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Key votes and outcomes
- Consolidated funding application (CFA) submission to ePlan (federal programs including Title I and special education): approved; voted by roll call. The board noted the CFA is due July 1 and that at least one revision is expected pending personnel changes. (Recorded roll call: all yes by board members present.)

- Meeting dates for the 2025-26 school year: approved (voice vote; motion passed).

- Approval to install an internet receiver/receiver box (Ben Lohman provision) on the Crab Orchard campus: approved by roll call; board discussion referenced prior positive experience with the provider and the utility of the service for residents.

- Acceptance of a $2,500 donation from the Fairfield Glade Ladies Club for a refurbished \"book bus\" to support summer feeding and mobile library services: approved by roll call.

- Agreement with Roane State Community College (nursing practicum): approved by voice vote. The program will allow nursing students to complete practicum hours working with school nurses; district staff said the arrangement mirrors an existing partnership with TCAT and will not add substantive supervision burden.

- Crossroads Academy proposal (use of underutilized school property after school hours): postponed to the July work session for additional information. Board members asked staff to confirm whether any district property meets the statutory definition of \"underutilized\" and to return with space and liability recommendations.

- School nutrition packets (bid renewal and administration agreement) for 2025-26: approved by roll call.

- Acceptance of a grant (Volunteer Energy customer-share or similar program) to support coordinated school health: approved by roll call; amount discussed on record was $700 in one reference and will be used for coordinated school health programming.

- Budget amendment (1-43) to cover commodity delivery / related costs: approved by roll call; described as a cleanup amendment to reallocate local funds after an outside contractor was required to service a kitchen dishwasher.

- Approval of TSBA-model policy updates (first and second reading) as presented, with three policies held out for later review: approved by roll call. The board exempted policies 5.11, 6.312 and 6.312B from immediate approval to allow additional principal input and budget clarifications.

Why it matters: These approvals authorize the district to submit required federal funding paperwork, continue nutrition and summer programming, formalize partnerships for practicum hours for nursing students, and accept donor funds that expand student services. The postponement on Crossroads Academy preserves time for staff to validate facility availability and liability coverage before any lease or rental arrangement.

Speakers (selected from the meeting record)
- Diane, Board secretary (read roll calls)
- Travis Cole, Board member
- John Matthews, Board member
- Board members who participated in roll-call votes (see individual actions above)

Actions (summary list)
1) Approve CFA submission to TDOE/ePlan (agenda item 14a): motion passed; due date July 1; revision(s) anticipated.
2) Approve 2025-26 meeting dates: motion passed.
3) Approve installation of internet receiver for Crab Orchard (Ben Lohman/Ben Lomond): motion passed (roll call yes).
4) Accept $2,500 grant/donation from Fairfield Glade Ladies Club for book bus refurbishment: motion passed (roll call yes).
5) Approve Roane State Community College nursing practicum agreement: motion passed.
6) Postpone Crossroads Academy proposal to July work session for further information and site availability check: motion passed to postpone.
7) Approve school nutrition bid renewal and administration agreement for 2025-26: motion passed (roll call yes).
8) Accept Volunteer Energy/customer-share grant for coordinated school health (amount referenced on record): motion passed (roll call yes).
9) Approve budget amendment 1-43 for commodity delivery (cleanup amendment): motion passed (roll call yes).
10) Approve TSBA policy updates (first and second reading) except for 5.11, 6.312, 6.312B which were held for further input: motion passed (roll call yes for the package excluding the three items).

Documentation and follow-ups
- Staff said revisions to the CFA will be forwarded to the board by email and addressed at the next meeting if needed.
- For Crossroads Academy, staff will check availability of classroom space, safe access during proposed hours, storage needs and rental/lease fee options and report back at the July work session.

Provenance
This article summarizes multiple vote blocks across the meeting; representative transcript segments include the CFA discussion and vote (around the 1860'1900 second marks), the Crab Orchard/receiver item (around 1982'2053), the book-bus donation (around 2053'2154), Roane State agreement (around 2170'2210), Crossroads Academy discussion and motion to postpone (around 2298'2706), and policy approvals (around 3042'3165).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BOE Meeting 6-19-25","oneSentenceSummary","At the meeting the board approved the consolidated funding application, school-year meeting dates, multiple grants and agreements, and postponed the Crossroads Academy proposal to the July work session. Most votes were unanimous; recorded roll calls are included.","taxTitle","Cumberland County, School Districts, Tennessee","taxId",76410,"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},6523463,"Cumberland County board names Dr. Rebecca Farley director; chairman named contract negotiator",545,346000,891000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5031013-97202cb4dd392b218884ddddccf86b2e&start=346&end=891","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5031013-97202cb4dd392b218884ddddccf86b2e/thumbnail_346000.jpg","/articles/6523463/Tennessee/Cumberland-County-board-names-Dr-Rebecca-Farley-director-chairman-named-contract-negotiator","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523463-48a1d65fe7b429c62c1d4544b8c79594/orig.mp4?Expires=1770744512&Signature=iixQMjF4cnMU39snPx18~GvEH42j3FtXJ2QjCCEPVblg~0Kwd7aTh6HkisFCFgGgOgiOb-AZHR3r6~8zeZ1HE-LMywVwsImGirvtQUxzPjwYKnLSSK6dsypJ8~s3CBnjPeKlVkm67ab3fu-RzqwzWzJBeZFa7PKXaPPBx~7Pl3wMC3mV5W5Ch2OHHamLVpwdSxZqw8bPvIVUnIumcmptGXTKqoBo91imhqSFs2DVZyRvT4r2QqNrnQZnI2AhcAiTmdYdW7fwricfdrtA4bFB6kZ~0bfnOD0CVQI0zTHSx4rcZcex0hUuXm6iF6IsUjoGvxYGXn~c7Csq5JHBBtBUAQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cumberland County Board of Education voted unanimously to select Dr. Rebecca Farley as the system's director, and the board appointed its chairman to negotiate her contract.

