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- The board approved the meeting agenda on a motion by Mr. Williams; the motion carried after an aye vote.

- The board approved the consent agenda, which included field-trip approvals (North Middle School, band and sports trips, Heartland conference in Pigeon Forge and Franklin County High School FFA state convention in Gatlinburg) and the minutes from Dec. 10. The consent agenda motion was made by Miss Rims and seconded by Miss Shorts; board members voted aye and the motion carried.

- The board approved December'January and January'February budget amendments (GPD budget amendments). A motion to approve the GPD budget amendments was made by Mr. Williams and seconded by Miss Lequita; members voted aye and the motions carried.

- The board moved to approve a set of policy updates with exceptions: policies 2.404 and 2.6 were held for further review and will be returned next month. A motion was made to approve the remaining policies and to hold 2.404 and 2.6; the motion carried.

Votes were recorded by voice as \"aye\" during the meeting transcript; the transcript does not provide a roll-call tally of yes/no votes by named board members.

No motions in this meeting failed or were tabled in the transcript segment provided.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","FC School Board meeting Jan 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the Jan. 13 meeting the board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, approved two budget amendments, and voted to approve a slate of policy updates while deferring two policies for further review.","taxTitle","Franklin County, School Districts, Tennessee","taxId",38710,"location","Tennessee","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6392220,"Board member warns Education Freedom Act of 2025 could hurt special education, urges community contact with legislators",505,2196000,2701000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2110173-dcacd2d7c35450c5b1fbdcd41b39e160&start=2196&end=2701","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2110173-dcacd2d7c35450c5b1fbdcd41b39e160/thumbnail_2196000.jpg","/articles/6392220/Tennessee/Board-member-warns-Education-Freedom-Act-of-2025-could-hurt-special-education-urges-community-contact-with-legislators","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6392220-e7e7f6376fdd61a4dd9eacb321c5be24/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157214&Signature=XaqPHI-CLWzVx2IRqZ4lqvr4Ks9U9-MmJx6W~-2ZSITFe1CTK5S9c3X3uIYBIJlkFq5EWCtCJNTIM6gCPQG4sXStGltOXhIallZaWJIzEJKQIa7IoJGrMqt8S-UeQxbVTSiIQMgFXqvJNis12~l~-fFuxPrsfhbHLOzig6Nbt7d8b~1PDRL65IJIOQPvuTUgC6e1lZ5jsSXUS~on3t3jxTH6OBdgXUmQFvssQYH1D~wQBYpl8xA6htD4COCRnV08OX-mwG5uYf1VzkRmG6otXwVGviNqdCZj9BaWu-sFokKetAH7hriYK-Lrl3MfHLZsC8u6K0i0TyvF~QfY-hwgbg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Franklin County board member used Monday's meeting to summarize the Education Freedom Act of 2025 and urge community members to contact state legislators about potential effects on public schools and special education services.

The board member described the proposal as a plan to provide roughly $7,075 per student to families who choose private schools, and said public schools typically receive about 70% of that amount from the state while counties must provide the remainder. The member warned the voucher proposal could leave students with individualized education programs (IEPs) or 504 plans without federally mandated services unless families or outside employers pay for them.

\"If you know of or have in your family a special ed student, one with an IEP or 504 ... you need to read that,\" the board member said, arguing private schools receiving voucher funds \"don't have to take these kids\" or to provide the same services public schools do. The member cited other states that have faced budget pressures after broad voucher programs and noted that some voters in other states recently rejected similar measures.

The presenter said Tennessee had set aside $144,000,000 for the program in the first year and described an initial enrollment target of 20,000 students that could expand; the speaker stated that in some rollout proposals families with annual incomes up to roughly $173,000 for a family-of-four could qualify for a low-income slot under staged eligibility. The board member characterized the long-term fiscal impact as a concern and urged community members to contact Representative Rush Bricken and Senator Bowling, who represent the area.

The speaker noted upcoming legislative activity and a possible special session; no formal board action was taken at the meeting. The presentation was offered as information and advocacy from a board member rather than as a proposed district policy change.

