Hickman County TN

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School Board · Meeting · Dec 8, 2025

Mon, Dec 8, 2025

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

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The board’s most consequential business was personnel and governance: members revisited the interim director contract to make it match the board’s earlier vote, narrowed the term to Jan. 1, 2026 through May 31, 2026, removed broader termination language in favor of for-cause termination, set interim pay at the same rate as the current director, and added return rights to the deputy director’s current position. The board also set the director search process in motion, planning to distribute applications at the Jan. 12 meeting and finalize the timeline then. A separate vote expanded live-streaming to board meetings, special-called meetings, budget meetings, work sessions, and any meeting requiring public notice, passing 5–2 after debate over transparency and whether less formal meetings should also be streamed.

Budget, facilities, and operations also received attention. The board approved a kitchen/electrical change order tied to microwave/ventilation needs, another construction change order related to a fire hydrant/water-line issue at the high school building site, authorized moving ahead if a USDA technology grant is awarded, approved a CPR-related budget amendment, and tabled school bus purchasing until January while discussing bus age limits, reimbursement timing, and rising costs. Other notable threads included district accountability results, an overnight baseball trip, the 2026–27 school calendar vote by employees, TSBA legislative priorities, and the outgoing director’s public explanation of his resignation and the district’s reported improvement trends.

Approval of Minutes and Consent Agenda 11:21

  • 11:21 Motion made and approved to accept prior minutes.
  • 15:24 Consent agenda approved without substantive dispute.

Special Recognitions 11:40

Employee of the Month 11:40

  • Barbara Brooks was recognized as employee of the month for technology support, problem-solving, and staff assistance across the district.

Long-service recognition 14:12

  • 14:12 Deb was recognized as the “employee of the last three decades,” described as a peer-initiated recognition for long-term district impact.

Department / Official Reports

Accountability update 16:16

  • 16:16 District staff explained the distinction between internal state “heat maps” and public school designations. Heat maps score schools on a 0 to 4 scale using achievement, growth, absenteeism, and, for high schools, graduation and readiness.
  • 17:35 East Hickman Middle School was publicly recognized for exiting ATSI status after two consecutive years meeting improvement targets; its final heat-map score reportedly improved from 0.2 in 2022–23 to 1.1 in 2023–24 and 2.7 in 2024–25.
  • 18:41 Hickman County High School was recognized as the district’s first-ever Reward School, with a reported heat-map final score of 3.3, credited to strong achievement, growth, graduation, and readiness results.
  • 19:37 Presentation framed the accountability results as evidence of progress while noting the data also identifies remaining support needs.

Transportation / operations 28:24

  • 28:24 Administration said it had applied regarding three buses going out of service and had explored pricing and reimbursement.
  • 28:56 Reimbursement was described as 50%, with a claim window of 24 months that began roughly 1.5 to 2 months earlier.
  • 29:15 Discussion suggested one requested bus may not meet requirements, and members weighed whether to fund at least one bus in the current year and address more in the next budget.
  • 30:34 Bus service life was described as 15 years, with a possible 3-year extension.
  • 31:05 Members noted that buying seven buses in one year creates a later replacement spike when those buses age out together.
  • 31:38 Cost escalation was highlighted: buses were said to have been about $93,000 earlier, then $132,000, around $147,000 last year, and $158,000 this year; roughly $8,000 of the latest increase was attributed to propane equipment.
  • 32:16 Fuel-economy and fuel-cost comparisons were discussed: diesel at about 8 miles per gallon and $3 per gallon versus propane at about 5 miles per gallon and roughly $1.69–$1.79 per gallon, with propane also avoiding expensive emissions components.
  • 32:35 Propane buses were said to avoid about $25,000 in diesel emissions-related components such as particulate-filter systems.
  • 34:08 Administration recommended buying at least one bus this year.
  • 34:24 Because the purchase would be half-reimbursable, the district would need to identify about $79,000 up front.
  • 36:14 Rather than commit immediately, the board tabled the bus purchase until January to review budget capacity and updated numbers.