Board members cast recorded votes for Dr. Rebecca Farley; the secretary read the vote as follows: Elizabeth Sowell, Scott Van Winkle, Sherry Ingles, Chris King, Shannon Stout, John Matthews and Travis Cole all voted for Dr. Farley, producing a 7-0 tally.

Board members said during discussion that Dr. Farley's experience in the district, familiarity with career and technical education programming and prior interim leadership informed their decision. Members described her interviews as well-prepared and cited plans she provided to support teachers and develop leaders within the system.

Why it matters: The board's selection sets the leadership for Cumberland County schools ahead of the 2025-26 school year and begins a contract negotiation that will define term, compensation and related benefits.

Discussion and directions
Board members debated the proposed contract term, noting state law limits terms to a maximum of four years and expressing a preference for a term that aligns with the fiscal and school year. The board discussed starting the contract on July 1 with an end date of June 30 for the chosen term and considered timing so that any subsequent renegotiations would align with board membership changes and the fiscal calendar.

Members discussed compensation benchmarks for districts of similar size and experience. Several board members said they would not start below $130,000; other comments put a likely negotiation range roughly in the $135,000'$145,000 area. The board did not set a final salary in the meeting; members directed the chairman to negotiate within parameters discussed and to return a proposed contract for board approval.

The board also discussed whether to provide a county vehicle or an automobile allowance. Some members favored a county vehicle because the director is expected to be on call and travel on county roads (including winter/icing conditions), which could mitigate personal-liability concerns; others said budget constraints favor a stipend or mileage reimbursement. Board members asked staff to evaluate capital costs and whether a retired district vehicle could be salvaged for parts or reuse.

Formal actions
- The board made and seconded a motion to select a director; the motion carried with all seven recorded votes in favor (7 yes, 0 no). (See provenance below for transcript evidence.)
- The board voted to appoint the board chairman as the negotiator for Dr. Farley's contract. The vote was recorded as in favor.

Next steps and timing
Board members indicated a desire to have a contract in place by July 1. They discussed holding a special-call meeting, tentatively set for the following Wednesday at 4 p.m., to consider a proposed contract if negotiations conclude early. The appointed negotiator will draft terms for board review; final approval of any contract remains subject to a future board vote.

Speakers (selected from the meeting record)
- Elizabeth Sowell, Board member (voter)
- Scott Van Winkle, Board member (voter)
- Sherry Ingles, Board member (voter)
- Chris King, Board member (voter)
- Shannon Stout, Board member (voter)
- John Matthews, Board member (voter)
- Travis Cole, Board member (voter)
- Dr. Rebecca Farley, Director candidate
- Diane (secretary), Board secretary (read vote tally)

Clarifying details
- Contract start: proposed July 1; contract end to be June 30 of final contract year.
- Term: state law limits term length to a maximum of four years (board discussion cited the statutory limit).
- Compensation: board discussion referenced a floor of about $130,000 and a likely negotiation band of $135,000'$145,000; no final salary was set in the meeting.
- Vehicle/allowance: members debated providing a county vehicle versus mileage/stipend; no binding decision made. The condition of the existing director vehicle was described as nonworking; board members asked staff to assess salvage value and capital budgeting options.
- Meeting schedule: board suggested a special-call meeting (tentatively Wednesday at 4 p.m.) if negotiations wrap up quickly.

Authorities referenced in discussion
- State statute cited during the meeting regarding conflicts of interest (TCA 49-2-202 noted on the record during roll call/self-certification).
- State law (as stated by board members) limiting contract term to a maximum of four years.

Provenance
- topicintro: transcript block starting at 346.98 where the board began discussing interviews and candidates (evidence_excerpt: \"What I'd like to do with this is to have us discuss our interviews and candidates...\").
- topfinish: transcript block starting at 875.195 where the secretary read the vote tally for Dr. Rebecca Farley (evidence_excerpt: \"Elizabeth Sowell voted for doctor Rebecca Farley... In a close 1, 7 to nothing\").

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Votes at a glance: Cumberland County Board approves CFA, nutrition packets, grants and several agreements

Cumberland County board names Dr. Rebecca Farley director; chairman named contract negotiator