School Board · Meeting · Jan 12, 2026

Mon, Jan 12, 2026

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

> This outline was generated by an LLM from a transcript and may contain errors or inaccuracies. Prefer the original recording when available.

The board handled several action items with budget, technology, facilities, and transportation implications. It approved a construction change order of **$17,467.84** to relocate an unmarked plastic gas line and an electrical line at the new building site, then approved related budget amendments including **$20,000** from the M grant to cover that work and about **$58,000** in TCAT revenue distributions. The board also approved moving forward with a propane bus grant under a tight **January 15** deadline; the grant would reimburse up to **50%** and was described as effectively a buy-one/get-one arrangement for **two buses** if funding can be phased across this year and next.

Other notable threads included review of a revised strategic plan, with members pushing back that it read more like an administrative district plan than a concise board strategic plan and should wait until a new director is hired; exploration of replacing **Skyward** as the student information system with **Synergy** or **PowerSchool**; several student trip requests and prom approval; discussion of insurance-related compensation planning using **TISA**\-weighted staffing data and reserve figures including roughly **$3.2 million**; legislative concerns about school nurse funding and school search authority; and scheduling changes for the special-called meeting on director applications.

## Approval of agenda and minutes 12:29

-   12:29 Agenda amended to add the previously tabled propane bus grant because the application deadline was approaching and action was needed that night.
-   13:10 Motion to amend the agenda to add the bus grant; approved by voice vote.
-   14:18 Motion to approve the January 12 agenda as amended; approved by voice vote.
-   14:35 Motion to approve regular meeting minutes from **December 8**; approved.
-   14:54 Motion to approve special-called meeting minutes from **December 17**; approved.

## Special Recognitions 15:14

-   Employee of the Month recognition went to **Tena Gaspar** of Centerville Elementary, praised for front-office work, attendance tracking, registration, and support for families, students, and staff.

## Consent Agenda 16:52

-   16:52 Consent agenda approved by voice vote without discussion.

## Department / Official Reports

### School spotlight: East Hickman Middle School 17:17

-   17:34 School reported coming off the ATSI list and earning a **B** on the state report card.
-   18:11 Economically disadvantaged student performance was highlighted as rising from **2%** in **2022** to **58%** in the most recent year, described as the largest growth seen statewide.
-   18:45 School leadership credited the gains to focus on three “buckets”: lesson plans, PLCs, and walkthroughs.

### School spotlight: Hickman County Middle School 19:17

-   19:35 School highlighted staff stability: **26** certified teachers, with nearly half having **15 years** or more of experience.
-   20:16 Chronic absenteeism reportedly fell from **17.7%** two years ago to **7.6%** last year.
-   20:31 Leaders said improvement came from daily attendance calls, counselor schedule changes, tier-one meetings, and teacher follow-up with students and families.
-   21:33 Staff described data-driven instruction using **TCAP/TNReady** results, accountability worksheets, “flippers” and “bubble” students, and **Mastery Connect** benchmark data.
-   22:05 The Bulldog Achievement Center was described as a tutoring/intervention option that substitutes for enrichment periods when students show missing work or zeros.

## New Business / Agenda Items

### Director of schools applications 23:16

-   23:16 Board members received application folders to review at home before a later special-called meeting.
-   23:56 A board member in a dual-role situation asked to be recused from the later meeting on director applications; the board informally agreed another person could handle minutes so the member would not need to attend that session.

### Strategic plan discussion 24:35

-   24:52 Administration presented a revised strategic plan focused on academic rigor, operational transparency, and community connection.
-   25:08 Key additions included:
    -   alignment of lesson plans to high-quality instructional materials,
    -   staffing and budget planning through a school leader preparation document using **TISA** student-weighted data,
    -   exploration of a behavioral school or regional support program,
    -   stronger districtwide communications and “State of Our Schools” style traditions.
-   26:16 Board members said they wanted more time with the document and did not want to approve a strategic plan before hiring a new director.
-   26:29 Members noted no immediate deadline, with a date mentioned in **November 2026**, so there was time to revise.
-   26:52 Multiple members argued the draft was too long at **four pages** and read like an administrative operating plan rather than a board-level strategic plan.
-   27:22 Discussion centered on separating board priorities from implementation details: the board should set broad goals and let the director, central office, and principals build the operational plan.
-   Outcome: no vote; item remained for further revision and later discussion.

### Insurance / compensation planning discussion 29:04

-   29:04 A business-office related discussion was deferred because the presenter was absent, but members still previewed issues they wanted addressed at the next meeting.
-   29:18 Discussion referenced taking a proposal to another group for review and wanting a concrete plan first.
-   29:46 Members discussed a fairness approach of spending the same dollar amount for certified and non-certified staff within the insurance-related program, noting non-certified staff currently miss some state-supported insurance funding available for certified staff.
-   30:20 Members said correcting the dollar amount made the proposal less financially draining than earlier versions.
-   30:43 It was noted that relatively few employees fall under the plan being discussed.
-   30:51 Reserve discussion indicated the board did not expect to run out of money.
-   31:04 One member said spending was about **20%** of a returns fund level from recent years and cited approximately **$3.2 million** in that fund.
-   Outcome: no formal action; staff was asked to get a more developed plan to the board before the next special meeting.

### Student information system / technology update 31:35

-   32:13 Administration reported active review of replacing **Skyward** as the district’s student information system because it was “not up to par.”
-   32:26 Officials said the state had now approved moving away from **Skyward**, after earlier uncertainty.
-   32:43 Review involved technology staff, counselors, CTE representatives, and a teacher from every school.
-   33:00 The district’s top alternatives were identified as **Synergy** and **PowerSchool**.
-   33:11 Decision factors included teacher and counselor usability, parent and student-facing tools, and pricing still pending from vendors.
-   33:18 Administration said either option should improve service and likely save money because **Skyward** was among the more expensive systems considered.
-   33:26 Transition concerns were acknowledged, including staff resistance and the work involved before a retirement expected in about **two years**.
-   34:00 Additional vendor calls were scheduled for **Friday** to answer counselor questions.
-   34:17 Administration said the district would have **Skyward** through **July** and wanted to move quickly so training could occur before fall.
-   Outcome: informational only; no contract approval yet.

### Student trip: East Hickman High School Junior Chef Competition 34:52

-   35:01 Board considered an overnight trip for the junior chef competition in **March** at **Nashville State** in Antioch.
-   35:16 Students were told that winning could provide tuition-free attendance at **Nashville State** plus **$3,000**, which could help with books or gas.
-   35:49 State organizers would pay hotel costs; the school’s only reported expense was a substitute teacher.
-   36:17 Motion approved the trip.

### Student trip: FCCLA state conference 36:27

-   36:35 East Hickman High School FCCLA requested permission to attend the state conference in **Chattanooga** on **April 9–11**.
-   36:43 Students would compete in culinary arts and baking/pastry, and one student would attend as a voting delegate to learn the process for future competition.
-   37:05 Students said competitors could attend at no cost aside from food.
-   37:30 Motion approved the trip.

### Student trip: Hickman County Middle School 8th grade incentive trip 37:50

-   38:00 Students requested permission for an **8th grade** trip to **Beech Bend Park** in **Bowling Green, Kentucky** on **May 15**.
-   38:16 Eligibility would be based on academic, behavior, and attendance goals.
-   38:25 Expected attendance was about **85 to 90** students.
-   38:33 Staffing and transportation plan included **six** chaperones and **two** charter buses.
-   38:36 Cost was stated as no more than **$100** per student, with fundraising available.
-   38:48 Motion approved the trip.

### East Hickman High School prom 39:18

-   39:18 Board approved holding prom on campus again in the high school gym on **April 11**, from **7:00 to 11:00 p.m.**
-   39:34 Theme was “Arctic Starlight.”
-   39:45 Motion approved the request.

### Construction change order 39:56

-   40:05 At the new building site, a “snag” emerged when contractors found a gas line the scan had missed because it was in plastic pipe, along with an additional electrical line serving a light pole near the building location.
-   40:40 The gas-line relocation cost was **$9,561** and the electrical relocation cost was **$7,906**, for a total change order of **$17,467.84**.
-   40:58 Administration said available project funds and other line items could absorb the cost.
-   41:07 Board discussion raised concern that tracer wire should normally allow underground gas lines to be found, but staff said crews knew the line was in the area and used careful excavation methods to avoid damaging it.
-   41:48 Staff said contractors had been pulled off the job for about **three weeks** while waiting for action on this issue and would resume work on **Thursday** if approved.
-   42:08 Motion to approve the change order; approved by roll call.
-   42:15 Roll call votes recorded all members present as yes.

### Budget amendments 42:33

-   42:37 Budget Amendment **22**: recognized TCAT revenue of about **$58,000** and directed those funds to programs and teachers.
-   43:01 Budget Amendment **23**: moved **$20,000** from the M grant to cover the line-relocation costs tied to the construction change order.
-   43:09 Budget Amendment **24**: added funds to educational line items that were approaching overspending.
-   43:36 Motion to approve all three budget amendments; approved by roll call.
-   43:43 Roll call votes recorded all members present as yes.

### Policies 44:00

-   44:00 Two policies were presented for first reading:
    -   **Policy 1.400** on school board meetings, revised to include December-discussed language on reporting meetings by livestream.
    -   **Policy 1.404**, a **TSBA**\-recommended cleanup to remove “members present” language because state law requires a majority of the full board membership, not merely a majority of those present, to take action.
-   44:54 Motion made to separate the two policies and approve **Policy 1.404** on first reading while waiving second reading.
-   45:13 Motion on **Policy 1.404** carried, with opposition noted but no count stated.
-   45:24 Motion then approved **Policy 1.400** on first reading.
-   45:40 Policies **1.401 through 1.502** were presented for review only.
-   46:04 Motion approved the review set **1.401–1.502**.

### Propane bus grant 46:22

-   46:35 Administration said the grant contract had a **January 15** deadline to sign and return, which is why the item had to be restored to the agenda after being tabled the prior month.
-   46:59 The grant was described as allowing the district to buy **two buses** under a buy-one/get-one style arrangement.
-   47:03 Reimbursement would cover up to **50%**, and the district qualified for the full **50%** share discussed.
-   47:09 Members discussed paying for one bus this year and one next year, while preserving some remaining funds as a buffer.
-   47:34 Motion to approve the grant; approved by roll call.
-   47:41 Roll call votes recorded all members present as yes.