Budget / finance 1:04:30

  • 1:04:45 Budget Amendment 21 was presented as a revision to the CPR grant budget, shifting unused in-service funds to additional equipment items already approved by the state.
  • 1:05:16 Board approved the budget amendment, described as aligning the local budget with state-approved grant changes.

Policy update 1:05:46

  • 1:05:46 A small set of policy items was brought forward from the policy committee/board packet.
  • 1:06:03 Motion to approve the policies passed without extended debate in the transcript excerpt.

New Business / Agenda Items

Overnight trip request: East Hickman baseball 19:58

  • 20:17 The East Hickman High School baseball team requested approval for an overnight spring-break trip.
  • 20:25 Proposed itinerary: leave on Thursday, April 2, travel to Henderson, Tennessee, play Chester County High School at Freed-Hardeman University, stay in Hardin County/Savannah, likely at a Holiday Inn, then play Hardin County High School on Friday before returning.
  • 21:10 Board approved the trip request.

Facilities change order: kitchen electrical / microwaves 21:30

  • 21:30 A change order was discussed to change the setup of microwaving units and related wiring/circuits.
  • 22:01 Administration said the electrical demand had already been accounted for on previously planned circuits; the revision separated circuits rather than adding an open-ended new cost.
  • 22:12 Members asked how soon the work could be completed and whether the change would create extra cost; response indicated the price was fixed and would not increase because of timing.
  • 22:51 A member raised whether the kitchen area had enough electrical capacity overall, not just enough for the changed microwave setup.
  • 23:58 Administration said the teacher had not raised concerns about insufficient outlets or power, and that the change appeared primarily related to better ventilation from the installed microwave type.
  • 24:57 Members stressed the importance of getting teacher input now rather than after installation; administration said Ms. Davidson had been given input opportunities from the start.
  • 25:47 Motion to approve the change order passed by roll call; the votes recorded in the transcript were all yes, indicating unanimous approval among those called.

Facilities change order: high school hydrant / water line issue 26:19

  • 26:19 Another construction change order involved the high school project after checks for water lines and hydrant service on one side of the building.
  • 26:27 The fire marshal reportedly allowed the issue to be addressed with reinforcement built into the building footers, and the change order reflected that adjustment.
  • 26:58 Motion to approve passed by roll call, with all recorded votes yes.

2026–27 school calendar 36:53

  • 36:53 Administration thanked Joey Chilton for leading calendar development.
  • 37:01 Three calendar concepts were initially circulated, but one was dropped because moving the school start later would have reduced breaks and the committee rejected that tradeoff.
  • 37:34 The final choice was between a calendar mirroring the last two years and one shifting fall break by a week to account for the Banana Pudding Festival.
  • 37:51 All district employees were allowed to vote; 54.7% to 55% chose the calendar mirroring the prior two years.
  • 38:09 Administration recommended following the employee majority vote.
  • 38:23 Board approved the calendar in the packet.

Live-streaming and recording policy for meetings 38:39

  • 38:42 Item was brought forward to clarify language on what meetings must be recorded/live-streamed.
  • 39:02 Motion was made to record and live-stream board meetings, special-called meetings, budget meetings, work sessions, and any meeting for which public notice is required.
  • 39:57 Debate centered on transparency versus practicality. Supporters argued the public should be able to see any board business and that streaming helps people who cannot physically attend, including staff who live out of town. Questions were raised about whether low-interest or non-voting meetings also needed to be streamed.
  • 41:34 Supporters also referenced an earlier board vote and said this language was intended to clean up or clarify what had already been approved.
  • 42:43 The motion language was read again before vote.
  • 42:59 Roll-call vote passed 5–2. Recorded yes votes: Pippa Taylor, Brittany Baker, Tim Hobbs, Doug Lane, Christy Mays. Recorded no votes: Dr. Tabitha Cude and Jane Herron.

