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Childs summarized multiple measures: a proposal to put county school boards on the same election cycle as legislative bodies (SB 1336 as cited by the liaison), a bill to cut the number of state-mandated assessments (SB 415), and a measure (SB 690) that would require a student enrolled in a virtual public school to be allowed to participate in sports at the zoned public school — a bill the Tennessee School Boards Association opposes, according to Childs.

Childs discussed pending charter-related proposals. She described SB 1020 (as cited in the update) as language that would let public charter schools operate outside the geographic boundaries of the local LEA, and said this differs from a separate law that prevents one LEA from operating a school in another LEA’s jurisdiction. That distinction, Childs said, rests on whether the entity operating the school is itself an LEA or a charter school which is treated differently under the proposals.

Childs also described SB 158, which would increase required physical activity to 60 minutes per school day (up from 130 minutes per week). She said the Tennessee School Boards Association opposes that change because it could reduce time available for instruction or require longer school days.

On preschool special education (SB 679 in the update), Childs said the bill remains live but noted a disparity between the legislature’s fiscal note and the district’s estimate. She said the legislative fiscal note listed $161,745; district estimates placed the total investment much higher — about $128 million — and the board observed that the fiscal note appeared inaccurate.

Board members asked clarifying questions about how charter proposals could interact with existing approvals and about the practical effect on local schools such as Bartlett and Lakeland. Childs said she would follow up with more specific information about the legislative scenario that prompted the proposed charter language and email details to the board.

The legislative update was provided during the meeting’s liaison-report portion; no board action was required on these items during the March 3 meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","LSS BOE Business Meeting 3-3-25","oneSentenceSummary","Michelle Childs, the board’s legislative liaison, updated the Lakeland Board of Education on several pending Tennessee bills including proposals on school board election timing, virtual students’ sports participation, charter schools operating outside a home LEA, recess minutes and preschool special education fiscal notes.","taxTitle","Lakeland, School Districts, Tennessee","taxId",56520,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6298609,"Lakeland board adopts EverFi \"Vaping: Know the Truth\" curriculum for grades 6–9",84,1151000,1235000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2503718-cf7dc9510bc8d0abf650b47d8e7e88b4&start=1151&end=1235","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2503718-cf7dc9510bc8d0abf650b47d8e7e88b4/thumbnail_1151000.jpg","/articles/6298609/Lakeland/School-Districts/Tennessee/Lakeland-board-adopts-EverFi-Vaping-Know-the-Truth-curriculum-for-grades-69","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6298609-c08cfb5e863e8e9fe3bd47a4949290d2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194198&Signature=VtAwDAwkBx~McQGGOXn-dnrkAgTTWeeyjHJJq76iK4KF0m4YP-ZWTca-KxlAmwLvRsO-AXgo8a5HXmZoc47NLQLsuZyzzlcVTmSYRnOU5NXPFOcHDxkrWUzqTtwcrB5~osA9cyUJqyAALGsjK6zurn4G89oY5lTOEe3pvWpP-qcEGMRo07sR4wfTddNRzTZZ-FTc5R4H9mVUtmvArE4YHDuf2VV2y~ZBPTxnI7zECoLa7AzFkcanOVl7NU7w18bTExLI8xADpo7Yvsj3TqxDteuTIchvXDBCOCsaoM2he6fjQv15-ION20ZEDyVAoh9gYKepMp2f3zzauYMmP3LvNw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lakeland Board of Education voted March 3 to adopt the EverFi Vaping: Know the Truth curriculum for sixth- through ninth-grade wellness and guidance programs.

Superintendent Dr. Horrell told the board the recommendation came from the coordinated school health and student services departments and falls under the board’s authority to approve curriculum. He described the online module as professionally produced and appropriate for the intended grades.

Board members asked questions and several members praised the curriculum’s presentation and engagement features during discussion, noting the program includes interviews and scientific information intended to inform students about vaping risks. The board approved the item by voice vote without amendment.

Outcome and implementation: administration will incorporate the EverFi curriculum into sixth- through ninth-grade wellness and guidance instruction for the current or upcoming school term, per the timeline and rollout determined by student services and coordinated school health.

The approval was taken from the meeting’s discussion/action items list and passed on a voice vote.","The Lakeland Board of Education approved the district’s coordinated school health and student services departments’ recommendation to adopt the EverFi Vaping: Know the Truth curriculum for sixth through ninth graders.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6298614,"Lakeland board adopts resolution to accept $2,000 state teacher bonuses",240,1399000,1639000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2503718-cf7dc9510bc8d0abf650b47d8e7e88b4&start=1399&end=1639","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2503718-cf7dc9510bc8d0abf650b47d8e7e88b4/thumbnail_1399000.jpg","/articles/6298614/Lakeland/School-Districts/Tennessee/Lakeland-board-adopts-resolution-to-accept-2000-state-teacher-bonuses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6298614-beed08db28102b77c67efa903f09f0d1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194198&Signature=VaHdyWhmxdlHa1Cj8uhOSmg3de37p4EY2-U~eDEt-YSg~j0j-wizaP97~9DtX8VuThY7e8imHnRXhUuyl0XaQA~OuPbXN3aru9Afm7Dbq-EqGPCHbQgLIiyt7iEL-8~oPHpC2VulOObW2qTA0fVCt2qDsw8nx7atNxiPXaYSIrlgDIXPSPFJIvSKue1AR0M6me0r--1mPKaZhTHTV5UF8r1sxxyHWmlkycL35znxo4fDevjn0yUuAK-zSXQ096kq2Dqol0C~lV1mUaEr-u~v~~UtpzJzen2aEt9QbSDU~bVZ2ikvUOc2yigaFJrwwyDK-Bgayw9vagJeXBAa4G-sog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lakeland Board of Education on March 3 adopted a resolution authorizing the district to accept funds under the Education Freedom Act of 2025 to distribute $2,000 bonuses to eligible teachers and guidance counselors.

The resolution, introduced at the special-called meeting and approved by voice vote, directs district administration to take the steps required by state law so monies designated by the act can be passed through to classroom teachers and guidance counselors.

Board members said accepting the money does not signify endorsement of the Education Freedom Act. Michelle Childs, speaking during discussion, said the board remains opposed to the broader legislation but did not want teachers to forgo the one-time payment. “I’m not going to oppose our teachers getting said bonus,” Childs said. Vice Chair Jeremy Burnett echoed that distinction, saying the board’s vote was to comply with the statute’s procedural requirement so the district could deliver the bonus to staff.

Members also discussed eligibility. Childs said she had been told preschool teachers are included, though she added she had not seen the inclusion in writing. The board did not amend the resolution; it approved the item as presented.

Outcome and next steps: the board’s voice vote was recorded as passed. Administration will complete any paperwork required by the state to receive the funds and distribute the $2,000 payments to the eligible certificated staff identified under the act.

The item arose under the discussion/action portion of the meeting. Board members raised concerns about the law’s policy implications and sought to make clear the board’s acceptance of funds is procedural and limited to the distribution of bonuses, not an endorsement of the underlying statute.

All formal votes in the meeting used voice tallies and were recorded as passed where indicated; the resolution passed on a voice vote.","The Lakeland Board of Education voted to adopt a resolution accepting funds made available under the Education Freedom Act of 2025 so the district can distribute $2,000 bonuses to eligible teachers and guidance counselors; members emphasized they do not endorse the broader law.","actionData","errors"]

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Board legislative liaison outlines bills affecting Lakeland schools, from charter changes to recess rules

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