## Announcements 47:56

-   47:56 The board rescheduled its special-called meeting from **January 27** because one member would be in surgery that day.
-   50:35 New meeting date set for **January 22** at **6:15 p.m.**
-   51:11 Next regular board meeting announced for **February 2**.
-   52:28 Members said budget work needed to begin soon.
-   52:38 Legislative update noted the General Assembly would reconvene the next day and run into about **April**.
-   53:10 Members specifically wanted advocacy on a bill involving school nurses because the state reportedly funds only **1.5** nurses, leaving the district to absorb the remainder for placing a nurse in every school.
-   54:29 Members also wanted clarification in proposed legislation about who may conduct school searches.
-   55:01 A student raised a proposal to allow decorated graduation caps, saying she had pursued the issue for about **three years** and had drafted written parameters; members complimented the proposal but took no action here.
-   56:35 Director announcements:
    -   **January 23** “Leave a Legacy” event at the East Hickman High / Hickman County High game, also featuring a CTE spotlight.
    -   **January 25–31, 2026** recognized as Tennessee School Board Appreciation Week.
-   58:43 Members asked staff to check on photographs from the first Hometown Heroes recognition because they had not yet been printed or displayed.

## Adjournment 59:34

-   59:34 Motion to adjourn; meeting concluded by voice vote.

## Key figures and statistics

| Figure | Type | Context / topic | Timestamp |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **January 15** | Deadline | Propane bus grant contract return deadline | 46:35 |
| **50%** | Reimbursement rate | Propane bus grant reimbursement level the district qualified for | 47:03 |
| **2** | Vehicle count | Number of buses contemplated under the propane bus grant | 46:59 |
| **$9,561** | Expense | Gas-line relocation at new building site | 40:40 |
| **$7,906** | Expense | Electrical-line relocation at new building site | 40:40 |
| **$17,467.84** | Expense | Total construction change order for utility relocations | 40:50 |
| **3 weeks** | Time period | Contractor delay while awaiting action on utility issue | 41:48 |
| **Thursday** | Start date | Planned restart of work if change order approved | 41:48 |
| **$58,000** | Revenue | TCAT revenue in Budget Amendment 22 | 42:37 |
| **$20,000** | Transfer | M grant funds moved in Budget Amendment 23 | 43:01 |
| **2022** | Year | Baseline year cited for economically disadvantaged performance growth at East Hickman Middle | 18:11 |
| **2%** | Performance rate | Economically disadvantaged student figure at East Hickman Middle in 2022 | 18:11 |
| **58%** | Performance rate | Economically disadvantaged student figure at East Hickman Middle in the latest year | 18:18 |
| **26** | Staffing | Certified teachers at Hickman County Middle School | 19:35 |
| **15 years** | Experience | Share of HCMS staff experience benchmark mentioned | 19:45 |
| **17.7%** | Attendance rate | Prior chronic absenteeism rate at HCMS | 20:16 |
| **7.6%** | Attendance rate | Reduced chronic absenteeism rate at HCMS | 20:24 |
| **4 pages** | Document length | Length criticized for the strategic plan draft | 26:52 |
| **November 2026** | Date | Mentioned timeline/deadline reference for strategic plan | 26:29 |
| **$3.2 million** | Fund balance | Reserve/returns fund figure cited in insurance-compensation discussion | 31:04 |
| **20%** | Spending rate | Approximate rate said to be spent from the returns fund in recent years | 31:04 |
| **2 years** | Time period | Approximate retirement horizon mentioned during SIS transition discussion | 33:26 |
| **July** | End date | Current **Skyward** access expected through July | 34:17 |
| **March 6–7** | Event dates | Junior chef competition dates as discussed, with uncertainty noted | 35:01 |
| **$3,000** | Award | Additional support available to winning junior chef competitors | 35:23 |
| **April 9–11** | Event dates | FCCLA state conference dates in Chattanooga | 36:35 |
| **May 15** | Event date | HCMS 8th grade trip date | 38:08 |
| **85 to 90** | Headcount | Expected attendance for HCMS 8th grade trip | 38:25 |
| **6** | Chaperone count | Chaperones for HCMS 8th grade trip | 38:33 |
| **2** | Bus count | Charter buses for HCMS 8th grade trip | 38:36 |
| **$100** | Student cost cap | Maximum per-student cost for HCMS 8th grade trip | 38:36 |
| **April 11** | Event date | High school prom date | 39:18 |
| **7:00 to 11:00 p.m.** | Time | High school prom hours | 39:26 |
| **January 22** | Meeting date | Rescheduled special-called meeting date | 50:35 |
| **6:15 p.m.** | Meeting time | Rescheduled special-called meeting time | 50:45 |
| **February 2** | Meeting date | Next regular board meeting | 51:11 |
| **April** | Time period | Approximate end of legislative session as discussed | 53:02 |
| **1.5** | Staffing allocation | State-funded nurse level mentioned in legislative discussion | 53:14 |
| **January 23** | Event date | Leave a Legacy event | 56:35 |
| **January 25–31, 2026** | Date range | Tennessee School Board Appreciation Week | 57:00 |

## External vendors, brands, and software

| Name | Type | Context / topic | Timestamp |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Skyward** | Software | Current student information system the district is considering replacing | 32:13 |
| **Synergy** | Software | SIS finalist under consideration | 33:00 |
| **PowerSchool** | Software | SIS finalist under consideration | 33:00 |
| **Mastery Connect** | Software | Benchmark data platform used in instruction review at HCMS | 21:57 |
| **Nashville State** | Company | Junior chef competition venue and scholarship opportunity | 35:16 |
| **TSBA** | Company | Source of recommended policy revision language | 44:16 |

## Laws and policies

| Citation / name | Level | Type | Context / topic | Timestamp |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Policy 1.400** | School | Policy | School board meetings policy; revised to add livestream/reporting language from December discussion | 44:00 |
| **Policy 1.404** | School | Policy | Voting/action language revised because state law requires majority of the full board membership | 44:22 |
| **Policies 1.401–1.502** | School | Policy | Policy set presented for review | 45:40 |
| **TISA** | State | Law | Student-weighted data referenced in staffing and budget planning under the strategic plan | 25:24 |
| **ATSI** | State | Policy | School accountability/support status East Hickman Middle reported it had exited | 17:34 |

This outline was generated by an LLM from a transcript and may contain errors or inaccuracies. Prefer the original recording when available.

The board handled several action items with budget, technology, facilities, and transportation implications. It approved a construction change order of $17,467.84 to relocate an unmarked plastic gas line and an electrical line at the new building site, then approved related budget amendments including $20,000 from the M grant to cover that work and about $58,000 in TCAT revenue distributions. The board also approved moving forward with a propane bus grant under a tight January 15 deadline; the grant would reimburse up to 50% and was described as effectively a buy-one/get-one arrangement for two buses if funding can be phased across this year and next.

Other notable threads included review of a revised strategic plan, with members pushing back that it read more like an administrative district plan than a concise board strategic plan and should wait until a new director is hired; exploration of replacing Skyward as the student information system with Synergy or PowerSchool; several student trip requests and prom approval; discussion of insurance-related compensation planning using TISA-weighted staffing data and reserve figures including roughly $3.2 million; legislative concerns about school nurse funding and school search authority; and scheduling changes for the special-called meeting on director applications.

Approval of agenda and minutes 12:29

12:29 Agenda amended to add the previously tabled propane bus grant because the application deadline was approaching and action was needed that night.
13:10 Motion to amend the agenda to add the bus grant; approved by voice vote.
14:18 Motion to approve the January 12 agenda as amended; approved by voice vote.
14:35 Motion to approve regular meeting minutes from December 8; approved.
14:54 Motion to approve special-called meeting minutes from December 17; approved.

Special Recognitions 15:14

Employee of the Month recognition went to Tena Gaspar of Centerville Elementary, praised for front-office work, attendance tracking, registration, and support for families, students, and staff.

Consent Agenda 16:52

16:52 Consent agenda approved by voice vote without discussion.

Department / Official Reports

School spotlight: East Hickman Middle School 17:17

17:34 School reported coming off the ATSI list and earning a B on the state report card.
18:11 Economically disadvantaged student performance was highlighted as rising from 2% in 2022 to 58% in the most recent year, described as the largest growth seen statewide.
18:45 School leadership credited the gains to focus on three “buckets”: lesson plans, PLCs, and walkthroughs.

School spotlight: Hickman County Middle School 19:17

19:35 School highlighted staff stability: 26 certified teachers, with nearly half having 15 years or more of experience.
20:16 Chronic absenteeism reportedly fell from 17.7% two years ago to 7.6% last year.
20:31 Leaders said improvement came from daily attendance calls, counselor schedule changes, tier-one meetings, and teacher follow-up with students and families.
21:33 Staff described data-driven instruction using TCAP/TNReady results, accountability worksheets, “flippers” and “bubble” students, and Mastery Connect benchmark data.
22:05 The Bulldog Achievement Center was described as a tutoring/intervention option that substitutes for enrichment periods when students show missing work or zeros.

New Business / Agenda Items

Director of schools applications 23:16

23:16 Board members received application folders to review at home before a later special-called meeting.
23:56 A board member in a dual-role situation asked to be recused from the later meeting on director applications; the board informally agreed another person could handle minutes so the member would not need to attend that session.

Strategic plan discussion 24:35

24:52 Administration presented a revised strategic plan focused on academic rigor, operational transparency, and community connection.
25:08 Key additions included:
- alignment of lesson plans to high-quality instructional materials,
- staffing and budget planning through a school leader preparation document using TISA student-weighted data,
- exploration of a behavioral school or regional support program,
- stronger districtwide communications and “State of Our Schools” style traditions.
26:16 Board members said they wanted more time with the document and did not want to approve a strategic plan before hiring a new director.
26:29 Members noted no immediate deadline, with a date mentioned in November 2026, so there was time to revise.
26:52 Multiple members argued the draft was too long at four pages and read like an administrative operating plan rather than a board-level strategic plan.
27:22 Discussion centered on separating board priorities from implementation details: the board should set broad goals and let the director, central office, and principals build the operational plan.
Outcome: no vote; item remained for further revision and later discussion.

Insurance / compensation planning discussion 29:04

29:04 A business-office related discussion was deferred because the presenter was absent, but members still previewed issues they wanted addressed at the next meeting.
29:18 Discussion referenced taking a proposal to another group for review and wanting a concrete plan first.
29:46 Members discussed a fairness approach of spending the same dollar amount for certified and non-certified staff within the insurance-related program, noting non-certified staff currently miss some state-supported insurance funding available for certified staff.
30:20 Members said correcting the dollar amount made the proposal less financially draining than earlier versions.
30:43 It was noted that relatively few employees fall under the plan being discussed.
30:51 Reserve discussion indicated the board did not expect to run out of money.
31:04 One member said spending was about 20% of a returns fund level from recent years and cited approximately $3.2 million in that fund.
Outcome: no formal action; staff was asked to get a more developed plan to the board before the next special meeting.

