White County Board of Education elects officers and approves school calendar for 2025-2026

The White County Board of Education convened on July 10, 2025, to discuss key items as they prepare for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting began with a pledge led by Tracy Fowler and a welcome to attendees, both in-person and online.

The agenda for the evening was relatively light, focusing primarily on the approval of the school calendar and the election of board officers. Board Chair acknowledged the Tennessee Code Annotated and Board Policy 1.400, which mandates that meetings be open to the public, and emphasized the importance of public participation through a designated comment period.

During the meeting, board members disclosed potential conflicts of interest, noting that several had spouses employed within the district but confirmed no conflicts regarding the agenda items. The board then moved to approve the agenda, which passed unanimously.

The consent agenda, which included minutes from previous meetings, budget amendments, and policy readings, was also approved without any items being pulled for further discussion. Board members expressed gratitude towards the district staff for their hard work, particularly during the summer months, acknowledging their dedication to maintaining and improving the school system.

Following the consent agenda, the board reviewed and approved the annual school calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. This calendar outlines the schedule for the upcoming academic year, ensuring all necessary items are addressed in future meetings.

The meeting concluded with a sense of appreciation for the district's staff and a commitment to continue supporting the educational needs of the community as the new school year approaches.