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Why it matters: Public recognition highlights district achievement and community support. Honors for students and volunteers draw attention to extracurricular success, academic achievement and family and community engagement that the district said support student outcomes.

Recognitions and highlights

- Superintendent award: Gary Lilly, executive director of the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents (TOS), presented Dr. Katrine Stevens with the South Central Superintendent of the Year award. Lilly told the board Dr. Stevens was selected by her peers for leadership in learning, communication, professionalism and community involvement and is a regional finalist for the state award.

- Student celebrations: The board recognized Peyton Cunningham, who completed his private pilot requirements (58 hours at assessment and 68 hours ongoing toward an instrument rating); three students who earned a perfect 36 composite ACT score (Seth Vaughn, Kaylee Williams and junior Sadler Duncan); and the Tullahoma High School boys basketball team for reaching the state championship game and finishing as state runner-up. Coach Jason Welch and assistant coaches addressed the board and thanked the community for support.

- Volunteer recognition: Principals presented school-level volunteers of the year from across district campuses; examples included Gigi Robinson (Bel Air), Will Ferrell (East Lincoln), Hannah Lynch (Farrah), Jessica May (Ariel), Jamie Trimble (East Middle), Jennifer Hood (West Middle), Aaron Carmack (Tullahoma High) and Dale Shackleford (Tullahoma Virtual Academy). The board selected Hannah Lynch as Tullahoma City Schools Volunteer of the Year and will submit her name for the South Central TSBA competition.

Ending

The board asked the community to join in celebrating the honorees and encouraged attendance at upcoming events, including an April 29 Special Olympics hosted at Tullahoma High School. No formal board action was required for the recognitions.","mediaType","Audio","parentTitle","Tullahoma School Board Meeting 04-15-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Tullahoma City Schools recognized district and student achievements, presenting a regional superintendent award, honoring student academic and athletic accomplishments and naming Hannah Lynch the district Volunteer of the Year.","taxTitle","Tullahoma , School Districts, Tennessee","taxId",53606,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":50,"_51":81,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":82,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":83,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6598170,"Board hears facilities report: Nissan classroom move, outdoor classroom grant, FAIR conversion and bus relocation",114,3091000,3205000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3048083-b87a932906133b330d3081358d01f2bd&start=3091&end=3205","/articles/6598170/Tullahoma/School-Districts/Tennessee/Board-hears-facilities-report-Nissan-classroom-move-outdoor-classroom-grant-FAIR-conversion-and-bus-relocation","The Tullahoma school board heard a Building and Grounds Committee update on facility projects that will change classroom locations, add an outdoor classroom using grant funds, and relocate transportation operations.

Why it matters: Planned facility changes affect where students learn and how district transportation operates; the committee said changes are driven by program growth and external construction projects.

Committee highlights

- Nissan Center of Excellence classroom: Because the Nissan program has expanded, the committee reviewed plans to move the Nissan classroom into the existing aviation space that has three bay doors. The move is intended to provide more space for machines and equipment to serve additional students.

- West Middle outdoor classroom: West Middle School requested an open-air pavilion on a concrete pad to serve as an outdoor classroom; the committee said the ISM grant will fund the project.

- FAIR / early childhood conversion: The committee heard an update from Mr. Jordan on plans to convert the existing FAIR building into an early childhood learning center; further discussion was expected at a study session.

- South Jackson Performing Arts Center parking and bus relocation: Expansion of the parking lot between the performing arts center and central office will eliminate bus access to the north side of central office. To accommodate the change, the district plans to relocate the transportation office and bus staging to the maintenance facility.

- Playground safety and other outdoor spaces: The committee continues to evaluate safety improvements and possible changes to outdoor play areas across the district.

Ending

The board did not take formal votes on these items at the meeting; staff said the projects will continue through committee review and will return to the board as needed for formal approvals and budget decisions.","The school board received a Building and Grounds Committee update on plans to relocate a vocational classroom, install a grant-funded outdoor classroom at West Middle, convert a facility into an early childhood center and relocate bus operations.",{"_33":85,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":86,"_41":87,"_43":88,"_45":89,"_47":90,"_49":50,"_51":91,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":92,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":93,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6598175,"Tullahoma schools report testing start, kindergarten report-card review and third-grade literacy initiative",354,2447000,2801000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3048083-b87a932906133b330d3081358d01f2bd&start=2447&end=2801","/articles/6598175/Tullahoma/School-Districts/Tennessee/Tullahoma-schools-report-testing-start-kindergarten-report-card-review-and-third-grade-literacy-initiative","Tullahoma schools began TCAP and end-of-course testing this week, district staff told the board, and administrators asked families to ensure students arrive on time, rested and ready. Testing, including makeups, is expected to finish by April 25 at each school.

Why it matters: Test administration and the district's work on early literacy shape placement, instruction and accountability. The board received updates on a nearly completed kindergarten report card and a multi-year literacy implementation effort that began with a state grant and external partnership.

What the board heard

- Kindergarten report card and screener: Director of Teaching and Learning Dr. Christina Boone said kindergarten teachers volunteered to review and prototype a new kindergarten report card. The district also will use a uniform spring kindergarten screener for placement and to give teachers consistent baseline data across campuses.