Student information system / technology update 31:35

32:13 Administration reported active review of replacing Skyward as the district’s student information system because it was “not up to par.”
32:26 Officials said the state had now approved moving away from Skyward, after earlier uncertainty.
32:43 Review involved technology staff, counselors, CTE representatives, and a teacher from every school.
33:00 The district’s top alternatives were identified as Synergy and PowerSchool.
33:11 Decision factors included teacher and counselor usability, parent and student-facing tools, and pricing still pending from vendors.
33:18 Administration said either option should improve service and likely save money because Skyward was among the more expensive systems considered.
33:26 Transition concerns were acknowledged, including staff resistance and the work involved before a retirement expected in about two years.
34:00 Additional vendor calls were scheduled for Friday to answer counselor questions.
34:17 Administration said the district would have Skyward through July and wanted to move quickly so training could occur before fall.
Outcome: informational only; no contract approval yet.

Student trip: East Hickman High School Junior Chef Competition 34:52

35:01 Board considered an overnight trip for the junior chef competition in March at Nashville State in Antioch.
35:16 Students were told that winning could provide tuition-free attendance at Nashville State plus $3,000, which could help with books or gas.
35:49 State organizers would pay hotel costs; the school’s only reported expense was a substitute teacher.
36:17 Motion approved the trip.

Student trip: FCCLA state conference 36:27

36:35 East Hickman High School FCCLA requested permission to attend the state conference in Chattanooga on April 9–11.
36:43 Students would compete in culinary arts and baking/pastry, and one student would attend as a voting delegate to learn the process for future competition.
37:05 Students said competitors could attend at no cost aside from food.
37:30 Motion approved the trip.

Student trip: Hickman County Middle School 8th grade incentive trip 37:50

38:00 Students requested permission for an 8th grade trip to Beech Bend Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky on May 15.
38:16 Eligibility would be based on academic, behavior, and attendance goals.
38:25 Expected attendance was about 85 to 90 students.
38:33 Staffing and transportation plan included six chaperones and two charter buses.
38:36 Cost was stated as no more than $100 per student, with fundraising available.
38:48 Motion approved the trip.

East Hickman High School prom 39:18

39:18 Board approved holding prom on campus again in the high school gym on April 11, from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.
39:34 Theme was “Arctic Starlight.”
39:45 Motion approved the request.

Construction change order 39:56

40:05 At the new building site, a “snag” emerged when contractors found a gas line the scan had missed because it was in plastic pipe, along with an additional electrical line serving a light pole near the building location.
40:40 The gas-line relocation cost was $9,561 and the electrical relocation cost was $7,906, for a total change order of $17,467.84.
40:58 Administration said available project funds and other line items could absorb the cost.
41:07 Board discussion raised concern that tracer wire should normally allow underground gas lines to be found, but staff said crews knew the line was in the area and used careful excavation methods to avoid damaging it.
41:48 Staff said contractors had been pulled off the job for about three weeks while waiting for action on this issue and would resume work on Thursday if approved.
42:08 Motion to approve the change order; approved by roll call.
42:15 Roll call votes recorded all members present as yes.

Budget amendments 42:33

42:37 Budget Amendment 22: recognized TCAT revenue of about $58,000 and directed those funds to programs and teachers.
43:01 Budget Amendment 23: moved $20,000 from the M grant to cover the line-relocation costs tied to the construction change order.
43:09 Budget Amendment 24: added funds to educational line items that were approaching overspending.
43:36 Motion to approve all three budget amendments; approved by roll call.
43:43 Roll call votes recorded all members present as yes.

Policies 44:00

44:00 Two policies were presented for first reading:
- Policy 1.400 on school board meetings, revised to include December-discussed language on reporting meetings by livestream.
- Policy 1.404, a TSBA-recommended cleanup to remove “members present” language because state law requires a majority of the full board membership, not merely a majority of those present, to take action.
44:54 Motion made to separate the two policies and approve Policy 1.404 on first reading while waiving second reading.
45:13 Motion on Policy 1.404 carried, with opposition noted but no count stated.
45:24 Motion then approved Policy 1.400 on first reading.
45:40 Policies 1.401 through 1.502 were presented for review only.
46:04 Motion approved the review set 1.401–1.502.

Propane bus grant 46:22

46:35 Administration said the grant contract had a January 15 deadline to sign and return, which is why the item had to be restored to the agenda after being tabled the prior month.
46:59 The grant was described as allowing the district to buy two buses under a buy-one/get-one style arrangement.
47:03 Reimbursement would cover up to 50%, and the district qualified for the full 50% share discussed.
47:09 Members discussed paying for one bus this year and one next year, while preserving some remaining funds as a buffer.
47:34 Motion to approve the grant; approved by roll call.
47:41 Roll call votes recorded all members present as yes.

Announcements 47:56

47:56 The board rescheduled its special-called meeting from January 27 because one member would be in surgery that day.
50:35 New meeting date set for January 22 at 6:15 p.m.
51:11 Next regular board meeting announced for February 2.
52:28 Members said budget work needed to begin soon.
52:38 Legislative update noted the General Assembly would reconvene the next day and run into about April.
53:10 Members specifically wanted advocacy on a bill involving school nurses because the state reportedly funds only 1.5 nurses, leaving the district to absorb the remainder for placing a nurse in every school.
54:29 Members also wanted clarification in proposed legislation about who may conduct school searches.
55:01 A student raised a proposal to allow decorated graduation caps, saying she had pursued the issue for about three years and had drafted written parameters; members complimented the proposal but took no action here.
56:35 Director announcements:
- January 23 “Leave a Legacy” event at the East Hickman High / Hickman County High game, also featuring a CTE spotlight.
- January 25–31, 2026 recognized as Tennessee School Board Appreciation Week.
58:43 Members asked staff to check on photographs from the first Hometown Heroes recognition because they had not yet been printed or displayed.

Adjournment 59:34

59:34 Motion to adjourn; meeting concluded by voice vote.

Key figures and statistics

Figure	Type	Context / topic	Timestamp
January 15	Deadline	Propane bus grant contract return deadline	46:35
50%	Reimbursement rate	Propane bus grant reimbursement level the district qualified for	47:03
2	Vehicle count	Number of buses contemplated under the propane bus grant	46:59
$9,561	Expense	Gas-line relocation at new building site	40:40
$7,906	Expense	Electrical-line relocation at new building site	40:40
$17,467.84	Expense	Total construction change order for utility relocations	40:50
3 weeks	Time period	Contractor delay while awaiting action on utility issue	41:48
Thursday	Start date	Planned restart of work if change order approved	41:48
$58,000	Revenue	TCAT revenue in Budget Amendment 22	42:37
$20,000	Transfer	M grant funds moved in Budget Amendment 23	43:01
2022	Year	Baseline year cited for economically disadvantaged performance growth at East Hickman Middle	18:11
2%	Performance rate	Economically disadvantaged student figure at East Hickman Middle in 2022	18:11
58%	Performance rate	Economically disadvantaged student figure at East Hickman Middle in the latest year	18:18
26	Staffing	Certified teachers at Hickman County Middle School	19:35
15 years	Experience	Share of HCMS staff experience benchmark mentioned	19:45
17.7%	Attendance rate	Prior chronic absenteeism rate at HCMS	20:16
7.6%	Attendance rate	Reduced chronic absenteeism rate at HCMS	20:24
4 pages	Document length	Length criticized for the strategic plan draft	26:52
November 2026	Date	Mentioned timeline/deadline reference for strategic plan	26:29
$3.2 million	Fund balance	Reserve/returns fund figure cited in insurance-compensation discussion	31:04
20%	Spending rate	Approximate rate said to be spent from the returns fund in recent years	31:04
2 years	Time period	Approximate retirement horizon mentioned during SIS transition discussion	33:26
July	End date	Current Skyward access expected through July	34:17
March 6–7	Event dates	Junior chef competition dates as discussed, with uncertainty noted	35:01
$3,000	Award	Additional support available to winning junior chef competitors	35:23
April 9–11	Event dates	FCCLA state conference dates in Chattanooga	36:35
May 15	Event date	HCMS 8th grade trip date	38:08
85 to 90	Headcount	Expected attendance for HCMS 8th grade trip	38:25
6	Chaperone count	Chaperones for HCMS 8th grade trip	38:33
2	Bus count	Charter buses for HCMS 8th grade trip	38:36
$100	Student cost cap	Maximum per-student cost for HCMS 8th grade trip	38:36
April 11	Event date	High school prom date	39:18
7:00 to 11:00 p.m.	Time	High school prom hours	39:26
January 22	Meeting date	Rescheduled special-called meeting date	50:35
6:15 p.m.	Meeting time	Rescheduled special-called meeting time	50:45
February 2	Meeting date	Next regular board meeting	51:11
April	Time period	Approximate end of legislative session as discussed	53:02
1.5	Staffing allocation	State-funded nurse level mentioned in legislative discussion	53:14
January 23	Event date	Leave a Legacy event	56:35
January 25–31, 2026	Date range	Tennessee School Board Appreciation Week	57:00

External vendors, brands, and software

Name	Type	Context / topic	Timestamp
Skyward	Software	Current student information system the district is considering replacing	32:13
Synergy	Software	SIS finalist under consideration	33:00
PowerSchool	Software	SIS finalist under consideration	33:00
Mastery Connect	Software	Benchmark data platform used in instruction review at HCMS	21:57
Nashville State	Company	Junior chef competition venue and scholarship opportunity	35:16
TSBA	Company	Source of recommended policy revision language	44:16

Laws and policies

Citation / name	Level	Type	Context / topic	Timestamp
Policy 1.400	School	Policy	School board meetings policy; revised to add livestream/reporting language from December discussion	44:00
Policy 1.404	School	Policy	Voting/action language revised because state law requires majority of the full board membership	44:22
Policies 1.401–1.502	School	Policy	Policy set presented for review	45:40
TISA	State	Law	Student-weighted data referenced in staffing and budget planning under the strategic plan	25:24
ATSI	State	Policy	School accountability/support status East Hickman Middle reported it had exited	17:34

Files

This document is a compilation of approved fundraiser requests for various school organizations within the County Schools, dated December 2025. It includes requests from groups such as the AC Scarlet Regiment and the Student Council, detailing proposed fundraising activities like a spaghetti supper and a winter semi-formal dance. Each request outlines the date, location, and purpose of the fundraising efforts, along with the names of the individuals who requested and recommended the activities, as well as the approvals from school principals and the Director of Schools. The excerpt provides a glimpse into the fundraising initiatives planned by different organizations, emphasizing the need for administrative approval for activities involving student participation.

