Public Meeting Minutes: April 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

2. Pledge to the Flag/Moment of Silence

3. Presentations

IKEA Parent Volunteer Awards: Superintendent Clark recognized the following parent volunteers and presented them with a token of appreciation compliments of IKEA.
- AES: Mark and Jeri Ray
- DES: Brooke McKenzie
- AMS: Melissa Thurmer
- AHS: Kalista Liddell (Not in Attendance)
Arlington High School
- SCOPE: The Legacy Grant provided AHS students, Tyli Knapp, Kailah Valencia and Jenny Le the opportunity to participate in the TSBA SCOPE Conference in Nashville. Chairman Benjamin presented certificates to Jenny Le and Kailah Valencia for participating and representing ACS. Both provided conference highlights and what the conference meant to them.
- AP Art History: The Legacy Grant afforded our AP Art History students a field trip to Chicago. Mr. Wilhite expressed his sincere gratitude for the incredible experience for our students.
ACS Retirees: Superintendent Clark recognized ACS Retirees for their dedication to the students of Arlington Community Schools.
- James Hubbert
- Julie Loflin (Not in Attendance)
- Leslie Northam
- Michelle Sluder
- James Swindle
- Dr. Felicia Turner (Not in Attendance)
- Danette Wright

4. Citizen Comments (limited to 2 minutes per speaker)

Discussion:

No Citizens Comments

5. Approval of Agenda

Attachments: (1)

04-28-26 BOE Agenda REVISED

4/24/2026 at 1:07 PM

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Motion to approve the agenda Passed with a motion by Mrs. Courtney Barnes and a second by Ms. Lyle Conley

Barnes: Yea
Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Dunn: Yea
Viox: Yea

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

6. Reports

Attachments: (1)

April 26 Board Budget Report

4/17/2026 at 8:54 PM

6.A. Chairman: Mr. Scott Benjamin

Discussion:

Superintendent Evaluation results were provided to each board member.
The superintendent's contract of employment will be placed on the May agenda.

6.B. Superintendent: Dr. Allison Clark

Discussion: Superintendent Clark:

AHS:
- Theater is making waves with the Sponge Bob musical earning 8 nominations in the Musical Theatre Awards.
- Missy Jenkins (STEM) named Air & Space Forces Association Teacher of the Year.
- Coach Jeb Jones named Tennessee Titans Girls Flag Coach of the Week.
- Cheer: Jalisha Burney, Katelyn Parker and Avery Bridges signed to continue their careers at the next level.
- 85 students earned placements in the 30+ ACT Club.
- Entrepreneurship students give final business pitches to IKEA reps following a year-long workshop.
DES:
- DES 1st graders master counting coins through hands-on "Money Marketplace" PBL.
AMS:
- Frog dissections give students an inside look into anatomy — helping foster love of science as they work towards high school focus area selection.
All Schools:
- ACS students were placed in the spotlight at the Annual Chamber of Commerce State of the District Address.
- TCAP continues across ACS. Good luck to students and teachers as they Glow What They Know!

Lisa Walker, HR:

Open Position:
- Classified - 4
- Certified - 6
Projections:
- AES: 93%
- DES: 89%
- AMS: 97%
- AHS: 97%
Attendance Rate: 95%
Benefits Open Enrollment: May 11-15

6.C. Legislative Liaison: Mr. Jonathan Dunn

Discussion:

Legislative Session adjourned April 23.
General Assembly passed the law increasing state-funded vouchers by $15,000.
Bills of Interests:
- HB0025 (Public Chapter 533): Middle or high school students to transfer from one member school to another are immediately eligible to participate in interscholastic athletics.
- HB1466 (Public Chapter 598): Requires schools to administer the Presidential Fitness Test.
- HB1853 (Public Chapter 619): Schools cannot sell through a school nutrition program any food or beverage containing petroleum-based synthetic dyes. A list can be found online.
- HB2588 (Public Chapter 630): Authorizes schools to offer students grades 5–12 a hunter education course that is approved by the wildlife resources agency as part of PE.
- HB2089 (Public Chapter 757): Requires schools to recognize Victims of Communism Day (November 7).
Ms. Speakman reports that more bills will be passed that will require policy changes.

