School Board · Meeting · Jun 2, 2025

Mon, Jun 2, 2025

Hickman County Board of Education meetings, including regular sessions and special called meetings.

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Public comment centered on a personnel controversy at East Hickman High School: a grandparent criticized a teacher’s communication about her grandchild, and the teacher later said he had been told he would not be brought back as theater teacher despite positive evaluations, no write-ups, and a newly approved limited license extension. The board did not engage the substance during public comment, but the issue framed the meeting’s sharpest public tension.

Most board action involved annual June governance and staffing matters: tenure approvals, salary schedules, differentiated pay, year-end budget authority, federal placeholder budgets, personnel reports, a golf-course MOU, a driver’s education car purchase, playground fencing, and floor encapsulation work. The most extended policy discussion concerned the board’s nepotism policy versus state law; members generally favored revisiting the stricter local language, especially where it interferes with staffing, but tabled any action until July. Other notable threads included football and student-competition travel, teacher permits and staffing shortages, a closed school-safety briefing to be scheduled, bus radio failures during tornado conditions, and recovery of $16,000 in bus-damage litigation.

Public Comments 14:16

14:24 Public speakers

  • 14:42 A grandparent spoke against an East Hickman High School teacher’s continued involvement, saying he sent an email to her granddaughter’s boyfriend’s grandparents about the granddaughter, whom she described as part of the gay community and known at school by a different name.
  • 15:54 She argued the teacher improperly involved himself in student conflict, repeated unproven claims that the students started rumors about him, and communicated concerns to someone other than the student’s family.
  • 16:36 She called the communication “massively unprofessional” and said she hoped the drama program continues next year but under a teacher she considers more professional.
  • 17:05 A teacher identifying himself as the person discussed said he would not defend the disputed text/message during his time.
  • 17:22 He said he was relieved of theater-teaching duties on May 19 at East Hickman High School and, although he had previously worked under a permit renewed annually, was told this year the district would seek another teacher and was “not asking” him to return.
  • 17:54 He said the decision meeting included the superintendent and school administrators and that, when he asked why he was not being rehired, he was told the district was not obligated to give a reason.
  • 18:25 He defended his record: rebuilding a struggling theater program, filling classes, helping students with college, scholarships, jobs, enlistment, and creating a journalism/live-stream effort he said was the district’s first.
  • 20:10 He said his evaluations over three years were mostly 4s and 5s, with some 3s, and that he had no write-ups; he acknowledged one prior conversation about monologue content after a parent complaint.
  • 21:07 He added that the state had approved a limited license allowing him to continue for 2 more years and asked why he was not being brought back, arguing that silence allows rumors to harden into assumed fact.
  • 21:37 He said the unanswered rumors affect his standing in the community, where he mentors students inside and outside school; no board response followed during this segment.

Approval of Agenda and Minutes 22:40

  • 22:47 Agenda for the June 2, 2025 meeting approved.
  • 23:15 Minutes from the May 5, 2025 regular meeting approved.

Special Recognitions 23:25

23:56 Employee of the Month

  • Second-grade teacher Sarah Vanderly and assistant Bobby Dort were recognized for teamwork, professionalism, and support of a student with significant daily medical needs in coordination with the school nurse.

26:26 Employee of the Year

  • 26:26 Employee of the Year recognition was postponed until July because the honoree was unavailable.

26:37 Friend of Education

  • 26:47 Tyler and Rebecca Schmid, on behalf of Bennett’s Blessings, received the Friend of Education award.
  • 27:02 The district said they had given thousands of dollars across all 8 schools for clothing, ACT fees, graduation supplies, prom dresses, school supplies, Christmas gifts, and summer camp support.
  • 27:28 The district said the group adopted 15 children through Operation Santa and is sending 15 children to Camp Marymount/Mariball (name unclear in transcript) for summer camp.

28:21 Student recognition

  • 28:32 Graduates with ACT scores of 29 or higher were recognized.
  • 28:56 Recognized scores included Sawyer Wright, 29; Jake Tidwell, 30; Ella Morgan, 30; Jack Morgan, 32; and Lindy Henson, 33.

Consent Agenda 30:02

  • 30:11 Consent agenda approved without discussion.

New Business / Agenda Items 30:25

Trip requests 30:25

30:34 East Hickman High School football camp

  • 30:43 Request approved for East Hickman High School football camp at Camp Marymount/Mariball from July 21–24.
  • 31:06 Because it is an overnight trip, board approval was required; administration said the team has attended for several years.

31:26 Hickman County High School football camp

  • 31:42 New coach Pat Smith said the original camp dates of July 28–31 conflicted with in-service days.
  • 31:57 He asked for flexibility while seeking alternate dates and possibly another location because Camp Marymount/Mariball could not adjust dates.
  • 32:03 He argued the camp is important for team building, establishing culture, reinforcing effort/accountability/leadership, and setting expectations under a new coaching staff.
  • 33:31 The trip request was approved despite unresolved final dates/location.

33:42 HOSA/FCCLA national competition trip

  • 33:50 A school sponsor sought approval to take 2 national competitors to Orlando, the first such representation since 2019.
  • 34:07 Travel plan: leave on the 5th, competition on the 6th and 7th, awards on the 9th, return on the 10th.
  • 34:30 Trip approved.

Board meeting schedule 34:45

  • 35:03 The board approved the 2025–2026 meeting calendar.
  • 35:10 Most meetings remain on the first Monday, but dates after fall break, Christmas break, and spring break were shifted to give staff more time to prepare packets after returning from closures.

Annual agenda 36:25

  • 36:30 The annual agenda, describing expected recurring actions by month, was approved for 2025–2026.

Tenure recommendations 37:20

  • 37:37 Administration said the listed teachers had completed at least 5 years in the district or had returned and requalified.
  • 37:52 Tenure was recommended for Zack Bentley, Shelby Hoover, Brandy Warren, Amy Johnston, Brooke Rogers, Savannah Barber, Valerie Gonzalez, Rebecca Sorenson, Landry Wade, Penny Wilson, Lyn Anderson, Christen Dunn, and Megan Evans.
  • 38:14 Motion approved by roll-call vote, unanimously among members present.

Fund-balance classification resolution 38:45

  • 38:56 Administration said GASB 54 requires district funds to be classified into 5 categories: non-spendable, restricted, committed, assigned, and unassigned.
  • 39:21 The annual resolution authorizing the director and finance staff to classify funds accordingly was approved by roll call.