No vote or formal resolution was taken regarding the Education Freedom Act at the meeting.","A board member reviewed the Education Freedom Act of 2025 and urged residents to contact state legislators, saying the voucher proposal (a $7,075 per-student allotment) could reduce services for students with IEPs and raise long-term costs for public education.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6392223,"South Middle School reports wide student participation in Exact Path incentives; 1,050 trophies awarded in Nov'Dec",173,1505000,1678000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2110173-dcacd2d7c35450c5b1fbdcd41b39e160&start=1505&end=1678","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2110173-dcacd2d7c35450c5b1fbdcd41b39e160/thumbnail_1505000.jpg","/articles/6392223/Tennessee/South-Middle-School-reports-wide-student-participation-in-Exact-Path-incentives-1050-trophies-awarded-in-NovDec","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6392223-e6afc2eb991cea6cefdf47f72be29bc9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157214&Signature=dRFK-KjTCAEmaxqSRAGLzI~qjFTyQ7n6ZCw5yx1RhTpFROjd8BsKnfSbDQXRdjMy-pGIU9UWPJlQb93FraHm892nthXz3WviQP13ewf84FZBlhoquUNoiBuQRHyLVkhVT0a4-MP~dCVBy6Y-ZQdrFvMPzzIxpu52Z84RwBQIrENwyl~UNLTzPI~4IaHpy5G-0bBFSEGGphuz6VLYzVuvDhfN4qZUvDHCKFd6LLlf1CK3uDqhe8MBQXBZa4rW~YXy35u7BX4qiKVLDfaUd5qNqnZnSHwQKgC43pZOlSstQXj8g2NRZje9Rld7TaFcCB3wCo3WGL~ChK3rXqFUE-nzwg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","South Middle School staff told the Franklin County Board of Education on Monday that incentive programs tied to Exact Path diagnostic assessments and benchmark growth are being used to motivate students, with substantial student participation reported.

Scott Prull, speaking on behalf of South, said the school used Exact Path to identify skill gaps and to provide targeted remediation. Students who scored 80% or higher on assigned tasks earned trophies that were entered into drawings and grade-level competitions. \"We have started giving incentives for these kids and they earn a trophy every time they receive an 80% or higher,\" Prull said.

Prull provided figures for the program's first and second nine-week periods and for benchmark growth: the school recorded 1,050 trophies earned in November and December. For Exact Path math growth, Prull said 6th grade had 86 students (61%) showing growth, 7th grade 94 students (75%), and 8th grade 68 students (83%). For the easy CBM reading benchmark in December, Prull reported 68 students (49%) in 6th grade, 80 students (65%) in 7th grade and 40 students (49%) in 8th grade showed growth.

The school offered a variety of grade-level rewards: popsicles with principals, extended time with a teacher in costume, pajama-and-hat day for the grade with the highest trophies per student, and drawings for prizes valued over $100. Students who showed growth on both Exact Path math and the easy CBM reading benchmark earned additional rewards such as movies and candy.

Prull also noted a behavior-based reward for students who avoided demerits; students with no demerits for the semester will receive a pizza party. Exact Path provided support and funds for incentives, and the school received donated sweatshirts from a community partner for the second nine weeks.

No board action was taken on the report; it was presented as an update during the meeting.","South Middle School detailed its reward program tied to Exact Path diagnostics and benchmark growth; staff reported 1,050 trophies earned in November and December and described grade-level incentives and attendance statistics for reward eligibility.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6392228,"District STREAM coach previews mobile lab, VR lessons and sets public review dates for science textbook adoption",1120,969000,2089000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2110173-dcacd2d7c35450c5b1fbdcd41b39e160&start=969&end=2089","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2110173-dcacd2d7c35450c5b1fbdcd41b39e160/thumbnail_969000.jpg","/articles/6392228/Tennessee/District-STREAM-coach-previews-mobile-lab-VR-lessons-and-sets-public-review-dates-for-science-textbook-adoption","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6392228-995e3a4c0c478a924df6532629aad7d9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157214&Signature=XekdJkY-912EcGDOO-LNZtOSIYt3M9OSWBVvoOQU~Zcfr7LeUm~usdegeZwrwPOUBH3PJVRPbkanbmsB25McBl4wJgRhZbVoYY98EWSGiQ7Kw1tEO8JQqVd6IAMIZTN3VChwMf8nJOu8WAmVRYNzQJbMR1xv7LPRaDD5igPZEbVRF8Dp0gOY2mxfrQdJXBKGUy4VWC55Qq~UFMk1aANqB2KpIj6cRhOFFjXA4X~CQtwDTynIgqmLbgbhc74Uic8FaQbevn8q5rNumysMxDPWKQlziUdknvQwNnaRzO-aL1HUYXBgc8T43zewv~Txw4WPt5uOrV62aK9tNvWr77q-8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Carter Pinkleton, the Franklin County district STREAM instructional coach, told the school board the STREAM program's mobile lab, classroom visits and teacher supports will continue next year and announced public review dates for a new science textbook adoption.

Pinkleton said the STREAM van visits all eight elementary schools once a semester and brings hands-on materials such as Botley robots, Colby mouse coding tools, Snap Circuits and two sets of VR goggles for classroom experiences. Teachers receive training while students rotate through activities; Pinkleton said the arrangement doubles as student instruction and professional development.

