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Gower, identified as principal of Pleasantview, said the school’s theme for the year was “Together We Can, Every Day, Every Day.” She reported the school adopted a district bionics program partnership with a university and recorded a large improvement in kindergarten reading fluency measured by aimsweb — from 16% to 62% — a figure the principal said the school uses in RTI and weekly PLC work. “We made some huge gains,” Gower said, while acknowledging more progress is needed to reach grade-level targets.

Gower described classroom- and school-level supports including an RTI interventionist, weekly collaborative meeting time for grade-level teams, a librarian-led “100 Book Challenge,” and one-to-one devices in upper elementary grades. She also described student enrichment activities — Innovators classes, community field trips, art night, and student council service projects such as chemo-care bags and planting a memorial tree.

District partnerships and community engagement: a staff presenter summarized work on the district’s five‑year plan for community engagement. Highlights included piloted “listen and learn” luncheons at middle schools, a video series showcasing high‑school CTE programs, and continuation of a district partnership with the Cheatham County Homeless Coalition. The district said coalition canvassing in January yielded a point-in-time count of 15 individuals in vehicles or encampments across the county.

Summer and early-literacy programs: the district reported Book STEAMBUS summer programming (ag week completed), and that the Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation will provide six free books this summer for eligible first- through third-graders. The district also said East Cheatham and Pegram elementaries are piloting the Kids Read Now summer book program for rising third-graders, funded with Title I dollars. The district announced school-supply giveaways scheduled for July 19 (Kingston Springs Elementary) and a county back-to-school event on July 26 at Riverfront Park.

Career and CTE outreach: staff reported the May 9 career fair drew about 60 Middle Tennessee businesses — the largest fair to date — and the district will continue hosting CTE advisory meetings at the three high schools to link teachers, students and industry partners.

The board did not take action on these informational items; staff requested and received direction to continue the described programs and partnerships.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cheatham Co. Schools June Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At the June 5 meeting of the Cheatham County Board of Education, Pleasantview principal Nicole Gower and district staff reported academic gains and community partnerships that the district will continue or expand in 2025–26.","taxTitle","Cheatham County, School Districts, Tennessee","taxId",67536,"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},6530231,"Board approves federal consolidated grants, $651,718 summer transportation grant and multiple budget items; all motions pass 4-0",402,2113000,2515000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3684081-0c069f08a42d8084f1d17f655b59e59f&start=2113&end=2515","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3684081-0c069f08a42d8084f1d17f655b59e59f/thumbnail_2113000.jpg","/articles/6530231/Tennessee/Board-approves-federal-consolidated-grants-651718-summer-transportation-grant-and-multiple-budget-items-all-motions-pass-4-0","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6530231-51ba5f81697c0310dd60995cbacd5edd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771103364&Signature=C2oPfAkK4HJwrpu24JTZnmiQZMr4p5ATYUaNirMIp~qKDXHalSRXWM5CONqDZxNAXJ8Brxlv8HXFstrza1BrfR2PA-SMCiLP0dR5PW2EANVFIBU-yyAwq4u0NiafyZbDAillAeL5R7BS-uG58yQANieEFv4vB-DZade-AY-NNdpah-zOPKfjSTSJR2tCGHkU7LvzBDpMz6LVVohz-c9Q5-s~36Yd25ts5zmOu6TA9VKi6KpHkgKiZ3lb3EtSs4nFaovCl1IMpjtIsj4recy0b2aoPxbsGAu~SZ-c7e-BGz8vl4uNSy82JhRA8xtw~~dIxt1Ud8DHhMCQ~G4EBaLb4g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its June 5 meeting the Cheatham County Board of Education approved a number of funding and governance items by roll call; all recorded roll-call votes were 4–0 with two members absent.

Key approvals

- Federal consolidated grants (IDEA, ESEA and related Title programs): the board approved a consolidated package totaling $2,447,268.56. The board recited line items including Title I-A ($755,304.86), Title I-D ($24,809.55), Title II-A ($170,958.37), Title III ($23,454.80), Title IV ($60,297.95), IDEA Part B ($1,349,907) and IDEA preschool ($42,536). The motion was seconded and approved by roll call (Patrick, McCarver, Locke, Risner recorded yes; two members absent).

- Summer learning camp transportation grant: the board accepted a state grant to help pay transportation costs for the district’s summer learning camp in the amount of $651,717.97. The district reported the camp had served “close to 500 students” in its first two weeks. The motion carried by roll call (4–0).

