November 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Kingsport City Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Mrs. Melissa Woods, Board President, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Discussion:  XX led the Board of Education and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Discussion:  Names of presenters??

gave back $17,500 to theDB CTE program
 

Discussion:  MW recognized Dr. Philip Wright as the KCS Principal of the year.
 

Discussion:  JJ recognized Emily Helphinstine.

Discussion:  There was no public comment.

Discussion:  MW- read a statement re honoring Coach Clark and recommended naming the

Discussion:  DF - approval to purchase Scale Computing Hardware & Software for $232,631.00 This is a 3 yr price with a 20% discount. This is the district’s central security system and the backbone of the network and computing system. This is in place of having several servers in the district. Purchase thru PCS
Recommends approval

Discussion:  DF - Construction Partners for the Lynn View COmmunity Center demolition .
Problem with asbestos.
first change order was for asbestos removal in the annex building (addition behind main building)
Some asbestos discovered in the ceiling of the building after the bid process. Change order was administratively approved.

Last Thursday afternoon, there was add’l asbestos in the plaster ceiling in the auditorium. The cost to remove that asbestos is $125,672.41??? This change order has to be approved by the BOE. 
Even if find initially, we would have had to pay for the removal. May be some funds coming back to KCS.

On the BMA agenda for next Tuesday’s meeting.

 

Discussion:  DF - Internal Audit Report

Pleased to present the 6/30/2026 Financial Statements for the School Activity Funds which has received an unqualified opinion.. Brown Edwards & Company LLP completed the audit. They have performed the audit work since June 30, 2012. This is the cleanest audit he has ever seen in his years with KCS.

Loretta Mixon works very closely with the school secs and bookkeepers and provides excellent oversight.
 
Two minor deficiencies were found as oversights by the bookkeepers. There was a lot of money flowing thru these accounts.

Discussion:  DF - 1st Q financial update. Have spent approx 22% of budget to date.
Expenditures are on track with our budget.
No surprises with revenue.
Final allocation was about $33,000 less than the May estimate.
County Prop Taxes - May result in a surplus of approximately $69,000.
Potential surplus from Hawkins County of $47,000.

Sales Tax - Increase of 9.9% increase over same time last year. But this is not a true increase in sales tax collections. Our ADA percentage increased from the 2025 year to the 2026 year. That is the majority of the increase.

Tuition - About $50,000 over estimate.
ECLC - These programs are holding their own at this point. Have a small deficit in these programs, which was expected.

AfterSchool Programs - Surplus of $7,232.

Other Sources - Fund Balance Appropriation -

On schedule and budget with the DB renovations. Starting to put flooring down in the annex pod at this point.
Metal steps outside the back alleyway will be installed in the next month.

On track to be completed and occupied by students at the start of next semester.

CH - floor work (glue) during fall break
DF - The  glue has been removed and a b

Discussion:  MW - Committee reports?

Several board members attended the TSBA Leadership Conference and Annual Convention this past weekend in Nashville.
Hope to meet and start conversations with local administrators soon.

CH - it was an outstanding football game.
Lady Indians finished 3rd in volleyball.
Boys finished _____ in cross country??
DB Band program for winning 3 regional competitions this year. One of only four schools that have done this.
The band will appear in the Macy's 100th Thanksgiving Day parade.

Congrats to Dr. Wright and Mrs. Helphinstine for their hard work. They both do incredible work.
CTE program at DB and Mr. Nathan Bailey - he has transitioned into the position well.

We have 35 teachers who will be recognized as having TVASS scores in the top 10% in the state. Having 35 is an incredible feat.

Thanks to the board for allowing us to serve in an _____________ capacity.

Discussion:  Mrs. Woods adjourned the meeting at 6:47 pm.



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Melissa Woods, Board President


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Vivian L. Altizer, Board Secretary