6.D. Student Board Representative: Ms. Abigail Cronau

Discussion: Benchmark Testing:

With legislation being introduced, the state might be looking to re-evaluate benchmark testing. And, looking at the pilot program that will be instated in 10 districts for the 2027-2028 school year.
The main concern is test anxiety and how that can affect test performance.
To qualify, students need to score above the 40th percentile.

7. Consent Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Move to approve the Consent Agenda Passed with a motion by Ms. Lyle Conley and a second by Mrs. Courtney Barnes

Barnes: Yea
Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Dunn: Yea
Viox: Yea

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

7.A. Minutes: March 24, 2026

7.B. Resolution 2026-05 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education Amending the 2025-2026 Schools Budget

Attachments: (1)

Resolution 05-2026 - Budget Amendment within categories - APRIL 2026

4/17/2026 at 8:46 PM

7.C. Resolution 2026-06 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education Amending School Fees/Field Trips

7.D. Policy 2.402 Investment of Idle Funds

8. Business/Recommended Action Items

8.A. Disciplinary Hearing Authority Appeal of Logan Smith

Action(s):

Motion 1 Passed:

Motion Passed: Motion to Not Grant a Hearing Passed with a motion by Mr. Jonathan Dunn and a second by Dr. Dale Viox

Barnes: Yea
Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Dunn: Yea
Viox: Yea

Motion 2 Passed:

Motion Passed: Motion to Affirm the Superintendent's Decision Affirming the Disciplinary Hearing Authority's Decision Passed with a motion by Ms. Lyle Conley and a second by Mr. Jonathan Dunn

Barnes: Yea
Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Dunn: Yea
Viox: Yea

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

8.B. Recommendation to Award the Bid to B Four Plied, Inc. in the amount of $784,973.00 for the AHS Partial Re-Roofing Project

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Motion to Approve the Recommendation to Award the Bid to B Four Plied, Inc. in the amount of $784,973.00 for the AHS Partial Re-Roofing Project Passed with a motion by Dr. Dale Viox and a second by Mrs. Courtney Barnes

Barnes: Yea
Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Dunn: Yea
Viox: Yea

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

Discussion:

Josh Boaz, representative of B Four Plied, was in attendance.

8.C. Recommendation to Award the Bid to Gibson Paving in the amount of $452,229.00 for the AHS Paving Project

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Motion to Approve the Recommendation to Award the Bid to Gibson Paving in the amount of $452,229.00 for the AHS Paving Project Passed with a motion by Mrs. Courtney Barnes and a second by Ms. Lyle Conley

Barnes: Yea
Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Dunn: Yea
Viox: Yea

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

8.D. Recommendation to Approve 1-year contract extension with Durham School Services L.P. in the amount of $1,847,280.75 commencing July 1, 2026 and shall continue through June 30, 2027 and grant the Superintendent the authority to negotiate the terms of the related contract

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Motion to Approve the 1-year contract extension with Durham School Services L.P. in the amount of $1,847,280.75 commencing July 1, 2026 and shall continue through June 30, 2027 and grant the Superintendent the authority to negotiate the terms of the related contract Passed with a motion by Dr. Dale Viox and a second by Ms. Lyle Conley

Barnes: Yea
Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Dunn: Yea
Viox: Yea

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

8.E. Recommendation for Mr. Scott Benjamin to Serve as the TSBA Delta District Director

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Motion to Approve the Recommendation for Mr. Scott Benjamin to serve as the TSBA Delta District Director Passed with a motion by Dr. Dale Viox and a second by Mrs. Courtney Barnes

Barnes: Yea
Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Dunn: Yea
Viox: Yea

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

9. Adjourn

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Move to adjourn Passed with a motion by Mr. Scott Benjamin

Barnes: Yea
Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Dunn: Yea
Viox: Yea

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

Discussion:
March 24, 2026 Minutes Approved on April 28, 2026

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Mr. Scott Benjamin, Board Chair

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Dr. Allison Clark, Superintendent

April 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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