Using the uniform grading system, students' grades shall be reported
15
for the purposes of application for post-secondary financial assistance administered by the Tennessee
16
Student Assistance Corporation.
17
Subject-area grades shall be expressed by the following letters with their corresponding percentage
18
range:
19
A (90-100)
20
B (80-89)
21
C (70-79)
22
D (60-69)
23
F (0-59)
24
Grading floors with a minimum above zero are not permitted. 3 This grading system shall be uniform
25
throughout the school district for each grade.
26
The following high school courses will have weighted grades:
27
Honors English (Grades 9-12)
Trigonometry
28
Honors Biology I and II
Honors Algebra II
29
Honors Physical Science
Honors Geometry
30
Honors Chemistry
Dual Enrollment College Courses
Version Date: August 10, 2026
Grading System
4.600
1
Honors Physics
2
Honors American History
Honors Anatomy
Honors Algebra I
3
Calculus
4
SDC SAILS Statistics
Dual Enrollment TCAT
5
SDC Pre-Calculus
6
Advanced coursework grades will be weighted with additional percentage points to calculate the
7
semester average. Depending on the course taken, the following percentage points will be assigned:
8
Honors Courses - three (3) percentage points;
9
10
Local and Statewide Dual Credit, Capstone Industry Certification Aligned - four (4) percentage
11
points; and
12
13
Advanced Placement, Cambridge International, College Level Exam Program (CLEP),
14
International Baccalaureate Courses, and Dual Enrollment Courses - - five (5) percentage points.
15
Student Absent for State Mandated Exams:
16
1. If a student taking high school assessed subjects is absent, the student will receive a zero or
17
18
incomplete. If the student is allowed to make up the exam, he or she will do so during the
next scheduled administration. A locally-created exam cannot be administered in lieu of a
19
state exam.
20
2. If a student, taking a K-8 State mandated assessment, is absent or unable to be administered
21
a defined part(s) of any content area or all of the content areas, the student must take an
22
alternate exam approved by the Chief Academic Officer to substitute for the corresponding
23
content not tested.
24
25
Administration of the alternate exam shall be scheduled by the principal forsuch a time which
26
shall allow for scoring to be completed before the end of the spring semester of the current
school year.
27
Failure to complete the alternative assessment before the end of the spring semester shall
28
29
result in the student receiving a grade of zero which shall be counted for fifteen (15%) percent
of a student's final grade for the spring semester.
30
Conduct shall be marked as follows:
31
E
Excellent
32
S
33
Satisfactory
U
Unsatisfactory
34
Conduct grades are based on behavior and shall not be deducted from scholastic grades.
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Grading System
4.600
1
Attendance records will not be the sole criterion in determining the awarding of grades or the passing of
2
a course or promotion or retention.
3
Plus and minus evaluations are not to be added to letter grades. Grades are not to be changed once
4
recorded on a report card. If an erroneous grade has been recorded, correction must be made on a new
5
card.
6
Grades given at the end of each nine (9) weeks period for elementary, intermediate, middle school, and
7
high school will be determined from daily work, homework, written assignments and tests. The teacher
8
will weigh the value of grades given for various assignments and tests within the applicable period in
9
computing the grade. This procedure will enable the teacher to allow for individual student differences
10
in the grading process. Any assignments and tests required of a student must be considered in the
11
computation of his grade.
12
At the middle school level and at the high school level, grades will be determined by an average of grades
13
for each of the two 9-week periods. The grades given at the end of each nine (9) weeks period shall be
14
the grade earned by the student, as computed by the teacher, and shall not be subject to manipulation,
15
regardless of the passing or failing nature of the grade provided that said teacher has documented
16
verification on file that he/she has reasonably attempted to contact the student's parent(s) or guardian(s)
17
making them aware of the student's failing grade or grades. The final grade of the year will be determined
18
by averaging the two (2) semester grades.
19
The work of a student whose grades are satisfactory but are withheld because of failure to complete the
20
required work shall be reported as incomplete (I). If the incomplete is not removed in the time designated
21
by the teacher, it will then become an "F".
22
GRADES NINE - TWELVE GRADING SCALE AND LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIPS⁴
23
Schools teaching grades nine through twelve shall use the uniform grading system established by the
24
State Board of Education. Using the uniform grading system, students' grades shall be reported for the
25
purposes of application for post secondary financial assistance administered by the Tennessee Student
26
Assistance Corporation.
27
Each school counselor shall provide incoming freshman with information on college core courses
28
required for lottery scholarships as well as necessary criteria (grade point average, ACT, and SAT score,
29
etc.) that must be met in order to receive a scholarship.
30
Seniors may apply for the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship by completing the Free Application for Federal
31
Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students shall be made
32
aware of all applicable FAFSA deadlines and encouraged to submit applications in a timely manner.
33
Elementary school counselors should explain the HOPE Scholarship and its requirements to their
34
students and impress upon them the benefits of making good grades.
35
LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIP DAY
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Grading System
4.600
1
2
Each school year, prior to scheduling courses for the following school year, schools teaching students
in grades 8-11 shall conduct a lottery scholarship day for students and their parents.⁵
Legal References
Cross References
1. TCA 49-2-203(b)(16); TCA 49-2-301(b)(1)(H):
Alternative Credit Options 4.209
Public Acts of 2026, Chapter No. 901
Credit Recovery 4.210
2. TRR/MS 0520-01-03-.02; State Board of Education
Reporting Student Progress 4.601
Policy 3.301; TCA 49-6-407
Honor Roll, Awards, & Class Ranking 4.602
3. TCA 49-6-407(c)(2)
Promotion and Retention 4.603
4. TCA 49-4-904, 905, 907
Transcript Alterations 4.608
5.
TCA 49-4-932(f)
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Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Term:
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
4.601
07/07/25
Reporting Student Progress
Rescinds:
Issued:
4.601
09/09/24
1
Student report cards shall be provided once every nine (9) weeks during the school year. The reporting
2
procedure shall be in writing and shall be uniform for all reporting periods during each school year.
1
3
Each report shall be signed by the parents and returned promptly to the school.
4
Student progress reports shall indicate the students' conduct, attendance and academic progress and other
5
information necessary to communicate effectively with the parents. For students in grades kindergarten
6
through eight (K-8), the student's score on the most recently administered universal reading screener
7
shall also be included along with the results of a dyslexia screener, if applicable.²
8
In addition to the regular progress reports, principals and teachers are encouraged to confer with parents
9
on the educational progress of their children. Teachers shall consult with parents of students who are
10
working at an unsatisfactory level or whose performance shows a marked or sudden deterioration.
11
Parents shall be notified by the teacher as early in the school year as possible if the retention of a student
12
is being considered.
13
PARENT CONFERENCES
14
At least two (2) times during the school year, conferences shall be scheduled in which parents and
15
teachers may discuss any pertinent problems or other matters of concern regarding the development and
16
education of each student. These scheduled conferences shall not use any portion of the 180 days of
17
classroom instruction. 3 The director of schools shall be responsible for scheduling and coordinating
18
systemwide conferences.
19
Conferences shall be physically accessible to all students, parents and/or guardians. 4
Legal References
Cross References
1.
TRR/MS 0520-01-03-.03(5); TCA 49-6-901
School Calendar 1.800
2.
Public Acts of 2025. Chapter No. 330
Section 504 & ADA Grievance Procedures 1.802
3.
TCA 49-6-7002
Grading System 4.600
4.
28 CFR § 36.201
Promotion and Retention 4.603
In-Service and Professional Learning Opportunities 5.113
Staff Time Schedules 5.602
Attendance 6.200
Withdrawals 6.207
Version Date: July 11, 2025
Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Term:
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
4.6011
09/09/24
Homework
Rescinds:
Issued:
4.6011
07/11/22
1
The Board recognizes that some homework by students is desirable and necessary. To be effective,
2
homework shall be carefully planned, judiciously assigned and systematically evaluated.
3
Homework is to be assigned to reinforce and strengthen specific areas of interest and opportunities. It
4
must never be given for punishment.
5
Homework assignments should be made by the teacher in cooperation with the students and other
6
teachers, under the overall supervision of the principal. All homework shall be received by the teacher
7
making the assignment and credit given for the student's efforts.
8
Homework assignments shall take into consideration individual differences of students such as health,
9
ability, conditions of home, and educational resources at home. Homework shall not require the use of
10
reference materials not readily available in most homes, school libraries or the public library.
11
Homework shall not be in continuing conflict for time with the home and other community agencies
12
having primary responsibility for certain aspects of the student's development.
13
HOMEWORK GUIDELINES
14
Grades 1 and 2
-
If necessary, homework should not exceed fifteen (15) minutes per day.
15
Grades 3 and 4
-
If necessary, homework should not exceed thirty (30) minutes per day.
16
Grades 5 and 6
-
If necessary, homework should not exceed ten (10) minutes per subject or
17
forty-five (45) minutes per day
18
Grades 7 and 8
-
If necessary, homework should not exceed fifteen (15) minutes per subject
19
or
sixty (60) minutes per day.
20
Grades 9 to 12
-
If necessary, homework should not exceed thirty (30) minutes per subject
21
per
day.
Version Date: September 16, 2024
Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Term:
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
4.602
08/05/24
Class Ranking
Rescinds:
Issued:
4.602
07/11/22
1
GENERAL
2
Students must be enrolled full time at the home base school to be eligible for ranking among the top high
3
school students.
4
All grades (excluding those gained after the initial athletic participation grade) earned in grades 9,10,11
5
and the first semester of grade 12 will be counted toward the grade point average and the rank in class.
6
Honor roll students will be determined by standards approved by the principal and faculty of each school.
7
Students who meet these standards, and who do not request otherwise, will have their names submitted
8
to the principal each nine (9) weeks for release to the local newspaper.
9
Each school department or club which presents honors or awards or conducts contests will file with the
10
principal the name of the honor, award or contest; the basis for selection of the award and honor; the
11
method of participation; and the reason for the contest.
12
The giving of any prize or medal or the making of any award by persons or agencies outside the schools
13
must have the approval of the Board.
14
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
15
All grades (excluding those gained after the initial athletic participation grade) earned in grades
16
9,10, land the first semester of grade 12 will be counted toward the grade point average and the rank in
17
class.
18
To become valedictorian or salutatorian, or ranked in the top ten, a student must be enrolled in the high
19
school at least four (4) of the seven (7) semesters preceding the final semester. The final semester will
20
not be used in determining class standing.
21
Exception
22
When a new high school is opened in the school system, for the first year, a senior student must be
23
enrolled at the new high school for a majority of the first semester and have been enrolled in one of the
24
school system's other high school(s) for at least three (3) of the seven (7) semesters preceding the final
25
semester; for the second year, a senior student must have been enrolled at the new high school for three
26
(3) semesters and have been enrolled at one of the school system's other high school(s) at least one (1)
27
semester of the seven (7) semesters preceding the final semester; for the third year, a senior student
28
must have been enrolled at the new high school for four of the five semesters preceding the final
29
semester; for the fourth year and beyond, the provisions of the proceeding paragraph apply. For those
Version Date: August 12, 2024
Class Ranking
4.602
1
students who do not meet the exception criteria, their high school grades (i.e., Hickman County and
2
other school systems) will be compiled for a grade ranking of the class.
3
Seniors ranking in the top ten shall be recognized at awards day and at graduation.
4
HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES, AND JUNIORS
5
Ranking for freshmen to be based on the grades earned during the first semester of the freshmen year.
6
Ranking for sophomores to be based on the grades earned during the freshmen year and the first
7
semester of the sophomore year. Ranking for juniors to be based on the grades earned during the
8
freshmen and sophomore years and the first semester of the junior year.
9
Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors ranking in the top ten shall be recognized at awards day.
Cross References
Grading System 4.600
Graduation Requirements 4605
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Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
Descriptor Term:
4.603
08/03/26
Promotion and Retention
Rescinds:
Issued:
4.603
03/03/25
1
PROMOTION
2
The director of schools/designee shall promote students to the next grade level based on the successful
3
completion of required academic work and on the satisfactory progress in each of the relevant
4
academic areas. However, no student enrolled in the third grade shall be promoted unless the student
5
has shown a basic understanding of curriculum and the ability to perform the skills required in the
6
subject of reading as demonstrated by the student's grades or standardized test results. This
7
requirement shall not apply to students who are participating in a board-approved, research-based
8
intervention prior to the beginning of the next school year or to students who have an individualized
9
education program (IEP). 2
10
Students who have difficulty in achieving the requirements for promotion may be considered for
11
retention. Schools shall identify these students by February 1ˢᵗ. Factors used to identify students for
12
retention shall include:¹
13
1. The student's ability to perform at the current grade level;
14
15
2. The results of local assessments, if applicable;
16
17
3. State assessments, as applicable;
18
19
4. Home Literacy Reports;³
20
21
5. The overall academic achievement of the student;
22
23
6. The student's chance for success with more difficult material if promoted to the next grade;
24
25
7. Attendance; and
26
27
8. Social and emotional maturity.
28
Students may be identified for retention after the February 1st deadline if the delay in identifying a
29
student is due to:⁴
30
1. Date of enrollment;
31
Version Date: August 10, 2026
Promotion and Retention
4.603
1
2. Additional information acquired after results of local assessment, screening, or monitoring are
2
released; or
3
4
3. Decisions made by a student's IEP team or extenuating medical or psychological information
5
on a case by case basis.
6
VOLUNTARY RETENTION
7
A parent/guardian of a student enrolled in kindergarten through second grade may choose to retain
8
his/her student in the current grade level if:
9
1.
The student has a documented academic or behavioral delay; and
10
2.
The parent/guardian believes that retention may benefit the student.
11
This information shall be submitted in writing within thirty (30) days of the end of the school year. The
12
district shall send written notice to the parent/guardian confirming whether the student is eligible for
13
retention under state law.
14
PROMOTION PLANS⁶
15 When a student is identified for retention, the student's parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be notified within
16
fifteen (15) calendar days, and an individualized promotion plan shall be developed to help the student
17
avoid retention. The plan shall be developed in coordination with the student's teachers, IEP or 504
18
team, if applicable, and may also include input from the student's parent(s)/guardian(s), school
19
counselor, or other appropriate school personnel.
20
Promotion plans shall incorporate evidence-based strategies, including expectations and measurements
21 that will verify whether a student has made sufficient progress to be promoted to the next grade level,
22
and be tailored to the student's learning needs. Promotion plans for students in third and fourth grade
23
will include additional requirements for promoting students in these grades. A copy of the plan will be
24
provided to the student's parent(s)/guardian(s), and the school shall offer the opportunity for a parent-
25 teacher conference to discuss the plan. If a student is not making progress on the promotion plan, then
26
the strategies shall be modified. Parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be provided with any changes to the
27
promotion plan.
28
A student who demonstrates sufficient academic progress according to his/her promotion plan shall be
29 promoted to the next grade level unless retention is required per additional requirements for students in
30 third and fourth grade.⁷
31
If a student has not demonstrated sufficient academic progress according to his/her promotion plan by
32
the end of the school year, the student shall be eligible to enroll in a summer reading or learning
33
program, if available. Parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be notified of a decision for retention at least ten (10)
34
calendar days prior to the start of the next school year if the student was enrolled in a summer program.
35
However, if the student wasn't enrolled in a summer program, the parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be
36
notified of a decision for retention at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the start of the next school
37 year.⁸
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Promotion and Retention
4.603
1
RETENTION⁷
2
A student may be retained when, in the judgment of the student's teacher and/or the student's IEP
3
team, such retention is in the best interest of the student or when retention is required per additional
4
requirements for students in third and fourth grade. However, a student shall not be retained more than
5
once in any grade.
6
Decision of Retention⁹
7
If a student is retained, the director of schools/designee shall develop an individualized academic
8
remediation plan within thirty (30) calendar days after the beginning of the next school year. A copy of
9
the plan shall be provided to the student's parent/guardian within ten (10) days of its development.
10
This plan shall include at least one of the following strategies:
11
1. Adjustment to the current instructional strategies or materials;
12
13
2. Additional instructional time;
14
15
3. Individual tutoring outside of school hours;
16
17
4. Modification to the student's classroom assignment to ensure the student receives
18
instruction from a highly effective teacher; or
19
20
5. Attendance or truancy interventions.
21
The director of schools shall develop procedures to ensure proper monitoring of students who are
22
retained and appropriate recordkeeping.
23
For the purpose of determining the effectiveness of retention toward improving student achievement,
24
the progress of retained students shall be closely monitored and reported to parent(s)/guardian(s) at
25
least three (3) times during the school year in which the student is retained.
26
Decision of Retention - Third Grade¹⁰
27
Third grade students shall not be promoted to the next grade unless they are determined to be
28
proficient (i.e., receive a performance level rating of "Met" or "Exceeded") in English language arts
29
(ELA) based on the student's most recent TCAP test.
30
Students who are not proficient in ELA may still be promoted if the following conditions are met:
31
1.
A student in third grade receiving a performance level rating of "approaching" on the ELA
32
portion of the student's most recent TCAP test may be promoted if:
33
a.
The student is an English language learner and has received less than two (2) full years
34
of ELA instruction;
35
b.
The student was previously retained in grades K-3;
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Promotion and Retention
4.603
1
C.
The student is retested before the next school year and scores proficient in ELA;
2
d.