\"I take the STREAM van to all 8 elementary schools once a semester,\" Pinkleton said, adding that she has co-taught STEM lessons in 20 middle-school classes and led VR experiences in 12 classrooms so far this year. She described newsletter outreach to teachers, training videos accessible by QR code and a working document crosswalking current standards to the new science standards to support curriculum adoption.

On the textbook adoption timeline, the district will make sample materials available for public inspection at the central office from Feb. 3 through Feb. 7, Pinkleton and the director said. A committee of about 20 teachers representing elementary, middle and high schools will narrow the district's top three textbook selections for board consideration. The director stressed that textbook adoptions are state-approved and that many publishers now bundle online resources with materials.

Pinkleton also said she has redirected central STREAM funding to elementary and middle schools this year to meet classroom needs and that she plans to expand teacher training and support for the new science curriculum and instructional practice guide next year.

Board members and staff discussed involving the Franklin County Education Foundation in grant-writing and documentation for VR and STREAM activities; Pinkleton confirmed the foundation has supported STREAM efforts.

No textbook adoption vote was taken at the meeting; the public review runs Feb. 3'7 at the central office.","Carter Pinkleton, the district STREAM instructional coach, described the STREAM van, VR and coding activities, teacher supports and a forthcoming public review of proposed science textbooks from Feb. 3'7 at the central office.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6392233,"Franklin County health director urges board to join Tennessee Healthy Schools Challenge, offers staff wellness tracking",262,267000,529000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2110173-dcacd2d7c35450c5b1fbdcd41b39e160&start=267&end=529","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2110173-dcacd2d7c35450c5b1fbdcd41b39e160/thumbnail_267000.jpg","/articles/6392233/Tennessee/Franklin-County-health-director-urges-board-to-join-Tennessee-Healthy-Schools-Challenge-offers-staff-wellness-tracking","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6392233-a8a779319c52355961a9a7f776ecf4b5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157214&Signature=fzsKicvuzRX5OpNTKypD0617D6CnU9xmD6Evmt58LP~4sxy7EienvzzVwg~4UtvWpinUxQxLxISkLkxw585nU2dgmDt7Dv98j1UEEAcGDo8wLNcFLOFb3NvdTf6fn69TfL9lWIJlG2MjUulDTtpHvz3ibJRZVzpbsf9i8VFWCBKWg5ejCYQms4zHXbKRvocoswzRpC9vY853PEDC~S-niDizKOvOq2RQZ7LugnJYUsRWN74ofGbdV0KI4rdOG6czxegwIhIQVvYc0~YbsXMb6~nTmprj5xYseAsqWWnWj6v95whSm30~5USSwCD0JxCSbFbVWSk~IpWPVNaJkdY0Sg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Franklin County coordinated school health director outlined the Tennessee Healthy Schools Challenge on Monday and asked school board members to take part in a staff wellness program tied to the grant criteria.

The director said meeting more of the program's criteria increases potential awards: platinum-level schools meet 12'13 criteria (about $8,000), 11 of 13 qualifies for about $6,000, 10 criteria for $5,000, and bronze for $4,000. To help board members participate, the director distributed fitness bracelets and asked each member to send weekly step totals and a Friday blood pressure reading by email so the director could maintain a district log.

The director framed the effort as both a model for students and a practical way to secure money for student programs and equipment. \"If kids aren't active at school and if they're not active in the classroom, they're not learning as much,\" the director said, adding that staff participation can help the district meet eligibility rules. One criterion the director read aloud calls for a staff wellness program in which at least 50% of board members actively participate.

Board members asked clarifying questions about participation levels and what happens if the 50% threshold is not met; the director said active participation, even if members did not meet every step goal, counted toward the requirement. The director also said board members would have free access to a local fitness facility through March 31 to build steps while weather is cold and that the initiative would run through the end of the school year with a report at the May board meeting.

The director named Dr. Holcomb as an early participant and said Mass Appeal staff member Ashley Davis agreed to arrange short-term memberships for board members. The director emphasized that any money the district wins through the Healthy Schools Challenge would be spent on programs or equipment for students.

No formal action or vote was taken on the Healthy Schools Challenge during the meeting.

The presentation came during the board's regular meeting of Jan. 13, when board members also heard curriculum and finance updates.","The district's coordinated school health director described the Tennessee Healthy Schools Challenge, said meeting criteria could bring $4,000'$8,000 in awards, and asked board members to participate in a staff wellness program that includes wearable step trackers.","actionData","errors"]

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