April 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM - Work Session

I. Call to Order

II. Delegations
A. Amanda Shaw - Current State of HCS Standardized Testing
B. Trevor Fuller - Chronic Absenteeism and Edgenuity Abuse
C. Breanna Harvey - Student Support Coaches and the Students Served
D. Emmie Wilkins - Protect Children from the Current Bill in State Legislation
E. Emily Harmon - Importance of Nursing in Schools
F. Greg Wilkey - Budget Concerns, Immigration Bills, and Supporting School
         Leadership
G. Amanda Edens - SB0836 and Impending Passage of its Associated House Bill
H. Kyle Carrasco -  SB0836 and Impending Passage of its Associated House Bill
I. Aiden Mills - Potential Budget Cuts to the SEAD Staff
J. Rebecca Day - Impact of Recent and Proposed Budget Reductions and Staff
         Cuts
K. Heather Beal - Why School Social Workers are Crucial to the School District
L. Christine DiPietro - SB0836/HB0793
M. Yoland Jones - SB0836 and Impending Passage of its Associated House Bill
N. Jeremy Barrett - Benchmark Testing
O. Lindsey Gibson, RN - Hamilton County Schools Nurses
P. Andrew Benson - Budget Cuts to HCS Nurses and Magnet Transportation
Q. B. W. Rufner - The Need to Increase Funding for Our Public Schools
R. Dr. Edna Varner - Social Emotional and Academic Development Budget Cuts
S. Ashlee Hubbard-Heitz - Student Support Coaches
T. Ernest Reid, Jr. - Social Emotional and Academic Development Budget Cuts
U. Harriette Reid - Budget Issues
V. Lauren Tepley Sloan - Magnet School Transportation
W. Annie Boggs - Budget Cuts to School Social Workers
X. Laura Massey - Social Emotional and Academic Development Budget Cuts
Y. Tara Phillips - School Vouchers
Z. Danielle Rudd - Proposed Budget
AA. Donavan Davis - School Counselors Positions
BB. Beeta Baghaevaji - The Passing of the Bill for Undocumented Students
CC. Elizabeth Ruffner - The Fiscal Irresponsibility of Bill 0836
DD. Alena Johnston - Hamilton County Schools Nurses
EE. Moises Rodriguez Cruz - SB0836 and Impending Passage of its Associated House Bill

III. Presentations

III.A. Budget Review

IV. Committee Chair Updates

V. Discussion of the Board Meeting Agenda
    A. Exceptional Education Staffing and Placement
    B. Washington Alternative School Staffing
    C. Dawn School Staffing 
    D, Soddy Daisy High School Weight Room
    E. Benchmark Testing
 

VI. Adjourn