Prior hiring freeze discussion deemed unlawful 43:26

  • 43:26 A board member said that in February 2023 the board had passed a motion freezing hiring and transfers of principals, assistant principals, and central-office staff under the then-director.
  • 43:54 After further research, the member stated that action was illegal at the time and would still be illegal now, and said the board needed to move on from it.
  • 44:17 Brief discussion followed about what had been intended at the time and how to address it procedurally; no new substantive action beyond moving past the issue is clear in the transcript.

Interim director contract revisions 45:05

  • 45:05 Board returned to the interim director contract and noted that the draft did not match the motion previously adopted.
  • 45:12 Members discussed sending revisions to attorney Bennett so a corrected draft could come back quickly for formal approval at a special meeting.
  • 46:15 Needed edits included consultation language, compensation details, and aligning the contract term with the board’s vote.
  • 47:11 A motion was made to pay the interim at the same rate as the current director.
  • 47:23 Members asked the exact current director rate; the discussion suggested a salary a little over $130,000, with the exact number to be emailed to the full board the next day.
  • 48:17 Dr. Anderson asked the board to reconsider the return-rights clause. She objected to language allowing reassignment to any administrative position and requested return rights to her current position for district stability.
  • 49:00 Members agreed that a future director could later reassign her if desired, but the interim contract itself should return her to her former administrative role rather than a generic “suitable” position.
  • 49:29 Fringe benefits such as travel allowance, vehicle use, and cell phone treatment were informally discussed, largely by comparison to the current director’s arrangements.
  • 54:36 The chair summarized the amendments: include salary at the same rate as the current director, return Dr. Anderson to her current/deputy director position at the end of the interim term, and revise dates.
  • 55:38 Final motion language directed amendment of the contract to compensate the interim at the same rate as the superintendent/current director, provide return rights to the current deputy director position, complete the compensation details, and change the time frame.
  • 56:09 Time frame was clarified elsewhere in the meeting as Jan. 1, 2026 through May 31, 2026, with no broad termination provision other than for cause, and with a new director expected to start June 1.
  • 56:29 Roll-call motion passed unanimously.

Director search timeline and process 57:13

  • 57:13 Board discussed next steps for the director of schools search.
  • 57:19 Plan was to begin immediately, have applications available in January, distribute copies to each board member, and then determine review/interview scheduling.
  • 58:14 Administration said applications would be provided at the Jan. 12 meeting, though timing could depend on how many are received.
  • 59:52 Members anticipated interviews might best occur on a Saturday.
  • 1:00:03 Motion approved to receive applications at the Jan. 12 meeting and finalize the search timeline at that meeting.

USDA technology grant authority to proceed 1:00:47

  • 1:00:47 Administration revisited a previously approved request allowing submission of a USDA grant application presented earlier in the year by Miss Gross.
  • 1:01:06 The application package was described as including about 65 interactive panels, about 9 telemedicine carts, and roughly 90 laptops, plus an additional interactive instructional/game tool for one school/classroom.
  • 1:01:51 Initial total grant estimate was about $656,000.
  • 1:01:58 The district had not yet been awarded the grant and had not been officially notified, but expected a decision within the next month.
  • 1:02:26 Administration asked for pre-approval to proceed if awarded because January weather can disrupt meetings and delay required action.
  • 1:03:06 Original estimates showed about $571,000 from the grant and about $85,000 local match.
  • 1:03:17 Administration said the local match was not expected to increase; if anything, the awarded grant amount might come in slightly lower than the estimate.
  • 1:03:56 Board approved authority to proceed if the USDA award is received, so implementation can begin without waiting through possible January meeting disruptions.