Year-end authority to close financial books 40:07

  • 40:16 Administration requested authority to make any small budget amendments needed before books close on June 30, with amendments to be presented afterward in July.
  • 40:42 Example given: shifting money between fuel lines such as diesel and gasoline if needed before county finance closeout.
  • 41:25 Request approved by roll call.

Proposed differentiated pay plan 41:49

  • 41:59 Administration said Tennessee allows a differentiated pay plan to help recruit and retain staff.
  • 42:08 The hiring-incentive portion allows up to about $4,000-plus; administration said incentives are typically around $4,000, with a listed range of $1,000 to $5,000, for hard-to-fill positions such as secondary math, secondary English, foreign language, counselors, and special education.
  • 42:40 Administration said $84,000 is budgeted for those recruitment incentives.
  • 42:55 The plan also includes mentor supplements for new teachers.
  • 43:03 Social-emotional liaisons serving struggling students were described as a $55,000 cost.
  • 43:20 Teachers earning effectiveness level 4 or 5 on evaluations receive a performance bonus, with $25,000 budgeted.
  • 43:49 Plan approved by roll call.

Salary schedules and pay scales 44:12

  • 44:23 Certified personnel were said to be receiving a 4.5% raise.
  • 44:30 Support personnel were said to be receiving a flat $1,500 raise; administration argued this exceeds 4.5% for lower-paid roles such as assistants and cafeteria workers.
  • 44:47 Example offered: a support employee making $20,000 would receive only $900 under a 4.5% increase, which is $600 less than the flat raise.
  • 45:00 Administration said the district is compelled by law to reach a $50,000 starting teacher salary by next year.
  • 45:09 After this year’s increase, the starting teacher salary would be $47,924, and administration said another 4.5% next year should reach the statutory floor.
  • 45:40 Salary schedules for all employee categories were approved by roll call.

Personnel decisions report 46:01

  • 46:11 Administration said the annual June personnel report identifies renewals, tenure grants, resignations, and non-renewals.
  • 46:20 Members had 9 reports: one systemwide and one for each of the district’s 8 schools.
  • 46:43 The report was described as public record.
  • 46:50 Personnel decisions report approved by roll call.
  • 57:00 During later discussion, administration noted Danny Pope is moving out of state, and at Hickman County High School the district would seek a part-time driver’s education teacher after Mr. Parent’s retirement, which administration said would produce savings.

Memorandum of Understanding: Centerville Municipal Golf Course 47:49

  • 47:56 Administration said the MOU is unchanged from prior years.
  • 48:06 The district pays $8,000 to Centerville Municipal Golf Course so both middle schools’ and both high schools’ golf teams can use the facilities.
  • 48:35 MOU approved by roll call.

Tennessee School Systems for Equity membership 48:52

  • 49:04 Administration recommended renewing membership in Tennessee School Systems for Equity, described as a consortium that advocates for smaller and rural systems and seeks more equitable state funding.
  • 49:36 The annual dues were stated as $3,293.
  • 49:44 Administration said the organization had historically done valuable work, including past litigation that increased funding for smaller rural districts.
  • 49:56 A board member argued the group had produced little recently, that its efforts were hampered politically, and said he did not intend to vote for paying dues while the district is financially tight.
  • 51:43 Administration defended the organization’s role amid a statewide push toward privatization and referenced a new Tennessee law allowing families to apply for money to attend approved private schools.
  • 51:58 Administration said the group nearly advanced a bill this year that would have brought additional funding, but it failed to get out of committee.
  • 53:21 A board member asked whether the district could decline now and rejoin later without penalty if a need arose.
  • 53:39 Because the board did not know the rejoining consequences and the current membership expires June 30, members debated timing.
  • 55:20 The membership renewal was tabled so staff could determine whether there is any penalty or barrier to rejoining later.

Driver’s education car purchase 55:59

  • 56:11 Administration requested approval to buy a fleet 2024 Chevrolet Malibu from the state contract list for East Hickman High School.
  • 56:29 The justification was that East Hickman High School has not had a driver’s education car in about 20 years.
  • 56:43 Administration said Nick Bentley would teach PE and driver’s education at East Hickman High School after Danny Pope’s move out of state.
  • 57:15 Funding would come from available transportation budget lines by shifting money among subcategories.
  • 57:34 The quoted price was $23,748.80 off state contract.
  • 57:47 Administration said it was the final model year for the Malibu and noted Hickman County High School’s existing Malibu bought last year would remain in use there.
  • 58:12 Administration added that the retirement of Mr. Parent at Hickman County High School would allow the district to seek a part-time driver’s education teacher, creating savings while adding the East Hickman car.
  • 58:36 Purchase approved by roll call.

Maintenance bids 58:59

59:08 Playground fencing

  • 59:15 Administration said the capital plan includes fencing around the Centerville Elementary and Centerville Intermediate playgrounds, the only district playgrounds without fencing.
  • 59:30 The district argued the fence is a student-safety measure because the playgrounds border a heavily used walking trail.
  • 59:40 Administration also cited instances of children bolting toward the Duck River, saying fencing may help slow and contain them.
  • 59:55 The budget set aside $30,000.
  • 59:55 Langford Fence Company was the low bidder at $26,250.
  • 1:00:08 Administration noted a local firm, Tennessee Valley, picked up bid documents but did not submit a bid.
  • 1:00:38 Bid award approved by roll call.

1:01:03 Epoxy floor encapsulation

  • 1:01:10 Administration said older 8x8 floor tiles in rooms at the two elementary schools would be encapsulated with epoxy flooring.
  • 1:01:18 The district said it had used epoxy successfully in a lunchroom and considers encapsulation to be in its best interest for aging tile.
  • 1:01:28 The budget set aside $60,000.
  • 1:01:28 Garage Floor Coating of Nashville submitted the bid structure.
  • 1:01:37 Bid pricing was stated as $5.25 per square foot for the first 1,000 square feet, $5.00 per square foot for 1,000–3,000 square feet, and $4.90 per square foot for over 3,000 square feet.
  • 1:01:55 Administration said the projects would exceed 3,000 square feet, so the lowest unit rate would apply.
  • 1:02:17 Bid approved by roll call.

