Chickamauga City School District

The board meeting included the election of board officers and the appointment of standing committees. Special achievements were recognized, including the board's status as a 2025 Exemplary Board. Financial reports for various funds were approved, and several board policies were revised or rescinded. The board designated legal counsel for the upcoming year, approved a contract with CGS, LLC, adopted the 2026-2027 school calendar, accepted donations, and authorized expenditures exceeding $10,000 for lighting. The superintendent provided updates on legislative priorities and facility projects, and the board addressed personnel recommendations following an executive session.

The board meeting included the recognition of special student and staff achievements. Approvals were granted for various field trips, fundraisers, and financial reports. New business items addressed the presentation of a revised internet usage policy, approval of closing documents for school renovations, authorization for the use of facilities for a car show, and a donation to the local public library. Additionally, the board approved several personnel recommendations including extra-curricular assignments, supplements, reassignments, and the rehiring of staff for the upcoming school year.

The board meeting focused on new business, which included the approval of a 2026 bond resolution and an intercept program resolution. Additionally, the board approved the opening of new bank accounts dedicated to debt service and construction activities.

The board discussed and approved several operational items, including various field trips, fundraisers, and financial reports for the general fund and multiple school accounts. Key decisions included awarding a bid for tennis courts and a concessions/restroom building at Gordon Lee High School, scheduling a future called board meeting for bond approval, and rescheduling the June board meeting. Additionally, the board accepted several donations, reviewed personnel recommendations, and received a superintendent's report covering school activities, student applications, and the district's new website.

The Board recognized several special achievements, including individual athletic accomplishments and staff contributions. Agenda items included the approval of various field trips, fundraisers, and financial reports. The Board addressed unfinished business regarding updates to the Internet Acceptable Use policy. New business discussions covered the tuition rate for the upcoming school year, the use of school facilities for a community event, a change to the meeting schedule for the following month, and a service agreement extension for student mental health services. Additionally, the Board accepted various donations, approved a significant expenditure for sports lighting, appointed delegates to the GSBA, and made several personnel decisions following an executive session.