November 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Kingsport City Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting

Description:  Caroline Pearson, a 6th grader at Robinson Middle School, will lead the Board of Education and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Description:  Dr. Brandon Fletcher, Board President, will ask for a motion to accept the agenda, which includes the consent agenda. Once the agenda is accepted, the Board mutually agrees not to discuss any item of business or take any action that has not been accepted for the agenda.

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Public Comment Guidelines:

This is the time when members of the audience are invited to comment on agenda items. If pre-approved by the Board Executive Committee, members of the community may also address the Board regarding non-agenda items. In order to speak on a topic not included on the agenda, per Board Policy 1.404, you must submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools at least three (3) business days before the regular meeting.  

This is not the time to speak about personnel issues, as there are more appropriate ways in which these can be addressed. If you are not sure how to do this, please ask a Board member after the meeting. In your remarks, you may not refer to students by name without permission from a parent or guardian.

Speakers are requested to first state your name and limit your remarks to a maximum of three (3) minutes.

Thank you. 

Description:  The Compliance Report represents the statutes and policies outlined in Tennessee Code Annotated and State Board of Education rules pertaining to school operations. The report is one way the Tennessee Department of Education monitors Local Education Agency (LEA) compliance regarding legal duties and responsibilities. The report is reviewed annually by appropriate personnel to verify that Kingsport City Schools is in compliance. It is recommended the Board approve and certify the 2025 LEA Report for submission to the State.

Description:  Mr. Michael Hubbard, Director of Performance Excellence, presented the 2025-2026 KCS Strategic Plan at the Board Retreat on November 7, 2025.

Description:  It is recommended the Board approve the EMS LINQ, LLC agreement for school nutrition services technology for the 2026 calendar year. The total annual cost is $18,954.95 and funding will be from the School Nutrition Services Fund.

Description:  Mr. David Frye, Chief Finance Officer, has submitted a quarterly list of multiple donations from various sources received by Kingsport City Schools from July - September, 2025. The total of the individual school receipts is $70,786.64. It is recommended the Board approve acceptance of these donations.

Description:  Mr. Frye will present a recommendation to purchase security film for windows at the Civic Auditorium and Dobyns-Bennett Science & Technology Center. The recommendation is to use The Interlocal Purchasing System's (TIPS) Contract 23010401 with Tennessee Window Films at a cost of $82,571.68. The majority of funding for this project will be from the Public-School Security grant ($75,874.6), which is a one-time, non-recurring grant to support Tennessee public School efforts in enhancing school safety for their students and staff. The remaining funding ($6,696.92) will come from General Purpose Funds within the CIP budget. 

Description:  Mr. David Frye, Chief Finance Officer, will present a recommendation to purchase a 2026 Ford F350 flatbed pickup truck for the Fire Management Services program at Dobyns-Bennett High School. The recommendation is to utilize Tennessee Statewide Contract 88753 (SW209) with Alan Jay Fleet Sales to purchase a 2026 F350 Super Crew Cab Flatbed Pickup Truck in the amount of $67,735.00. The truck will be used for the Fire Management Services program at Dobyns-Bennett High School. Funding will be provided by Dobyns-Bennett High School Activities (internal account) and this purchase is an addition to the City's vehicle fleet. 

Description:  Mr. Frye will present the audit results of the Financial Statements for the School Activity Funds for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.  Attached are documents pertaining to the audit for review.

Description:  Mr. Frye will provide a financial update for the 1st quarter of FY 2025-2026.