Public Meeting Minutes: April 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Johnson City Board of Education Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER AND OPENING

Attachments: (1)

JCS Beliefs, Mission, Vision, & Goals

1.A. Call to Order and Welcome

1.B. Moment of Silence

1.C. Pledge of allegiance to the flag

1.D. Opening

1.E. Art work on display

1.F. Update on Indian Trail

Discussion:

Indian Trail's Sparkle Squad, led by Mrs. Alison Russell, is an adapted cheer and dance team that promotes inclusion by uniting students with special needs and their peers. The program is credited with creating a culture of inclusion, leadership, and friendship throughout the school. The squad has grown in four years from 3 peers and 5 squad members to 25 peers and 12 squad members, with over 50 students applying this year.

2. RECOGNITIONS

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_ _Recognitions April 2026_

Discussion:

Science Hill had several students selected for All-State Band students: Kaylyn Hodge, Benjamin Park, Anthony Damian, Kara Chapman, Jonathon Hansard, Henry Bolton, Callum Blackburn, Elliott Stout, and Trey Shively
All-State Orchestra students: Peter Boone, Alex Maxson, and Rafaela Tjamaloukas.
The following Science Hill students have served as delegates to the Student Congress on Policies in Education (SCOPE): Hannah Ellington, Owen King, Addison Pumphrey and Akshay Vashist.
Russell Minatel, Assistant Showstoppers’ Coach, received the National Speech and Debate Association's Assistant Coach of the Year Award for the state of Tennessee.
Dr. Richard Church from TCAT Elizabethton, recognized Johnson City Schools for their dual enrollment partnership, which has 216 students enrolled. Johnson City Schools was presented with a bronze level award for their partnership efforts.

3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to adopt the agenda. With a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2, the motion passed.

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to adopt the agenda. With a motion by Mr. Jonathan Kinnick and a second by Mrs. Paula Treece, the motion passed.

Dr. Ginger Carter: YES
Mr. Tom Hager: YES
Mrs. Kathy Hall: YES
Mr. Jonathan Kinnick: YES
Mrs. Celia Martin: YES
Mr. Rick Smith: YES
Mrs. Paula Treece: YES

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

4. CORRESPONDENCE, DELEGATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Discussion:

Coach, Chris Coraggio, requested to speak before the Board regarding Freedom Hall pool.

5. REPORTS FROM SUPERINTENDENT AND STAFF

5.A. Building Projects Update

Attachments: (1)

Building Projects Update

Discussion:

Townhomes Project: Work is progressing with footings and masonry walls being installed.
Secure Vestibule Improvements:
- Three elementary schools have reached substantial completion but have a significant punch list of items to finish.
- Work at Market Street School is stagnant due to material delivery issues.
- At Indian Trail, materials have been ordered, with bids for installation to open soon.

5.B. TSBA SCOPE Conference Report 2026 Update, Chaperons: Dr. Christy Henegar and Mr. Ryan Goines

Discussion:

Four student delegates (Hannah Ellington, Owen King, Addison Pumphrey and Akshay Vashist) presented their experience at the SCOPE conference, where they debated real education policies.

5.C. Financial Report for February 28, 2026

Attachments: (1)

February 2026 Financial Report

Discussion:

Revenues were $10,510,000 and expenditures were $8,480,000, with a month-end fund balance of $23,415,000.

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve the Financial Report for February 28, 2026 as submitted by Ms. Leia Valley. With a motion by Mr. Jonathan Kinnick and a second by Mrs. Paula Treece, the motion passed.

Dr. Ginger Carter: YES
Mr. Tom Hager: YES
Mrs. Kathy Hall: YES
Mr. Jonathan Kinnick: YES
Mrs. Celia Martin: YES
Mr. Rick Smith: YES
Mrs. Paula Treece: YES

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

5.D. Update on Sales Tax - PEP

Attachments: (1)

February 2026 PEP Sales Tax Report

Discussion:

The month-end balance was $3,856,000.

5.E. City of Johnson City Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
(2024-2025 Audit Report)

Attachments: (1)

City of Johnson City FY25 Audit

Discussion:

The audit for the year ended June 30, 2025, had no findings for any of the schools.

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve the City of Johnson City Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (2024-2025 Audit Report as submitted by Ms. Leia Valley. With a motion by Mr. Jonathan Kinnick and a second by Mrs. Paula Treece, the motion passed.

