Sumner County Schools TN public meetings in 2024
23 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education met to approve the 2025-26 High School Curriculum Guide and CTE Honors Courses. The board also voted on budget amendments for both the General Purpose and Federal budgets.
- Naming of Station Camp High School football stadium as Art Crook Stadium
- Approval of 2025-26 High School Curriculum Guide
- Approval of 2025-26 CTE Honors Courses
- Amendments to the General Purpose Budget and Federal Budget
- Approval of bids, purchases, grants, a Spyglass Audit agreement, and a Tyler contract
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education is holding a non-voting retreat on December 10, 2024. The agenda includes a Board Norming Session, a presentation on Course Mojo, and a discussion titled "What is your Why?" No votes are scheduled.
- Board Norming Session (action/discussion/information)
- Course Mojo presentation (discussion/information)
- "What is your Why?" discussion (discussion/information)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education met to approve various athletic facility projects and the 2025-26 school calendar for Union Elementary. The board also voted on budget amendments and several business contracts.
- Approval of the 2025-26 Union Elementary calendar
- Approval to proceed with the HHS baseball indoor facility
- Discussion and action on athletic facilities at GHS, WHHS, and WHS
- Approval of Spyglass Audit agreement and Tyler contract
- Approval of amendments to the General Purpose and Federal Budgets
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Board of Education is holding a non-voting study session to discuss student supports and school safety. The presentation regarding school safety is closed to the public.
- Discussion of Student Supports presentation
- Closed-session presentation regarding school safety
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education approved moving stadium bleachers at multiple high schools, adopted the 2025-26 school calendar (Preference 1), and passed a policy on use of artificial intelligence programs. The board also approved consent items including HR actions, grants, bids, and surplus property, as well as budget amendments and the TISA accountability report.
- Approved moving stadium home bleachers by 6 feet at BHS, HHS, PHS, GHS, MHMS, and SCHS
- Adopted Calendar Committee Preference 1 for the 2025-26 school year
- Approved Policy 4.214 on Use of Artificial Intelligence Programs upon second reading
- Approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget and Federal Budget
- Approved consent agenda including HR actions, NSCC dual credit agreement, grants, bids, and surplus property
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a non-voting study session to discuss the TISA funding overview, an instructional technology update, calendar options for the 2025-26 school year, a proposed policy on artificial intelligence programs (Policy 4.214), and a policy on special use of district vehicles (Policy 3.402). No votes will be taken.
- TISA (Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement) funding overview presentation
- Instructional Technology and Information services overview
- Calendar committee recommendations for SY 2025/26 with three preference options
- Discussion of Policy 4.214 Use of Artificial Intelligence Programs prior to second reading
- Discussion of Policy 3.402 Special Use of District Vehicles prior to first reading
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education approved the 2025 medical, dental, and vision insurance rates, releases of retainage for Liberty Creek High School, Liberty Creek Elementary, Liberty Creek Middle School, and White House Intermediate School, and a new policy on the use of artificial intelligence programs. The board also adopted the consent agenda, which included personnel actions, curriculum committee members, dual enrollment MOUs, bids and purchases, grants, and surplus property. Additionally, the board approved amendments to the general purpose and federal budgets.
- Approval of 2025 Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance rates as recommended by the Employee Benefits Committee
- Release of retainage for Liberty Creek High School, Liberty Creek Elementary, Liberty Creek Middle School, and White House Intermediate School
- First reading of Policy 4.214 Use of Artificial Intelligence Programs
- First reading of revisions to policies on Assignment to Schools, Background Investigations, Non-FMLA Leave, and Time Schedules of Support Personnel
- Approval of amendments to the General Purpose Budget and Federal Budget
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Board of Education held a special meeting to swear in new members and elect officers for the 2024-25 term. A subsequent study session included discussions on stadium inspections and various policy revisions.
- Oath of Office for Penny Barnes, Meghan Breinig, Wade Evans, Greg Hollis, Kathy Stuart, and Shellie Young Tucker
- Election of Andy Daniels as Board of Education chairperson
- Election of a Board of Education vice chairperson
- Stadium Inspection report and update
- First reading of policies regarding Artificial Intelligence (4.214), School Assignment (6.205), Non-FLMA Leave (5.300), Background Investigations (5.118), and Support Personnel Time Schedules (5.602)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 20, 2024, at 6 p.m. in Gallatin. The board approved a consent agenda covering human resources, instruction, business, attendance, support services, and director reports. They also discussed and approved new business items including a policy on unmanned aircraft systems (drones) and a revision to the grading system policy, as well as amendments to the general purpose and federal budgets.