The student attends a learning loss bridge camp before the next school year, maintains a
3
ninety percent (90%) attendance rate, and demonstrates adequate growth on the post-
4
test at the end of the camp; or
5
e.
The student receives tutoring for the entirety of the next school year in accordance with
6
state law.
7
f.
Beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, the student demonstrates proficiency in
8
ELA standards by scoring within the fiftieth percentile on the most recently
9
administered state-provided benchmark assessment and the district provides tutoring
10
services to the student during the entire fourth grade school year and notifies the
11
student's parent/guardian; in writing, of the benefits of enrolling the student in summer
12
programming.
13
g.
The student was administered a state-mandated assessment pursuant to TCA 49-1-
14
616(d) as a third-grade student and the student demonstrates proficiency in ELA based
15
on the student scoring within the fiftieth percentile on the most recently administered
16
universal reading screener approved by the State Board of Education or the Tennessee
17
universal reading screener. 11
18
19
2.
A student in third grade receiving a performance level rating of "below" on the ELA portion of
20
the student's most recent TCAP test may be promoted if:
21
a.
The student is an English language learner and has received less than two (2) full years
22
of ELA instruction;
23
b.
The student was previously retained in grades K-3;
24
C.
The student is retested before the next school year and scores proficient in ELA; or
25
d.
The student attends a learning loss bridge camp before the next school year, maintains a
26
ninety percent (90%) attendance rate, and receives tutoring for the entirety of the next
27
school year in accordance with state law.
28
Decision of Retention Fourth Grade¹⁰
29
Students in the following categories shall show adequate growth in the following ways before being
30
promoted to the fifth grade:
31
1. A student who is promoted to the fourth grade due to receiving tutoring for the entirety of the
32
next school year; and
33
2. A student who was promoted to fourth grade due to attending a learning loss bridge camp while
34
maintaining a ninety percent (90%) attendance rate and receiving tutoring for the entirety of the
35
fourth grade school year.
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Promotion and Retention
4.603
1
If a student that was promoted to fourth grade under one of the provisions above does not demonstrate
2
adequate growth on the fourth-grade ELA portion of the TCAP test, then the following shall occur:
3
1.
The student's principal shall convene a conference consisting of the following parties: the
4
student's parent(s)/legal guardian, the student's ELA teacher, and the student's principal.
5
2.
The conference shall review the student's fourth grade ELA performance to determine if the
6
student should be promoted to fifth grade.
7
3.
At the conclusion of the conference, a majority of the parties shall agree to one of the
8
following:
9
a.
The student will be promoted to fifth grade and be assigned a tutor for the entirety of
10-
the student's fifth-grade year; or
11
b.
The student will be retained in fourth grade. A student shall not be retained more than
12
once in fourth grade.
13
A student shall not be retained more than once in fourth grade.
14
Decision of Retention - Students with Disabilities¹²
15
Retention and promotion decisions shall be made on a case-by-case basis and in consultation with the
16
student's IEP and/or 504 team to determine whether the student's performance on the ELA portion of
17
TCAP was due to the student's disability. The school district shall not retain a student with a disability
18
or a suspected disability that impacts their ability to read.
19
APPEALS
20
When a student is identified for retention, the parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be notified about the decision
21
to retain the student and provided with information on the right to appeal the decision. Appeals shall be
22
made to the assistant principal or principal of the school within (5) business days. The student and
23
his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be provided written or actual notice of the appeal hearing and shall
24
be given the opportunity to address the assistant principal or principal. They shall conduct a hearing
25
within (5) business days to determine if the student will be promoted and issue such decision within (5)
26
business days. Upon notification of the committee decision, the principal shall send written notification
27
to the Director of Schools/designee and the parent(s)/guardian(s).
28
For students where retention is required per the additional requirements for students in third and fourth
29
grade, parent(s)/guardian(s) may appeal this decision directly to the Department of Education in
30
accordance with state law.⁷
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Promotion and Retention
4.603
Legal References
Cross References
1. 20 USCA $ 1400 et seq.; 29 U.S.C. $ 794 (Section
Credit Recovery 4.210
504); TRR/MS 0520-01-03-.16; TCA 49-6-3115
Grading System 4.600
2. TRR/MS 0520-01-03-.16(5)
Reporting Student Progress 4601
3. TCA 49-1-905(e)
Attendance 6.200
4. TRR/MS 0520-01-03-16(4)
Student Assignments 6.205
5. TCA 49-6-314; TRR/MS 0520-01-03-16(6)
Homeless Students 6.503
6. TRR/MS 0520-01-03-16(6)
Student Records 6.600
7. TRR/MS 0520-01-03-.16(7)(f)
8. TRR/MS 0520-01-03-.16(7)(e)
9. TRR/MS 0520-01-03-.16(7)(g)
10. TRR/MS 0520-01-03-.16(8)
11. Public Acts of 2026. Chapter No. 1030
12. 29 U.S.C. § 794 (Section 504); 20 USCA § 1400 et
seq.; TRR/MS 0520-01-03-.16(7)(e); TCA 49-6-
3115(a)(3)
13. TRR/MS 0520-01-03-.16(3): TRR/MS 0520-01-02-
17(7); TCA 49-6-3102(e)(1)
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Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
Descriptor Term:
4.605
08/03/26
Graduation Requirements
Rescinds:
Issued:
4.605
09/09/24
1
General
2
The program of studies shall include areas required by the State Board of Education.
3
Before high school graduation, every student shall:¹
4
1. Achieve the specified units of credit;
5
2. Have satisfactory records of attendance and conduct;
6
3. Take the ACT or SAT prior to graduation;² and
7
4. Pass a United States civics test. 3
8
Students achieving the minimum twenty-two credits will be awarded a state diploma. In order to receive
9
a Hickman County diploma, students shall obtain twenty-four credits.
10
SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS⁴
11
Special education students who earn the prescribed twenty-four (22) credit minimum shall be awarded
12
a regular high school diploma.
13
Special Education Diploma
14
A special education diploma shall be awarded to students who have not met the requirements for a regular
15
high school diploma but have:⁵
16
1. Completed four (4) years of high school;
17
2. Made satisfactory progress on their IEP; and
18
3. Maintained satisfactory records of attendance and conduct.
19
Occupational Diploma
20
Special education students who do not meet the requirements for a regular high school diploma may be
21
awarded an occupational diploma if the student has: 1,4
22
1. Completed at least four (4) years of high school;
23
2. Made satisfactory progress on their IEP;
24
3. Maintained satisfactory records of attendance and conduct;
25
4. Completed the occupational diploma Skills, Knowledge, and Experience Mastery Assessment
26
(SKEMA); and
27
5. Has two (2) years of paid or non-paid work experience.
Version Date: August 11, 2026
Graduation Requirements
4.605
1
The decision to attain an occupational diploma shall be made at the conclusion of thestudent's 10th grade
2
year or two (2) academic years prior to the expected graduation date.
3
Students who have received a special education diploma or an occupational diploma shall continue to
4
make progress towards a regular high school diploma until the end of the school year in which they turn
5
twenty-two (22) years old.
6
Alternate Academic Diploma
7
Special education students who do not meet the requirements for a regular high school diploma may be
8
awarded an alternate academic diploma if the student has:⁴
9
1. Completed at least four (4) years of high school;
10
2. Participated in the high school alternate assessments;
11
3. Earned the prescribed twenty-two (22) credit minimum;
12
4. Made satisfactory progress on their IEP;
13
5. Maintained satisfactory records of attendance and conduct; and
14
6. Completed a transition assessment that measures postsecondary education and training,
15
employment, independent living, and community involvement.
16
STUDENT LOAD
17
All full time students in grades 9-12 shall be enrolled each semester in subjects that produce a minimum
18
of five (5) units of credit for graduation per year. Students with hardships and gifted studentsmay appeal
19
this requirement to the director of schools and then to the board.⁶
20
EARLY GRADUATION
21
High school students shall be permitted to complete an early graduation program. Students intending to
22
graduate early shall inform the school principal of this intent prior to the beginning of 9ᵗʰ grade or as
23
soon thereafter as the intent is known.
24
In order to graduate early, students must meet the following requirements:
25
1. Earn the required seventeen (17) credits;
26
2. Achieve a benchmark score for each required end-of-course exam;
27
3. Attain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale;
28
4. Meet the minimum ACT or SAT or Classic Learning Test (CLT) benchmark score;
29
5. Obtain a qualifying benchmark score on a world language proficiency assessment; and
30
6. Complete at least two (2) types of the following courses:
31
a. AP;
32
b. IB;
33
C. Dual enrollment; or
34
d. Dual credit.
35
The director of schools shall develop administrative procedures to ensure that the early graduation
36
program is conducted in accordance with state law, including reporting the total number of requests to
37
graduate early to the TN Department of Education. 8
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Graduation Requirements
4.605
Legal References
Cross References
1.
TCA 49-6-6001; State Board of Education Policy 2.103;
Class Size Ratios 4.201
TRR/MS 0520-01-03-06
Alternative Credit Options 4.209
2.
TCA 49-6-6001(b); State Board of Education Policy 2.103
Honor Roll, Awards, & Class Ranking 4.602
3.
TCA 49-6-408; State Board of Education Policy 2.103
4.
TRR/MS 0520-01-03-.06; State Board of Education Policy
2.103
5.
TCA 49-6-6005; State Board of Education Policy 2.103
6.
TRR/MS 0520-01-03-.06(18)
7.
TCA 49-6-8103; State Board of Education Policy 2.103
Public Acts of 2026, Chapter No. 912
8.
Public Acts of 2026. Chapter No. 1040
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Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
Descriptor Term:
4.606
10/20/25
Graduation Activities
Rescinds:
Issued:
4.606
09/09/24
1
Students who have met all graduation requirements on the day of graduation and students who are within
2
two (2) or fewer credits of meeting all requirements¹ and can complete the requirements during the
3
summer may participate in graduation activities. If extenuating circumstances exist at any school, the
4
matter shall be presented to the Board prior to graduation activities.
5
Students are expected to participate in all graduation activities, and graduation apparel shall be
6
determined by the administration of each school and shall be the personal expense of each student. Any
7
fees required for graduation ceremonies shall be waived for students who are eligible to receive free or
8
reduced price lunches, and in such cases, the school shall assume responsibility for payment of fees.²
9
Graduation ceremonies shall be physically accessible to all students, their parents and/or guardians, and
10
other interested citizens.³
11
Students who do not wish to participate in graduation activities shall notify the school principal in writing
12
at least five (5) days prior to the day of graduation. Non-participating students shall receive their
13
diplomas or certificates from the principal's office within one (1) week of the day of graduation.
14
Graduation activities organized by district employees shall not be religious in nature. 4 The content of
15
any students' speeches shall not reflect the endorsement, sponsorship, position, or expression of the
16
school, employees, or Board.
17
The director of schools shall develop procedures to ensure that students are recognized at graduation
18
ceremonies for the following achievements:⁵
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Honors;
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State Honors;
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State Distinction;
22
District Distinction;
23
Tri-Star Scholar;
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Students receiving a TN Seal of Biliteracy;
25
Students voluntarily completing at least ten (10) hours of community service each semester the
26
student is in attendance at a public high school;
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Students receiving a gold or platinum medal on National Career Readiness Certificate; and
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Students graduating with a district-approved work ethic distinction.
Version Date: October 21. 2025
Graduation Activities
4.606
Legal References
Cross References
1.
TCA 49-6-405(b)(2)
Section 504 & ADA Grievance Procedures 1.802
2.
TCA 49-2-114
Student Fees and Fines 6.709
3.
28 CFR § 36.201
4.
Lee V. Weisman, 505 U.S. 577(1992), 112 S. Ct.
2649. 120 L. Ed. 2d 467 (1992)
5. TCA 49-6-6010: TRR/MS 0520-01-03-.06(22)
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HEALTH COUNTI SCHOOLS
*
1807
Hickman County Schools Board Agenda Item Request
Date:
10-23-26
Name of School:
Hickman County High School
Item Request:
The naming of the HCHS Tennis Courts.
Explanation:
I am requesting that the HCHS Tennis Courts be named
after legendary Coach honnie Horner. Some of his
Credentials: Started the HCHS boys team in 1977
and girls team in 1983, he coached for 39 years at
HCHS, he helped organize the layout and Construction of
the HCHS Courts, he has Won numerous district championships
as the head Coach. Coach honnie Horner has done more for
HCHS tennis than any other individual. I believe it is only
Attachments (if necessary and appropriate): right that he is honored in this way.
Signature of Person requesting to be placed on the agenda:
Ben Scitts
Signature of Building Principal:
Roby Emasor
PROPOSED FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
East Hickman High School
<<<<<
7700 Hwy 7, Lyles, TN 37098
Phone 931-670-1366 Fax 931-670-1039
E
INFORMATION
Fund/Account Name
Schior class
Account Number
Proposed fundraising activities:
0 Dirty Soda Stand for Halloween
Purposed Uses of funds raised:
Senior Class wypenses
Expected Student involvement (school-wide or specific school organization): School wide
Method by which school will receive profit: Cash
Requested by: Beth Copluy
Name/Title
Date
Acknowledge by:
Emailm
10/26/26
Bookkeeper
Date
Approved by:
10/26
Principal
Date
Approved by: Marcy ordwell Director of Schools*
OCT 2 7 2026
Date
* The Director of Schools must approve all fundraising activities that involve the participation
of the general student population in the marketing process of the fundraising effort.
revised 4/2022
PROPOSED FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
East Hickman High School
7700 Hwy 7, Lyles, TN 37098
Phone 931-670-1366 Fax 931-670-1039
Fund/Account Name
Senior Class
Account Number
Proposed fundraising activities: Boo Grams
Purposed Uses of funds raised:
Senick class Expenses
Expected Student involvement (school-wide or specific school organization): School wide
Method by which school will receive profit: Cash
Requested by: Bith Copley
,0/26/26
Name/Title
Date
Acknowledge by:
ggas
10/26/24
Bookkeeper
Date
Approved by:
Month
10/26
Principal
Date
Approved by: Marcy Fidwell Director of Schools*
OCT 2 7 2026
Date
* The Director of Schools must approve all fundraising activities that involve the participation
of the general student population in the marketing process of the fundraising effort.
revised 4/2022
PROPOSED FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
East Hickman High School
7700 Hwy 7, Lyles, TN 37098
Phone 931-670-1366 Fax 931-670-1039
Wished
Fund/Account Name
HOSA
Account Number
Proposed fundraising activities: to sell eagle tattors 10/23 maybe face painting
to students during on Friday fer rival game
Purposed Uses of funds raised: to raise money for HOSA 3.
possible conternd competition
Expected Student involvement (school-wide or specific school organization): HOSA will sell to Students
school. wide
Method by which school will receive profit: cash
Requested by: Miranda England Name/
10.14.26
Date
Acknowledge by:
10/14/24
Approved by: CarD Bookkeeper 9AN
Date
10-14-14
Date
Approved by: Marcy Fiane 00 Director of Schools*
OCT 14 2026
Date
* The Director of Schools must approve all fundraising activities that involve the participation
of the general student population in the marketing process of the fundraising effort.
revised 4/2022
PROPOSED FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
East Hickman High School
7700 Hwy 7, Lyles, TN 37098
Phone 931-670-1366 Fax 931-670-1039
Fund/Account Name HOSA
Account Number
the rival game on 10.23.26
Proposed fundraising activities: sell eagle tattoos I face painting during
Purposed Uses of funds raised: to raise money for HOSA'3 3
to take students to competition
Expected Student involvement (school-wide or specific school organization): HOSA students Will sell
to public at game
Method by which school will receive profit: cash
Requested by: Miranda England Name/Title
10.14.24
Date
Acknowledge by:
99N
10/14/26
Approved by: and Bookkeeper
Date
10/14/24
Principal
Date
Approved by: Marcy Fawell Director of Schools*
OCT 1 4 2026
Date
* The Director of Schools must approve all fundraising activities that involve the participation
of the general student population in the marketing process of the fundraising effort.
revised 4/2022
Internal School Funds Manual
Applicable Laws and Exhibits - Appendix A
Exhibit 1
FUNDRAISER AUTHORIZATION FORM
School HCHS
Fund/club/class account Soft ball
Expected timeframe of fundraiser 3weeks
Proposed fundraising activities Galendar
Method of fundraising (e.g., in-person, crowdfunding, etc.) in person
Proposed uses of funds raised* Field / uniforms / softballs
Expected student involvement (school-wide or specific school organization)
Schoo L- wide
Method by which school will receive profit Cash / Check
Requested by BrianButhey (Coach)
Date 10-19-26
Name Title
Approved by Roby Emason Principal
Date 10-20-26
Approved by Director of Schools** Date
Marcyrdwell
OCT 2 2 2026
* Any change in proposed uses of funds raised must be approved by the Director of
Schools
** The Director of Schools must approve all fundraising activities that involve the
participation of the general student population in the marketing process of the
fundraising effort.
A-3
Internal School Funds Manual
Applicable Laws and Exhibits - Appendix A
Exhibit 1
FUNDRAISER AUTHORIZATION FORM
School HCHS
Fund/club/class account Boys d Girls Baskutball
Expected timeframe of fundraiser 10/20/26- 11-20-26
Proposed fundraising activities Banner Advartisement Sales
Method of fundraising (e.g., in-person, crowdfunding, etc.) in Person
Proposed uses of funds raised* Operating Cost
Expected student involvement (school-wide or specific school organization)
BasKutball towns
Method by which school will receive profit Cash or chick
Requested by
Gavin Gordon / Coach
Date 10/12/26
Name/Title
Approved by Rob, Emerser Principal
Date 10-13-26
Approved by MarcyJJidwell Director of Schools**
Date OCT 1 4 2026
* Any change in proposed uses of funds raised must be approved by the Director of
Schools
** The Director of Schools must approve all fundraising activities that involve the
participation of the general student population in the marketing process of the
fundraising effort.
A-3
Tennessee Internal School Uniform Accounting Policy Manual
Applicable Laws and Exhibits - Appendix A
Exhibit 1
PROPOSED FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
Fund/account name HCMS Baseball
Proposed fundraising activities: Sponsorship Drive
Purposed Uses of funds raised
Baseball team expenses
Expected student involvement (school-wide or specific school organization)
HCMS baseball team
Method by which school will receive profit Sponsors will donate
to our team in exchange for Signs to be hung on fence.
Requested by Cly Chan Head Coach
Date 10-15-26
Name/Title
Approved by Jina Principal
Date 10/16/26
Approved by Director Date OCT 2 2 2026
Marcy Jawell of Schools*
* The Director of Schools must approve all fundraising activities that involve the participation
of the general student population in the marketing process of the fundraising effort.
A-2
Tennessee Internal School Uniform Accounting Policy Manual
Applicable Laws and Exhibits - Appendix A
Exhibit 1
PROPOSED FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
Fund/account name HCms Beta Club
Proposed fundraising activities: Selling Nothing Bundt Cakes
Purposed Uses of funds raised
Funds would help support
the Middle School Beta Club
Expected student involvement (school-wide or specific school organization) Beta
Students
Method by which school will receive profit Currency
Requested by Amanda Name/ Mayberry /Co Sponsor Date Beta Club 10/14/2026
Approved by Ina S Jhugj Principal
Date 10/14/26
Approved by Marcy Jiawell Date 10-14-26
Director of Schools*
* The Director of Schools must approve all fundraising activities that involve the participation
of the general student population in the marketing process of the fundraising effort.
A-2

