Jill Edwards

The document outlines the schedule for the 2025-2026 budget hearings, including the dates for the 1st draft and the final draft.

The strategic vision of Sheffield City Schools is centered on equipping students with real-world skills and confidence for success beyond high school. Key areas of focus include providing rigorous, relevant, and career-ready learning experiences, fostering an engaged and informed community through transparent communication, and cultivating supportive school cultures that prioritize the social and emotional well-being of students and staff. The plan also emphasizes staff growth and retention through professional development and data-driven support, as well as fiscal stewardship to support student achievement and community partnerships.

The board reviewed the school's mission, vision, and belief statements. Financial reports for September 2020 were noted as unavailable until the November meeting, but September disbursements were approved. Supplement payments to social work interns were approved. A personnel recommendation for Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for a teacher was approved. Superintendent items discussed included an audit report, AASB delegate selection, the AASB annual convention, the November board meeting, and other unspecified items.

The meeting included a review of the school's mission, vision, and belief statements; recognition of a board member's 20 years of service and a leadership award recipient; a presentation on Sheffield High School renovations; a review of state test scores; approval of the monthly financial report and disbursements; approval of a 5-year contract with CENTEGIX for district-wide implementation; approval to remove and recycle outdated technology devices; approval of an Advanced TEAMS contract; approval of overnight travel for the Sheffield High School volleyball team (pending bus driver confirmation); declaration of old textbooks as surplus; approval of a revised nurse salary schedule; personnel actions including resignations, employments, and leaves of absence; and discussion of superintendent items such as school board member training, employee leave, a digital ticketing system, superintendent travel, and the July board meeting.

The Sheffield City Board of Education meeting addressed several key items. Approval was granted for overnight travel for cheerleaders to attend a cheer camp. A funding agreement with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was approved for improvements at Threadgill Primary School, including window replacements and cafeteria equipment upgrades. New job descriptions for Interventionist and Career Coach positions were approved. Finally, several personnel recommendations were approved, including a new grade 1 teacher at Threadgill Primary School and reassignments for several existing staff members.