Budget amendments 1:02:39

1:02:53 Amendments 35–38

  • 1:03:02 Budget Amendment 35 added annual TCAT revenue from the Hohenwald and Dickson centers for students receiving credit; amount stated as $75,000.
  • 1:03:25 Budget Amendment 36 covered several changes:
    • 1:03:32 More special education spending for private agency contracts than originally expected.
    • 1:03:49 Moving money to purchase textbooks as part of a summer science textbook revamp.
    • 1:04:06 A $1,000 transportation adjustment to add another fuel tank at East Middle School.
  • 1:04:10 Administration explained the second tank required knocking out a wall and replacing both fuel tanks.
  • 1:04:24 Administration said the district fuels both at the central site and behind East Middle School, and tank problems occurred at both places.
  • 1:04:40 A fuel vendor, Mr. Owens, was said to have “cut us a deal,” tied to the district’s fuel purchases.
  • 1:05:00 Budget Amendment 37 aligned the books with already state-approved ATSI funding.
  • 1:05:08 Budget Amendment 38 funded the driver’s education car purchase approved earlier; administration clarified the cost would be about $23,000, not $28,000.
  • 1:05:30 Amendments 35–38 approved by roll call.

Federal placeholder budgets 1:05:54

  • 1:06:01 Administration presented federal “placeholder” budgets for the coming year, including consolidated administration, Perkins V basic, and ATSI.
  • 1:06:09 Staff said the figures are expected amounts and may change by October when the federal cycle is more certain.
  • 1:06:23 Any later increase or decrease would return to the board as a budget amendment.
  • 1:06:37 Administration explained the federal fiscal year ends September 30 while Tennessee’s ends June 30, so placeholders bridge July through September.
  • 1:07:07 Placeholder budgets approved by roll call.

Board policies for review 1:07:47

  • 1:07:55 Policy updates expected from a TSBA webinar were not yet ready; administration said changes would be brought in July.
  • 1:08:02 If any policy must be in place before school starts in August, administration said the board could waive a second reading in July.
  • 1:08:21 Policies 6.300–6.3101 were presented for review and approved as review items.

Nepotism policy discussion and tabling 1:08:52

  • 1:08:52 Administration raised the district’s nepotism policy for discussion, saying current board policy is stricter than state law and has complicated staffing.
  • 1:09:10 Staff summarized state law: when a board member has a relative employed by the district and matters involving money, tenure, or personnel policy come up, the member may still vote after disclosing the relationship and stating the vote is in the district’s best interest.
  • 1:09:54 The director also described the state-law notice requirement when intending to employ a relative of an elected county official and the requirement to publicly state that the person is qualified by training and licensure.
  • 1:11:00 Administration highlighted the state-law concern that relatives should not work in the same line of supervision and should be transferred if feasible.
  • 1:12:01 The director said the local policy is “much stricter” than state law and, in a county where many people are related, has “haunted” district staffing.
  • 1:13:22 He pointed to board-policy language barring initial employment of anyone related to a board member or the director and said district counsel considers the part requiring the board to vote on such hires legally doubtful because Tennessee law gives hiring and nonrenewal authority to the director, not the board.
  • 1:16:04 Administration said the same-line-of-supervision issue can prevent otherwise useful assignments or promotions and proposed a more practical principle: a relative should not evaluate another relative.
  • 1:17:43 The staffing context was emphasized: enrollment of students with exceptionalities is rising, the district has close to 600 such students—about 1 in 5—and hard-to-fill roles such as school psychologist are difficult to staff.
  • 1:18:20 Another example involved a prospective teacher whose aunt is an assistant principal; current policy can block otherwise workable staffing.
  • 1:19:35 Board members said the stricter policy arose from prior criticism and prior problems with relatives in the same building or supervision chain.
  • 1:20:45 Several members said they remain opposed to a principal or assistant principal supervising a relative, even if someone else formally evaluates that person, because of perceived influence and conflict concerns.
  • 1:24:18 Some members said the first section of the policy—especially the blanket no-hire language and board vote mechanism—was too harsh for a district this size.
  • 1:24:47 Administration said the district currently has 30 teachers working under permits or waivers; those educators must be non-renewed annually as part of the permit/waiver process, and many are local hires the district wants flexibility to keep.
  • 1:27:22 Members reviewed prior history: a 2023 policy revision had become more restrictive, while an earlier version had been loosened to preserve a $500,000 HVAC grant by allowing a uniquely qualified instructor to work under a modified supervision arrangement.
  • 1:29:24 Members recalled that solution involved shifting who handled evaluation/supervision so the district could retain the grant-backed HVAC program and a certified teacher.
  • 1:33:45 The board clarified that its immediate concern was not the state-law notice provisions but the local language effectively putting the board into hiring decisions by roll-call vote.
  • 1:38:39 Several members expressed support for moving closer to state law while keeping protections against relatives being in direct supervisory lines.
  • 1:38:47 No policy change was adopted at this meeting because the item was discussion only in practical effect.
  • 1:41:07 The board formally tabled Policy 1.308 until the July meeting for possible revised language.

Announcements 1:41:32

  • 1:41:32 The next regular board meeting will be July 7, 2025; members clarified that date had already been approved through the annual meeting calendar.
  • 1:43:17 Administration said the timeline for the director of schools evaluation matches last year’s process and should allow results to be returned in time for the July packet.
  • 1:43:51 The board also plans a self-evaluation, described as a useful review of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
  • 1:44:21 Administration briefly said the district needs to improve enrollment.

School Safety and Operational Updates 1:44:38

1:44:38 Legislative representative / safety meeting request

  • 1:44:53 A board member said Becky Maloji/Malugin (name uncertain) asked for a set meeting with the board on school safety.
  • 1:45:01 Members said the session would not be open to the public because it concerns school safety and detailed response plans.
  • 1:45:05 They stated there is a legal code provision allowing a confidential or executive session for such a briefing.
  • 1:46:17 The board discussed scheduling it before or after a future meeting, with one member unavailable on July 7.
  • 1:47:10 Administration noted the request for such a meeting had come from a board member and welcomed that the safety director wanted to conduct it.
  • 1:47:19 A member said she was attending a training the next week on school safety and hoped to bring back updated information.

