Ricky Bryant

The Lincoln County Board of Education convened to discuss various matters. The agenda was approved with no changes. Recognition was given to the Support Staff of the Month and several outstanding students for achievements in academics and leadership. Student Board Representatives shared updates on activities at Lincoln County High School, including FFA's attendance at the National Convention, football playoffs, robotics state championships, cross country, basketball season, HOSA competitions, and Student Council activities. Approvals were granted for the consent agenda items, including minutes from a prior Board meeting, the LEA Compliance Report, a library book surplus list, and an out-of-state field trip for Flintville MS students. The board also approved a contract for School Support Organizations, employee pay scales, and a contract for school activity fund audits. A review of the Family Life Curriculum was presented. Budget amendments for various funds were approved, and financial reports were accepted. Points of information and discussion included executive committee approvals, facility use requests, contract renewals, and the director of schools' monthly update, which mentioned the Board's Winter Retreat.

The Lincoln County Board of Education convened to discuss several key items. The agenda was approved with no changes. The Board addressed an "Inadequate Disciplinary Action". Allison Shelton and Tascha Osgood were recognized as Support Staff and Teacher of the Month, respectively. Reports were given on activities at Lincoln County High School. The consent agenda was approved, including minutes from the August 25, 2025, meeting and an out-of-state field trip for LCHS FFA. Policy revisions and deletions were approved on first and final reading. The TISA Accountability Report was approved. The Executive Committee was authorized to approve bids from the sale of CTE Surplus Items. The renovation of the old Highland Rim School building was approved, with a base bid and an alternative bid for new construction. A request to revise the Recommended Fee Structure for Facility Use Agreements was approved. Budget amendments for the General Purpose School Fund and School Federal Programs Fund were approved. Financial reports were accepted. Facility use requests were discussed, and Mr. Sorrells presented his Monthly Update.

The Lincoln County Board of Education convened to address various key items. The board elected Sammy Tucker as Chairman and Steve Miller as Vice Chairman. The agenda was approved with additions, including an overnight field trip and a work session for Highland Rim School renovations. Several students were recognized as Outstanding Student Volunteers, and staff members were honored as Support Staff and Teacher of the Month. The consent agenda was approved, encompassing minutes from the previous meeting, a contract, a surplus list, and an out-of-state field trip. A work session was scheduled to discuss renovations for Highland Rim School. Proposed revisions for Policy 4.214 were shared, and approvals were granted for the school activity funds auditor, members of the Student Disciplinary Hearing Authority Committee, Complaint Managers, the Board Code of Ethics, and budget amendments for various funds. Changes to the Employee Health Insurance Program were also approved. The board discussed facility use requests, TSBA Convention information, member training requirements, and potential conflicts of interest. They decided to maintain the current goals for the Director's Evaluation and reviewed enrollment numbers and updates, including the arrival of bleachers for the new Highland Rim School.

The Lincoln County Board of Education convened to discuss several key items, including revisions to various school policies, approval of the Board's Five Year Plan, and budget amendments for the General Purpose School Fund and School Federal Programs Fund. The board also discussed executive committee approvals, contract renewals, facility use requests, a Whole Child Update, TSBA Convention Information, and updates from the Director of Schools.

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