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A TSBA Northeast District director, Melissa Wood, told the board that the award recognizes district performance in planning, policy, promotion and board development and presented the Washington County Board of Education with the distinction. Chairman Buchanan and superintendent Boyd joined trustees in accepting the recognition.

After the award, Grandview students and Principal Dr. Churchwell (as introduced at the meeting) presented on school activities. Students identified programs including reading buddies, expanded career and technical education (CTE) offerings, guest speakers, and community partnerships such as Temple Baptist Church and volunteers who supported hurricane and flood relief efforts. A student speaker said, \"Grandview always grows with exceptional students,\" and another described how the school distributed meals during relief efforts.

Administrators added that Grandview has increased CTE collaboration with nearby programs (named in the presentation as Crockett) and mentioned extracurriculars from middle-school sports to robotics and arts. The presentation included enumeration of AP offerings, CTE classes, clubs such as Key Club and Beta Club, and community service activities; presenters noted that students and staff participated in feeding events and other local relief efforts.

The presentation was for information; no board action was required. The board thanked the students and staff for the update and the TSBA representative for the award.

The board's business continued after the presentations with routine consent items and committee announcements.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BOE Meeting for February 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Tennessee School Boards Association presented the Board of Education with a Board of Distinction award. Students and staff from Grandview showcased school programs, extracurriculars and community partnerships during the meeting.","taxTitle","Washington County, School Districts, Tennessee","taxId",67534,"location","Tennessee","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6345424,"Lewis Group updates construction work; Daniel Boone HS HVAC item deferred to workshop",309,2501000,2810000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2249208-4fe0bb34edb7790978955ff34a005816&start=2501&end=2810","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2249208-4fe0bb34edb7790978955ff34a005816/thumbnail_2501000.jpg","/articles/6345424/Tennessee/Lewis-Group-updates-construction-work-Daniel-Boone-HS-HVAC-item-deferred-to-workshop","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345424-e61559068ba43986c8425f2ba81be185/orig.mp4?Expires=1771019434&Signature=jZJdX~O2gCfn1MRnlYnVBAioiL-wyRw8-dUO2SMB6sucjsG4mTW85mFzoM7qaV8fmu5RFfK94YVwqQG0m5~JzHU0tLwxyg1U1cokcIWXYl7nsv7IfxkQ9i~Rz2cWEOZ-kempCIJll~f57fcxHMWcCQ6gvwV~mNYGejUzCrUSZbvvCxXrmngOmQDfLahO~rqha7IolMligpaDPxsohl0PY4ry2eAv2aO8NRdQrU5Qk45fWnEqFt-QJEAxGvbnSX61Mu4B-4g3XeqD7bPiQCa2yR~BQUpSeD7mQd9LSM~lEPagQvwHeM13wLZTF9i0j47Hv4O2lnbj264Gm-yF1QKAow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives of the Lewis Group provided a construction update to the Washington County Board of Education, reporting that demolition on several projects uncovered conditions that required design changes and brief pauses to steel fabrication.

A Lewis Group representative explained crews found structural conditions that \"looked like bond beam\" but were actually steel elements behind masonry, requiring alterations to how steel headers and supports are fabricated and tied in. The representative said the issues were manageable and that shop drawings and fabrication were being adjusted.

The board also received status updates on HVAC upgrades and surveys. The Lewis Group reported a site survey would be completed on the following Tuesday and that locating underground utilities (including geothermal lines) was a priority before siting new construction. The contractor said the interior soffit and canopy at one building required a lower beam placement than anticipated, which affected routing for sprinkler piping, conduit and data lines.

Board members asked for a fuller discussion of the Daniel Boone High School HVAC design and engineering and agreed to defer that agenda item to the Feb. 25 workshop so the Lewis Group and staff could present more detailed plans and cost estimates. Administrators noted some projects remain on hold pending survey results and committee-level budget review.

No formal contract awards or budget actions were taken at the meeting: the board received the contractor's update, directed staff to schedule the HVAC design discussion at the workshop, and asked the Lewis Group to provide the requested survey and updated construction timelines to staff before the workshop.","Lewis Group told the board about demolition discoveries that required design adjustments on multiple security and renovation projects; the board deferred a decision on Daniel Boone High School HVAC engineering to the Feb. 25 workshop so staff and the contractor can present updated information.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6345428,"Board debates repair costs and lease terms for South Central ball fields; no final relocation decision",107,3138000,3245000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2249208-4fe0bb34edb7790978955ff34a005816&start=3138&end=3245","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2249208-4fe0bb34edb7790978955ff34a005816/thumbnail_3138000.jpg","/articles/6345428/Tennessee/Board-debates-repair-costs-and-lease-terms-for-South-Central-ball-fields-no-final-relocation-decision","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345428-d2ca80249cd6d8e423ae7fb6c98bf240/orig.mp4?Expires=1771019434&Signature=Vyt9bmfSEkUZPDVyRS2DsSt77CZgrq5m~Vk~HDsFuuWweWoGxXrVobjF1CqWWerqR~~R4XmVVQnbjxBvPeLQZHzGkq-ukcrPxEQVJ4Qfnf3NE~mDQqWQirCWVoKXku0RkGUk0adKl~CthnBVjENduc3GHPGKU7b0~Wit7zapu8KmNTb23kYDmI~5gpwhIX4Y-Ut8-ZaANL8gueCuutnki0VKlfVpa6rPuQ8eCVyE9tOoOfYROWkDdESKx0JJT9n-OWqg4thNW4DmYw53TFZ-l0DxxCCwj~Dum~WLtTbx7ZyYTovywgbUuYPjBZbx8GFW~7NcMif7u9yUuo-pJ0UIxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members of the Washington County Board of Education opened discussion on whether to return high-school softball play to the South Central ball fields and whether a local lessee (Ruritan) should reimburse the district for preseason field repairs.