This document is the Director's Monthly Membership Attendance Report for the Hickman County School District, dated January 6, 2026. It provides detailed attendance data for various schools within the district for the month of December 2025, including Centerville Elementary, Centerville Intermediate, East Hickman Elementary, and others. The report includes metrics such as net enrollment, average daily membership, and attendance figures broken down by grade level and gender. The document appears to be a comprehensive summary of student attendance across multiple schools, reflecting the number of days in session and enrollment trends during the specified period.

This document is the agenda for the Hickman County Board of Education's regular meeting scheduled for January 12, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in RM 203 of the Central Office Complex. It outlines the meeting's structure, including items such as public comment, recognition of the Employee of the Month, and various reports including personnel and financial updates. The agenda also includes discussions on the strategic plan and updates on student information systems, as well as items requiring board action, such as trip requests and budget amendments. This excerpt provides a glimpse into the topics to be addressed, though it does not contain the full details of the meeting.

This document is a board policy for the Hickman County Board of Education, specifically Descriptor Code 1.400, which addresses School Board Meetings. Issued on November 6, 2023, this policy outlines the procedures and requirements for conducting official meetings, including regular and special meetings, and the conditions under which board members may participate electronically. Key topics include the accessibility of meetings to the public, the use of photographic equipment, and specific guidelines for electronic attendance due to work-related absences, sickness, inclement weather, or family emergencies. This excerpt represents the initial portion of the policy, which may continue with additional details and provisions.

This document is a board policy for the Hickman County Board of Education, specifically Descriptor Code 1.404, titled "Appeals to and Appearances Before the Board." Issued on December 4, 2023, this policy outlines the procedures for appealing matters to the Board and the guidelines for public comments during board meetings. It specifies that a 15-minute public comment period will be included at the start of each meeting, with individuals required to sign up beforehand. The policy emphasizes respectful communication and provides details on how individuals can address the Board, including time limits for remarks and the process for recognizing speakers.

This document is a Board Policy Information Sheet from the Hickman County Schools, dated January 2026, prepared by Misty Shelton, the VPK Supervisor/Licensure Coordinator. It includes proposed changes and items for review related to school board policies, specifically addressing the recording of meetings and the voting process for board actions. The excerpt highlights the first reading of policies, including those on public hearings, notification of meetings, and rules of order, among others. The document serves as a communication to school board members regarding these policy updates and considerations.

This document is a Board Policy Information Sheet from the Hickman County Schools, dated January 2026, prepared by Misty Shelton, the VPK Supervisor/Licensure Coordinator. It outlines policies up for review and includes proposed changes based on recommendations from previous meetings and the Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA). The excerpt highlights specific policies such as the recording of school board meetings, appeals to the board, and various procedural rules regarding public hearings, notifications, agendas, and community relations. The document serves as a communication to school board members for their consideration of these policies.

This document is a compilation of policies from the Hickman County Board of Education, specifically focusing on various descriptors related to public hearings, notification of meetings, agenda development, rules of order, and school district records. Issued on November 6, 2023, the policies outline procedures for holding public hearings, notifying the public about meetings, creating agendas for board meetings, and maintaining school district records. The document appears to be part of a broader review or update of board policies, as indicated by the descriptor codes ranging from 1.401 to 1.407. The excerpt provides insights into the governance and operational procedures of the Board, although it represents only the beginning of the full policy document.

This document is a budget amendment for the Hickman County Board of Education, dated January 12, 2026. It outlines adjustments to the General Purpose budget, specifically Budget Amendment 24. The excerpt details the movement of funds between various accounts, including Other Supplies, Reg Ins Equipment, and Other Contracted Services, with a total debit and credit of $10,000. The justification provided indicates that these adjustments are intended to cover educational costs associated with state-approved facilities. The document includes approval from the Board Chair, Dr. Belinda Anderson.

This document is a budget amendment report from the Hickman County Board of Education, dated January 12, 2026. It includes details for two budget amendments: Amendment 22, which allocates $58,143.62 for TCAT revenues, and Amendment 23, which adjusts $20,000 for architects and building construction related to change orders. The document outlines the accounts affected, the amounts debited and credited, and justifications for each amendment. The report is signed by the Board Chair, Dr. Belinda Anderson, indicating approval of the amendments.

This document is a payment register from the Hickman County Finance Department, dated December 4, 2025, and includes multiple entries for various vendors and payment amounts. The register details transactions for different bank accounts, including Cafeteria, General Purpose, and Federal accounts, with payments made to vendors such as Gordon Food Service, Amazon, and American Fidelity Assurance. The excerpt shows a total of payments made on December 4, 2025, amounting to significant sums across multiple entries, indicating the financial activities of the county for that date. The document appears to be a comprehensive record of payments processed, but this summary is based only on the beginning of the file.

This document is a Change Order for the East Hickman High School Agricultural/Vocational Building project, dated January 6, 2026. It outlines Change Order Number 002, which includes adjustments to the contract sum totaling an increase of $17,467.84, bringing the new total to $602,901.76. The change order details specific work items such as the relocation of gas and electrical lines, with associated costs provided for each task. The document also includes signatures from the architect, contractor, and owner, indicating approval of the changes.

This document is the agenda for the Hickman County Board of Education's regular meeting scheduled for January 12, 2026, at 6:30 PM in Central Office - Room 203. The agenda outlines key items for discussion, including public comment procedures, a moment of silence, and the Pledge of Allegiance. It also lists items requiring board action, such as trip requests, budget amendments, and revisions to board policies. Additionally, the agenda includes announcements regarding future meetings and special sessions. This excerpt provides a glimpse into the topics to be addressed, but further details may be found in the complete document.

This document is a presentation packet for the East Hickman Middle School and Hickman County Middle School, dated January 12, 2026. It highlights the schools' achievements, including East Hickman Middle School's improvement to a 'B' on the State Report Card and its removal from the state's Additional Targeted Support and Improvement list. The packet emphasizes the importance of maintaining educational momentum and outlines strategies for continued success, such as data-driven instruction and targeted support for students. The content suggests a focus on academic growth and attendance improvement as key themes for both schools.

This document is a Summary Financial Statement for Hickman County Finance, created by Michael Elkins on January 8, 2026, covering financial data for December 2025. It provides detailed year-to-date and month-to-date revenue and expenditure figures for the General Purpose School, School Federal Projects, and Central Cafeteria. Key topics include various revenue sources such as property taxes, grants, and miscellaneous refunds, as well as expenditures across different educational programs and services. The excerpt includes specific account descriptions, actual amounts, budget estimates, and percentages of budget for both revenues and expenditures, indicating the financial status of the school system.

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 the replacement of three school buses with propane vehicles. The letter outlines the next steps for grant contract negotiations, including procurement processes, compliance requirements, and training obligations. It emphasizes the importance of not publicizing the award until a formal announcement is made by TDEC.

This document is a request submitted to the Hickman County Schools Board on December 11, 2025, from East Hickman High School regarding attendance at the Jr. Chef, NASA, and FCCLA State Conference. It outlines the request for permission to participate in these competitions, along with a commitment agreement for students attending the FCCLA State Leadership Conference scheduled for April 9-11, 2026, in Chattanooga. The document includes expectations for student conduct, participation, and financial responsibilities associated with the conference. Additionally, it references attached permission forms and details about the conference agenda, including registration times and scheduled events.

This document is an agenda item request submitted to the Hickman County Schools Board on December 11, 2025, by East Hickman High School regarding participation in the Jr. Chef, NASA, and FCCLA State Conferences. It outlines a request for permission to attend the Jr. Chef State Competition scheduled for March 5-6, 2026, at Nashville State Community College, including details about transportation, dress code, and necessary forms for student participation. The excerpt indicates that the requestor is Charlotte Boehms, and it emphasizes the importance of completing and returning all forms by February 20, 2026. Additional information about emergency contact numbers and signatures from parents and teachers is also mentioned, suggesting a comprehensive approach to student safety and organization for the event.

This document is an agenda item request submitted to the Hickman County Schools Board, dated January 6, 2026. The request is from HCHS, seeking approval to hold the prom on April 11, 2026, on campus. The excerpt indicates that there may be additional attachments or explanations included in the complete document, but this information is not visible in the provided text. The signatures of the person requesting the item and the building principal, Shannon Butt, are also noted, suggesting formal submission for consideration.

This document is a trip request form for Hickman County Middle School's 8th grade students, dated May 15, 2026. The request outlines plans for a school reward trip to Beechbend Amusement Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky, with approximately 80-90 students expected to attend. It details the associated costs, transportation arrangements via charter bus, and fundraising options through a Krispy Kreme donut sale. The form includes signatures from the requesting individual, the principal, and the director of schools, indicating compliance with the Hickman County Board of Education policy regarding out-of-state trips.

This document is the minutes from the Hickman County Board of Education's regular board meeting held on December 8, 2025, at 6:30 PM in Central Office - Room 203. The minutes detail the proceedings of the meeting, including the approval of the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and various motions related to school operations, such as trip requests, change orders for classrooms, and grant approvals. Key topics discussed include the approval of the school calendar for 2026-2027, live-streaming board meetings, and the hiring process for a new Director of Schools. The document captures the motions made, seconded, and the results of votes, reflecting the decisions made by the board during this session.

This document is the minutes from a special called session of the Hickman County Board of Education held on December 17, 2025, at 6:30 PM in Central Office - Room 203. The minutes detail the proceedings of the meeting, including the call to order, a moment of silence, and the Pledge of Allegiance. The agenda for the meeting was approved, followed by the approval of an Interim Director's Contract, both of which passed with a vote of 4 in favor and 3 absent. The document concludes with a motion to adjourn, which also passed.

This document is the January Personnel Report prepared by Dr. Belinda Anderson for the Board Members, dated January 7, 2026. It outlines various personnel matters including leaves of absence, hiring of new staff, resignations, retirements, and transfers within the school system. The report lists specific individuals being hired for positions such as teachers and substitute teachers, as well as details about resignations and appointments. This excerpt provides a glimpse into the staffing changes and needs within the county schools, although it is based only on the beginning of the file.

This document is a draft of the Strategic Plan for Hickman County Schools covering the years 2026-2030, dated January 2026. It outlines the vision, mission, and core values of the school district, emphasizing high expectations, engagement, and community involvement. The plan details specific goals for academic achievement, student success and safety, operations and facilities, and community engagement, along with objectives for the 2025-2026 school year and future action steps. The excerpt highlights initiatives aimed at improving academic performance, fostering safe learning environments, enhancing operational efficiency, and strengthening community partnerships.