- Approval of Policy 3.219 Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones) upon first reading, waiving second reading
- Revision to Policy 4.600 Grading System upon second reading
- Amendments to the General Purpose Budget (multiple budget amendments)
- Amendments to the Federal Budget (multiple budget amendments)
- Reduction of retainage for White House Intermediate School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a special-called meeting to discuss and take action on the General Purpose Budget for fiscal year 2024/25. The board will consider a resolution requested by the County Commission, with a recommendation for approval.
- Discussion and/or action regarding the General Purpose Budget for FY 2024/25
- Director recommends approval of resolution request by County Commission
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a special-called meeting to discuss and take action on the General Purpose Budget for FY 2024/25. The board will consider a revised budget that depends on the County Commission approving an additional $5.4 million in non-recurring capital and a proposed capital agreement between the board and the county. A motion to approve the revised budget passed with one dissenting vote.
- Discussion and/or action regarding the General Purpose Budget for FY 2024/25
- Revised budget contingent on County Commission approving an additional $5.4 million in non-recurring capital
- Proposed capital agreement between the school board and the County Commission
- Motion to approve the revised budget carried 8-1, with Andy Lacy voting nay
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education approved reductions of retainage for Liberty Creek Middle School and White House Intermediate School, and released retainage for the SCHS Soccer Building project. The board also adopted the consent agenda, which included personnel actions, bids and purchases, grants, and a facilities use request from Long Hollow Baptist Church for Beech High School. Additionally, the board discussed amendments to the federal budget and reviewed the director's evaluation.
- Reduction of retainage for Liberty Creek Middle School and White House Intermediate School
- Release of retainage for the SCHS Soccer Building project
- Approval of bids and purchases, grants, and academic/non-academic supplements
- Facilities use request from Long Hollow Baptist Church for Beech High School
- Discussion of amendments to the Federal Budget
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 18, 2024, and took action on several items. The board approved bids for football stadium projects at three high schools, adopted the consent agenda, and approved the 2024/2025 general purpose budget. They also discussed and approved a revision to the grading system policy and named the Pat Brown Virtual Academy.
- Approved bids for BHS, HHS, and PHS football stadiums
- Approved 2024/2025 General Purpose Budget (revised)
- Approved Federal Projects Budget for FY 2024/25
- Approved revision to Policy 4.600 Grading System on first reading
- Named Pat Brown Virtual Academy
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education held a regular meeting on May 21, 2024, approving the FY 2024/25 General Purpose Budget, School Nutrition Budget, and several endowment budgets. The board also approved consent agenda items including HR actions, bids, grants, and a facilities use request, and discussed policy revisions and budget amendments.
- Approved FY 2024/25 General Purpose Budget (motion carried, Josh Graham nay)
- Approved School Nutrition Budget for FY 2024/25
- Approved Duke Endowment and Brown Endowment budgets for FY 2024/25
- Approved consent agenda including HR staffing, bids & purchases, grants, and surplus property
- Approved facilities use request for Gallatin High School by Renovation Church
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education is meeting for a non-voting School Safety Executive Session (closed to the public) followed by an open Budget Workshop. The board will discuss the 2024-2025 budget presentation and proposed revisions to several financial policies prior to first reading.
- School Safety Executive Session (closed)
- 2024-2025 Budget Presentation
- Policy 2.704 Capitalization revision discussion
- Policy 2.805 Purchasing revision discussion
- Policy 2.8051 Purchasing Cards, Credit Cards and Credit Lines revision discussion
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education held its regular meeting on April 23, 2024, approving a consent agenda covering human resources, instruction, business, attendance, support services, and facilities use. The board also approved minutes, new business items including a facility renaming and a library materials policy revision, and multiple amendments to the general purpose and federal budgets.
- Approved consent agenda including bids & purchases, grants, and a virtual learning platform (Imagine Learning).
- Approved request to rename facilities at White House High School.
- Approved release of retainage for Hendersonville High School science labs.
- Approved revision to Policy 4.403 Library Materials upon first reading.