Committee Reports

Legislative / TSBA update 1:07:27

  • 1:07:31 A board member reported on the TSBA conference and the issues TSBA members voted to support in the coming legislative session.
  • 1:08:08 TSBA supported a resolution asking the General Assembly to criminalize use of drones to record images or video of school property or students without permission.
  • 1:08:32 TSBA also supported seeking clarification of Public Chapter 244 regarding student searches on school property, with the concern that current law is ambiguous about who may conduct searches.
  • 1:09:12 TSBA supported clarifying parental notification requirements under Public Chapter 215.
  • 1:09:19 The issue described was the 48-hour notification requirement when credible information about a threat of violence or significantly disruptive behavior is reported to law enforcement; supporters want clearer guidance so every report to an SRO does not automatically trigger parent notification absent a credible law-enforcement referral.
  • 1:10:17 TSBA supported a resolution requesting funding for adequate school staffing levels.
  • 1:10:42 Another supported resolution would extend the Tennessee public higher education pay-discount program to all Tennessee public-school employees, not just certain certified positions; the stated goal was to help recruit and retain staff such as cafeteria workers and custodians by offering their children 25% tuition discounts at state schools.
  • 1:11:32 TSBA also supported funding special-education preschool students in the Tennessee formula, with the argument that districts are legally required to educate those students even though that preschool component is not presently funded.
  • 1:12:08 A more controversial resolution from Athens City Board of Education concerning the voucher program also passed for TSBA support.
  • 1:12:23 As described, the proposal argues that if public funds are expanded through vouchers while private schools face fewer constraints, public schools should receive relief from some testing, recess, and third-grade retention constraints and gain added flexibility.
  • 1:13:33 Members noted the legislature would return in the second week of January and these were among the issues TSBA would lobby on behalf of school systems.
  • 1:13:50 A separate local compensation/benefits issue was mentioned for future agenda discussion, with the chair saying they had sought more information and wanted to decide how the district wished to proceed.

Announcements 1:06:12

  • 1:06:12 Regular board meeting announced for Jan. 12.
  • 1:06:55 A member added late recognition for the volleyball team, noting a district championship/fourth such award in school history as described in the transcript.

Public Comments / Closing remarks 1:15:09

Outgoing director’s statement 1:15:09

  • 1:15:09 The outgoing director thanked the board members who had selected him, district families, teachers, support staff, building administrators, and central-office staff.
  • 1:15:48 He argued the district has made measurable progress and said that progress had not received enough acknowledgment.
  • 1:16:18 He said too much emphasis is placed on school letter grades, though he acknowledged that is where law and public attention focus.
  • 1:17:11 Using district data, he described improvement in school letter grades over time: in 2023 results based on 2022–23, the district had 1 B, 1 C, and 4 D schools; in the next year, 2 B, 1 C, and 3 D schools; and he projected the next release would show further improvement, while noting the actual letter grades were embargoed.
  • 1:18:28 He addressed a Hickman County Times article about his resignation and stated explicitly that no board member asked, suggested, or pressured him to resign.
  • 1:19:17 He said the non-extension of his contract was a culminating event, but framed his decision as also tied to reflection about the board-director relationship and to upcoming knee replacement surgery.
  • 1:20:03 He urged the board to support whoever is hired next and said the district’s core work is getting students to attend, behave, and engage in instruction.
  • 1:20:38 He apologized for putting the board in an awkward position, said he was leaving without bitterness, and reiterated support for the district.
  • 1:21:17 He again rejected any implication that the board pressured him or that he had done anything compromising that led to the resignation.

Adjournment

  • 1:21:58 Motion and second to adjourn.

