September 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Board Meeting Agenda
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF SILENCE/PRAYER
We will be opening the meeting with a brief moment of silence or prayer and the pledge of allegiance to the United States flag. No one is required to participate or be present for any of these and being in this portion of the meeting is completely voluntary.
Discussion:
Mr. Tidwell introduced the Oakland High School JROTC color guard and LTCR Mitch Murray. Color Guard members: Cadet Command Sergeant Major Hatton Kerr, Sergeant Madelyn Hawk, Second Lieutenant Rico Barrett, and Corporal Trinity Hathcoat.
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3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. Use of Facilities:
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4.D. Non-Faculty Volunteer Coaches:
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4.E. Salary Supplements and Contract Payments:
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4.F. Nepotism:
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4.G. Buses:
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4.H. Special Education Stipends:
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5. RUTHERFORD PROUD
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5.A. Strong Outstanding Staff Awards
Discussion:
Administration - Mr. Richard Reed, Principal at LaVergne Middle School
Teacher - Ms. Sara Sears, Instructional Coach at Rockvale Middle School Central Office - Ms. Renee Pope, Human Resources Administrative Assistant Transportation - Gail Howell, Bus Driver School Support Staff - Ms. Stephanie Matschinegg, Administrative Assistant at Rockvale High School Communications report was shared by Mr. Evans. |
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6. GUEST SPEAKER
Speaker(s):
Mr. Mike Sparks
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. PUBLIC COMMENTS*
*Public comment requests to address the Board must be provided in writing to the Director of Schools' office no later than noon (12:00 p.m.) on the day of the meeting by completing the Public Comment Form. Speakers will have three (3) minutes to speak.
Discussion:
Whitney Huffman - ESL classes for parents
Description:
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8. INSTRUCTION
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8.A. Work Session: Middle School Re-Zoning
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8.B. David Youree & LaVergne Lake Elementary
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.C. ESL:
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION
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9.A. City of LaVergne / Waldron Road Realignment Request
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.B. School Nutrition Job Description Revision
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. DIRECTOR'S UPDATE
Discussion:
RCS Academic Presentation by Dr. Sullivan
TVAAS explanation—what growth means Comparing each student with others across the state of TN at the same level (group) We are a level 5 district in every content area. 32 of 48 Rutherford County Schools are Level 5 RCS Evaluation composite growth is top over all schools in TN Achievement level performance bonuses come out later in the year. TVAAS is changing next year and going to a multi-year score, including the previous year as a portion of your overall score. Large schools are more likely to move to the middle in scoring, rather than having higher scores. 2017 School Year multiple choice state tests for grades 2-5 will move online. We will have to move to a1:1 for computers for students. |
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11. GENERAL DISCUSSION
Discussion:
Mr. Tidwell shared a reminder that OHS ribbon cutting on Sunday at 2pm
Dr. Sullivan announced the first Mayoral Council meeting was today and went well, improving relationships. Mrrs. Darby didn't think the data supported changing the bus driver age and that is why she did not support it. She went to TDOT for the information. Mrs. Rosales said this is Suicide Prevention Month Ms. Sharp spoke with other representatives, and they did not attend to support the bill regarding lowering the bus driver age.. Mr. Vaught asked for open bus routes and open bus driver positions. Testing and scores ebb and flow based on who is in the Capitol. Education plus roads equal jobs. |
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12. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
Executive Session following the Board Work Session, September 23, 2025
Mrs. Maxwell gaveled out at 6:43 p.m. |