- Hegarty and Bridge to Reading: The district adopted Hegarty and Bridge to Reading for pre-K, kindergarten and first grade last year. Teachers reported positively to instructional coaches after vendor follow-up visits; the programs were selected to strengthen systematic phonics instruction where prior benchmark materials lacked sufficient phonics emphasis.

- Literacy Implementation Network (NIET grant): The district joined a state-funded implementation network and selected a cohort of third-grade teachers to work closely with coaches through the grant. Staff said feedback from participating third-grade teams has been positive and that administrators asked for continuation of the work whether or not the grant is renewed. The plan is to extend the work to fourth grade next year and continue building K–2 foundations over time.

- Collaborative prep and professional learning: Robert E. Lee was invited to present the district's collaborative prep work at a NIET conference after developing in-depth lesson-prep practices for third-grade teams. District instructional coaches are planning follow-up sessions for fourth and fifth grade.

Ending

District leaders said they will report further details about final kindergarten report-card language and implementation timelines in upcoming meetings and will continue to plan professional learning tied to the new science and literacy resources.","District leaders told the school board that TCAP and end-of-course testing began, the district nearly finalized a new kindergarten report card and screening process, and local teachers are participating in a Literacy Implementation Network grant focused on third-grade instruction and collaborative planning.",{"_33":95,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":96,"_41":97,"_43":98,"_45":99,"_47":100,"_49":50,"_51":101,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":102,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":103,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6598183,"Tullahoma school board approves teacher bonus resolution, credit-recovery policy and new science textbooks",403,3621000,4024000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3048083-b87a932906133b330d3081358d01f2bd&start=3621&end=4024","/articles/6598183/Tullahoma/School-Districts/Tennessee/Tullahoma-school-board-approves-teacher-bonus-resolution-credit-recovery-policy-and-new-science-textbooks","The Tullahoma City School Board voted Thursday to take three formal actions that affect district staff and instruction: adopting a model credit- and grade-recovery policy on a first-and-final reading, approving a district science textbook adoption for 2025–26, and passing a resolution to accept a one-time teacher bonus tied to state legislation.

Why it matters: The votes change local policy and instructional materials and allow the district to receive state-directed bonus funds for eligible teachers under the recently passed Education Scholarship Freedom Act. Board members emphasized that opting into the teacher-bonus section is a procedural step to deliver money to classroom teachers and does not indicate support for vouchers.

Votes at a glance

- Adopt model policy 4.21 (Credit and Grade Recovery) — Motion: Teresa Lawson; Second: Brock Compton; Outcome: Approved on first and final reading. Recorded opposition: Jennifer Matlock (recorded as opposed during roll call). Notes: Policy allows students to retake up to two courses during high school to recover credit or grade, and the committee reviewed alignment with state rules and TSBA guidance.

- Approve 2025–26 science textbook adoption — Motion: Rosie Graham; Second: Gigi Robinson; Outcome: Approved. Recorded opposition: Jennifer Matlock. Texts approved include Savvas Elevate (elementary and middle), Savvas high-school series (Biology, Chemistry I, Physics I, Environmental Science), McGraw Hill titles (Physical Science, AP Biology, Human Anatomy & Physiology) and Cengage for AP Chemistry. The board discussed budget implications for associated science kits and digital access for K–2.

- Adopt resolution to opt into Section 4 (teacher bonus) of the Education Scholarship Freedom Act — Motion: Andy Witt; Second: Rosie Graham; Outcome: Approved. Notes: The district stated its formal opposition to vouchers remains unchanged; the resolution is limited to accepting the one-time teacher bonus funds for eligible full-time teachers who meet the statutory criteria. The district will receive state lists and has opportunities to correct and confirm eligibility before final payment.

Other formal actions

- Approve consent agenda — Motion: Gigi Robinson; Second: Andy Witt; Outcome: Approved.

Details and context

Policy 4.21: Board members said the policy development drew input from principals, counselors, the CTE director, and the TSBA model and school board attorney to ensure compliance with state law. The policy establishes the local process for grade and credit recovery starting next school year and frames protections so changes do not negatively affect current students.

Textbook adoption: District staff and a teacher committee spent the year reviewing vendors, field-testing options and presenting sample lessons. Committee leaders said Savvas was selected in part because it provided one kit per grade level plus K–2 digital access for students as part of the purchase; the board discussed the high cost of classroom science kits and plans to prioritize one kit per grade while seeking creative local solutions to replenish materials.

Teacher bonus resolution: District staff explained the mechanics: the state will provide lists of eligible teachers (first list expected by the end of the week or the following week), the district will cross-check HR and fiscal records, submit corrections with documentation, and receive a final list in June. The law requires a local board resolution to access the funds; the district stated the resolution is narrowly limited to Section 4 and “should not be interpreted as an endorsement or approval of any other provision within this legislation.”

Formal motions and roll calls were taken on the floor and recorded in the minutes. The board chair and staff noted timelines for textbook purchases and for submitting the teacher-bonus affirmation in the state ePlan system if the resolution is approved.

Ending

The board said it will follow up with administrators and staff on implementation details for the policy and textbook rollouts and will cross-check teacher eligibility lists from the state before any bonus payments are distributed.","The Tullahoma City School Board voted to opt into the teacher bonus provision of the state voucher law, adopt a model credit- and grade-recovery policy on first and final reading, and approve a package of new science textbooks for 2025–26. The board also approved the consent agenda and received committee reports on facilities and auditing.","actionData","errors"]

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