11:4811 minutes, 48 secondsThank you. And to the flag of the United States of 11:5911 minutes, 59 secondsAmerica and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 12:1412 minutes, 14 secondsfor January the 12th. We have abody has this. 12:2612 minutes, 26 secondsYes, sir. 12:2912 minutes, 29 secondsHow about the bus grant? and uh we tabled it from last month and we need to get it back on agenda because 12:3712 minutes, 37 secondsum he's here. He can tell us about it, but bus grant has to be um applied for 12:4512 minutes, 45 secondsin a time frame and we're running out of time frame. So that's the reason we have to got to make decision on it tonight. 12:5212 minutes, 52 secondsSo we need to put that back agenda, right? 12:5712 minutes, 57 secondsSo we need a motion to the agenda to add the uh table which would be uh bus grant 13:0613 minutes, 6 secondsand uh need to do that. So I need a motion to amend the agenda. 13:1013 minutes, 10 secondsMake a motion we amend the agenda to add the bus grant. 13:1413 minutes, 14 secondsAll right, I second. And second roll call vote, please. 13:2513 minutes, 25 secondsWe had to put it under the board. We want to take action on it. Yeah. 13:3013 minutes, 30 secondsSo under be under 12. 13:5613 minutes, 56 secondsAll right. And we need to pass that. 14:0514 minutes, 5 secondsRoll up our majority to one. We'll just do the majority. All in favor say I. I. 14:1314 minutes, 13 secondsAny pass. All right. 14:1814 minutes, 18 secondsAnd we pass the agenda for January the 12th. Need a motion for that. 14:2714 minutes, 27 secondsI make a motion to approve the agenda for January 12th. Second that and we have a second. All in favor say I. 14:3514 minutes, 35 secondsPost all eyes have it record meeting. We need to approve the regular minutes for December the 8th. 14:4414 minutes, 44 secondsMotion for that please. 14:4614 minutes, 46 secondsI make a motion. We approve the meet the minutes from December the 8th. A second. 14:5114 minutes, 51 secondsAnd we have a second. All in favor say I. I. 14:5414 minutes, 54 secondsAny opposed? Eyes have it. Special call meeting. This is December the 17th. 15:0215 minutes, 2 secondsAny move to approve that? 15:0415 minutes, 4 secondsI'll make a motion to approve the minutes for December 17th. Have a motion made. Do we have a second? A second. And a second. All in favor say I. 15:1215 minutes, 12 secondsI. Any. 15:1415 minutes, 14 secondsMotion passed. Special recognition. Miss Christy MS 15:2415 minutes, 24 secondsto Dr. Anderson and board members, it is my pleasure to nominate Tama Gasbard for um Hikman County Employee of the Month. 15:3215 minutes, 32 secondsShe is the welcoming face of our school, answering phones with professionalism, greeting parents, students, and staff 15:3915 minutes, 39 secondswith warmth, and ensuring every visitor feels supported from the moment they enter our building. She expertly tracks 15:4615 minutes, 46 secondsdaily attendance, maintains accurate records, and manages the registration of new students with exceptional organization and efficiency. Her 15:5515 minutes, 55 secondsdependability is unmatched. She is consistently she consistently anticipates needs, keeps our office 16:0216 minutes, 2 secondsrunning smoothly, and can always be counted on to handle sensitive tasks with care. Her commitment to excellence and genuine care for our students, 16:1116 minutes, 11 secondsfamilies, and staff make her an invaluable member of our school community and a most deserving candidate for employee of the months. Um, 16:1916 minutes, 19 secondssubmitted by Amy Mcabe, principal of Centerville Elementary. And this is for Miss Tena Gaspar. 16:3416 minutes, 34 secondsstand. Thank you. 16:5216 minutes, 52 secondsNext on it is consent agenda. I'll make a motion we approve the consent agenda items. Do a second. 16:5816 minutes, 58 secondsA second motion second. All in favor say I. I. and post 97 17:0617 minutes, 6 secondsinformation. Two mascots art school spotlight. Two ladies here that are watching this from the middle school. If y'all will come up and tell us all about this. 17:1717 minutes, 17 secondsTina's going to pass out something while I talk for a minute. Good evening. I'm Jana Willis, the principal at East 17:2517 minutes, 25 secondsMiddle School, and I'm just going to share a brief update about what has been going on at East Middle School. 17:3417 minutes, 34 secondsAt the start of this year, we have been celebrating, celebrating, celebrating because we have gotten off the ATSI list and we are super excited about that. 17:4617 minutes, 46 secondsAlso, we have been awarded a B on the state report card and we could not have done this 17:5417 minutes, 54 secondswithout our students, our teachers, our parents working together and we have been so excited about that and because 18:0318 minutes, 3 secondsof that, as you can see on our slide that um Tina has passed out to you, um 18:1118 minutes, 11 secondsif you look at it in 2022, Our economically disadvantaged students were 18:1818 minutes, 18 secondsat a 2% and this past year we went to a 58%. 18:2718 minutes, 27 secondsThat was the biggest growth that the that was seen across the state and we have just been ecstatic because of that. 18:3818 minutes, 38 secondsWe know that our students are getting what they deserve in the classrooms. 18:4518 minutes, 45 secondsAnd because of this, we have been working on our three buckets, which is our lesson plans, our PLC's, and our 18:5318 minutes, 53 secondswalkthroughs. And we could not have accomplished any of these things without doing those. And so that's kind of what 19:0019 minuteswe've been doing this first semester at East Tikman Middle School. And we are super proud of all of our teachers and 19:0819 minutes, 8 secondsour students and our parents working together. 19:1719 minutes, 17 secondsAll right. Thank you so much for giving us this opportunity to take three minutes or less to talk about our school. Uh when I think of HCMS, I have 19:2619 minutes, 26 secondsto tell you that I think of three B's right away. The first B is belonging. We try to create an atmosphere where all uh students, families, and staff feel like they belong. The second B is backbone. 19:3519 minutes, 35 secondsIt refers to our teaching staff. uh we have 26 uh certified teachers in house and almost half of them have 15 years of 19:4519 minutes, 45 secondsexperience or more in education and so they provide that steady consistent uh hard work every single day in the 19:5319 minutes, 53 secondsclassroom and I'm just so proud to be a part of that team and then the third B is belief and that represents the confidence that we have in our school 20:0020 minutesand in one another and that is why I feel like we have maintained a B average for the third year in a uh on the stage report card. And now 20:0920 minutes, 9 secondslet's jump into our slide. Uh we're going to talk about uh one thing I want to we're so proud of this previous this 20:1620 minutes, 16 secondspast year. Uh you can see two years ago we had a 17.7% chronic absenteeism rate and we reduced 20:2420 minutes, 24 secondsthat to 7.6. Uh people ask how in the world did you do that? Um I do want to just point out one of the obvious things 20:3120 minutes, 31 secondsthat stands out. Our DBA had a baby this year. Uh the previous year was very similar. So we knew it was something we 20:3820 minutes, 38 secondsreally had to focus on. But our DBA, she has done such an phenomenal job of calling and encouraging parents uh just 20:4720 minutes, 47 secondsevery single day on the phone. And we also changed our school counselor schedule so that she had one week out of the month so that she could help us with 20:5520 minutes, 55 secondstalking to students who may uh have been struggling coming to school for various reasons. uh she supported us in our tier 21:0221 minutes, 2 secondsone meetings and our teachers have done an excellent job too of just staying on top of making those phone calls and encouraging kids and parents to uh come 21:1121 minutes, 11 secondson in and come to school. Why does it matter? Uh obviously if kids aren't in school, it's pretty hard to teach them. 21:1721 minutes, 17 secondsSo uh just being there uh it it helps across the board and that is definitely one of our district goals this year in 21:2421 minutes, 24 secondsevery single school. All eight schools are really uh focused in on trying to decrease our chronic absentism rate. Um 21:3321 minutes, 33 secondsthings that are working right now, data driven instruction, uh our teachers use data all the time to determine what what 21:4021 minutes, 40 secondsit is that we really need to focus on starts at the very beginning of the year when we look at our T and ready data. We create accountability worksheets where 21:4821 minutes, 48 secondswe can identify flippers and bubble kids and really talk about those kids in our PLC meetings and make sure we are maintaining a focus on them. And uh 21:5721 minutes, 57 secondsobviously this past week we looked at our benchmark 2 data from Mastery Connect and that is part of our spring 22:0522 minutes, 5 secondsuh focus. One other thing we wanted to mention that we feel like is really supporting our students is our bulldog achievement center. uh students can go 22:1422 minutes, 14 secondsthere instead of going to enrichment. So instead of going to a library, CTE or computer, they can go to the Bulldog 22:2122 minutes, 21 secondsachievement center and get some tutoring from a certified uh staff member and they can we can help them with 22:2822 minutes, 28 secondsaccountability by uh making sure that they are making up any missed assignments and things like that. If we see a zero in the grade book, we're 22:3622 minutes, 36 secondsgoing to sign them up for the BAC. A zero is not okay with us. We want them to get their work done and um we just want to hold them to that. So happy to 22:4522 minutes, 45 secondstalk about Hickman Middle all night but I have three minutes and hopefully I'm done. So 22:5622 minutes, 56 secondsthank y'all for the job. Well done. Yes. That is good news. Very encouraging. Yes. 23:0323 minutes, 3 secondsI always like them come up principles come up and brag in their schools. 23:0823 minutes, 8 secondsThat's something to be proud of and brag about. So, all right. 23:1623 minutes, 16 secondsDirector's application. Each one of you have a folder in front of you that has the applications. 23:2523 minutes, 25 secondsThis is yours to take home, look at it, and go over it and any information that 23:3223 minutes, 32 secondsyou want to check through it. uh feel like you need to make some phone calls, feel like you can do whatever. Uh this 23:4023 minutes, 40 secondsis for you too. We have a call maybe the 27th be 23:4623 minutes, 46 secondswe're going to talk about u so time look at that. 23:5523 minutes, 55 secondsMr. Holl. Yes ma'am. 23:5623 minutes, 56 secondsOn the 27th meeting I would like to be recused from that meeting. I know the director needs to be there, but um if I 24:0424 minutes, 4 secondscould be exempt from that, I would be most appreciative of that. You're not coming. 24:0824 minutes, 8 secondsI would I would prefer not to, but I do appreciate the opportunity. 24:1324 minutes, 13 secondsYou Yeah, you're in a kind of a dual role there. So, uh yeah, we would have to uh find somebody else to do the minutes and we could do that. One of the other ladies, Miss or somebody. 