Dr. Ginger Carter: YES
Mr. Tom Hager: YES
Mrs. Kathy Hall: YES
Mr. Jonathan Kinnick: YES
Mrs. Celia Martin: YES
Mr. Rick Smith: YES
Mrs. Paula Treece: YES

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

5.F. JCS Update

Discussion:

Dr. Slater noted that April is the month for acknowledging business partners.
Mrs. Kaytee Jones noted that TVA/Bright Ridge presented a check for $76,298.69 for 10 LED lighting upgrades and one HVAC upgrade across 11 schools. The district saved an estimated $161,000 in energy costs and reduced consumption by 1.2 million kilowatts per hour through HVAC and LED lighting upgrades.

6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

7. CONSENT AGENDA

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda. With a motion by Mr. Jonathan Kinnick and a second by Mrs. Paula Treece, the motion passed.

Dr. Ginger Carter: YES
Mr. Tom Hager: YES
Mrs. Kathy Hall: YES
Mr. Jonathan Kinnick: YES
Mrs. Celia Martin: YES
Mr. Rick Smith: YES
Mrs. Paula Treece: YES

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

7.A. Approval of Minutes

Attachments: (1)

_ _ Johnson City Board of Education Regular Meeting March 2 2026 _ _

7.B. Proposed Fundraiser Activities

Attachments: (1)

SHHS PFA

7.C. Overnight Field Trip Requests

Attachments: (2)

7.D. Request to write checks over $5,000

Attachments: (1)

_CHECK REQUESTS

7.E. Policies — Second Reading

Attachments: (1)

2nd Reading Policies

7.F. Educare Fee list 26-27SY

Attachments: (1)

_Educare Fee List Effective 5-26-26

7.G. Code of Conduct 26-27SY

Attachments: (2)

7.H. Edited Calendar for 2026-27 SY

Attachments: (1)

Edited Calendar for 2026-27 SY

7.I. Consolidated Federal Application 26-27

Attachments: (2)

7.J. Request to Transfer Funds

Attachments: (2)

8. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT FOR ACTION

8.A. Proposed Calendar 27-28 SY

Attachments: (1)

updated Proposed Calendar 27-28 FINAL

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve the Proposed Calendar 27-28 SY. With a motion by Mrs. Paula Treece and a second by Mr. Jonathan Kinnick, the motion passed.

Dr. Ginger Carter: YES
Mr. Tom Hager: YES
Mrs. Kathy Hall: YES
Mr. Jonathan Kinnick: YES
Mrs. Celia Martin: YES
Mr. Rick Smith: YES
Mrs. Paula Treece: YES

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

8.B. Recommendation for the 2026-2027 Tuition Rates

Attachments: (1)

2026-2027 Tuition Rates

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve the Recommendation for the 2026-2027 Tuition Rates. With a motion by Mr. Jonathan Kinnick and a second by Mrs. Paula Treece, the motion passed.

Dr. Ginger Carter: YES
Mr. Tom Hager: YES
Mrs. Kathy Hall: YES
Mr. Jonathan Kinnick: YES
Mrs. Celia Martin: YES
Mr. Rick Smith: YES
Mrs. Paula Treece: YES

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

8.C. Policy for First Reading on 5.305 Family and Medical Leave & Policy for First and Second Reading on 1.404 Appeals to and Appearances Before the Board

Attachments: (2)

Action(s):

Motion 1 passed:

Motion to approve the First Reading on 5.305 Family and Medical Leave. With a motion by Mrs. Kathy Hall and a second by Mrs. Celia Martin, the motion passed.

Dr. Ginger Carter: YES
Mr. Tom Hager: YES
Mrs. Kathy Hall: YES
Mr. Jonathan Kinnick: YES
Mrs. Celia Martin: YES
Mr. Rick Smith: YES
Mrs. Paula Treece: YES

Motion 2 passed:

Motion to Policy for First and Second Reading on 1.404 Appeals to and Appearances Before the Board. With a motion by Mrs. Kathy Hall and a second by Mr. Jonathan Kinnick, the motion passed.

Dr. Ginger Carter: YES
Mr. Tom Hager: YES
Mrs. Kathy Hall: YES
Mr. Jonathan Kinnick: YES
Mrs. Celia Martin: YES
Mr. Rick Smith: YES
Mrs. Paula Treece: YES

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

9. NEW BUSINESS

9.A. Legislative Update

Discussion:

Ms. Paula Treece discussed the current legislative session for Tennessee:
Voucher Bill (House Bill 2532): The bill was amended to add 15,000 vouchers with an income limit of $178,434 for a family of four.
Legislative Session Closing: The legislative calendar is expected to close by the end of April.