- HVAC funding request (Cheatham County Central High School): the board approved a request from fund 01 for $62,595 to cover enclosures for water-source heat pumps at the high school. The motion passed by roll call (4–0).

- School fees schedule: the board approved the 2025–26 school fee schedule as presented; the board noted the football fee was $250 and that other fees remained as previously set. Motion passed by roll call (4–0).

- Carryover of school funds/open purchase orders: the board approved requests to carry over school funds and open purchase orders as part of fiscal-year-end cleanup (4–0).

- Student Discipline Hearing Authority (SDHA) panel: the board approved the suggested list of persons to serve on the 2025–26 SDHA panel (voice vote/approved).

- South Cheatham Library lease: the board approved a lease for the South Cheatham Library in Kingston Springs with edits to make operational hours comply with state library requirements; the motion passed by roll call (4–0).

Each motion was brought forward and either seconded or passed by voice/roll call as recorded in the minutes. No motion failed or was tabled during the June 5 session.","At its June 5 meeting the Cheatham County Board of Education approved a federal IDEA/ESEA consolidated grant package totaling $2,447,268.56, accepted a $651,717.97 summer learning transportation grant, approved an HVAC expenditure of $62,595 and passed several routine budget and governance items by roll call.",{"_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},6530236,"Cheatham County superintendent scores 0.79 on annual evaluation; board members pay tribute ahead of handoff",333,152000,485000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3684081-0c069f08a42d8084f1d17f655b59e59f&start=152&end=485","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3684081-0c069f08a42d8084f1d17f655b59e59f/thumbnail_152000.jpg","/articles/6530236/Tennessee/Cheatham-County-superintendent-scores-079-on-annual-evaluation-board-members-pay-tribute-ahead-of-handoff","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6530236-bcf30d4459fdd6cfdf86a01aafec92fd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771103364&Signature=IYg3ad-uj2-EwWuIPnlTeBUlBsaH8WybxdBQXug0YV4Bf4LNvxBiIblkwYb4nJJ6WdwRzhroOWBJXHo~4Sm1xd8G1gxoEWLXMuhjk405Xkktk6ajn9gQEtAmRg0k133bNGTPQME2tK1FuTa3pFMJg-itvpkJU7JWPkqAdQl4~vpPEK1S-IkRgijaO~MUAntzkB7NfF-H-o1ucpd6QiIxGr4MSDZdMXD~Kezy9HIKRF-Bo8WYwNoDTwSn27wC75y6MUQ7tZJLWcPPi46s9OwaiGa0o0ded5Ri9FRxr5P2JjUFnIpmEN2dE3Qmh64Ydw6gz9zesro4upgz~D0dOARsWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cheatham County Board of Education on June 5 completed its required annual evaluation of Director of Schools Dr. Beck and gave her a mean score of 0.79 across evaluation categories.

The evaluation — mandated by district policy to be completed at the June regular meeting — assessed school board relations, community relations, personnel and staff relationships, job performance, student achievement and ethics. The board chair said the cumulative score of 0.79 is “significantly above expectations.”

Board members used the public portion of the meeting to express appreciation for Dr. Beck’s leadership. In remarks the chair said the board and community have seen “local, state and national recognition” under Dr. Beck’s leadership and that her work will be “handed off in just a few short weeks.” Several members praised her for improving morale, advancing curriculum and for building district programs and facilities.

Dr. Beck spoke to the board after the summary was read, emphasizing teamwork. “I have done nothing by myself, not 1 thing. I have the privilege of working with the most amazing team,” she said, and listed district-level accomplishments she credited to staff and principals, including district accreditation and recognition programs.

Board members highlighted specific district achievements mentioned during the evaluation, including increased school recognitions, STEM and civic programs, and growth in early literacy measures. The board chair said the individual evaluations and the summary will be retained as part of the personnel record and that the evaluation process met the district’s policy timing requirements.

No formal personnel action was taken at the meeting beyond completion and filing of the annual evaluation.","At its June 5 meeting the Cheatham County Board of Education completed its annual evaluation of Director of Schools Dr. Beck, awarding a mean score of 0.79 and featuring remarks from board members praising her leadership as she prepares to leave the district.","actionData","errors"]

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Pleasantview update: kindergarten fluency jumps and district expands CTE, summer programming and homeless coalition work

Board approves federal consolidated grants, $651,718 summer transportation grant and multiple budget items; all motions pass 4-0

Cheatham County superintendent scores 0.79 on annual evaluation; board members pay tribute ahead of handoff