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Dale (surname provided phonetically in the record) said the child has a history of aggressive behavior and that parents and family members have located videos and social-media posts showing incidents, including a lunchroom assault. Dale said the child reportedly runs in hallways and has directed violent language — allegations she said were reported to school staff in March and earlier. \"This child runs the hallways... It's all on video,\" the commenter said, and told the board she had not seen the video reviewed by administrators.

Nicole Williams, who identified herself from 8525 McCullough Road and said her daughter is a third grader at Millington Primary, said she has roughly 16 pages of documentation of communications with administration and that she met with Mr. Neil on March 31. Williams said school staff initially recommended moving her daughter to a different hallway to avoid exposure to the student; after following up five school days later she said she was told the move would not happen. Williams said her daughter has an IEP that requires minimizing distractions and that she fears the student's presence undermines those accommodations. \"I ask that my daughter be removed,\" Williams said, adding that she works at the same school and does not want to speak against her employer but must advocate for her child.

Board response and next steps: the board said it does not normally respond to individual public comments during the meeting, but members acknowledged receipt of the concerns and said they would take them under advisement. A staff member stated thank-you for bringing the matter to the board’s attention and said it had not previously been raised in that forum. No formal board action, vote or directive was recorded on the public record during the meeting.

Clarifying details from the comments
- Parents reported that the student previously attended Lucy Elementary and that similar behaviors were alleged there in 2023, according to social-media posts provided by a parent.
- Parents said the child has an Individualized Education Program (IEP); the commenter said her own daughter also has an IEP.
- A meeting between a parent and the school (identified as March 31) was referenced; parents said promised changes (a classroom/hallway reassignment) were not implemented within five school days.

Why it matters: parents described repeated disruptive behavior and alleged threats involving young elementary students, raised concerns about adequacy of school responses and requested concrete steps to protect affected children. The board did not take immediate formal action during the meeting; parents and staff said the issue would be taken under advisement.

No formal investigation results, discipline actions, or names of students were read into the public record during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BOE Meeting April 7, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Two parents used the meeting's public-comment period to tell the Millington Municipal School Board that a student with a history of disruptive and allegedly threatening behavior is creating safety and IEP-accommodation concerns for third-grade classmates.","taxTitle","Millington Municipal Schools, School Districts, Tennessee","taxId",67928,"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},6611781,"Millington board affirms participation in Education Freedom Act section to secure $2,000 teacher payments, while reiterating opposition to vouchers",514,4562000,5076000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2892938-d9f781ef91658da489c56d8f200abdce&start=4562&end=5076","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2892938-d9f781ef91658da489c56d8f200abdce/thumbnail_4562000.jpg","/articles/6611781/Tennessee/Millington-board-affirms-participation-in-Education-Freedom-Act-section-to-secure-2000-teacher-payments-while-reiterating-opposition-to-vouchers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611781-a7f9ce4b0fd49a0a43c51c1a0ed1b9c6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141932&Signature=nmP1mSGK9CBlRM2E2raRbvejL1TtlBhEDVDJa9OHURzK2XML9Qan3MP8QWXli3yubPkNRzZ2mQO3n1tU1sWcpbU74zbgvCOvZIV8cC9IL8WtRPpGh5EgDK9MmXlNv6QI4KZA5VQrffrYGE1u~gJEvEWwGlUE8RUcFqfDNMQp-0wK5CDG6tOCh1ZcwNOdg2f9m1PCL4YyeN2aTTxHTVHu1Pj5BsTFUIQnqrX4vUxZGBlqRQZke8~nNFTFBvtFqmPzw6i3R63NOD1hMdrQnxyOdLIPdxScMeUNdouI4wdZxmqFdSUsO34rccSg0ZT8lpRRhMJ2Ia9RHOCJi8tw4uJd7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Millington Municipal School Board of Education voted to adopt Resolution 2025-01, affirming that the district will participate in section 4 of the Education Freedom Act of 2025 so eligible teachers can receive a $2,000 payment provided under that law.

Board members who spoke during the discussion said the board opposes vouchers but did not want that opposition to prevent district teachers from receiving the state-authorized payment. District staff noted the state’s definition of ‘‘teacher’’ for this program follows the existing educator language in Tennessee Code Annotated and that final lists of eligible staff would be determined after the state provides its data pull. Staff warned that the timing of the state payment and employment changes (transfers, retirements or new hires) will create administrative questions about who receives the payment and when.

Why it matters: the resolution was intended to ensure Millington teachers receive the one-time payment authorized by the state law even as the board maintains a policy position opposing vouchers. The board’s motion says it does not support vouchers but will sign the required local resolution so teachers are eligible for the $2,000 amount described in the state statute. District staff identified pre-K teachers, interventionists, counselors, library media specialists and staff providing direct instruction listed as teachers under the state staffing system as likely to be included; administrators and supervisory instructional staff were described as excluded.

