September 15, 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 September 15, 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.
Before the board meeting Judge Wyatt Burk administered the oaths of office to Lana Craig, Brian Crews, Dan Reed and Barton Williams who were re-elected in the August election. Chairman Michael Cook called the meeting to order, followed by a moment of silence, and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Kingston Kelly and Dayton Dye who are students at Eastside Elementary School. |
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I.B. Moment of Silence
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I.C. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Kingston Kelly and Dayton Dye who are students at Eastside Elementary School.
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I.D. Opening Remarks
Discussion:
Mr. Cook recognized the Leadership Bedford members that were in attendance.
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II. CONSENT AGENDA
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
A motion was made to amend the agenda by Shanna Boyette to add Maintenance Supervisor Job Description as item M under the Action Items and seconded by Glenn Forsee. Motion to amend the agenda was passed by 9-0 vote.
The amended Consent Agenda was approved by acclamation upon the motion and seconded by Barton Williams and Lana Craig. |
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II.A. Approval of Agenda
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II.B. Minutes from August Monthly Meeting
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II.C. Community High School CJSO Trip Request
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II.D. Community HS Baseball Trip Request
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II.E. Community HS HOSA Trip Request
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II.F. Community HS FFA Trip Request
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II.G. Cascade HS Baseball Trip Request
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II.H. Cascade HS FFA Trip Request
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II.I. Policies for Revision
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II.I.1. 1.802 Section 504 and ADA Grievance Procedures
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II.I.2. 1.803 Tobacco & Vape-Free Schools
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III. PUBLIC COMMENT
Discussion:
There was no public comment.
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IV. COMMUNICATIONS
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IV.A. Good News Report
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V. PRESENTATIONS
Discussion:
There were no presentations.
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VI. ACTION ITEMS
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VI.A. Elect Board Chair
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Harwell explained that it was time to elect a Board Chairperson. He asked for nominations and Brian Crews nominated Michael Cook for Board Chair. There were no other nominations. Motion was made by Brian Crews and seconded by David Brown. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.B. Elect Vice-Chair
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Cook asked for nominations for Vice-Chair and Dan Reed nominated Brian Crews. There were no other nominations. Motion was made by Dan Reed and seconded by Glenn Forsee. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.C. Elect Legislative Liaison
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Cook asked for nominations for Legislative Liaison and Glenn Forsee nominated Shanna Boyette. There were no other nominations. Motion was made by Glenn Forsee and seconded by Brian Crews. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.D. Teacher Tenure Recommendation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Harwell recommended tenure for Chad Spencer. He was granted tenure before when he was with BCS and now that he is back we would like to grant tenure for him again. Motion was made by Barton Williams and seconded by Brian Crews. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.E. SCHS Renaming Sports Complex Request (tabled in June)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
A request to name the sports fields at Central to Cooper Steel Sports Complex. Motion was made by Shanna Boyette and seconded by Lana Craig. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.F. Strategic Plan 2026-2031
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Strategic Plan is broken down to three major areas: Academics, Environment, and Educators. Motion was made by Glenn Forsee and seconded by Dan Reed. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.G. SACP Proposed Tuition Rates
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
A proposal to increase the rates for SACP to bring them in line with surrounding districts. These rates would start immediately. We will get the information out to the parents and give them some time to adjust to it. Motion was made by Shanna Boyette and seconded by Andrea Anderson. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.H. Policy 5.302 Sick Leave
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Added the line "At retirement, the unused accumulated sick leave may be used as retirement credits." Motion was made by Brian Crews and seconded by Barton Williams. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.I. Policy 1.101 Role of the Board of Education
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Updated to line up with the model policy. Motion was made by Glenn Forsee and seconded by Andrea Anderson. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.J. Policy 1.804 Alcohol & Drugs in the Workplace
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Updated to match the model policy. Motion was made by Dan Reed and seconded by Lana Craig. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.K. Policy 1.2021 Board Code of Conduct
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Updated to match model policy. Motion was made by Glenn Forsee and seconded by Barton Williams. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.L. August Monthly Financial Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Cook stated everything looks to be in order. Motion was made by Brian Crews and seconded by Barton Williams. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.M. Maintenance Supervisor Job Description
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This is a new position for BCS to replace the position lost as a result from our separation with Aramark. Motion was made by Shanna Boyette and seconded by Glenn Forsee. 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:
Nothing new to report.
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VII.B. Attendance Report
Discussion:
We are up 20 students since the horse show break. Our student to teacher ratios are all in line.
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VII.C. Quarterly Threat Assessment Report
Discussion:
A report for the Board per board policy.
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VII.D. Board Owned Vehicles Report
Discussion:
A report for the Board per board policy.
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VII.E. Executive Committee Report
Discussion:
Mr. Cook announced the next board meeting will be October 15th at the Central Office at 6pm. The Fall District Meeting is this Thursday in Lawrenceburg.
Mr. Cook explained to the board that there is no Personnel Report this month but will have 2 reports next month for September and October. Surplus property declared for the Central Office and Cascade Middle. |
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VII.E.1. Surplus - Central Office, Cascade Middle
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VII.F. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Harwell thanked the Bedford County Veterans Council for reaching out to see if our students would be allowed to watch the 9-11 ceremony they were holding live on YouTube. Christy Williams, our IT Director, made it happen. We did a live feed for our students and if they could not see it in live time it is recorded for viewing at a later time. He also mentioned the fall retreat and would get back with the board on a date and time. Mr. Harwell also thanked everyone in Bedford County Schools for the phone calls, texts, emails and visits after the loss of his mother.
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VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
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VIII.A. Additional Acknowledgements
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VIII.B. FYI - Personnel
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
Glenn Forsee moved to adjourn the meeting at approximately 6:35.
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