## Table 1

| I. | Call to Order |
| --- | --- |
| II. | Public Comment Citizens that would like an opportunity to speak to the Board of Education during public comment should sign up on the sheet provided at the meeting location. Anyone desiring to speak on any subject may speak for 3 minutes without prior school board notification. The sign-up sheet will be available from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
| III. | Moment of Silence |
| IV. | Pledge of Allegiance |
| [X] V. | Agenda for November 2, 2026 |
| VI. | Regular Meeting Minutes October 19, 2026 |
| VII. | [X] Special Recognition A. Employee of the Month-Tim Hobbs B. Student of the Month-Jane Herron |
| VIII. | Consent Agenda Items A. Board Chair's Report 1. Chair's Countersigned Warrants B. Personnel Report C. Financial Report D. Attendance Report |
| [X] IX. | Information A. Coordinator of Community Services and MAP Programs-Amanda McGuigan |
| [X] X. | Items Requiring Board Action A. LEA Compliance Report-Director of Schools B. Budget Amendments-Business Officer C. Requests to Split Supplements for 2026-2027-Business Officer |

## Table 2

| Brandy Craft: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 3

| Brandy Craft: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |

## Table 4

| Brandy Craft: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
|  |  |

## Table 5

| Brandy Craft: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 6

| Brandy Craft: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 7

| Brandy Craft: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 8

| Brandy Craft: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 9

| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 10

| Brandy Craft: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 11

| Brandy Craft: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 12

| Brandy Craft: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |

## Table 13

| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| --- | --- |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 14

| Brandy Craft: | Absent |
| --- | --- |
| Tabitha Cude: | Yea |
| Jane Herron: | Yea |
| Tim Hobbs: | Yea |
| Christy Mays: | Yea |
| Pippa Taylor: | Yea |
| Brandon Tidwell: | Yea |
| Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: | 1 |

## Table 15

| Payment Number | Vendor Name | Vendor ID | Payment Date | Cash Account | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 43000900 | Chef's Deal Restaurant And Equipment Co. | 1794 | 10/15/2026 | 143- -11140 | $2,456.91 |
| 43000901 | Gordon Food Service, Inc. | 2488 | 10/15/2026 | 143- -11140 | $119,583.44 |
| 43000902 | Murfreesboro Pure Milk Co, Inc. | 7552 | 10/15/2026 | 143- -11140 | $2,208.48 |
| 43000903 | Optimus Pest Solutions | 47 | 10/15/2026 | 143- -11140 | $240.00 |
| 43000904 | Pepsi Cola | 6726 | 10/15/2026 | 143- -11140 | $2,419.12 |
| 43000905 | Prairie Farms Dairy | 18 | 10/15/2026 | 143- -11140 | $21,636.59 |
| 43000906 | Prince Hardware, LLC | 4321 | 10/15/2026 | 143- -11140 | $545.22 |
| 43000907 | S M Lawrence Company, Inc. | 9426 | 10/15/2026 | 143- -11140 | $3,638.42 |
| 43000908 | Town Of Centerville | 5284 | 10/15/2026 | 143- -11140 | $142.13 |
| 43000909 | Volco | 5841 | 10/15/2026 | 143- -11140 | $4,309.10 |
|  |  |  |  | 143 Total: | $157,179.41 |
|  |  |  |  | Bank Total: | $157,179.41 |
|  |  |  |  | Bank Payment Count: | 10 |

## Table 16

| Payment Number | Vendor Name | Vendor ID | Payment Date | Cash Account | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 41005495 | Amazon | 727 | 10/15/2026 | 141- -11140 | $3,829.20 |
| 41005496 | ASMS, LLC | 646 | 10/15/2026 | 141- -11140 | $889.00 |
| 41005497 | AT & T | 7542 | 10/15/2026 | 141- -11140 | $237.44 |
| 41005498 | County Of Hickman Misc Acct | 1633 | 10/15/2026 | 141- -11140 | $5,958.96 |
| 41005499 | CPR Savers | 1401 | 10/15/2026 | 141- -11140 | $308.00 |
| 41005500 | Ferrellgas | 7446 | 10/15/2026 | 141- -11140 | $1,847.09 |
| 41005501 | Kaplan Early Learning Co. | 3376 | 10/15/2026 | 141- -11140 | $594.67 |
| 41005502 | Karco Parts | 3364 | 10/15/2026 | 141- -11140 | $84.93 |
| 41005503 | Korte, Rose | 6415 | 10/15/2026 | 141- -11140 | $37.15 |
| 41005504 | Mayberry, Ron | 216 | 10/15/2026 | 141- -11140 | $125.00 |
| 41005505 | Meriwether Lewis Electric Coop. | 3694 | 10/15/2026 | 141- -11140 | $287.39 |
| 41005506 | Optimus Pest Solutions | 47 | 10/15/2026 | 141- -11140 | $750.00 |
| 41005507 | S M Lawrence Company, Inc. | 9426 | 10/15/2026 | 141- -11140 | $2,713.00 |
| 41005508 | Tn Dept Env & Conservation | 5367 | 10/15/2026 | 141- -11140 | $690.00 |
| 41005509 | Town Of Centerville | 5284 | 10/15/2026 | 141- -11140 | $6,323.62 |
| 41005510 | Town Of Centerville | 5315 | 10/15/2026 | 141- -11140 | $6,719.17 |
| 41005511 | TreviPay-Walmart | 8999 | 10/15/2026 | 141- -11140 | $65.01 |
| 41005512 | Unifirst Corp. | 5758 | 10/15/2026 | 141- -11140 | $759.46 |
| 41005513 | Visa | 8268 | 10/15/2026 | 141- -11140 | $244.16 |
|  |  |  |  | 141 Total: | $32,463.25 |
|  |  |  |  | Bank Total: | $32,463.25 |
|  |  |  |  | Bank Payment Count: | 19 |

## Table 17

| Payment Number | Vendor Name | Vendor ID | Payment Date | Cash Account |  | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42001288 | Lexia Learning Systems, Inc. | 3555 | 10/15/2026 | 142-101-11140 |  | $920.00 |
| 42001289 | Renaissance Learning | 6638 | 10/15/2026 | 142-101-11140 |  | $3,486.50 |
|  |  |  |  |  | 142-101 Total: | $4,406.50 |
| 42001287 | CoGrader, Co | 9493 | 10/15/2026 | 142-401-11140 |  | $2,919.00 |
|  |  |  |  |  | 142-401 Total: | $2,919.00 |
|  |  |  |  |  | Bank Total: | $7,325.50 |
|  |  |  |  | Bank | Payment Count: | 3 |