1:47:38 Mock disaster drill and radio problems

  • 1:47:44 Administration said a mock school disaster exercise had recently been held at East Hickman Middle School.
  • 1:47:52 Participating agencies included Homeland Security, Williamson County Sheriff’s Department, Hickman County Sheriff’s Department, Centerville Police Department, volunteer fire departments, and the ambulance service.
  • 1:48:05 Staff said the exercise revealed lessons learned and underscored the need for more practice.
  • 1:48:25 Administration said county agencies have switched to a new radio vendor and that the school system likely needs to be on the same company/platform for compatibility.
  • 1:48:48 During the tornado event, 4 buses did not receive the message to return to school.
  • 1:49:12 The failure was attributed to electricity being out to the repeater and a generator being out of propane.
  • 1:49:25 Administration said bus communication remains difficult in heavily wooded and hollowed parts of the county, and improvements are being pursued.

1:50:02 Bus crash litigation

  • 1:50:02 Administration reported on a school bus wreck from last October in which a driver hit a bus and caused $16,000 in damage.
  • 1:50:10 The district’s insurance cooperative paid the district; the driver failed to reimburse the insurer.
  • 1:50:19 Because coverage is through a school-district cooperative rather than a private insurer, the cooperative sued the driver.
  • 1:50:35 Administration said the insurer won in court and the driver is supposed to repay $16,000.
  • 1:50:44 Staff remarked that the insurer’s lawyer was trying his first case; no board action was required.

Adjournment 1:51:18

  • Motion to adjourn approved.

Key figures and statistics

Figure Type Context / topic Timestamp
3 minutes Time limit Public comment speaking limit 14:40
May 19 Date Theater teacher said he was relieved of duties 17:22
4s and 5s Evaluation score Teacher described prior evaluations as mostly above average 20:10
3s Evaluation score Teacher said this year included more average ratings 20:17
2 years Time period Limited license extension approved by state, according to teacher 21:07
8 School count District said Bennett’s Blessings had supported all eight schools 27:02
15 Headcount Children adopted in Operation Santa 27:28
15 Headcount Children being sent to summer camp 27:35
29 ACT score Threshold for special student recognition 28:41
29 ACT score Sawyer Wright 28:56
30 ACT score Jake Tidwell 29:04
30 ACT score Ella Morgan 29:13
32 ACT score Jack Morgan 29:28
33 ACT score Lindy Henson 29:41
4 days Duration East Hickman football camp 30:43
July 21–24 Date range East Hickman football camp dates 30:56
July 28–31 Date range Original Hickman County football camp dates 31:42
3 to 3.5 days Duration Revised Hickman County football camp expectation 33:08
2019 Year First nationals competitors since this year 33:59
2 Headcount Students advancing to nationals 33:59
5th Date Nationals trip departure 34:07
6th Date First student competition date 34:13
7th Date Second student competition date 34:13
9th Date Nationals awards date 34:21
10th Date Nationals return date 34:21
12 months Time period Board meeting schedule span 35:03
2025–2026 Fiscal/school year Approved meeting calendar and annual agenda 36:02
5 years Time period Tenure qualification described by administration 37:37
13 Headcount Teachers recommended for tenure 37:52
GASB 54 Accounting standard Fund-balance classification resolution 38:56
5 Category count Fund-balance classifications under GASB 54 39:07
June 30 Date Deadline to close books to county finance 40:42
$4,000 Incentive Typical hard-to-staff teacher recruiting incentive 42:08
$1,000 to $5,000 Incentive range Negotiable differentiated-pay hiring incentives 42:32
$84,000 Budget Recruitment incentive portion of differentiated pay plan 42:40
$55,000 Budget Social-emotional liaison component 43:11
4 or 5 Evaluation level Bonus-eligible effectiveness scores 43:20
$25,000 Budget Performance-bonus pool 43:28
4.5% Pay increase Certified personnel raise 44:23
$1,500 Pay increase Support personnel raise 44:30
$20,000 Salary example Support worker pay used in raise comparison 44:47
$900 Raise amount What 4.5% would equal on $20,000 44:47
$600 Difference Gap between $900 and $1,500 raise 44:54
$50,000 Salary target Required starting teacher salary by next year 45:00
$47,924 Salary Starting teacher salary after this year’s increase 45:09
9 Report count Personnel reports provided to board 46:20
8 School count School-specific personnel reports 46:28
$8,000 Expense Golf-course MOU payment 48:06
$3,293 Membership dues Tennessee School Systems for Equity 49:36
June 30 Date Equity membership expires 53:49
2024 Vehicle year Driver’s education car 56:11
20 years Time period East Hickman High had lacked a driver’s ed car 56:29
$23,748.80 Vehicle purchase State-contract price for Malibu 57:34
$30,000 Budget Playground fencing budgeted amount 59:55
$26,250 Bid Low bid for playground fencing 59:55
8x8 Tile size Older floor tiles to be encapsulated 1:01:10
$60,000 Budget Epoxy flooring budgeted amount 1:01:28
$5.25 Unit cost Epoxy rate for first 1,000 square feet 1:01:37
1,000 Area First pricing tier for epoxy work 1:01:37
$5.00 Unit cost Epoxy rate for 1,000–3,000 square feet 1:01:37
1,000–3,000 Area range Middle pricing tier for epoxy work 1:01:46
$4.90 Unit cost Epoxy rate for over 3,000 square feet 1:01:46
3,000 Area threshold Lowest epoxy pricing tier begins above this level 1:01:55
35 Amendment number TCAT revenue budget amendment 1:03:02
$75,000 Revenue TCAT revenue from Hohenwald and Dickson centers 1:03:22
36 Amendment number Special ed/textbooks/transport amendment 1:03:25
$1,000 Budget change Extra money for second fuel tank at East Middle School 1:04:06
37 Amendment number ATSI budget amendment 1:05:00
38 Amendment number Driver’s ed car budget amendment 1:05:08
$28,000 Prior estimate Car cost administration said was too high 1:05:18
September 30 Date Federal fiscal year end 1:06:37
June 30 Date Tennessee fiscal year end 1:06:44
6.300–6.3101 Policy range Policies presented for review 1:08:21
1.308 Policy number Nepotism policy discussed and tabled 1:41:07
600 Student count Students with exceptionalities 1:17:43
1 in 5 Ratio Share of students with learning exceptionalities 1:17:52
30 Teacher count Teachers on permit or waiver 1:24:47
2023 Year Restrictive nepotism policy version referenced 1:27:22
$500,000 Grant HVAC program grant preserved through prior policy change 1:28:03
July 7, 2025 Date Next regular board meeting 1:41:32
5 working days Time period Expected turnaround for director evaluation results after July 7 1:43:33
4 Bus count Buses that missed tornado return message 1:48:48
$16,000 Damage School bus crash damages 1:50:02
$16,000 Judgment / repayment Amount driver is supposed to repay insurer 1:50:35