- Deferred indefinitely draft Policy 4.6001 High School Final Exam Exemptions.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education held a special-called meeting to discuss and vote on a resolution opposing school vouchers, which passed 8-1 with one abstention. A non-voting study session followed, covering a district capital project workshop and a draft policy on high school final exam exemptions.
- Resolution opposing school vouchers approved (8 yea, 1 nay, 1 abstain)
- Capital Projects List.pdf (5,382 KB) discussed in study session
- Draft Policy 4.6001 High School Final Exam Exemptions discussed prior to first reading
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education held its regular meeting on March 26, 2024, approving consent agenda items, minutes, and several new business items. The board approved engineering and surveying services for football stadium bleachers at Beech, Hendersonville, and Portland high schools, as well as for tracks at Gallatin and Station Camp high schools and tennis courts at Merrol Hyde Magnet School. It also approved geotechnical services for Beech and Hendersonville high schools and voted to have staff prepare a resolution opposing school vouchers.
- Approved engineering/surveying services for BHS, HHS, and PHS football stadium bleachers
- Approved engineering services for GHS track, SCHS track, and MHMS tennis
- Approved geotechnical services for BHS and HHS
- Voted to prepare a resolution opposing school vouchers
- Approved consent agenda including bids, purchases, grants, and surplus property
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education held a special-called meeting to take action on five items: bleacher rental bids for three high schools, a budget amendment, school nutrition equipment purchases, an HVAC repair, and a gym floor replacement. All items were approved by the board, with one dissenting vote on the bleacher rental. A non-voting study session followed to discuss a sewer update and a draft policy on final exam exemptions.
- Approved bleacher rental for HHS, BHS, PHS (scenario 4), 10-1 vote
- Approved moving $2,021,720 from capital to operations for bleacher rental
- Approved School Nutrition capital purchases
- Approved HVAC cooling tower repair at Jack Anderson Elementary
- Approved Station Camp High School gym floor bid
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education held a regular meeting on February 20, 2024, and approved several action items, including the adoption of the consent agenda, minutes, and budget amendments. The board also approved Option 1 for district athletic facilities and discussed policy revisions and other items. The meeting included recognitions and reports from the director.
- Approval of Option 1 for district athletic facilities
- Approval of bids, purchases, and grants (amounts not specified)
- Approval of budget amendments to the General Purpose and Federal Budgets
- Approval of facilities use request for Gallatin High School for Renovation Church
- Discussion of policy revisions (5.106, 5.300, 5.1102, 5.1103, 4.403)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education held a special-called meeting to vote on three action items: approving an engineering proposal for football stadium bleachers at Beech, Hendersonville, and Portland high schools; approving bids for Gallatin High School football uniforms; and authorizing negotiations with TCAT to transfer ownership of the Middle College Technical Building in Portland. All three motions passed unanimously. A non-voting study session followed, covering the annual internal school funds audit, a capital projects update, and discussions on several draft policies.
- Approved Sturdi Steel engineering proposal for BHS, HHS, and PHS football stadium bleachers
- Approved bids for Gallatin High School football uniforms
- Authorized negotiations with TCAT to transfer ownership of the Middle College Technical Building in Portland
- Study session: presentation of Internal School Funds Annual Financial Report (FYE 6/30/2023)
- Study session: discussion of draft policies on final exam exemptions, personnel, leave, and library materials
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 23, 2024, and approved a consent agenda covering personnel, instruction, business, attendance, support services, and director items. The board also passed a resolution supporting fair and competitive pay for all employees for the 2024-25 school year, approved the Union Elementary STEM and Demonstration School calendar, and authorized bids for vape sensors and lockset installation services. Additionally, the board approved multiple amendments to the General Purpose and Federal budgets.
- Approved resolution supporting fair and competitive pay for all Sumner County School employees for 2024-25
- Approved Union Elementary STEM and Demonstration School 24-25 school calendar
- Approved final release of retainage to Infinity Pipeline
- Approved bids for vape sensors and lockset installation services
- Approved amendments to General Purpose and Federal budgets
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2011- 2025
The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a non-voting study session to discuss a compensation study, the Sumner Ready program, and a proposed revision to Policy 4.403 on library materials. No votes will be taken.
- Presentation of compensation study
- Discussion of Sumner Ready program
- Proposed revision to Policy 4.403 Library Materials