## Table 18

| Payment Number | Vendor Name | Vendor ID | Payment Date | Cash Account | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 41005517 | AT & T | 7542 | 10/19/2026 | 141- -11140 | $522.30 |
| 41005518 | Dickson Medical Associates | 2022 | 10/19/2026 | 141- -11140 | $125.00 |
| 41005519 | Interpreters Unlimited, Inc. | 6501 | 10/19/2026 | 141- -11140 | $66.25 |
| 41005520 | Specialized Education of Tennessee | 9419 | 10/19/2026 | 141- -11140 | $4,245.75 |
| 41005521 | Stellar Therapy Services, LLC | 8260 | 10/19/2026 | 141- -11140 | $10,481.25 |
| 41005522 | The King's Daughter's School | 7928 | 10/19/2026 | 141- -11140 | $5,500.00 |
|  |  |  |  | 141 Total: | $20,940.55 |
|  |  |  |  | Bank Total: | $20,940.55 |
|  |  |  |  | Bank Payment Count: | 6 |

## Table 19

| Payment Number | Vendor Name | Vendor ID | Payment Date | Cash Account | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42001290 | Krantz, Miranda | 9432 | 10/19/2026 | 142-901-11140 | $1,096.20 |
|  |  |  |  | 142-901 Total: | $1,096.20 |
|  |  |  |  | Bank Total: | $1,096.20 |
|  |  |  |  | Bank Payment Count: | 1 |

## Table 20

| Payment Number | Vendor Name | Vendor ID | Payment Date | Cash Account |  | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 41005523 | Amazon | 727 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $239.97 |
| 41005524 | American Fidelity Administrative Services, LLC | 802 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $571.20 |
| 41005525 | Austin Peay State University | 6864 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $15,530.04 |
| 41005526 | Bailey, Stephanie | 7945 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $160.00 |
| 41005527 | Brewer, Robert G. | 7665 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $208.80 |
| 41005528 | Buchanan, Shannon | 1164 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $37.15 |
| 41005529 | Centerville Elementary School | 1540 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $6,000.00 |
| 41005530 | Centerville Intermediate School | 8949 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $6,000.00 |
| 41005531 | Chilton, Joey | 7391 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $160.00 |
| 41005532 | Cravens, Victoria | 1411 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $37.15 |
| 41005533 | Dickson Electric System | 1806 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $46,441.34 |
| 41005534 | East Hickman Elementary School | 2098 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $6,000.00 |
| 41005535 | East Hickman High School | 2113 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $5,250.00 |
| 41005536 | East Hickman High School | 2244 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $6,000.00 |
| 41005537 | East Hickman Intermediate School | 2213 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $6,000.00 |
| 41005538 | East Hickman Middle School | 2097 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $5,250.00 |
| 41005539 | East Hickman Middle School | 2201 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $6,000.00 |
| 41005540 | Graham Katie | 2693 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $120.00 |
| 41005541 | Hickman Co Middle School | 8518 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $3,500.00 |
| 41005542 | Hickman County High School | 40 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $6,000.00 |
| 41005543 | Hickman County High School | 2917 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $5,250.00 |
| 41005544 | Hickman County Middle School | 2957 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $6,000.00 |
| 41005545 | Hicks, Randal K. | 3096 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $125.00 |
| 41005546 | Jenkins, Michelle Carol | 7423 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $75.40 |
| 41005547 | Monica Ogles PT | 7756 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $5,071.70 |
| 41005548 | Quill, LLC | 4574 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $149.74 |
| 41005549 | Republic Service, LLC #840 | 4739 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $4,874.64 |
| 41005550 | Rj Young Company | 4691 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $4,684.26 |
| 41005560 | Specialized Education of Tennessee | 9419 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $5,944.05 |
| 41005561 | Stellar Therapy Services, LLC | 8260 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $2,169.52 |
| 41005562 | Teacher Created Resources | 10 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $78.95 |
| 41005563 | Tennessee Bureau Of Investigation | 5491 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $300.00 |
| 41005564 | Townsend Systems | 8953 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $1,425.00 |
| 41005565 | TreviPay-Walmart | 8999 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $149.53 |
| 41005566 | Village Behavioral Health | 6655 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $1,708.00 |
| 41005567 | Water Authority Of Dickson Co. | 5874 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $5,564.50 |
| 41005568 | Zayo Education | 2141 | 10/22/2026 | 141- -11140 |  | $2,066.82 |
|  |  |  |  |  | 141 Total: | $165,142.76 |
|  |  |  |  |  | Bank Total: | $165,142.76 |
|  |  |  |  | Bank | Payment Count: | 37 |

## Table 21

| Payment Number | Vendor Name | Vendor ID | Payment Date | Cash Account |  | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42001293 | Rj Young Company | 4691 | 10/22/2026 | 142-010-11140 |  | $265.93 |
|  |  |  |  |  | 142-010 Total: | $265.93 |
| 42001292 | IXL Learning | 3199 | 10/22/2026 | 142-101-11140 |  | $6,337.50 |
| 42001293 | Rj Young Company | 4691 | 10/22/2026 | 142-101-11140 |  | $202.68 |
|  |  |  |  |  | 142-101 Total: | $6,540.18 |
| 42001291 | Amazon | 727 | 10/22/2026 | 142-401-11140 |  | $413.51 |
|  |  |  |  |  | 142-401 Total: | $413.51 |
| 42001294 | The Brook Center Therapy Solutions, LLC | 8659 | 10/22/2026 | 142-890-11140 |  | $6,647.18 |
|  |  |  |  |  | 142-890 Total: | $6,647.18 |
|  |  |  |  |  | Bank Total: | $13,866.80 |
|  |  |  |  | Bank | Payment Count: | 4 |

## Table 22

| Payment Number | Vendor Name | Vendor ID | Payment Date | Cash Account | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 43000910 | Rj Young Company | 4691 | 10/22/2026 | 143- -11140 | $356.87 |
|  |  |  |  | 143 Total: | $356.87 |
|  |  |  |  | Bank Total: | $356.87 |
|  |  |  |  | Bank Payment Count: | 1 |

## Table 23

| To: | Board Members |
| --- | --- |
| From: | Marcy Tidwell |
| Date: | 10/28/2026 |
| Re: | November Personnel Report |

## Table 24

| Barbara Brooks | Part-Time Academic Technology Support Specialist |
| --- | --- |
| Support Staff |  |
| Kathryn Bieber | Substitute Teacher |
| William Cotton | Substitute Teacher |
| Pamela Doyal | Substitute Teacher |
| Thomas Evansen | Substitute Teacher |
| Shenia Fowlkes | Substitute Teacher |
| Myleah McGuigan | Substitute Teacher |

## Table 25

| Major Qualls | Substitute Teacher |
| --- | --- |
| Michelle Queen | Substitute Teacher |
| Emma Skelton | Substitute Teacher |
| Angelica Stiger | Substitute Teacher |
| Amy Worthington | Substitute Teacher |
| Jon Michael Lewis | Substitute Teacher |
| Ireland Burlison | Substitute Teacher |
| Ashton DiCataldo | Substitute Teacher |

## Table 26

| Appointment |  |
| --- | --- |
| Professional |  |
| Support Staff Darin Worthington | HCMS Volunteer Girls Basketball Coach |

## Table 27

| Director of Schools/Superintendent Name (Print or Type): |  |
| --- | --- |
| Director of Schools/Superintendent Signature: |  |
| School Board Chair Name (Print or Type): School Board Chair Signature: |  |
| Date of School Board Approval (Select, Print, or Type): |  |
| UPLOAD COMPLETED REPORT TO ePlan BY NOVEMBER corrective action plan if applicable). Upload instructions are available 2026 LEA Compliance Report | 30, 2026 (including the corresponding ePlan Submission Instructions |

## Table 28

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: Testing Programs | Descriptor Code: 4.700 | Issued Date: 10/21/24 |
|  |  | Rescinds: 4.700 | Issued: 10/02/23 |

## Table 29

|  | Legal References | Cross References |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1. | TCA 49-10-108 | Student Surveys, Analyses, and Evaluations |
| 2. | 20 USCA $ 1232g | 6.4001 Student Records 6.600 |
| 3. | TRR/MS 0520-01-03-.03(10) |  |
| 4. | TCA 49-1-617; State Board of Education Policy 2.102 |  |
| 5. | TRR/MS 0520-01-03-.03(10): State Board of Education Policy 2.103: TCA 49-1-617 |  |
| 6. | TCA 49-6-412 |  |
| 7. | TCA 10-7-504(a)(4)(A) |  |
| 8. | TCA 49-6-6007: State Board of Education Policy 2.102: State Board of Education Policy 2.103 |  |
| 9. | TRR/MS 0520-07-01-.03(3) |  |

## Table 30

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monitoring Review: Annually, in | Descriptor Term: | Descriptor Code 6.312 | Issued Date: 07/07/25 |
| March | Use of Wireless Communication Devices | Rescinds: 6.312 | Issued: 05/01/23 |