External vendors, brands, and software

Name Type Context / topic Timestamp
Chevrolet Malibu Brand Driver’s education car approved for purchase 56:11
Centerville Municipal Golf Course Company MOU for school golf teams’ use of facilities 47:56
Tennessee School Systems for Equity Company Membership dues debated and tabled 49:04
Langford Fence Company Company Low bidder for playground fencing 59:55
Tennessee Valley Company Local fence company invited to bid but did not submit 1:00:16
Garage Floor Coating of Nashville Company Bidder for epoxy floor encapsulation work 1:01:28
TCAT Company Revenue source tied to student credit from Hohenwald and Dickson centers 1:03:02
TSBA Company Webinar source for pending policy updates 1:07:55
Compass Software Evaluation system used for level 4/5 effectiveness scores 43:28
Homeland Security Company Participated in mock school disaster exercise 1:47:44
Harvard Brand Mentioned in anecdote about insurer’s lawyer 1:50:56
New Orleans Saints Brand Mentioned in anecdote about insurer’s lawyer’s brother 1:50:56
Ohio State Brand Mentioned in anecdote about insurer’s lawyer’s brother 1:51:03

Personnel changes

Name Role / office Change Context / topic Timestamp
Zack Bentley Teacher Tenured Recommended and approved for tenure 37:52
Shelby Hoover Teacher Tenured Recommended and approved for tenure 37:52
Brandy Warren Teacher Tenured Recommended and approved for tenure 37:52
Amy Johnston Teacher Tenured Recommended and approved for tenure 37:52
Brooke Rogers Teacher Tenured Recommended and approved for tenure 37:52
Savannah Barber Teacher Tenured Recommended and approved for tenure 37:52
Valerie Gonzalez Teacher Tenured Recommended and approved for tenure 37:52
Rebecca Sorenson Teacher Tenured Recommended and approved for tenure 37:52
Landry Wade Teacher Tenured Recommended and approved for tenure 37:52
Penny Wilson Teacher Tenured Recommended and approved for tenure 37:52
Lyn Anderson Teacher Tenured Returned to district and requalified; approved for tenure 37:45
Christen Dunn Teacher Tenured Recommended and approved for tenure 38:00
Megan Evans Teacher Tenured Recommended and approved for tenure 38:08
Danny Pope PE teacher, East Hickman High School Resigned / Leaving Said to be moving out of state; staffing change linked to driver’s ed assignment 57:00
Mr. Parent Driver’s education teacher, Hickman County High School Retired Retirement noted during driver’s ed car discussion; district to seek part-time replacement 58:12
Nick Bentley PE / Driver’s education, East Hickman High School Assigned Administration said he will teach PE and driver’s ed, prompting need for East Hickman car 56:43

Laws and policies

Citation / name Level Type Context / topic Timestamp
GASB 54 School Policy Accounting rule requiring 5 fund-balance classifications 38:56
Policy 6.300–6.3101 School Policy Board policies presented for review pending TSBA update cycle 1:08:21
Policy 1.308 School Policy Nepotism policy debated as stricter than state law; tabled to July 1:41:07
State nepotism law State Law Disclosure and notice requirements for relatives of board members/elected officials 1:09:10
Executive session / confidential school safety provision State Law Cited as authority to hold nonpublic school-safety meeting 1:45:05
New Tennessee private-school funding law State Law Referenced during equity-membership debate as part of broader public-school funding pressures 1:51:43

Files

This document is the Proposed Differentiated Pay Plan for Hickman County Schools for the fiscal year 2025-2026. It outlines various compensation strategies aimed at addressing hard-to-fill positions within the district, including signing and retention bonuses for specific roles such as K-12 Special Education teachers and Secondary Math and Science teachers. Additionally, the plan details stipends for teacher-leaders serving as mentors and performance bonuses for teachers achieving high effectiveness scores in the previous school year. The excerpt provides insight into eligibility criteria, compensation types, and estimated costs associated with these initiatives, indicating a focus on enhancing teacher recruitment and retention.

This document is the proposed salary schedule for Hickman County Schools for the fiscal year 2026, dated June 2, 2025. It includes detailed salary scales for various positions, such as certified teachers, principals, assistant principals, and support staff, based on years of experience and educational qualifications. The excerpt provides specific salary figures for different roles, including certified staff with master's degrees and additional qualifications, as well as administrative and support positions. This document serves as a comprehensive overview of proposed compensation for school personnel in the upcoming fiscal year.

This document is the Annual Agenda for the Hickman County Board of Education for the 2025-2026 school year, dated July 2025. It outlines the scheduled board meetings and key topics to be addressed each month, including board policy reviews, budget discussions, and various approvals such as school fees and textbook adoptions. The agenda also highlights significant events such as the recognition of teachers and employees of the year, as well as strategic planning and personnel decisions. This excerpt provides an overview of the planned activities and priorities for the board throughout the academic year.

This document is a compilation of approved fundraising requests for various school activities within the East Hickman High School district, dated from April to May 2025. It includes proposals for fundraising activities such as selling shaved ice, car washes, bake sales, and sponsorships for sports teams, with specified uses for the funds raised, including equipment purchases and camp fees. Each proposal lists the requesting individual, typically a coach or school representative, along with the necessary approvals from school principals and the Director of Schools. The document serves as a record of fundraising initiatives aimed at supporting student involvement and enhancing school programs.

This document is the agenda for the Hickman County Board of Education's regular meeting scheduled for June 2, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in RM 203 of the Board of Education Office Complex. The agenda outlines several key items, including public comment opportunities, special recognitions for employees and students, and various reports such as the financial report and updates on ESSER. Additionally, it lists items requiring board action, including trip requests, recommendations for tenure, and budget amendments for the upcoming fiscal year. The document provides a structured overview of the meeting's proceedings, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and administrative accountability.