Key figures and statistics

Figure Type Context / topic Timestamp
Jan. 1, 2026 Date Start date discussed for interim director appointment 7:38
May 31, 2026 Date End date discussed for interim director appointment 7:48
June 1 Date Expected start date for newly selected director 7:55
0 to 4 Scale State heat-map scoring scale for accountability indicators 16:40
Bottom 5% Percentile Threshold described for ATSI student-group performance 17:44
2 consecutive years Time period Requirement to exit ATSI status 17:53
0.2 Score East Hickman Middle School heat-map score in 2022–23 18:04
1.1 Score East Hickman Middle School heat-map score in 2023–24 18:14
2.7 Score East Hickman Middle School heat-map score in 2024–25 18:14
3.3 Score Hickman County High School Reward School heat-map score 19:04
Thursday, April 2 Date Departure date for East Hickman baseball overnight trip 20:25
3 Vehicle count Buses going out of service / application discussion 28:24
50% Reimbursement rate Possible bus reimbursement share 28:56
24 months Time period Reimbursement claim window for bus purchase 29:05
1.5 to 2 months Time period How long earlier the reimbursement window had opened 29:05
15 years Vehicle age limit Standard bus service life discussed 30:34
3 years Extension Possible extended bus service period 30:34
7 buses Vehicle count Prior one-year bus purchase cited as creating future replacement spike 31:05
$93,000 Cost Earlier bus price cited in comparison 31:38
$132,000 Cost Later bus price cited in comparison 31:38
$147,000 Cost Approximate bus price last year 31:38
$158,000 Cost Approximate bus price this year 31:38
$8,000 Cost increase Approximate amount of current bus price linked to propane equipment 31:46
8 miles per gallon Fuel economy Diesel bus comparison 32:16
$3 Fuel price Diesel cost per gallon comparison 32:16
5 miles per gallon Fuel economy Propane bus comparison 32:16
$1.69–$1.79 Fuel price Propane cost per gallon comparison 32:16
$25,000 Avoided component cost Emissions/particulate-related component cost avoided on propane buses 32:35
1 bus Vehicle count Administration’s recommendation for current-year purchase 34:08
$79,000 Budget need Up-front local amount needed if one bus is half reimbursable 34:40
54.7% Vote percentage Employee vote share for calendar mirroring prior two years 37:51
55% Vote percentage Rounded employee vote share for same calendar option 37:51
5–2 Vote tally Board vote approving expanded live-streaming 42:59
February 2023 Date Date of prior hiring-freeze action described as illegal 43:26
About $130,000+ Salary Current director pay discussed as benchmark for interim compensation 47:23
Jan. 12 Date Meeting date to distribute director-search applications 58:14
65 Equipment count Interactive panels in USDA grant description 1:01:06
9 Equipment count Telemedicine carts in USDA grant description 1:01:25
90 Equipment count Approximate laptops in USDA grant description 1:01:33
$656,000 Grant total Initial estimated USDA technology grant package 1:01:51
$571,000 Grant amount Estimated USDA-funded portion 1:03:06
$85,000 Local match Estimated local share for USDA grant 1:03:06
21 Amendment number Budget Amendment 21 1:04:45
48 hours Notice period Public Chapter 215 parental-notification time frame discussed 1:09:19
25% Tuition discount Proposed higher-education tuition discount extension to all public-school employees’ children 1:10:59
2023 Year Year of earlier school letter-grade release discussed 1:16:18
2022–23 School year Base year for 2023 letter grades 1:16:29
1 B School count Earlier district letter-grade distribution 1:17:16
1 C School count Earlier district letter-grade distribution 1:17:16
4 D School count Earlier district letter-grade distribution 1:17:16
2 B School count Next year’s district letter-grade distribution 1:17:25
1 C School count Next year’s district letter-grade distribution 1:17:25
3 D School count Next year’s district letter-grade distribution 1:17:25

External vendors, brands, and software

Name Type Context / topic Timestamp
Holiday Inn Brand Possible lodging for East Hickman baseball overnight trip in Savannah/Hardin County 20:48
USDA Company Federal grant source discussed for interactive panels, telemedicine carts, laptops, and other classroom technology 1:00:56
TSBA Company Legislative resolutions and conference priorities discussed by board member 1:07:31
Hickman County Times Company Newspaper referenced during outgoing director’s remarks about resignation coverage 1:18:28
Dave Campbell Individual Reporter referenced in outgoing director’s remarks about a Nov. 27 article on resignation 1:18:28
iPhone Brand Mentioned during informal discussion of cell phone/benefit arrangements in interim contract context 52:19