## Table 31

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: Use of Multimedia | Descriptor Code: 4.408 | Issued Date: 09/09/24 |
|  |  | Rescinds: 4.408 | Issued: 06/05/22 |

## Table 32

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: Community Instructional Resources | Descriptor Code: 4.500 | Issued Date: 09/09/24 |
|  |  | Rescinds: 4.500 | Issued: 07/11/22 |

## Table 33

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: School Volunteers | Descriptor Code: 4.501 | Issued Date: 09/09/24 |
|  |  | Rescinds: 4.501 | Issued: 07/11/22 |

## Table 34

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: Parental and Family Involvement | Descriptor Code: 4.502 | Issued Date: 09/09/24 |
|  |  | Rescinds: 4.502 | Issued: 06/03/24 |

## Table 35

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: | Descriptor Code: 4.600 | Issued Date: 08/03/26 |
|  | Grading System | Rescinds: 4.600 | Issued: 03/03/25 |

## Table 36

| E | Excellent |
| --- | --- |
| S | Satisfactory |
| U | Unsatisfactory |

## Table 37

| 1 2 | Attendance records will not be the sole criterion in determining the awarding of grades or the passing of a course or promotion or retention. |
| --- | --- |
| 3 4 5 | Plus and minus evaluations are not to be added to letter grades. Grades are not to be changed once recorded on a report card. If an erroneous grade has been recorded, correction must be made on a new card. |
| 6 7 8 9 10 11 | Grades given at the end of each nine (9) weeks period for elementary, intermediate, middle school, and high school will be determined from daily work, homework, written assignments and tests. The teacher will weigh the value of grades given for various assignments and tests within the applicable period in computing the grade. This procedure will enable the teacher to allow for individual student differences in the grading process. Any assignments and tests required of a student must be considered in the computation of his grade. |
| 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 | At the middle school level and at the high school level, grades will be determined by an average of grades for each of the two 9-week periods. The grades given at the end of each nine (9) weeks period shall be the grade earned by the student, as computed by the teacher, and shall not be subject to manipulation, regardless of the passing or failing nature of the grade provided that said teacher has documented verification on file that he/she has reasonably attempted to contact the student's parent(s) or guardian(s) making them aware of the student's failing grade or grades. The final grade of the year will be determined by averaging the two (2) semester grades. |
| 19 20 21 | The work of a student whose grades are satisfactory but are withheld because of failure to complete the required work shall be reported as incomplete (I). If the incomplete is not removed in the time designated by the teacher, it will then become an "F". |
| 22 | GRADES NINE - TWELVE GRADING SCALE AND LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIPS⁴ |
| 23 24 25 26 | Schools teaching grades nine through twelve shall use the uniform grading system established by the State Board of Education. Using the uniform grading system, students' grades shall be reported for the purposes of application for post secondary financial assistance administered by the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation. |
| 27 28 29 | Each school counselor shall provide incoming freshman with information on college core courses required for lottery scholarships as well as necessary criteria (grade point average, ACT, and SAT score, etc.) that must be met in order to receive a scholarship. |
| 30 31 32 | Seniors may apply for the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students shall be made aware of all applicable FAFSA deadlines and encouraged to submit applications in a timely manner. |
| 33 34 | Elementary school counselors should explain the HOPE Scholarship and its requirements to their students and impress upon them the benefits of making good grades. |
|  |  |

## Table 38

|  | Legal References | Cross References |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1. | TCA 49-2-203(b)(16); TCA 49-2-301(b)(1)(H): | Alternative Credit Options 4.209 |
|  | Public Acts of 2026, Chapter No. 901 | Credit Recovery 4.210 |
| 2. | TRR/MS 0520-01-03-.02; State Board of Education Policy 3.301; TCA 49-6-407 | Reporting Student Progress 4.601 Honor Roll, Awards, & Class Ranking 4.602 |
| 3. | TCA 49-6-407(c)(2) | Promotion and Retention 4.603 |
| 4. | TCA 49-4-904, 905, 907 | Transcript Alterations 4.608 |
| 5. | TCA 49-4-932(f) |  |

## Table 39

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: Reporting Student Progress | Descriptor Code: 4.601 | Issued Date: 07/07/25 |
|  |  | Rescinds: 4.601 | Issued: 09/09/24 |

## Table 40

|  | Legal References | Cross References |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1. | TRR/MS 0520-01-03-.03(5); TCA 49-6-901 | School Calendar 1.800 |
| 2. | Public Acts of 2025. Chapter No. 330 | Section 504 & ADA Grievance Procedures 1.802 |
| 3. | TCA 49-6-7002 | Grading System 4.600 |
| 4. | 28 CFR § 36.201 | Promotion and Retention 4.603 |
|  |  | In-Service and Professional Learning Opportunities 5.113 Staff Time Schedules 5.602 Attendance 6.200 |
|  |  | Withdrawals 6.207 |

## Table 41

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: | Descriptor Code: 4.6011 | Issued Date: 09/09/24 |
|  | Homework | Rescinds: 4.6011 | Issued: 07/11/22 |

## Table 42

| 14 | Grades 1 and 2 | - If necessary, homework should not exceed fifteen (15) minutes per day. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 15 | Grades 3 and 4 | - If necessary, homework should not exceed thirty (30) minutes per day. |
| 16 17 | Grades 5 and 6 | - If necessary, homework should not exceed ten (10) minutes per subject or forty-five (45) minutes per day |
| 18 19 | Grades 7 and 8 or | - If necessary, homework should not exceed fifteen (15) minutes per subject sixty (60) minutes per day. |
| 20 21 | Grades 9 to 12 per | - If necessary, homework should not exceed thirty (30) minutes per subject day. |

## Table 43

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: Class Ranking | Descriptor Code: 4.602 | Issued Date: 08/05/24 |
|  |  | Rescinds: 4.602 | Issued: 07/11/22 |

## Table 44

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: | Descriptor Code: 4.603 | Issued Date: 08/03/26 |
|  | Promotion and Retention | Rescinds: 4.603 | Issued: 03/03/25 |

## Table 45

| 2 | released; or |
| --- | --- |
| 3 |  |
| 4 5 | 3. Decisions made by a student's IEP team or extenuating medical or psychological information on a case by case basis. |
| 6 | VOLUNTARY RETENTION |
| 7 8 | A parent/guardian of a student enrolled in kindergarten through second grade may choose to retain his/her student in the current grade level if: |
| 9 | 1. The student has a documented academic or behavioral delay; and |
| 10 | 2. The parent/guardian believes that retention may benefit the student. |
| 11 12 13 | This information shall be submitted in writing within thirty (30) days of the end of the school year. The district shall send written notice to the parent/guardian confirming whether the student is eligible for retention under state law. |
| 14 | PROMOTION PLANS⁶ |
| 15 16 17 18 19 | When a student is identified for retention, the student's parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be notified within fifteen (15) calendar days, and an individualized promotion plan shall be developed to help the student avoid retention. The plan shall be developed in coordination with the student's teachers, IEP or 504 team, if applicable, and may also include input from the student's parent(s)/guardian(s), school counselor, or other appropriate school personnel. |
| 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 | Promotion plans shall incorporate evidence-based strategies, including expectations and measurements that will verify whether a student has made sufficient progress to be promoted to the next grade level, and be tailored to the student's learning needs. Promotion plans for students in third and fourth grade will include additional requirements for promoting students in these grades. A copy of the plan will be provided to the student's parent(s)/guardian(s), and the school shall offer the opportunity for a parent- teacher conference to discuss the plan. If a student is not making progress on the promotion plan, then the strategies shall be modified. Parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be provided with any changes to the promotion plan. |
| 28 29 30 | A student who demonstrates sufficient academic progress according to his/her promotion plan shall be promoted to the next grade level unless retention is required per additional requirements for students in third and fourth grade.⁷ |
| 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 | If a student has not demonstrated sufficient academic progress according to his/her promotion plan by the end of the school year, the student shall be eligible to enroll in a summer reading or learning program, if available. Parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be notified of a decision for retention at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the start of the next school year if the student was enrolled in a summer program. However, if the student wasn't enrolled in a summer program, the parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be notified of a decision for retention at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the start of the next school year.⁸ |

