March 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Bedford County Board of Education
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I. PROCEDURAL ITEMS
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I.A. Call to Order
Discussion:
The Bedford County Board of Education met in a regular monthly session on March 19, 2026 at 6:00 pm in the Board of Education Central Office located at 500 Madison St., Shelbyville, TN. Board members Glenn Forsee, Michael Cook, David Brown, Dan Reed, Andrea Anderson, Barton Williams, Shanna Boyette, Brian Crews and Lana Craig were present.
Chairman Michael Cook called the meeting to order, followed by a moment of silence, and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Everleigh McClendon, Daliah Diaz and Anderson Hampton who are students at Learning Way Elementary School. |
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I.B. Moment of Silence
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I.C. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Everleigh McClendon, Daliah Diaz and Anderson Hampton who are students at Learning Way Elementary
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I.D. Opening Remarks
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II. CONSENT AGENDA
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Consent Agenda was approved by acclamation upon the motion and seconded by Brian Crews and Barton Williams.
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II.A. Approval of Agenda
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II.B. Minutes from February Monthly Meeting
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II.C. Minutes from the February 12, 2026 Study Session
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II.D. Cascade HS FFA Trip Request
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II.E. Cascade HS Girls Basketball Trip Request
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II.F. Policies for Review
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II.F.1. 5.608 Tutoring for Pay
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II.F.2. 5.606 Political Activities
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II.F.3. 5.611 Ethics
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II.G. Policies for Revision
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II.G.1. 5.600 Staff Rights & Responsibilities
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II.G.2. 5.403 Drug & Alcohol Testing for Employees
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III. PUBLIC COMMENT
Discussion:
There was no public comment.
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IV. COMMUNICATIONS
Discussion:
Mr. Cook told everyone that the Good News Report was online for all to read. He did point out on the report about the walk for Junior’s House that was to take place on Saturday, March 21st.
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IV.A. Good News Report
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V. PRESENTATIONS
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V.A. Board of Distinction Plaque - Pat Welsh TSBA South Central District Director and member of Tullahoma Board of Education
Discussion:
Pat Welsh, TSBA South Central District Director and member of the Tullahoma Board of Education, presented the Board of Distinction plaque to our board members.
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V.B. SCOPE Delegates
Discussion:
The SCOPE delegates were recognized for their participation in the 2026 TSBA SCOPE conference that was held at Belmont College on March 3rd. Each delegate was presented with a certificate from TSBA for attending the conference. The delegates then gave a brief account of their time at SCOPE and what they learned from it.
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V.C. RTI2 Change Makers Awards - Susan Huff and Lindsay Wiley
Discussion:
Nine BCS schools each received an award for their part in BCS schools receiving the award.
Those schools are Bedford County Learning Academy, Cascade Middle School, Cascade High School, Community Elementary School, Community Middle School, Eakin Elementary School, Harris Middle School, Learning Way Elementary School, and Shelbyville Central High School. |
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VI. ACTION ITEMS
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VI.A. 2026-2027 BCS Calendar - Revised
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The calendar has been revised to reflect that the Tennessee Department of Education wants each school system to have ten inclement weather days instead of eight. The reason for the change is if we have a catastrophic event and have to request a waiver if you don’t have ten inclement weather days built in they would probably deny the waiver. The two dates that were changed from staff development days to instructional days were February 5th and April 5th. Motion was made by Glenn Forsee and seconded by Barton Williams. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.B. High School Wellness Adoption Recommendation Letter
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
We are recommending Goodhart-Willcox Wellness curriculum for 9-12. This curriculum is on the official state approved list. Motion was made by Dan Reed and seconded by Barton Wiliiams. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.C. Policy 4.204 Summer Instructional Programs
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Asking for approval to remove Line 3 Traditional Summer School from the policy. We no longer have a need for this program. Motion was made by Brian Crews and seconded by Dan Reed. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.D. Bid 26-16 Carpet Replacement
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The recommendation is for Extreme Flooring as they are the lowest bid at $8.49 per square foot. Motion was made by Dan Reed and seconded by Lana Craig. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.E. Bid 26-17 Aluminum Framed Building Entrances & Retrofits
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The recommendation is for Preferred Glass as they are the lowest bid at $12,670.00 for a set of double doors. Five of these will be put at Shelbyville Central High School and two at Community Middle School. Motion was made by Brian Crews and seconded by Shanna Boyette. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.F. Bid 26-18 Auditorium & Theater Lighting at Harris Middle School
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
There were no bids received. Approved by the auditors and Robert Daniel Hawkins & Price was asked to give a quote and they quoted $110,580.00 to replace the theater lights. Motion was made by Barton Williams and seconded by Shanna Boyette. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.G. E-Rate
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This is a federal program that pays for our internet services with a 10% match. Asking for a motion for approval to allow the executive committee with Mr. Daniel to study this to make the best decision for us by April 1st. Motion was made by Brian Crews and seconded by Glenn Forsee. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.H. Budget Amendment No. 3
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Robert Daniel stated that we have some revenues such as USDA Farm to School Grant, Early Literacy Tutoring Grant, a Walmart Grant, refunds and reimbursements, and a fund balance adjustment on this amendment. Motion was made by Glenn Forsee and seconded by Barton Williams. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.I. February Monthly Financial Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Daniel said we’re pretty much tracking like we should as far as the general fund. Motion was made by Brian Crews and seconded by Dan Reed. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VII. REPORT ITEMS
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VII.A. Monthly Tax Analysis
Discussion:
Mr. Daniel stated the March is probably going to have a pretty good number so we should end the year positive.
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VII.B. Attendance Report
Discussion:
Terise Rhodes reported we have in K through 12, including early graduates, 8,476 students. We are still trending pretty much the same the entire year so we’re down about 264 students. We have just over 1,200 students in some kind of homeschool.
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VII.C. Threat Assessment Incidents Report
Discussion:
This is a quarterly report to the board per state law.
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VII.D. New Central Office Project Information
Discussion:
This paperwork shows the pros and cons of hard bid versus using a construction manager at-risk.
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VII.E. Executive Committee Report
Discussion:
Mr. Cook announced the next board meeting will be at Shelbyville Central High School in the library on April 16 at 6pm. The board will meet at 5 to tour the athletic facilities. We will have a work session on April 7th at the Central Office at 5:30 but that could change.
Surplus property declared for Liberty, Maintenance, Central Office, Eastside, SCHS and Community Middle School. |
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VII.E.1. Surplus - Liberty, Maintenance, Central Office, Eastside, SCHS, Community Middle School
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VII.F. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Dr. Garrett reminded everyone that Spring Break is coming up March 30th -April 3rd.
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VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
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VIII.A. Additional Acknowledgements
Discussion:
Dr. Garrett and Mr. Cook then recognized some of our social workers that were at the meeting and also some Leadership Bedford folks in the room.
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VIII.B. FYI - Personnel
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
Glenn Forsee moved to adjourn the meeting at approximately 6:46.
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