This document is a schedule for the Hickman County Board of Education meetings for the 2025-2026 school year. It lists tentative meeting dates, including specific events such as a retirement reception at Hickman County High School on October 20, 2025, and an awards ceremony on May 4, 2026. The schedule outlines monthly meetings from July 2025 through June 2026, providing a clear timeline for the board's activities during that period. This excerpt includes only the beginning of the file, focusing on the meeting dates.

This document is an information sheet regarding board policies for the Hickman County Schools, dated June 2025. It is addressed to school board members from Misty Shelton, the VPK Supervisor/Licensure Coordinator. The excerpt lists several policies that are up for review, including topics such as the use of metal detectors, student discrimination and harassment, drug-free schools, and dress code regulations. The document emphasizes the importance of careful consideration of these policies by the board members.

This document is a packet from the Hickman County Board of Education, dated June 2025, containing a review of board policies, specifically focusing on policies 6.3031 to 6.3101. The excerpt includes details on the use of metal detectors in schools and outlines the procedures for addressing student discrimination, harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying. It highlights the board's commitment to maintaining a safe educational environment and provides definitions and guidelines for reporting and investigating violations of these policies. The information presented is based on the beginning of the file, and further details may be available in later sections.

This document is a policy from the Hickman County Board of Education, specifically Descriptor Code 1.108, issued on September 19, 2023, concerning nepotism. It outlines the conditions under which individuals related to board members or the director of schools may be considered for employment, including the requirement for public disclosure of relationships and the necessity for a roll call vote in certain situations. The policy also specifies the relationships that are considered under the term "relative" and includes provisions regarding the supervision of related employees. This excerpt represents the beginning of the policy document and provides foundational information about its intent and regulations.

This document is a budget amendment for the Hickman County Board of Education, dated June 2, 2025. It outlines adjustments to Fund 141 - General Purpose, detailing various account debits and credits totaling $48,534.18. The amendment includes justifications for reallocating funds to cover potential overages in instructional supplies, special education equipment, and the purchase of textbooks, among other items. The document indicates that it has been approved and attested by the Board Chair, John Mullins. This excerpt provides a glimpse into the financial adjustments being made for the educational budget but does not include the complete context or additional details that may be present in the full document.

This document is a budget amendment for the Hickman County Board of Education, dated June 2, 2025. It outlines adjustments to Fund 141 - General Purpose, detailing various accounts, their descriptions, and corresponding debit and credit amounts. The amendment includes justifications for the changes, such as TCAT Revenue for Spring and other charges related to social security and pensions. The totals reflect a balanced adjustment of $75,074.00. The document is signed by the Board Chair, John Mullins, indicating approval.

This document is a budget amendment for the Hickman County Board of Education, specifically labeled as Budget Amendment - 37, dated June 2025. It details adjustments to Fund 142, which pertains to Federal Programs, including changes to accounts for Other Supplies and Other Equipment. The amendment includes a justification for aligning the ATSI Grant with the line-item agreement. The totals reflect equal debits and credits of $7,500.00, indicating a balanced adjustment. The document is signed by the Board Chair, John Mullins, confirming its approval.

This document is a budget amendment from the Hickman County Board of Education dated June 2, 2025. It outlines Budget Amendment - 38 for Fund 141, which pertains to the General Purpose budget. The excerpt details various accounts related to expenditures, including Other Contracted Services, Diesel Fuel, Gasoline, and Motor Vehicles, with a total adjustment of $28,000. The justification for these changes is noted as being for the purchase of a Drivers Education vehicle, and it includes approval from the Board Chair, John Mullins. This is only the beginning of the file, and further details may be present in the complete document.

This document is a recommendations packet for the re-election or dismissal of professional staff at Centerville Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year. It includes sections detailing non-tenured teachers eligible for tenure, recommendations for re-election, and those not recommended for re-election, as well as information on retiring or resigning staff. The packet outlines specific names, years of service, and recommendations, indicating a thorough review of staff qualifications and statuses. The excerpt provides a glimpse into the personnel decisions being made, with signatures from the principal and director of schools dated May 28, 2025, confirming the information provided.

This document is a recommendations packet for the re-election or dismissal of professional staff at Centerville Intermediate School for the 2025-2026 school year. It outlines various categories of staff, including non-tenured teachers eligible for tenure, tenured teachers recommended for dismissal, and support staff recommendations. The excerpt includes names, years of service, and recommendations for re-election for several teachers, as well as details about staff not recommended for re-election due to reasons such as the expiration of permits. The document appears to be part of a formal process for evaluating and making decisions regarding staff employment for the upcoming school year.

This document is the Centerville Family Resource Center's End of Year Report for May 2025. It outlines the center's objectives and achievements over the past year, focusing on family support, literacy, and community resilience. Key initiatives include increasing student services, enhancing reading readiness for preschoolers, and expanding partnerships for community support. The report details specific goals, such as tracking inventory for essential items and evaluating new teacher needs, along with statistics on student participation and community contributions. The excerpt provides a glimpse into the center's operations and impact, with further details likely available in the complete document.

This document is a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) dated June 3, 2025, between the Hickman County Schools and the Town of Centerville regarding the use of the Centerville Municipal Golf Course by various school golf athletic programs. It outlines the responsibilities of both parties, including an annual fee of $8,000 to be paid by the Hickman County Board of Education and the provision of golf course facilities for scheduled practices and matches. The MOU specifies terms for student fees, facility access, and scheduling, ensuring that the golf course remains available for school teams while detailing conditions for use and any associated costs. The agreement is set to remain in effect until June 30, 2026, with provisions for annual review and amendments.

This document is a payment register from Hickman County Finance, dated May 2025, detailing various payments made by the county. The register includes multiple entries for different vendors, payment numbers, amounts, and dates, with a focus on expenditures from both general purpose and federal accounts. Notable entries include payments to the Hickman County Trustee and various service providers, reflecting the county's financial transactions during this period. The document appears to be a comprehensive record of payments, but the excerpt provided only covers a portion of the total content.

This document is the Director's Monthly Membership Attendance Report for the Hickman County School District, dated May 27, 2025. It provides detailed attendance data for various schools within the district, including Centerville Elementary, Centerville Intermediate, East Hickman Elementary, and others, covering the period from May 1 to May 27, 2025. The report includes information on net enrollment, average daily membership, and attendance figures for each grade level across the schools. The data reflects the number of days in session and summarizes the overall attendance metrics for the district. This excerpt represents the beginning of the report, indicating a comprehensive overview of student attendance for the month.