## Table 46

| 2 | A student may be retained when, in the judgment of the student's teacher and/or the student's IEP |
| --- | --- |
| 3 | team, such retention is in the best interest of the student or when retention is required per additional |
| 4 | requirements for students in third and fourth grade. However, a student shall not be retained more than |
| 5 | once in any grade. |
| 6 | Decision of Retention⁹ |
| 7 8 9 | If a student is retained, the director of schools/designee shall develop an individualized academic remediation plan within thirty (30) calendar days after the beginning of the next school year. A copy of the plan shall be provided to the student's parent/guardian within ten (10) days of its development. |
| 10 | This plan shall include at least one of the following strategies: |
| 11 | 1. Adjustment to the current instructional strategies or materials; |
| 12 |  |
| 13 | 2. Additional instructional time; |
| 14 |  |
| 15 16 | 3. Individual tutoring outside of school hours; |
| 17 | 4. Modification to the student's classroom assignment to ensure the student receives |
| 18 | instruction from a highly effective teacher; or |
| 19 |  |
| 20 | 5. Attendance or truancy interventions. |
| 21 | The director of schools shall develop procedures to ensure proper monitoring of students who are |
| 22 | retained and appropriate recordkeeping. |
| 23 24 25 | For the purpose of determining the effectiveness of retention toward improving student achievement, the progress of retained students shall be closely monitored and reported to parent(s)/guardian(s) at least three (3) times during the school year in which the student is retained. |
| 26 | Decision of Retention - Third Grade¹⁰ |
| 27 28 29 | Third grade students shall not be promoted to the next grade unless they are determined to be proficient (i.e., receive a performance level rating of "Met" or "Exceeded") in English language arts (ELA) based on the student's most recent TCAP test. |
| 30 | Students who are not proficient in ELA may still be promoted if the following conditions are met: |
| 31 32 | 1. A student in third grade receiving a performance level rating of "approaching" on the ELA portion of the student's most recent TCAP test may be promoted if: |
| 33 34 | a. The student is an English language learner and has received less than two (2) full years of ELA instruction; |
| 35 | b. The student was previously retained in grades K-3; |

## Table 47

| 1 |  | C. The student is retested before the next school year and scores proficient in ELA; |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 3 4 |  | d. The student attends a learning loss bridge camp before the next school year, maintains a ninety percent (90%) attendance rate, and demonstrates adequate growth on the post- test at the end of the camp; or |
| 5 6 |  | e. The student receives tutoring for the entirety of the next school year in accordance with state law. |
| 7 8 9 10 11 12 |  | f. Beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, the student demonstrates proficiency in ELA standards by scoring within the fiftieth percentile on the most recently administered state-provided benchmark assessment and the district provides tutoring services to the student during the entire fourth grade school year and notifies the student's parent/guardian; in writing, of the benefits of enrolling the student in summer programming. |
| 13 14 15 16 17 18 |  | g. The student was administered a state-mandated assessment pursuant to TCA 49-1- 616(d) as a third-grade student and the student demonstrates proficiency in ELA based on the student scoring within the fiftieth percentile on the most recently administered universal reading screener approved by the State Board of Education or the Tennessee universal reading screener. 11 |
| 19 20 | 2. | A student in third grade receiving a performance level rating of "below" on the ELA portion of the student's most recent TCAP test may be promoted if: |
| 21 22 |  | a. The student is an English language learner and has received less than two (2) full years of ELA instruction; |
| 23 |  | b. The student was previously retained in grades K-3; |
| 24 |  | C. The student is retested before the next school year and scores proficient in ELA; or |
| 25 26 27 |  | d. The student attends a learning loss bridge camp before the next school year, maintains a ninety percent (90%) attendance rate, and receives tutoring for the entirety of the next school year in accordance with state law. |
| 28 |  | Decision of Retention Fourth Grade¹⁰ |
| 29 30 |  | Students in the following categories shall show adequate growth in the following ways before being promoted to the fifth grade: |
| 31 32 |  | 1. A student who is promoted to the fourth grade due to receiving tutoring for the entirety of the next school year; and |
| 33 34 35 |  | 2. A student who was promoted to fourth grade due to attending a learning loss bridge camp while maintaining a ninety percent (90%) attendance rate and receiving tutoring for the entirety of the fourth grade school year. |

## Table 48

| 1 2 | If a student that was promoted to fourth grade under one of the provisions above does not demonstrate adequate growth on the fourth-grade ELA portion of the TCAP test, then the following shall occur: |
| --- | --- |
| 3 4 | 1. The student's principal shall convene a conference consisting of the following parties: the student's parent(s)/legal guardian, the student's ELA teacher, and the student's principal. |
| 5 6 | 2. The conference shall review the student's fourth grade ELA performance to determine if the student should be promoted to fifth grade. |
| 7 8 | 3. At the conclusion of the conference, a majority of the parties shall agree to one of the following: |
| 9 10- | a. The student will be promoted to fifth grade and be assigned a tutor for the entirety of the student's fifth-grade year; or |
| 11 12 | b. The student will be retained in fourth grade. A student shall not be retained more than once in fourth grade. |
| 13 | A student shall not be retained more than once in fourth grade. |
| 14 | Decision of Retention - Students with Disabilities¹² |
| 15 16 17 18 | Retention and promotion decisions shall be made on a case-by-case basis and in consultation with the student's IEP and/or 504 team to determine whether the student's performance on the ELA portion of TCAP was due to the student's disability. The school district shall not retain a student with a disability or a suspected disability that impacts their ability to read. |
| 19 | APPEALS |
| 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 | When a student is identified for retention, the parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be notified about the decision to retain the student and provided with information on the right to appeal the decision. Appeals shall be made to the assistant principal or principal of the school within (5) business days. The student and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be provided written or actual notice of the appeal hearing and shall be given the opportunity to address the assistant principal or principal. They shall conduct a hearing within (5) business days to determine if the student will be promoted and issue such decision within (5) business days. Upon notification of the committee decision, the principal shall send written notification to the Director of Schools/designee and the parent(s)/guardian(s). |
| 28 29 30 | For students where retention is required per the additional requirements for students in third and fourth grade, parent(s)/guardian(s) may appeal this decision directly to the Department of Education in accordance with state law.⁷ |

## Table 49

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: Graduation Requirements | Descriptor Code: 4.605 | Issued Date: 08/03/26 |
|  |  | Rescinds: 4.605 | Issued: 09/09/24 |

## Table 50

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: Graduation Activities | Descriptor Code: 4.606 | Issued Date: 10/20/25 |
|  |  | Rescinds: 4.606 | Issued: 09/09/24 |

## Table 51

| Date: | 10-23-26 |
| --- | --- |
| Name of School: | Hickman County High School |
| Item Request: | The naming of the HCHS Tennis Courts. |
| Explanation: |  |

## Table 52

| Fund/Account Name | Schior class |
| --- | --- |
| Account Number |  |
| Proposed fundraising activities: | 0 Dirty Soda Stand for Halloween |
| Purposed Uses of funds raised: | Senior Class wypenses |

## Table 53

| Requested by: | Beth Copluy |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | Name/Title | Date |
| Acknowledge by: |  | 10/26/26 |
|  | Emailm Bookkeeper | Date |
| Approved by: |  | 10/26 |
|  | Principal | Date |
| Approved by: | Marcy ordwell | OCT 2 7 2026 |
|  | Director of Schools* | Date |

## Table 54

| Requested by: | Bith Copley | ,0/26/26 |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | Name/Title | Date |
| Acknowledge by: | ggas | 10/26/24 |
|  | Bookkeeper | Date |
| Approved by: | Month | 10/26 |
|  | Principal | Date |
| Approved by: | Marcy Fidwell | OCT 2 7 2026 |
|  | Director of Schools* | Date |

## Table 55

| Requested by: | Miranda England | 10.14.26 |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | Name/ | Date |
| Acknowledge by: | 9AN | 10/14/24 |
| Approved by: | CarD Bookkeeper | Date 10-14-14 |
|  |  | Date |
| Approved by: | Marcy Fiane 00 | OCT 14 2026 |
|  | Director of Schools* | Date |

## Table 56

| Requested by: | Miranda England | 10.14.24 |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | Name/Title | Date |
| Acknowledge by: | 99N | 10/14/26 |
| Approved by: | and Bookkeeper | Date 10/14/24 |
|  | Principal | Date |
| Approved by: | Marcy Fawell | OCT 1 4 2026 |
|  | Director of Schools* | Date |

## Table 57

| Requested by | BrianButhey (Coach) | Date | 10-19-26 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Name Title |  |  |
| Approved by | Roby Emason | Date | 10-20-26 |
|  | Principal |  |  |
| Approved by | Director of Schools** Marcyrdwell | Date | OCT 2 2 2026 |

## Table 58

| Requested by | Gavin Gordon / Coach | Date | 10/12/26 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Name/Title |  |  |
| Approved by | Rob, Emerser | Date | 10-13-26 |
|  | Principal |  |  |
| Approved by | MarcyJJidwell | Date | OCT 1 4 2026 |
|  | Director of Schools** |  |  |

## Table 59

| Requested by | Cly Chan Head Coach | Date | 10-15-26 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Name/Title |  |  |
| Approved by | Jina Principal | Date | 10/16/26 |
| Approved by | Director Marcy Jawell of Schools* | Date | OCT 2 2 2026 |