October 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Bedford County Board of Education Fall Retreat
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I. PROCEDURAL ITEMS
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I.A. Call to Order
Discussion:
The Bedford County Board of Education met for their annual Fall Retreat on October 5, 2026 at 5:00 pm in the Board of Education Central Office located at 500 Madison St., Shelbyville, TN. Board members Michael Cook, Brian Crews, David Brown, Dan Reed, Barton Williams, Glenn Forsee, Andrea Anderson, Lana Craig and Shanna Boyette were present. Mr. Tim Harwell, Robert Daniel, Neil Watson and Sandy Sorrells were also present.
Chairman Michael Cook opened the meeting. |
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I.B. Opening Remarks
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II. Cooper Steel - Jill Cook
Discussion:
The meeting began with a presentation from Jill Cook with Cooper Steel on the Cooper Steel Sports Complex and some new things they would like to do at Shelbyville Central High School.
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III. Daniella Beckman - Baseball field conversion to dual purpose field
Discussion:
Daniella Beckman spoke on Liberty School’s request for converting the current baseball field into a dual purpose field. The project is already funded and she wanted to present to the board this evening so to hopefully have a vote at the next board meeting.
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IV. Christy Williams - Student Laptops
Discussion:
Christy Williams gave the board an update on student laptop needs. She would like to see the board fund two orders this school year, one in the fall and another in the spring. This would get the technology department caught up on replacement laptops and then do one order per year beginning in 2027-2028 school year.
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V. Community HS Baseball/Softball Pitching/Hitting Facility
Discussion:
Mr. Harwell spoke on the Community High School Baseball/Softball Pitching/Hitting Facility. The current facilities at Community HS are in bad shape and the school would like to have a new facility that would serve baseball and softball. There was discussion on possibly making it where it could serve a purpose for football also.
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VI. Maintenance Work Order and Asset Tracking Software
Discussion:
Jay Merchant presented to the board his recommendation for Work Order and Asset Tracking Software that is needed by the maintenance department to fill the void left by the non-renewal of the contract with Aramark. This software would be a great tool to help in keeping up with supplies and work orders.
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VII. TCAT Renovation - Phase One
Discussion:
Jeff Sweeney updated the board on the renovation of the TCAT building for the New Central Office. He also brought a picture of what the front of the building would look like if the board decides to add this to Phase One of the renovation. If approved, the renovation would start in December and should be completed by mid-July of 2027.
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VIII. 5-10 yr Capital Outlay Plan
Discussion:
There was no discussion on the 5-10 year Capital Outlay Plan.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:45.
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