This document is the June Director's Report prepared by John Mullins for the Board Members, dated May 23, 2025. It outlines various personnel changes within the Homely County Schools, including new hires, resignations, retirements, and transfers of both professional and support staff. Key appointments mentioned include Patrick Smith as the HCHS Football Coach/PE Teacher and Tiffany Plunk as the EHMS Athletic Director. The report also highlights open positions within the district, indicating ongoing recruitment efforts. This excerpt provides an overview of staffing updates but does not include detailed discussions or decisions made by the board.

This document is the agenda for the Hickman County Board of Education's regular meeting scheduled for June 2, 2025, at 6:30 PM in Room 203 of the Central Office. It outlines the meeting's structure, including a call to order, public comment opportunities, and a moment of silence, followed by various agenda items such as special recognitions, consent agenda items, and items requiring board action. Key topics include trip requests for various school camps, budget amendments, and discussions on board policies. The document provides an overview of the meeting's intended discussions and decisions based on the initial pages available.

This document is a recommendations packet for the re-election or dismissal of professional staff at East Hickman Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year. It outlines various categories of staff, including non-tenured teachers, tenured teachers recommended for dismissal, and those not recommended for re-election. The packet includes names, years of service, and recommendations for re-election for multiple teachers and support staff. Additionally, it notes retirements and resignations, as well as the signatures of the principal and director of schools, confirming the information provided. This excerpt represents only the beginning of the full document.

This document is a request for an agenda item submitted to the Hickman County Schools Board, dated May 1, 2025. The request pertains to an overnight football camp for East Hickman High School, scheduled for July 21-24, 2025, at Camp Meribah. The purpose of the camp is to prepare the football team for the upcoming season and foster team bonding. The excerpt indicates that signatures from the person requesting the item and the building principal are included, although they are not visible in this portion of the document.

This document is a recommendations packet for the re-election or dismissal of professional staff at East Hickman High School for the 2025-2026 school year. It outlines various categories of staff, including non-tenured teachers, tenured teachers recommended for dismissal, and those eligible for re-election. The packet includes specific recommendations for individual teachers based on their years of service and eligibility criteria, as well as details on staff who are retiring or resigning. The excerpt provides a glimpse into the staffing decisions being made for the upcoming school year, although it only represents the beginning of the full document.

This document is a recommendations packet for the re-election or dismissal of professional staff at East Hickman Intermediate School for the 2025-2026 school year. It outlines various categories of staff, including non-tenured teachers, tenured teachers recommended for dismissal, and support staff, along with their years of service and recommendations for re-election. The excerpt includes specific names and their corresponding recommendations, such as Jenny Sensing and Kelly Cochran, who are both recommended for re-election. Additionally, it notes staff members who are resigning or on leave, as well as those not recommended for re-election. This information is based on the beginning of the file only.

This document is a recommendations packet for the re-election or dismissal of professional staff at East Hickman Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year. It outlines various categories of staff, including non-tenured teachers, tenured teachers recommended for dismissal, and support staff, along with their years of service and recommendations for re-election. The excerpt includes specific names and their corresponding recommendations, indicating a thorough review of staff eligibility for re-election. The document appears to be an official record prepared for administrative review and decision-making regarding staffing for the upcoming school year.

This document is the HCBOE ESSER Report for June 2025, which provides an overview of the allocation and status of funds from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) program. It includes a summary of the total allocations for ESSER 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0, along with deadlines for obligation and reimbursement amounts. The report also mentions recent developments regarding an extension request submitted to the Federal Department of Education and outlines next steps related to ESSER personnel funding. This excerpt represents the beginning of the report, indicating key financial figures and ongoing processes related to ESSER funding.

This document is the East Hickman Family Resource Center End of Year Report dated May 16, 2025. It outlines the center's activities and achievements over the past year, focusing on three main priorities: Families, Readiness, and Community. Key initiatives include serving disadvantaged students through programs like Friday Friends and Operation Santa, as well as the Buddy Program aimed at reducing discipline referrals. The report also highlights community partnerships, such as the Adopt-A-Class Program, and additional family support services provided throughout the year. This excerpt provides a comprehensive overview of the center's impact and plans for the upcoming year.

This document is an agenda item request submitted to the Hickman County Schools Board by the Maintenance Department on May 28, 2025. It pertains to the results of the epoxy floor coating bid, with one bid received from Garage Floor Coating of Nashville. The agenda item includes details about the bid process for a system-wide epoxy floor coating project scheduled from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, and outlines the requirements for bidders, including necessary documentation and specifications for the work to be performed. The document also indicates that bids will be opened on May 27, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in the Finance Office.

This document is a budget report for the fiscal year 2026 related to the CTE Perkins Basic (Federal) program, specifically for Hickman County Finance. It outlines the placeholder amounts for various accounts under Fund 142 and Sub Fund 801, detailing budget amounts and expenditures for categories such as vocational education grants, career and technical education programs, and other student support services. The report includes specific line items for educational assistants, social security, medical insurance, instructional supplies, and professional development, among others. The total budget for the CTE Perkins Basic program is indicated as $72,275.00, with a net total of $0.00 for the fund, suggesting that expenditures are balanced against the budgeted amounts. This excerpt represents the beginning of the budget document, providing an overview of the financial allocations for the specified program.

This document is the FY 2026 Consolidated Budget (Federal) for Hickman County Finance, dated June 2025. It outlines placeholder amounts for various funds and sub-funds, including Consolidated Admin, Title I, Title II, Title IV, Title V, IDEA Part B, and IDEA Preschool. The budget details account descriptions and amounts allocated for different programs, such as Title 1 Grants to Local Education Agencies, Regular Instruction Programs, and Special Education Programs. The document provides a comprehensive overview of the financial planning for educational services within the county, though this excerpt only includes the initial pages of the full budget.

This document is a budget report for the FY 2026 ATSI 24 Grant prepared by Hickman County Finance. It outlines placeholder amounts for various accounts within Fund 142 and Sub Fund 170 ATSI. The report includes revenue and expenditures related to student support, instructional coaches, and associated employer costs such as Social Security and State Retirement. The total budget amount for the fund is indicated as zero, suggesting that the expenditures match the revenue. This excerpt represents the beginning of the budget details, focusing on financial allocations for the specified fiscal year.

