June 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM - REGULAR SESSION
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CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE
Speaker(s):
Chairman
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Establish a quorum and welcome visitors
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Discussion:
Board Chair Jim Butcher called the meeting to order, established a quorum, and welcomed everyone.
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Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Discussion:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Board of Education Secretary Charlie Taylor.
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STUDENT RECOGNITIONS
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2026 MATE ROV Competition
Appalachian Highlands Regional Ranger Class, Underwater Robotics Second Place THS Varsity Robotics Team Marooned Mariners Mentor: Dr. Benji Lewis Assistant Coach: Alyssa Ison Lily Chen, Co-CEO Luke Hicks, Co-CEO Aiden Bunning, CFO Dominic Shipley Cameron Bell Galilee Sah Jose Vasquez Miclos Luke Sah Noah Fernandez Moaaz Khalil Astraia Kudela Chloe Whitt |
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CONSENT ITEMS - ADOPTION AND APPROVAL
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Minutes of the May 18, 2026, regular meeting
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Financial Reports
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Financial Reports
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Surplus/Obsolete Items
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Student Insurance
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Student Accident Insurance Renewal
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Credit Card Payments
Description:
Credit/Debit Card Payments
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HEARING OF DELEGATES
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Bristol Tennessee City Schools Foundation
Speaker(s):
Foundation President Ronan King
Discussion:
Bristol Tennessee City Schools Foundation President Ronan King presented an overview of the BTCS Foundation's purpose and goals.
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COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Discussion:
There were no public comments.
Description:
The public may address the Board about any concerns except personnel matters. Personnel concerns should be addressed through the organizational structure until it becomes an agenda item. |
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OLD BUSINESS
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Policies on Second Reading
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NEW BUSINESS
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Summer Learning Camps Application
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Description:
Dr. Tudor is recommending board approval of the Summer Learning Camps application.
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Consolidated Application
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Description:
Dr. Tudor is recommending board approval of the Consolidated Federal Application (CFA).
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Emergency Operations Plans
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Description:
Dr. Tudor is recommending board approval of the Emergency Operations Plans for the following:
Anderson Elementary School Avoca Elementary School Fairmount Elementary School Haynesfield Elementary School Holston View Elementary School Tennessee Middle School Tennessee High School Viking Academy Bristol Tennessee City Schools District Plan Safety plans and procedures were open for public comment at our last board meeting and procedures are developed with input from the districtwide school safety team and a building-level school safety team, the Bristol Tennessee Police Department, Bristol Tennessee Fire Department, Homeland Security, Sullivan County Emergency Management, and in accordance with the requirements set by the state of Tennessee. Our plans focus on crisis intervention, emergency response, and emergency management, outlining the procedures that our staff and students need to follow in case of an emergency situation. Specific details of safety plans will remain confidential in accordance with state law. |
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Policies on First Reading
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Description:
Dr. Tudor is recommending board approval of the following policies on first reading:
4.100, Instructional Program 4.200, Curriculum Development 4.201, Class Size Ratios 4.204, Summer Instructional Programs 4.206, Homebound Instruction 4.207, English Learners 4.214, Use of Artificial Intelligience 4.302, Field Trips and Excursions 4.404, Use of Copyrighted Materials 4.405, Employee Developed Materials 4.406, Use of the Internet 4.501, School Volunteers 4.602, Student Recognition and Class Rank 4.606, Graduation Activities 4.700, Testing Programs 4.701, Maintaining Test Security 4.800, Controversial Issues 4.804, Religious Content of Courses |
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2027-2028 School Year Calendar
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2028-2029 School Year Calendar
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Capturing Kids Hearts Contract
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Description:
Dr. Tudor is recommending board approval of the Capturing Kids Hearts contract.
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Frontier Health Contract and Memorandum of Understanding
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Revised 2026-2027 Original Budget
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Description:
Revised 2026-2027 Original Budget
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RFP 26-010 to Frizzell Construction, Friendship Career Center Roof Overlay
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Description:
Dr. Tudor is recommending board approval to award RFP 26-010 to Frizzell Construction of Bristol, Tennessee, for the Friendship Career Center roof overlay. Frizzell was the lowest responsive bidder with a response of $348,258.
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REPORT FROM THE DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS
Discussion:
Dr. Tudor made the following comments and announcements:
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COMMENTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
Discussion:
Board members heard comments from City Council Liaison Rae Akard.
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COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
Discussion:
Board of Education members offered remarks.
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The next regular school board meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 20, 2026.
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ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
______________________________________ ___________________ Charlie Taylor, Secretary Date |