Board members asked staff to monitor guidance from the Tennessee Department of Education about exactly which positions qualify and how the state will deliver funds. The board voted in favor of the resolution by roll call.","The Millington Municipal School Board passed Resolution 2025-01 to participate in section 4 of the Education Freedom Act of 2025 so eligible district teachers can receive a $2,000 payment the law provides. Board members emphasized the vote is not an endorsement of vouchers and staff said state guidance is still clarifying which positions qualify.",{"_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},6611786,"Millington board adopts $37.9 million 2025–26 budget after discussion of stadium repairs",1307,3168000,4475000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2892938-d9f781ef91658da489c56d8f200abdce&start=3168&end=4475","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2892938-d9f781ef91658da489c56d8f200abdce/thumbnail_3168000.jpg","/articles/6611786/Tennessee/Millington-board-adopts-379-million-202526-budget-after-discussion-of-stadium-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611786-38e7e1765adac7ec42554dd3fd4ec76b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141932&Signature=XBd~7aUIkKVRrA~m~1yKF30GwANAzSUuqGnZoa-UlMsB6ApUh919k8Qavbywtiyuy77h7MjQtXKMwFlpYQW1Sjoj9KjiN-LHooNmrwRgz2DWlWhlD-M52v2DXLCuZqBw8rbTgGDIbpYwrPuDe~sg0xP9lUuACliE4Lrf4X47bucFIDYuKMFcN0gUTQbzQH~kwlKz0zPhm7RVoet1co5nBo8mp13YuVIAKT9qWDiKRwIrO1ujI55H6dB15v4ytsbD6CohSzp-nF-Rvoro90mQQMK3MoKyWKCmcGJY-mGDcg2HPh8Ns114FjFOft~P-X52Iizj1j~5Ksq3FM8aoLxu~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Millington Municipal School Board of Education on April 2025 approved a $37,857,005.35 budget for the 2025–26 school year, the district presented during the board meeting as a balanced budget that includes pay increases, new positions and targeted program investments.

Board members and district staff outlined the budget’s major components before the roll-call vote. The presentation listed a general fund budget of $33,062,101; federal funds of $1,579,828; a nutrition budget of $2,392,962; and an improvement budget of $822,643, for a total of $37,857,005.35. District staff said the package includes approximately $2,400,000 in new recurring expenses: roughly $1,500,000 for salary and step increases, $350,000 in retention bonuses, new special-education teacher and assistant positions, two vocational teacher positions, a clerical position and a pre-K nurse. The presentation also noted the USDA loan repayment is scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2026–27, which staff said will add roughly $1.5 million to future budgets.

Why it matters: the budget sets pay and staffing levels for the coming school year and reflects the district’s current fund balance and enrollment trends. Presenters said enrollment down about 50 students compared with the prior year, reducing revenue by an estimated $364,000 and making enrollment a key fiscal driver.

During discussion, board member Theresa Cook moved an amendment to add up to $250,000 for repairs, remediation and improvements to stadium bleachers and the weight room, with funds to come from the current surplus or next year’s budget if necessary. The motion specified the funds would be part of next year’s budget if needed; the proposal prompted questions about timing, whether work could be completed before June 30 using this year’s surplus, and which projects are remediation (repairs) versus enhancement (expansion).

District staff responded that some remediation could be completed before June 30 if funds are available this fiscal year, but that work funded from next year would not begin until after the budget amendment process and likely fall into next year’s construction window. Facilities staff identified the most urgent need as leaking through expansion joints in the more-than-70-year-old stadium structure, which they estimated would take about three to four weeks for the joint repairs alone. Board members asked staff to supply a prioritized list, itemized costs and timelines so the board could decide which repairs are urgent versus wish-list enhancements.

Cook later withdrew her amendment, and the board voted to adopt the budget as presented. The roll-call vote on the 2025–26 budget was recorded as unanimous in favor.

The board chair and district leaders said they will prepare a detailed list of stadium and field-house items, cost estimates and recommended phasing; staff said they will also explore possible grant funds and the timing of any federal grant awards that could be used for athletic and academic needs.

Votes at a glance
- 2025–26 Annual Budget (total $37,857,005.35): adopted — motion by Cody Childress; second by Barbara Gray; outcome: approved (unanimous).","The Millington Municipal School Board approved a $37,857,005.35 budget for the 2025–26 school year after discussion of one-time remediation for the stadium and weight room. An amendment to add up to $250,000 for stadium remediation was introduced then withdrawn; the board directed staff to develop prioritized project lists and timelines.","actionData","errors"]

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