Crystal Nelson

The board approved a construction bid for gymnasium renovations at Livingston Academy. Consent items included budget revisions for General Purpose Schools and Federal Programs. New business included the approval of several staff resignations and a service contract with Kids First Pediatric Therapies for occupational and speech therapy. The board reviewed and considered the second reading of various district policies covering personnel, student wellness, and operations. Additionally, the board considered the original budgets for the FY27 General Purpose Schools Fund, Federal Projects Fund, Central Cafeteria Fund, Education Debt Service Fund, and Education Capital Projects Fund.

The meeting included special recognitions for the AP Academy, school board member appreciation, and OCEA, followed by a public comment session. Executive and consent agenda items were addressed, including multiple budget revisions for General Purpose Schools and Federal Programs, as well as approval for student field trips to the FFA State Convention and the National Land Judging Contest. New business items involved the consideration and approval of the Second Step child abuse curriculum in compliance with Erin's Law and the adoption of a revised school calendar for the upcoming academic year.

The Overton County Public District's TISA Accountability Report outlines a strategic plan focused on improving student achievement in alignment with the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) funding formula. Key goals include achieving 70% 3rd grade ELA proficiency by 2030, increasing 3-8 grade ELA and Math proficiency to 50% by 2028, and raising the average ACT score to 20 from 17.3. The plan also addresses maintaining Level 3 growth in ELA and Math for SPED students. The report details strategies, budget allocation, and progress tracking for these multi-year objectives.

The board addressed several agenda items, including the approval of General Purpose Schools and Title IV budget revisions. Key business items included the appointment of the Director of Schools, the approval of various staff retirements and resignations, and the consideration of professional service contracts. Additionally, the board reviewed salary schedules for support and instructional personnel, authorized updates for elementary building projects, and conducted a first reading for numerous board policies covering areas such as student records, instructional programs, and personnel goals, while also discussing the potential removal of the policy on student clubs and organizations.

The board discussed and considered several items, including multiple original and revised budgets for various educational programs, travel requests for school teams including FFA and wrestling, letters of retirement and resignation, the 2025 LEA Compliance Report, and the 2025-26 Differentiated Pay Plan. Additionally, the meeting included recognition for the Livingston Academy Girls Flag Football Team, the FY26 TISA Accountability Report, and the 5-year District Strategic Plan.