Personnel changes

Name Role / office Change Context / topic Timestamp
Dr. Anderson Deputy Director / Interim Director of Schools Appointed / contract amended Interim appointment discussed for Jan. 1, 2026 to May 31, 2026 at same pay rate as current director; return rights revised to current deputy director position; amendment approved unanimously 56:09
Spencer Gregor Director of Schools Resigned Outgoing director publicly explained resignation, said no board member pressured him, and tied decision to board relationship and upcoming knee surgery 1:18:28

Laws and policies

Citation / name Level Type Context / topic Timestamp
ATSI Federal Policy Federal school-support designation discussed in accountability presentation; East Hickman Middle School exited status 17:35
Public Chapter 244 State Law TSBA-backed request for clarification on who may conduct student searches on school property 1:08:32
Public Chapter 215 State Law TSBA-backed request to clarify parental notification requirements after credible threats or disruptive-behavior reports to law enforcement 1:09:12

Files

This document is a compilation of approved fundraiser requests for various school activities, dated November 2025. It includes details about proposed fundraising activities from different schools, such as game tailgating, sponsorship drives, and yearbook sales, along with their intended uses for the funds raised. Each entry specifies the requesting individual, their title, and the approval dates from both the principal and the Director of Schools, John Mullins. The document serves to outline the fundraising efforts approved for student involvement across the district, reflecting the collaborative efforts to support school programs and activities.

This document is the Director's Monthly Membership Attendance Report for the Hickman County School District, dated December 3, 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 November 1, 2025, to December 3, 2025. The report includes metrics such as net enrollment, average daily membership, and attendance figures for each grade level, highlighting trends in student attendance across the district. This excerpt represents the beginning of the report, which likely continues with similar data for additional schools and a district summary.

This document is the agenda for the Hickman County Board of Education's regular meeting scheduled for December 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in RM 203 of the Central Office Complex. The agenda outlines various items including a public comment period, a moment of silence, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Key topics for discussion include recognition of the Employee of the Month, consent agenda items such as financial and attendance reports, and several items requiring board action, including trip requests, change orders for school facilities, and proposals for the upcoming school calendar. The document also mentions announcements for future meetings and closing comments from board members.

This document is a Board Policy Information Sheet from the Hickman County Schools, dated December 2025, and is addressed to the School Board Members by Misty Shelton, the VPK Supervisor/Licensure Coordinator. The excerpt indicates that several policies are up for review, including duties of board members, boardsmanship code of conduct, new member orientation, and board-director relations, among others. The document appears to be an initial communication regarding the review process for these policies, emphasizing the importance of careful consideration by the board members. Additional contact information for Misty Shelton is provided, along with a statement regarding non-discrimination in educational programs and employment practices.

This document is a policy review from the Hickman County Board of Education, dated October 2, 2023, which includes various descriptors related to board member duties, conduct, and development. The excerpt outlines the responsibilities of board members, emphasizing their role in understanding state laws and promoting educational opportunities for children. It also details the Board's approach to member development and the establishment of advisory committees, indicating a focus on collaboration and accountability within the board structure. The document appears to be part of a larger policy manual aimed at guiding board members in their governance roles.

This document is a budget amendment for the Hickman County Board of Education, dated December 8, 2025. It outlines adjustments to various accounts within the Federal Programs (Fund 142), detailing specific debits and credits associated with items such as Other Supplies & Materials, Vocational Instruction Equipment, and Other Salaries & Wages. The amendment includes justifications for each adjustment, indicating compliance with ePlan approved revisions. The totals for debits and credits are both $2,149.55, reflecting the overall financial adjustments being proposed.