24:2524 minutes, 25 secondsThank you. 24:2624 minutes, 26 secondsI'll let you me to keep minutes. That's for sure. 24:2924 minutes, 29 secondsI would prefer not to. Thank you so much. Oh, you see my handwriting, too. 24:3524 minutes, 35 secondsAll right. Discussion. Uh, this is our strategy plan. We were back in the fall and hopefully uh we're going to have 24:4424 minutes, 44 secondseverything ready for that. Yes. You going to do that? Yes, um, tonight we're looking at the revised 24:5224 minutes, 52 secondsstrategic plan for Hitman County Schools. Um it sharpens our focus on academic rigor, operational transparency and community connection. Uh the core 25:0125 minutes, 1 secondmission remains rooted in preparing every student for success in life and work and those revisions introduce specific data-driven frameworks to 25:0825 minutes, 8 secondsensure we meet those goals. Uh the key updates to this plan include the following. The instructional precision moving beyond general oversight to align 25:1625 minutes, 16 secondsall lesson plans with high quality instructional materials and ensuring consistency across sister schools. The second point would be operational 25:2425 minutes, 24 secondsreadiness. The introduction of the school leader preparation document which uses TISA student weighted data to ensure our staffing and budgets are both 25:3225 minutes, 32 secondsequitable and fiscally sound. The third piece would be targeted student support, a new commitment to exploring a behavioral school or regional support 25:4025 minutes, 40 secondsprogram to better serve students with significant academic and emotional needs. and then enhanced communication, a shift toward a more unified district 25:4825 minutes, 48 secondsstory utilizing streamlined digital messaging and new traditions like the state of our schools have been to to celebrate our hometown heroes and 25:5625 minutes, 56 secondsstudent achievements. Uh the revisions are designed to move us from broad goals to actionable results ensuring that all means all in Hickman County and these 26:0426 minutes, 4 secondsare based on our meeting that we had the last time. 26:0826 minutes, 8 secondsAll right. Is there any questions about this from anybody? We've had quite a good discussion the last time we met on this. 26:1626 minutes, 16 secondsYeah, we've discussed it, but I'd like to see us spending a little more time with this. Okay. 26:2126 minutes, 21 secondsAnd I don't I don't think we should approve a strategic plan until we have we hire a director of schools. 26:2926 minutes, 29 secondsIs there a deadline on this? I don't think there is. It's November, isn't it? Yeah. November 2026. 26:3626 minutes, 36 secondsSo, we've got time. This is discussion and it's just an information item. That's all. 26:4126 minutes, 41 secondsIt's all discussion. Yeah, I think we all need to spend some time with it and and really dig into it and come back and work on it some more. 26:4826 minutes, 48 secondsOkay. It's got a lot in it. It is. 26:5226 minutes, 52 secondsAnd I really think four pages is too much for us for a strategic plan. 27:0627 minutes, 6 secondsWell, we'll do that. So, you think he needs to be more picky? Oh. more more bullet points. 27:1327 minutes, 13 secondsI think it needs to be more Yeah. more bullet points and this looks to me like this has got more administrative 27:2227 minutes, 22 secondsthings in it. I mean, we we issue the directive and then there's a plan that comes in under that that would come from the director of schools and the central office. 27:3127 minutes, 31 secondsWe're we're not making the full plan. I don't I don't think that's our role. 27:3627 minutes, 36 secondsIt's not. I think it's great for us to say, you know, we want to support the um hometown hero program. Figure out how 27:4527 minutes, 45 secondsthat's going to work. We want to support the pipelines. 27:5127 minutes, 51 secondsY'all figure out how that's going to work. 27:5627 minutes, 56 secondsI've looked at some other board strategic plans and a lot of them, you know, they have kind of the overarching goals and objectives 28:0428 minutes, 4 secondsum and then they leave it to the dis the central office and the principles to then fill in that gap. And I agree. I 28:1228 minutes, 12 secondsthink this is this reads more like a district plan than a board strategic plan. 28:2328 minutes, 23 secondsWell, if we've got a retrieve, we need to talk about it. It would just be something that we want to put on now that we can discuss that and and get in more 28:3128 minutes, 31 secondsto the what you were just saying. Try to get that work to have come to some more information. 28:4128 minutes, 41 secondsSound like we got the information. We just need to strengthen. Yeah. For the board's perspective. 28:4828 minutes, 48 secondsThe good news is it sounds like you've already got a district plan. So, uh, but uh, yeah. 28:5728 minutes, 57 secondsAll right. Thank you, M. And uh, V is business officer. He's not here. Yeah. 29:0429 minutes, 4 secondsI've got, uh, title that or push that out to the next 29:1029 minutes, 10 secondsweek. a meeting in 16th 17th and u one of the meetings is with this 29:1829 minutes, 18 secondsgroup okay and uh I've been back and forth with them and right now they said there's no problem if we had something 29:2629 minutes, 26 secondsto this so but I wanted to have something take to them but um I think we 29:3329 minutes, 33 secondskind of know what we want to do and maybe the 27th we'll hit this again if he's available I want to have something 29:4129 minutes, 41 secondsconcrete to go up there and say this is what we want to do. Is this okay? Right. 29:4629 minutes, 46 secondsAnd I I think they'll agree with anything we want. We just got to I think it would just spend the same 29:5329 minutes, 53 secondsamount of dollars on the certified not certified within the program and would you do it 30:0230 minutes, 2 secondsif you and then that's what would that'd be the fair thing to do because that'll still make the non non-certified have more because there's some funding for 30:1130 minutes, 11 secondsthe insurance or something from the state for the certified right and that the non-certified don't get so we and then when we talk We discussed that a 30:2030 minutes, 20 secondscouple minutes ago. It sound like if we corrected that dollar amount, it's not as uh it's not as drain. It wouldn't be 30:2830 minutes, 28 secondsas draining on the money. Well, we had to Mike figured out before. There's a whole bunch of different ways and a 30:3530 minutes, 35 secondscouple of ways was going to drain us and strictly it's strictly for that employee and that insurance and there's not that many people that 30:4330 minutes, 43 secondsfall within that plan. So, uh, and right now looking at the last figures, uh, we'll have them again posted probably by 30:5130 minutes, 51 secondsthe next meeting. Uh, we're still I don't see us running out of money. 30:5630 minutes, 56 secondsYeah. I mean, we're spending about 20% of the just the in the returns fund in last year, last couple years. So, it 31:0431 minutes, 4 secondsshould, you know, we're not even touching that. 3.2 million. 31:0931 minutes, 9 secondsYeah. And it's bringing in about Yeah. Okay. Okay. I haven't looked at the last couple weeks cuz, you know, stock markets leaps and bounds and that affects it. 31:1831 minutes, 18 secondsYeah. 31:1831 minutes, 18 secondsIf it drops, I hear I get a phone call and they say, "We need to have a meeting. I might be all right. Just sell out." It usually does. 31:2631 minutes, 26 secondsMr. Elkins has a plan on getting that to you all prior. Yes. 31:2931 minutes, 29 secondsTo that. So, within the next week or so, right, we'll try to do that on the 27. 31:3531 minutes, 35 secondstalk about it. I like to have something student information system technology specialist. 31:5031 minutes, 50 secondsThat would be Mr. Stelton. 31:5331 minutes, 53 secondsOh, you didn't know he's a Nazi boy of the month or something. 32:0332 minutes, 3 secondsI need to read that. That was a dirty trick, wasn't it? 32:1332 minutes, 13 secondsYeah. Yeah. We we have been looking at our u changing our SIS, our student information systems, uh for various 32:2232 minutes, 22 secondsreasons. Skyward has just not been a par. 32:2632 minutes, 26 secondsWe believe the first year that they were going to drop uh Skyward that the state was not going to approve that. uh it has been approved now, but we have been able 32:3532 minutes, 35 secondsto look at other venues and and other vendors and say there's better things out there. So, we've been looking through that with Miss Twyla and Brad 32:4332 minutes, 43 secondsand myself and Barbara and several of us. We met with the um several counselors and teachers. We had a 32:5132 minutes, 51 secondsteacher from every school, some counselors, CTE, uh, everybody from technology, and we all met together with Twilight, and we we looked at two 33:0033 minutesdifferent products, Synergy and Power School. That's our top two right now. 33:0433 minutes, 4 secondsSo, we're going through all that, looking at that, deciding which ones that we'd like to go with, which is best for our teachers, what they thought, as 33:1133 minutes, 11 secondswell as the counselors. It's going to be improvement anyway we go. We're now waiting for prices to come back uh from our vendors to tell us, and that'll kind 33:1833 minutes, 18 secondsof help us decide, too. Either way from I don't want to overstep, but either way I think we're going to save money because Skyward's one of the most expensive ones of of what we're looking 33:2633 minutes, 26 secondsat. So, it's really going to turn out really good for us in the long run. The scary thing is Miss Twalla is not really wanting to change, but we'll we'll take 33:3433 minutes, 34 secondsthat as we go. It's she keeps reminding us in two years she's retiring and maybe sooner if we put her through this, but she's she's in better shape 33:4133 minutes, 41 secondsnow. She's uh she understands it was probably a change that we need to make. 33:4533 minutes, 45 secondsSo, we I think it'd be a benefit to uh it's got the technology is is so much better for our parents, for our students, uh for our teachers, and for 33:5233 minutes, 52 secondseverybody involved. So, uh I think that's what a lot of this said right here is what I just said. Um so, we're going to meet again. We actually have a 34:0034 minutesphone call uh on Friday with some of our counselors have some other questions they want to ask. Uh so as we narrow that down, we'll hopefully u we bring 34:0934 minutes, 9 secondsfor you before too long, give you a chance to vote or to uh give us the the 34:1734 minutes, 17 secondsability to go further with it so we can get started with it. Quicker we get started the better. We'll have Skyward through July. 34:2434 minutes, 24 secondsSo both vendors have said the quicker we can get going the better it'll be for y'all. And then probably with Summit uh in the fall we'll probably do a lot of 34:3134 minutes, 31 secondstraining for our new system. But that's where we are right now. We'll keep you updated as things progress until they tell me I need to meet with y'all again. 34:4034 minutes, 40 secondsThank you. Good job. Request board action. 34:5234 minutes, 52 secondsEastman High School Junior Competition. 