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February 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Regular Board
Attendance Taken on 2/9/2026 at 5:56 PM
Dr. Alicia Barker	Present
Mrs. Allena Bell	Present
Mr. Robert Blair	Present
Mrs. Robin Newman	Absent
Mr. Tim Stillings	Present
Mr. Kevin Townsel	Absent
Present: 4, Absent: 2

Regular Board
Attendance Taken on 2/9/2026 at 6:00 PM
Dr. Alicia Barker	Present
Mrs. Allena Bell	Present
Mr. Robert Blair	Present
Mrs. Robin Newman	Absent
Mr. Tim Stillings	Present
Mr. Kevin Townsel	Absent
Present: 4, Absent: 2

Minutes

Minutes

I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. RECOGNITIONS/GOOD NEWS AWARDS

III.1. Artist of the Month - February

IV. PUBLIC INPUT

V. REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

V.1. Teaching & Learning Spotlight

V.2. NSBA 2026 Advocacy Institute

V.3. School Board Appreciation Week

VI. APPROVAL OF BOARD AGENDA

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Approval of Board Agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Mrs. Allena Bell and a second by Mr. Tim Stillings.

Mrs. Robin Newman: Absent
Mr. Kevin Townsel: Absent
Dr. Alicia Barker: Yea
Mrs. Allena Bell: Yea
Mr. Robert Blair: Yea
Mr. Tim Stillings: Yea

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

VII. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Approval of Consent Agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Mr. Tim Stillings and a second by Dr. Alicia Barker.

Mrs. Robin Newman: Absent
Mr. Kevin Townsel: Absent
Mrs. Allena Bell: Yea
Mr. Robert Blair: Yea
Mr. Tim Stillings: Yea
Dr. Alicia Barker: Yea

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

VII.1. Minutes of Board Retreat dated January 10, 2026

VII.2. Minutes of Board Meeting dated January 12, 2026

VII.3. Overnight Field Trip Request - MES 4th Grade Walk to Wellness

VII.4. Overnight Field Trip Request – Competition Cheer Team Nationals Orlando

VII.5. Budget Amendments

VIII. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

VIII.1. Teachers Recommended for Tenure

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve the teachers presented for tenure, by roll call vote Passed with a motion by Mrs. Allena Bell and a second by Dr. Alicia Barker.

Mrs. Robin Newman: Absent
Mr. Kevin Townsel: Absent
Mr. Robert Blair: Yea
Mr. Tim Stillings: Yea
Dr. Alicia Barker: Yea
Mrs. Allena Bell: Yea

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

VIII.2. 2026-2027 Tuition Rates

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve the tuition rates for those students that are out of district but inside Williamson County at $2,000 per year for the 1st child, and $1,000 per additional sibling, and rates for students living outside Williamson County at $4,000 per year per student, by roll call vote Passed with a motion by Dr. Alicia Barker and a second by Mrs. Allena Bell.

Mrs. Robin Newman: Absent
Mr. Kevin Townsel: Absent
Mr. Tim Stillings: Yea
Dr. Alicia Barker: Yea
Mrs. Allena Bell: Yea
Mr. Robert Blair: Yea

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

VIII.3. Director of Schools 2024-2025 Performance Review Composite Score

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve the total composite score of 98.5 and award 10% of the current annual salary as outlined in the Performance Review Process, by roll call vote Passed with a motion by Mrs. Allena Bell and a second by Mr. Tim Stillings.

Mrs. Robin Newman: Absent
Mr. Kevin Townsel: Absent
Dr. Alicia Barker: Yea
Mrs. Allena Bell: Yea
Mr. Robert Blair: Yea
Mr. Tim Stillings: Yea

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

IX. DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS REPORT

X. UPDATES

X.1. Teaching and Learning

X.2. Finance and Administration

XI. ANNOUNCEMENTS

XII. ADJOURNMENT

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