This document is the Mid-Year Report for the Centerville Family Resource Center (CFRC) for the year 2025-2026. It outlines the goals and action steps CFRC is implementing to enhance community partnerships, reduce chronic absenteeism among students, support family sustainability, provide basic needs assistance, and improve literacy among Pre-K children. The report highlights specific initiatives such as increasing community donations, tracking at-risk students, and engaging parents in their children's education. Based on the beginning of the file, it appears to provide a comprehensive overview of CFRC's ongoing efforts and achievements as of December 2025.

This document is a payment register for Hickman County Finance, dated October 30, 2025, and includes various transactions processed by the county. The register details payments made to multiple vendors, including Advantage Lock & Key, Air Med Care Network, and Walmart, among others, with specific amounts and payment dates. The document captures financial activity across different accounts, such as General Purpose and Cafeteria, and summarizes totals for each category. This excerpt represents the beginning of the file, indicating ongoing financial management and oversight by the county's finance department.

This document is a change order proposal prepared by Hughes Construction Corporation for the Hickman County High School project, dated December 25. It outlines the need to replace existing range hoods with over-range microwaves, necessitating the addition of two circuits to accommodate the new appliances. The proposal includes a breakdown of costs associated with the labor and materials required for this change, totaling $911.84. The excerpt provides an overview of the project description and initial cost estimates, indicating that further details may be present in the complete document.

This document is a change order for the East Hickman Vocational Building project, dated December 3, 2025. It includes detailed price summaries and work itemizations provided by the general contractor, Fellowship Construction, and the subcontractor, Peed Family Excavating. The excerpt outlines costs associated with various construction tasks, including excavation and concrete work, along with calculations for overhead and profit margins. The document appears to be part of a larger financial packet related to the project's ongoing budget management.

This document is a line-item budget for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Program, specifically for the County of Hickman, dated December 2025. It outlines the approved and revised budget for various educational technology and telemedicine equipment to be funded through the grant, including items such as interactive classroom systems, telehealth carts, and associated training and installation costs. The budget details specific line items for multiple schools, including Centerville Elementary, Centerville Intermediate, Hickman County Middle School, and others, listing unit costs, quantities, and total costs for each item. Additionally, it includes notes on budget revisions and eligibility criteria for funding.

This document is the December Personnel Report prepared by John Mullins for the Board Members, dated December 1, 2025. It outlines various personnel matters including leaves of absence, hiring, resignations, retirements, and transfers within the school district. Specific positions mentioned include an EHMS teacher and a CES assistant, along with details regarding their employment status. The report serves as a summary of staffing changes and open positions within the district. This excerpt provides an overview of the personnel actions being addressed, although it is based only on the beginning of the file.

This document is the agenda for the Hickman County Board of Education's regular meeting scheduled for December 8, 2025, at 6:30 PM in Central Office - Room 203. The agenda outlines key items for discussion, including public comment procedures, recognition of the Employee of the Month, and various reports such as personnel and financial updates. Additionally, it lists items requiring board action, such as trip requests, approval of change orders for school facilities, and considerations for the school calendar and hiring processes. This excerpt provides a glimpse into the topics that will be addressed during the meeting, although it does not include the complete details of the discussions or decisions.

This document is an agenda item request submitted by East Hickman High School for the Hickman County Schools Board, dated November 19, 2025. The request pertains to an overnight trip for the EHHS baseball team during Spring break, specifically from April 2 to April 3, 2026. The trip involves traveling to Henderson, Tennessee, to compete against Chester County High School and Hardin County High School. Additional details, such as an itinerary and a list of chaperones, are expected to be provided.

This document is the East Hickman Family Resource Center Mid-Year Report for December 2025. It outlines various initiatives and services provided by the EFRC, including support for families and children, such as the distribution of school supplies, food assistance programs, and community engagement activities. Key highlights include the provision of backpacks and clothing for students, Thanksgiving Dinner Boxes for families, and a mobile food distribution partnership. The report also details educational support efforts, such as tutoring and literacy promotion, as well as community involvement through events and advisory board activities.