35:0135 minutes, 1 secondUm, the junior chef competition is coming up in March, March. I think it says fifth and sixth, but I think it's sixth and seventh. I'd have to go back 35:0835 minutes, 8 secondsand double check. Um, and it says we have three students competing. Um, one is a senior who's planning on going to 35:1635 minutes, 16 secondsNashville State. If we were to win that competition competition, not only do they get to go to school for to Nashville State for free, but they'd 35:2335 minutes, 23 secondsalso get $3,000 on top of that. And today we added another senior who's willing to go to Nashville State to that team. So hopefully he has the same opportunity where he could go for free. 35:3335 minutes, 33 secondsAnd that $3,000 from what I understand can go towards books. It can go towards gas if that's what they need to get there because the Nashville State campus 35:4135 minutes, 41 secondsfor culinary arts is um in Antioch. So it's not super close. Um for that trip, 35:4935 minutes, 49 secondsit will be an overnight trip in Antioch, Tennessee. We will compete in the Nashville State kitchen there. Um the 35:5835 minutes, 58 secondsstate uh pays for our hotel. So the only expense is my sub for that trip. So the kids don't have to pay anything. They 36:0636 minutes, 6 secondseven provide dinner that night usually and then breakfast that morning at the hotel. 36:1436 minutes, 14 secondsThat's great. 36:1736 minutes, 17 secondsSo any questions? Make a motion we approve the second. All in favor say I. 36:2436 minutes, 24 secondsI. 36:2736 minutes, 27 secondsGo get them. Have a good trip. Have a good My name is Aiden Huff. I'm an FCCLA 36:3536 minutes, 35 secondsmember at E HHS. We are requesting permission to attend the FCCLA state conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee on 36:4336 minutes, 43 secondsApril 9th through 11th. We will have student competing in culinary arts and baking and pastry. I will be attending 36:5236 minutes, 52 secondsas a voting delegate delegate delegate so I can learn more about the competitions 36:5936 minutes, 59 secondsso I can compete next year. We have students compete in the past who have earned gold and first place at the state 37:0537 minutes, 5 secondsand national level. We appreciate you considering letting us attend this state conference. There will be no cost for 37:1337 minutes, 13 secondsstudents to attend as long as they are competing. The only cost will be for food. 37:2237 minutes, 22 secondsAre there any questions about our trip to Chattanooga for the state FCCLA conference? 37:3037 minutes, 30 secondsMake a motion we approve the trip for the FCCLA. Motion second. All in favor say I. 37:3837 minutes, 38 secondsI. No. Thank you. Thank you. Good job. 37:5037 minutes, 50 secondsAnd we have a another one county middle school eighth grade trip. 38:0038 minutesGood evening. I'm Chloe Cocker and this is Chloe Fuller and Addie Holloway. We represent the eighth class of Hickman County Middle School and we are here to 38:0838 minutes, 8 secondsask permission to attend Beachman Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky on May 15th. 38:1638 minutes, 16 secondsstudents who going to qualify. Um it's based on academic behavior and attendance um goals. 38:2538 minutes, 25 secondsWhat is the purpose? To have fun. How many do we expect to attend? Anywhere from 85 to 90 students. 38:3338 minutes, 33 secondsUm how many chefs? Six. 38:3638 minutes, 36 secondsAnd two charter buses. And then it's $100 per Yeah. No more than $100 per student and a fundraiser is available. 38:4838 minutes, 48 secondsI make a motion to approve the HCMS 8th grade trip. Second. 38:5438 minutes, 54 secondsHave a motion to second. All in favor say I. Any votes? I enjoy your trip. 39:0639 minutes, 6 secondsMr. Newsome change order. Oh, we got a prom. 39:1339 minutes, 13 secondsYou don't want to skip that. Trouble. 39:1839 minutes, 18 secondsBig trouble. They're already wanting to buy tickets. Um, so I'm Miss Davidson and we are requesting to have prom on campus again in our gym April 11th. So, 39:2639 minutes, 26 secondswe will not be going to FCCLA State this year. Uh, because they would be very upset with me if I did that instead. Um, 39:3439 minutes, 34 secondsin the gymnasium 7 to 11. Um, and it's Arctic Starlight. 39:4039 minutes, 40 secondsSo, if y'all have any questions, I don't have anything with me. It's been a long day. 39:4539 minutes, 45 secondsI'll make a motion to approve HHS request. I'll second. We have a second. All in favor say I. I. 39:5439 minutes, 54 secondsHave a good Thank you so much. 39:5639 minutes, 56 secondsNow, CP, good evening. Um, I was able to speak to some of you at the last call meeting 40:0540 minutes, 5 secondsabout uh myself and Miss Turpin mentioned to you that there was a snag that they found about the gas line. They 40:1440 minutes, 14 secondsweren't sure where it wasn't located when they did the scan, the ground scan. 40:1840 minutes, 18 secondsUh, they come to find out it was in plastic pipe, which is why it wasn't noticed with the scan. and and also they 40:2540 minutes, 25 secondsdid find another electrical line that services at the very end of the the new building location. There's a a light 40:3340 minutes, 33 secondspole that's has electrical service going to it. And so there's two those two changes we've asked for for you to 40:4040 minutes, 40 secondsapprove tonight. The the gas line is 90 $9,561 to relocate and the electrical is $7,96. 40:5040 minutes, 50 secondsThe total of these two is 17,467.84 and um if you approve it, there's a 40:5840 minutes, 58 secondsbudget amendment that we would follow that with to to appropriate. Are we still okay on our funds in that? We are. Yes, sir. Okay. We've got extra and other line items. 41:0741 minutes, 7 secondsThe u problem I have anytime they dig in the ground, we're supposed to have a tracer or tracker in there, right? 41:1341 minutes, 13 secondsAnd I don't know why they uh gas line didn't do it. And and I'm just talking about myself. I've had people trying to track gas lines. 41:2241 minutes, 22 secondsMhm. 41:2341 minutes, 23 secondsAt a place I they couldn't find a dealer and they didn't put it in there. So, I just something that just and they and in both situations they 41:3241 minutes, 32 secondsknew it was there. So, they dug as as comfortably as they could with the machines and then they dug to find to 41:4041 minutes, 40 secondsactually locate. So, they did take the care and and make sure that they didn't hit anything. So, out there the other day and they were busy digging. 41:4841 minutes, 48 secondsAnd there and on this if if it's approved they'll start that Thursday is the plan because they've been they've been 41:5741 minutes, 57 secondswithdrawn for the last three weeks to to other jobs since since they couldn't get that on the last meeting. Need a motion to approve the change order. 42:0842 minutes, 8 secondsMake approve change order. I second motion second roll call. 42:1542 minutes, 15 secondsI may Yes. 42:1842 minutes, 18 secondsDr. Coup, yes. 42:1942 minutes, 19 secondsMiss Heron, yes. 42:2042 minutes, 20 secondsMiss Taylor, yes. 42:2242 minutes, 22 secondsMiss Baker, yes. 42:2342 minutes, 23 secondsMr. Hobs, yes. 42:2442 minutes, 24 secondsMr. Lane, yes. 42:2542 minutes, 25 secondsMiss May, yes. Hope we won't have any more of them. We hope. Cross our fingers. 42:3342 minutes, 33 secondsBud budget amendments. I'll do those two. You want to do those? 42:3742 minutes, 37 secondsUm, tonight we have three budget amendments. 22, 23, and 24. Budget amendment 22 is for some TCAT revenues 42:4642 minutes, 46 secondsthat we have received. Um those funds will be dispensed to the programs and to the teachers. Um 42:5442 minutes, 54 secondsso that's 58,000 and some change. Uh budget amendment 23 43:0143 minutes, 1 secondis for the 20,000 that we would move in the M grant to cover the cost of the um 43:0943 minutes, 9 secondsrelocation that we And budget amendment 24 is to to cover 43:1543 minutes, 15 secondssome educational cost that we're having to that we approaching overspending in those lines. So we're trying to get extra funds into those line items. 43:3043 minutes, 30 secondsAny questions? 43:3643 minutes, 36 secondsAll right. Need a motion? Make a motion we approve the budget amendments 23 23 and 22. 43:4343 minutes, 43 secondsWe have a second motion second. We'll call Miss Heron. Yes. Miss Taylor. Yes. Miss Baker. Yes. Mr. Hob. Yes. Mr. Lane. 43:5143 minutes, 51 secondsYes. Miss May. Yes. Dr. C. Yes. Thank you. Thank you. 44:0044 minutesWe have two policies up for first reading um tonight. One is 1.400 400 schoolboard meetings and Miss Baker 44:0744 minutes, 7 secondsrecommended including the language from the December meeting regarding reporting meetings live stream and so that should have been reflected in your that change 44:1644 minutes, 16 secondson that policy in your packet. The other one is one that TSBA has recommended. 44:2244 minutes, 22 secondsUm, I always send, this was one that was up for review, and I always send the ones that are up for review to see if there's any changes or updates. And they 44:3044 minutes, 30 secondsrecommended that we just remove the language of members present because state law requires a majority of the membership of the board to vote to take 44:3744 minutes, 37 secondsa action versus majority of the individuals present. So, just removing um that language to make sure that we're 44:4544 minutes, 45 secondsin compliance with that law. So, those two are up for first reading. Okay. Any questions? Motion. 44:5444 minutes, 54 secondsI want to make a motion to pull out the 1.400 and um separately from the 1.404. 45:0445 minutes, 4 secondsI want to make a motion to approve this on first reading and wave second reading. 45:1345 minutes, 13 secondsI'll second that. A motion second. All in favor? I oppose. 45:2345 minutes, 23 secondsMotion carried. 45:2445 minutes, 24 secondsAll right. Next one is the other one since you pulled it out. 40404. I'll make a motion we approve. 45:3345 minutes, 33 secondsI'll second. Motion. Second. All in favor say I. I. Opposed. Eyes have it. 45:4045 minutes, 40 secondsOkay. And then we have 1.401 to 1.502 just up for review. Any questions? 45:4845 minutes, 48 secondsAny questions on these? 45:5945 minutes, 59 secondsNo. Need a motion to approve for review? 46:0446 minutes, 4 secondsI make a motion we approve 1.401 through 1.502. Have a second. I'll second. 46:1246 minutes, 12 secondsMotion to second. All in favor say I. I. No. Eyes have it. Thank you. 46:1846 minutes, 18 secondsThank you very much. Thank you. 46:2246 minutes, 22 secondsConsideration of grant for propane buses. This guy's up here. 46:3546 minutes, 35 secondsThey I received a contract for that that grant um with a January 15th deadline to 46:4546 minutes, 45 secondssign and send back to them just to if if it's approved or we're going to use that money or not. And so we're trying to get back and send it back to them. 46:5946 minutes, 59 secondsThis is for we buy one, we get one, two buses. 47:0347 minutes, 3 secondsThey they'll they'll stable reimburse up to 50% which we qualified for 50%. 47:0947 minutes, 9 secondsUm, and if we can find the money for one this year, one next year, there might be some residual money left over, but you need that to kind of buffer that. 47:2247 minutes, 22 secondsDon't want to get behind on those things. 47:2847 minutes, 28 secondsSo, is there any more questions about this grant? 