Grant Epperson

The board discussed several items, including the proposed memorandum of understanding between CMCA and CMCSS, covering policy revisions for bereavement and personal leave, teacher salary schedules, and extracurricular supplements. Additionally, the board reviewed the consolidated entitlement grant application, a proposal for the Stokes Park property transfer to the Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Department, and the granting of utility easements to the Clarksville Gas and Water Department for water distribution system improvements. The board also received an overview of the district's summer intervention and academy camp programs.

The board meeting included the presentation of several Point of Pride Awards to students and schools for achievements in robotics, FBLA, FCCLA, SkillsUSA, and speech competitions, as well as the recognition of Tennessee Purple Star Schools. A public conversation was held regarding the CEP program and bus safety. The board reviewed a student disciplinary appeal, resulting in the affirmation of the director's decision. Additionally, the meeting featured updates from the Fort Campbell School Liaison Officer, the CMCEA representative, County Commissioners, and the Director of Schools regarding statewide testing and ongoing district initiatives.

The board meeting included several recognitions, such as the JROTC teams from various high schools for their national competition achievements, students honored for their performance in the Junior Classical League, the presentation of the Best Communities for Music Education designation, and acknowledgment of students participating in the Tennessee Bar Association Young Lawyers Division State Mock Trial Competition. Additionally, the meeting featured recognitions for all-state music students, students who placed in the Tennessee Speech and Debate Tournament, and the announcement of valedictorians and salutatorians from each school. A special recognition was provided for the inaugural student representative on the school board. The meeting also addressed public comments regarding a recent school bus accident, focusing on concerns about communication, district emergency protocols, and support for affected families.

The meeting focused on an extensive review of the budget process and the 2026-2027 fiscal projections, including allocations for employee salaries, benefits, and various departmental operational costs. Key discussions included the status of local, state, and federal revenue streams, capital project priorities for building maintenance and infrastructure, and the procurement processes for technology. Participants also discussed school-level concerns such as staffing needs for counseling, the implementation of security programs, equitable distribution of facility improvements, and the procedures for third-party requests for campus enhancements.

This document provides a mid-year review of the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System's strategic work for the 2025-2026 school year. It outlines progress toward key strategic goals including improving academic achievement through high-quality instructional materials, fostering student growth through learning experiences and interventions, implementing innovative academic programming, ensuring effectiveness in the district talent pipeline, enhancing employee morale and retention, providing targeted professional learning, promoting strategic and effective resource allocation, and maximizing building capacities. The review aims to assess how effectively the district is delivering on its promises and working towards its vision of being the best in Tennessee for teaching, working, and learning.