This document is a correspondence from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) dated November 24, 2025, regarding the FY 2025 Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program. It congratulates the County of Hickman on being selected for a grant totaling $532,328, with the grant designated as TN0780-A16. The letter outlines the next steps for formalizing the grant agreement, including the need for confirmation of the legal name of the entity and the authorized representative. Additionally, it mentions that a final budget is enclosed, which has been reviewed but is still subject to eligibility requirements. The document emphasizes the importance of compliance with federal antidiscrimination laws as a condition of receiving federal funding.

This document is a Summary Financial Statement for Hickman County Finance, created by Michael Elkins on December 3, 2025, covering financial data for November 2025. The report includes detailed revenue and expenditure figures for the General Purpose School and School Federal Projects, highlighting various accounts such as property tax collections, state grants, and expenditures related to instructional programs. The document provides insights into the budget estimates versus actual figures, showcasing the financial performance of the school system for the specified month. This excerpt represents the beginning of the financial report, indicating a comprehensive overview of the county's financial status in relation to its educational funding.

This document is a notification of award from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) dated October 1, 2025, addressed to Steven George of the Hickman County School System. It informs the recipient that their application for the State of Tennessee Volkswagen Diesel Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Grant Program has been successful, allowing for grant contract negotiations to proceed. The award includes funding of up to $223,483.50 for the replacement of three school buses with propane vehicles. The letter outlines important guidelines regarding the grant process, including procurement approvals and compliance requirements that must be met before proceeding with vehicle purchases and scrappage.

This document is the minutes from the Hickman County Board of Education's regular board meeting held on November 3, 2025, at 6:30 PM in Central Office - Room 203. The minutes detail the proceedings of the meeting, including the approval of the agenda and previous meeting minutes, as well as various motions related to special recognitions, interim director of schools, consent agenda items, and items requiring board action such as trip requests and budget amendments. Notably, the board recognized athletes and coaches, discussed the resignation of the Director of Schools, and addressed policy reviews. The document captures the decisions made by the board members during the meeting, reflecting their votes on each motion.

This document is the minutes from the special called meeting of the Hickman County Board of Education held on November 19, 2025, at 6:30 PM in Central Office - Room 203. The minutes detail the proceedings of the meeting, including the approval of the agenda, a moment of silence, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Key items discussed include the approval of bids for re-roofing the gym at EHHS and sewer line replacement at HCMS, as well as considerations for the interim director's position and the qualifications for the next director of schools. The document captures motions made, seconded, and passed unanimously by the board members present.

This document is a draft employment contract between the Hickman County Board of Education and an individual designated as the Interim Director of Hickman County Schools, dated for January 1, 2026. The contract outlines the terms of employment, including the month-to-month nature of the interim appointment, the duties and responsibilities of the Director, compensation details, and provisions for termination and reassignment. It emphasizes the Board's commitment to providing continuity of leadership and specifies the rights and benefits afforded to the Director during their tenure. The excerpt indicates that this is an initial draft and may be subject to further revisions before finalization.

This document is the minutes from the regular meeting of the Hickman County Board of Education held on March 6, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 203 of the Central Office. The minutes detail the attendance of board members, public comments regarding the superintendent search, and various motions made during the meeting, including the approval of previous meeting minutes and agenda amendments. Key topics discussed include the Director of Schools search process, trip requests for various school programs, budget amendments, and the adoption of new board policies. The document captures the proceedings and decisions made during this session, providing a comprehensive overview of the board's activities on that date.

This document is a proposed school calendar for the 2026-2027 academic year, specifically labeled as "Version 1." It outlines the instructional days, administrative days, and various school events for each month from July 2026 through May 2027. The calendar includes details such as school closures, report card distribution, inservice training, and professional development days. The excerpt provides a structured view of the calendar layout, indicating significant dates and activities planned for the school year. This information is based on the beginning of the file only, and further details may be present in the complete document.