47:3447 minutes, 34 secondsWe need a motion on it to make a motion where approved. Second. I'll second. 47:4147 minutes, 41 secondsMotion and second. Roll call vote. Miss Taylor? Yes. Miss Baker? Yes. Mr. Hobs? Yes. Mr. Lane? Yes. Miss Mazize? Yes. 47:4947 minutes, 49 secondsDr. C? Yes. Miss Aaron? Yes. Thank you. Thank you. 47:5647 minutes, 56 secondsannouncements confirm the special call mean for the 27th. Uh we need to hit on 48:0448 minutes, 4 secondssome stuff that we need to talk about kind of hit on it a little bit. I want looking over our applications 48:1148 minutes, 11 secondsto make sure that we've got that in line and uh the oped deal we can get the information 48:2148 minutes, 21 secondsback and talk about that. Is anything else that we need to bring up? 48:2748 minutes, 27 secondsI won't be there that night cuz that's the day I have surgery. 48:3148 minutes, 31 secondsWell, that's not a good thing. Can we deal with the chill wine? probably don't want that. 48:4148 minutes, 41 secondsIt'll probably be more like Can we not change it to another date so that Christy can be there for that? 48:4848 minutes, 48 secondsWe could we could the as for that Tuesday, I think, but I bet is there's that another 48:5748 minutes, 57 secondswe could do it on that Monday. I mean, I mean, she's going through a health operation. 49:0449 minutes, 4 secondsI've got brother-in-law in the family. He's still struggling. He had it back. 49:1049 minutes, 10 secondsThat's not something I'm trying to was the worst in the world. 49:1849 minutes, 18 secondsBut I'm I'm planning on trying to um you tell us zoom in to the the one on the fifth because that'll just be like five days 49:2649 minutes, 26 secondspost. So I hope I can zoom in to that one. Um but I mean I could do let's see 49:3449 minutes, 34 secondsum the week before I could do any day the week before. 49:3849 minutes, 38 secondsYeah. Like so not um that you know after work or whatever I'm 49:4449 minutes, 44 secondsworking but I mean I could come it 16 whatever. Yeah. 49:5349 minutes, 53 secondsLet's see. 49:5749 minutes, 57 secondsSo the 27th the day you have your Yes. 50:0150 minutes, 1 secondAnd that Thursday before Thursday anything on 22nd. 50:0950 minutes, 9 secondsI'm open that day. I am with anybody else. 50:1650 minutes, 16 secondsIs there 20 seconds till Thursday? Yes, I'm open. Okay. You'll be hearing. 50:2550 minutes, 25 secondsOkay. You're all right. She's not going to be here, remember? 50:2950 minutes, 29 secondsI know what she'll be at work. That'll be working. Yeah. All right. 50:3550 minutes, 35 secondsYeah, that's works will change after January the 22nd. 50:4050 minutes, 40 secondsAre we staying at 6:30 p.m. 50:4550 minutes, 45 secondsI mean, I can come right after work. I could be here by 6:15 if I want to be. Okay. So, we'll shoot for 6:15. That'll give us a little head start. 50:5450 minutes, 54 secondsOkay. I'm sure you don't want any problem. 51:0151 minutes, 1 secondI was having a bad night. You didn't like Monday. 51:0851 minutes, 8 secondsNo, I didn't. 51:1151 minutes, 11 secondsAll right. Regular board meeting February the 2nd. 51:2251 minutes, 22 secondsAnd uh see any change of that board retreat. Uh 51:3151 minutes, 31 secondsthis is a good time to work on that what we talked about earlier and uh anything else you want to have. So keep in mind, 51:4051 minutes, 40 secondslet us know uh what you want to do on this and kind of figure out a time to do if you want to do it on Saturday or you 51:4851 minutes, 48 secondswant to do it at one evening or it's depend on how much stuff we have to go over. a lot of you know on this 51:5651 minutes, 56 secondswhy don't we work on those dates on the 22nd prepared with dates and let's get dates on the calendar on the 22nd for that 52:0452 minutes, 4 secondsright let's just do it maybe come up with why what all we want to cover do a night you're fix to start 52:1252 minutes, 12 secondsbasketball on Saturdays yeah do that yeah you don't mess with that basketball 52:2252 minutes, 22 secondsso Yeah, let's talk about the 22nd and then we come up with a better better time for the retreat. 52:2852 minutes, 28 secondsAll right, Stephanie, talk about the budget. We got to start working on Yes, we got to start doing that. Uh, Miss May, do you have anything on the legislature? 52:3852 minutes, 38 secondsI think they start back in decision tomorrow about noon. So, um, basically all the things I talked about 52:4652 minutes, 46 secondslast week or last month, I'm sorry, not last week, last month are the things that are that, um, TBCA, um, is 52:5452 minutes, 54 secondssupporting um, going forward. So, we'll see how that goes. But, um, they start back tomorrow, so, 53:0253 minutes, 2 secondsand they'll be in session for, I think, until April, something. So, you mind sending him a note? I'm gonna send him one. Anybody else? Send me one 53:1053 minutes, 10 secondstoo about the there's a bill coming up this bill about the nurses. Yeah. 53:1453 minutes, 14 secondsI'd like state to pay for those because they only pay for one and a half. Right. 53:1953 minutes, 19 secondsPicking up the rest of Right. So that would be big savings for us. 53:2453 minutes, 24 secondsYeah. Cuz we we do have a nurse in every school, but they're not right. 53:3353 minutes, 33 secondsand they have um resolutions like preset resolutions TV 53:4053 minutes, 40 secondsif for a lot of the things that they're putting forward and if we want to make a resolution 53:4853 minutes, 48 secondsand adopt it for our own board um from the things we voted on at the you know 53:5553 minutes, 55 secondswe're well we can do that um and then let our legislature know that, 54:0254 minutes, 2 secondsyou know, these legislators know that we're supporting these things. But, um, 54:1054 minutes, 10 secondsbut I will definitely get in touch with Cody and tell him about that and couple of the other things, 54:1854 minutes, 18 secondssend him another and the one in Perry County because he's not ours, but he is the right coordinators for other county. 54:2954 minutes, 29 secondsI think that one and then the school search um one too about the clarification about who can do the school searching 54:3854 minutes, 38 secondsthat's a big issue too I think that they need to know that we need some 54:4454 minutes, 44 secondsclarification on that so thank you 54:5554 minutes, 55 secondsany comments tell us what's going Oh, at my school. Yeah. 55:0155 minutes, 1 secondOh. Um, well, I think Miss Molton reached out to you on behalf of me for decorating graduation caps. 55:1055 minutes, 10 secondsUhhuh. She did. 55:1155 minutes, 11 secondsYes. So, I've been trying to get this done for I think three years. So, I'm senior class president and I've been 55:1855 minutes, 18 secondsworking to let our seniors decorate their graduation caps. It's been getting denied. And I've been talking to the seniors. I was like, "Do you guys not go to the school board?" And they're like, 55:2755 minutes, 27 seconds"No." And I'm like, "Okay, well, I'm going to the school board because I want this done." And so I wrote up a proposal. It's very good. 55:3455 minutes, 34 secondsIt I even reviewed it today, so there's more that was in there. But um sorry, more information was very good. 55:4255 minutes, 42 secondsBut um I'm very excited about this. I think it'll promote individuality because we see a sea of blue and I think it will help the parents to see their student and I'm really excited about it. 55:5455 minutes, 54 secondsSo, good thought. 55:5855 minutes, 58 secondsShe did an excellent job writing it up and putting parameters around it and boundaries so that we don't want to get too far. Yep. It was really well written. 56:0756 minutes, 7 secondsThank you. 56:1056 minutes, 10 secondsThis place is all right. Anybody else shar? 56:2056 minutes, 20 secondsNope. Nope. All right. 56:2856 minutes, 28 secondsYou got any? Yes. Director. All right. It's your turn. 56:3556 minutes, 35 secondsThank you. Um January 23rd is Leave a Legacy, which I know all of you have received that. Um and that's the East 56:4356 minutes, 43 secondsHickman High School and Megman County High School game. Um it's also an evening where we're going to have a CTE spotlight. So, I'm way excited about 56:5156 minutes, 51 secondsthat. um and they're going to be showcasing the things that we've been doing in that. So, they're in preparation for that. It's also my privilege to recognize that January the 57:0057 minutes25th through the 31st, 2026 is Tennessee School Board Appreciation Week. You all received some gifts this evening. Uh 57:0857 minutes, 8 secondsthis year's theme is local leadership, lasting impact, which imperfectly captures the tireless work of our 57:1557 minutes, 15 secondsmembers to that do the shape of future of our students and our community. And so we just want to tell you thank you. 57:2257 minutes, 22 secondsUm your leadership doesn't just impact our classrooms today. It creates a lasting change that echoes through generations. And so we appreciate 57:3057 minutes, 30 secondseverything that you do. And we hope that um just the small gifts show you how much we appreciate you. 57:3657 minutes, 36 secondsWell, thank you very much and thank all the people that made all this stuff available to us and we do appreciate it. 57:4357 minutes, 43 secondsAnd uh also the legacy deal. This will be the second time we've done this. And uh this is important. Some of you don't 57:5157 minutes, 51 secondsknow what it is. It's going back and picking out people who's made a great impact on our school system over the 57:5857 minutes, 58 secondsyears. Last time we had what five or six that did this and it was great. And there's so many people that's in this group that we can pick out. U this too. 58:1158 minutes, 11 secondsAnd uh I like doing this. We need to do this every year or other year. 58:1758 minutes, 17 secondsSo this is going to be a great I hope everybody comes to the game just to see that that's beforehand and we do have a CTE meeting right tomorrow afternoon 58:2658 minutes, 26 secondsinvitation to go yeah I got invitation usually go to these at county high school building 58:3458 minutes, 34 secondsyes so 3:30 3:45 you come to that I'll try to make it uh 58:4358 minutes, 43 secondsany other business before the board and Have you ever gotten those pictures from the first hometown heroes? Have we ever gotten those home in the buildings? 58:5258 minutes, 52 secondsNot that I know of. That's a good question. 58:5458 minutes, 54 secondsThat's something we need to We need to do. We need to find them. 58:5858 minutes, 58 secondsWe need to find them and we need to get them produced. And that was something that's come through and Yeah, 59:0559 minutes, 5 secondsyou're right. It's not been done. So, can you check into that for us and find out what happened to those? 59:1359 minutes, 13 secondsYes, sir. 59:1559 minutes, 15 secondsI don't know who you would ask. Miss Debbie. Miss Debbie. 59:1859 minutes, 18 secondsI mean, I know exactly who brain, huh? She would know. 59:2659 minutes, 26 secondsThose have not been produced and printed. I think Miss Gilbert has been working on those. Okay. Um, so we we will find out for sure. 59:3459 minutes, 34 secondsOkay. Great. We need to do that. All right. We have a motion to adjurnn. 59:4259 minutes, 42 secondsI'll make a motion to adjurnn. In second say I Sync to video time