Athletics administrators and board members described the fields as needing infield work, base and plate resetting and pitcher's-mound work. The board recorded an out-of-pocket preseason estimate in the low thousands: \"Right now, we're looking at probably somewhere between 5 and $7,000 to get the field ready,\" a school official told the board, adding that the school system had proposed a reimbursement cap of up to $10,000 in a draft lease provision.

Superintendent's staff reported that Ruritan would check whether it can afford to reimburse the district; the Ruritan representatives said the organization typically earns about $4,000–$5,000 per horse show and had only two shows this year, putting the proposed reimbursement in question. The board left the matter pending the lessee's response and said it would return the item to workshop if needed.

Board members also raised operational concerns that affect where games are played: officials and umpires prefer sites where doubleheaders are possible because pay and scheduling favor two-game blocks, which can influence whether referees accept assignments. One member noted safety concerns tied to a nearby liquor license application that was reported as not approved at the beer board meeting that day; the board did not take formal action on that topic.

Administrators said the draft agreement would require Ruritan to reimburse the district for documented materials and equipment rentals, with the district providing receipts. The board also discussed logistics including a requested 10-day lead time for field prep once an agreement proceeds and the season start date of March 1.

No vote was taken to move games; the board's immediate action was to await Ruritan's decision and, if the lessee confirmed reimbursement, return to the workshop or take up the item at a later meeting.

The board emphasized interest in keeping games in local communities where possible, subject to funds, field readiness and availability of officials.","Board members discussed whether high-school softball games should return to the South Central ball fields, focusing on preseason repair costs, reimbursement by Ruritan, umpire availability and safety concerns; no final move was approved—staff await a response from the lessee.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6345433,"Washington County school board urges state funding for wearable panic alarms",430,2044000,2474000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2249208-4fe0bb34edb7790978955ff34a005816&start=2044&end=2474","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2249208-4fe0bb34edb7790978955ff34a005816/thumbnail_2044000.jpg","/articles/6345433/Tennessee/Washington-County-school-board-urges-state-funding-for-wearable-panic-alarms","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345433-99c9d4d37dadc0b1fae154de40a6e895/orig.mp4?Expires=1771019434&Signature=BGJ3ZK81Hws2htKJJ3m-hlfbGkpmxvdcn3Nm6GBdlCX11Now1QuwEhtsFnmBXHiQcT-HmOccoIUznMoLBL8eGMCGgS2dRqKWVezX9xjlYcb2iOGKYZfHYn0yXpeKzfvP4KL2Z6~2JaHWKUz9mxPy3qn5mzmpv4bbabIJjSFfrlzt1FMJxx956KgMtyTKgxGaV5H1PSZLakMkyXvDxjsWFjtpU7VfjWPB~pCPHosKgRcIzzi-8p1uPWgd3THIe4Os~jvdMV1aMpa~-xKnEdOiqMkUfXlRyVMaSeHvJjshwFtwKnCGsFqLkb4GQAmzTn34plzcyTQRSOT3GcGq4NWdQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Washington County Board of Education voted to adopt a resolution asking the governor and the Tennessee General Assembly to provide dedicated state funding for wearable panic alarms for school employees.

Board member Huddlestone, who introduced the resolution, framed it as a response to recent school shootings and existing state action, saying: \"These devices allow employees to summon help to their location, whether for a medical emergency, a fight, or in the worst case scenario, an active assailant.\" He urged lawmakers to allocate money so every district could implement the devices rather than rely on local funds.

The resolution notes that a version of what is known as \"Alyssa's Law\" has passed in several states and that Tennessee's legislature in February 2023 asked school boards to \"consider the use of panic alarm systems.\" Huddlestone told the board the 2023 legislative package included a $48,000 safety-alert grant pilot but said that amount is not sufficient to equip districts statewide. He asked that districts that already bought devices receive reimbursement.

Several board members voiced support for state-level funding. Chairman Buchanan put the item to a vote after discussion; voting members recorded their approval and the chair announced the motion passed.

The board directed staff to forward the approved resolution to the governor and to state legislators including the county's senator and representatives and to share copies with the nonprofit Make Our Schools Safe Tennessee, which Huddlestone mentioned during his remarks. The board also noted that the HUW (likely a committee referenced during the meeting) had forwarded a related funding request to the budget committee for further consideration.

No county-level appropriation was adopted at the meeting: the board's action was to pass and transmit the resolution requesting state funding and, where applicable, reimbursement for districts that already purchased alarm systems.

Votes at the meeting recorded audible affirmative votes and the chair declared the resolution approved.

The board's request now awaits action by the governor and the Tennessee legislature; the resolution itself does not create a local funding allocation or a procurement plan.","The Washington County Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution asking the governor and legislature to fund wearable panic-alarm systems for school employees, citing recent school shootings and a shortfall in state funding for such devices.","actionData","errors"]

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