This document is a bid packet for a fence installation project requested by the Hickman County Schools Maintenance Department, dated August 25, 2025. It outlines the results of the bid process, indicating that two bids were received: one from Langford Fence for $24,250 and another from Kings Development Group for $41,800. The packet includes specifications for the installation of a 9-gauge chain link fence around the CIS/CES playground area, detailing requirements for materials, installation, and compliance with local regulations. Additionally, it provides instructions for submitting bids and mentions that the bids will be opened on May 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Finance Office.

This document is a financial report for Hickman County, specifically a summary financial statement for the General Purpose School for May 2025. It includes detailed information on year-to-date and month-to-date revenues and expenditures, highlighting various account descriptions such as current property tax, local option sales tax, and expenditures related to programs like regular instruction and special education. The report was created by Michael Elkins and is part of a larger financial overview intended for review by county officials. The excerpt provided captures the beginning of the financial data, indicating a comprehensive analysis of the school’s financial performance for the specified month.

This document is a proposal regarding the authority of the Executive Committee to close out the financial books for the fiscal year 2024-2025. It outlines the involvement of various financial officers and consultants in the process, including the Business Officer and Finance Office Director. The excerpt indicates that budget amendments will be part of this closing process and that a report will be presented to the board at the next meeting. Additionally, it notes that a motion will be required to grant the Executive Committee this authority.

This document is a trip request form for Hickman County High School (HCHS) submitted by the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) for their participation in the National FCCLA Competition in Orlando, Florida, scheduled from July 5 to July 10, 2025. The request outlines the purpose of the trip, which is to attend a competition and national conference, and includes details such as the number of students and chaperones, associated costs, and transportation arrangements. The document also indicates that it requires prior approval from the Hickman County Board of Education due to the out-of-state and overnight nature of the trip. The signatures of the requesting individual, principal, instructional supervisor, and director of schools are included, indicating the request's formal submission and approval process.

This document is a request for an agenda item submitted to the Hickman County Schools Board for their meeting on June 2. The request pertains to a football camp organized by Hickman County High School, scheduled to take place from July 28 to July 31, 2025, at Camp Meribah in Centerville, TN. The camp aims to enhance the football team's technical and tactical skills, promote team building, and foster leadership development. The document includes signatures from the individual requesting the agenda item and the building principal, indicating formal submission for consideration.

This document is a recommendations packet for the re-election or dismissal of professional staff at Hickman County High School for the 2025-2026 school year. It outlines various categories of staff, including non-tenured teachers, tenured teachers recommended for dismissal, and support staff, along with their years of service and recommendations for re-election. The excerpt includes specific names and their corresponding recommendations, indicating which staff members are eligible for re-election and which are not. The document appears to be an official record prepared for review by school administrators, including signatures from the principal and the director of schools.

This document is a recommendations packet for the re-election or dismissal of professional staff at Hickman County Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year. It outlines various categories of staff, including non-tenured teachers, tenured teachers recommended for dismissal, and support staff, along with their years of service and recommendations for re-election. The packet includes specific names and recommendations, indicating which staff members are eligible for re-election and those who are not. The document appears to be an official record prepared for administrative review and decision-making regarding staffing for the upcoming school year.

This document is the minutes from the Hickman County Board of Education's regular board meeting held on May 5, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the Hickman County High School Library. The minutes detail the proceedings of the meeting, including the approval of the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and budget committee meeting minutes. Key topics discussed include special recognitions for employees and students, consent agenda items, various trip requests, job share requests, and budget amendments for the upcoming fiscal year. The document also outlines motions made, seconded, and their results, indicating a collaborative decision-making process among board members.

This document is a recommendations list for tenure, dated June 2025, intended for the Board of Education. It includes names of individuals recommended for tenure, which are to be read aloud and voted upon by the board. The excerpt features various names and addresses, likely of the candidates, as well as the approval from John Mullins, the Director of Schools. This is based on the beginning of the file only, and further details may be present in the complete document.

This document is Resolution 25-01 from the Board of Education of Hickman County, Tennessee, dated June 2, 2025. It outlines the assignment authority related to GASB 54, granting the Director of Schools the power to establish specific fund amounts for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The resolution is noted to be a recurring requirement for approval each fiscal year and will be included in the minutes of the Board of Education upon adoption. The excerpt indicates that a vote will be taken, although specific outcomes are not provided in this portion of the document.

This document is a quote from Wilson County Motors for a 2024 Chevrolet Malibu, specifically the 4dr Sdn LS w/1FL model. The quote includes detailed pricing information, including the base price, options, and total costs associated with the vehicle. It also outlines various specifications and features of the car, such as engine details, safety equipment, and interior amenities. The document is marked as confidential and is intended for internal use, with a data update noted on September 4, 2023. This excerpt represents only the beginning of the full quote, which likely contains additional details and terms.

This document is a report detailing the performance of high school seniors who scored 29 or above on the ACT, specifically for the graduating class of 2025. It includes data from two high schools, HCHS and EHHS, with HCHS listing several students and their scores, while EHHS reports no qualifying seniors. The excerpt highlights individual student achievements, including a junior, Sawyer Rhoden, who is noted for graduating early. This is based on the beginning of the file only, and further details may be present in the complete document.

This document is a recommendations packet for the re-election or dismissal of professional staff within the Hickman County Schools for the 2025-2026 school year. It includes various categories for staff, such as non-tenured teachers, tenured teachers recommended for dismissal, and support staff, along with their years of service and recommendations for re-election. The excerpt lists names and recommendations, indicating which staff members are suggested for re-election and those who are not, along with reasons for non-re-election in some cases. This is based on the beginning of the file only, and further details may be present in the complete document.

This document is a membership dues invoice for the Tennessee School Systems for Equity (TSSE) for the fiscal year 2025-2026, specifically addressed to the Hickman County Board of Education. It outlines the dues structure based on Average Daily Membership (ADM) figures, detailing the calculations for the dues owed, which total $3,293.00. The invoice includes specific rates per student for different ADM thresholds and provides the necessary payment information for TSSE. This excerpt represents the beginning of the document, focusing on the dues calculation and structure.