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Wynne presented Advanced Placement (AP) results from Stewart County High School: six students took AP U.S. history and all six scored a 3 or higher; 16 students took AP calculus with about half scoring a 3 (above national average for that cohort, per Wynne); 35 students took AP precalculus and 91% scored a 3 or higher; and one student took AP world history and scored 3 or higher. Wynne explained that a score of 3 or above typically earns three hours of college credit for that course.

On facilities and extracurriculars, Wynne reported the district replaced the auditorium curtain and is renovating the stage floor (an Eagle Scout project supported by district-provided materials). The auditorium roof is not currently leaking; dressing-room work is planned next. Wynne also said the district is working on parking and accessible routes for ball fields and expects a plan by spring.

Wynne said the middle school may now participate in high-school fishing teams; the high-school coach has agreed to take on middle-school anglers. He also said the district will video board meetings and upload recordings the day after meetings (not livestream). Wynne closed by sharing that the central office audit exit resulted in zero findings and no recommendations.

Board members asked clarifying questions about AP test retakes and scheduling. Wynne said students can retake an AP test without taking the course again if they choose to, and that students may repeat an AP course for a different outcome but district practice varies. Wynne emphasized that final growth data and district letter grades will be released later in the year.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Stewart County School Board Meeting August 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Director of Schools Mike Wynne presented preliminary TCAP achievement trends showing steady growth since 2021 in most subjects, highlighted strong Advanced Placement results, and updated the board on facility projects including a new theater curtain, stage-floor renovation and plans for ball-field parking and accessibility.","taxTitle","Stewart County, School Districts, Tennessee","taxId",67931,"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},6503214,"Board debate over athletic/activities director job description raises concerns about process and notice",570,2280000,2850000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5590357-62d346933a0118af5b9c7cd8aecf419f&start=2280&end=2850","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5590357-62d346933a0118af5b9c7cd8aecf419f/thumbnail_2280000.jpg","/articles/6503214/Tennessee/Board-debate-over-athleticactivities-director-job-description-raises-concerns-about-process-and-notice","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6503214-e1769b17d9efe846cdab8a85e75066f9/orig.mp4?Expires=1773561319&Signature=LWQIBLpvQaLkX-2a3Hc8R2OGtDw7fvNT7stABULUL2A14m0SA0HIgSqgS3lcoaUZJ~gQypDRhiFC1VECY2u-PMYswCVo01kyEL2t-EKaLyck720XHw8AzrElxot7xLL5enUBCJ7-Ay61ROxxTOp7S9AJA3ePEZZRiC5jPgQmkwLPvYZ-Si8uTaI-7nCaoWV-9jLe6y40-X9uKimGxkpRK-3J0PrqwVA1OHC2XtgooEGBgFzfOtFT3zIK1I9DIFC2rDXvMHwQ2MJ0cUC21mYpYMyN~DYQ36z3yxU2s0rHV08r1rDgo5Fhi7VQwBA0N1BstLXDmxC8f1SDJiURduf6hg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members spent an extended portion of the meeting debating the job description and hiring process for a newly approved athletic/activities director position. The discussion focused on whether the board properly followed procedures, whether the director of schools had adequate notice, and whether the model job description required adjustments.

A board member representing District 5 said she had consulted Tammy at the Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) before proposing the model job description and expressed concern that board members and the director did not have time to review the proposal before the vote. She said the version the board approved appeared to include a broad set of duties — band, drama, activities and athletics — and questioned whether the required experience levels in the model matched the district’s expectations.

Mike Wynne, director of schools, told the board he had been informed and that the director (identified in discussion as Nick, the staff member overseeing activities scheduling) is handling master scheduling for gyms, the theater and fields and has been coordinating practice and facility use. Wynne and others described the new position as intended to reduce scheduling conflicts for principals and assistant principals.

Board members disagreed about process. One member said the job description should have come from the director or a designee rather than being presented as a model version that some members had not had time to study. Another member asked whether the district had altered the model from TSBA before adopting it; Wynne said it had not been altered and that the board approved the model version. A Board member also raised that the model’s experience requirement for a high-school role appeared inconsistent (one member said the model required eight years of high-school experience while the posted criteria allowed three).

The board discussed holding working sessions to review policies and job descriptions in advance of votes. Several members supported returning to working sessions so policy wording and job descriptions can be reviewed carefully before being placed on a consent or action agenda.

No reversal of the hiring or the job description occurred during the meeting. The board approved the model job description at a prior meeting; members asked for better pre-meeting distribution and for future work sessions to avoid similar conflicts.","Board members questioned the process used to adopt a TSBA model job description and to hire an athletic/activities director, citing limited advance notice to the director and board and concerns about the job’s scope and experience requirements.",{"_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},6503219,"Board re-appropriates fund balance for athletic facility work and approves $500,000 roof plan for Dover Elementary",196,691000,887000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5590357-62d346933a0118af5b9c7cd8aecf419f&start=691&end=887","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5590357-62d346933a0118af5b9c7cd8aecf419f/thumbnail_691000.jpg","/articles/6503219/Tennessee/Board-re-appropriates-fund-balance-for-athletic-facility-work-and-approves-500000-roof-plan-for-Dover-Elementary","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6503219-1369baaf388b2653232dbf5a6b7fe6b8/orig.mp4?Expires=1773561319&Signature=joewm~JCo5HGLLnZh7XbZCw-B9SA6YUdM~OUEdjjtDWTg2uTnbizn8EKTZ4CVBo-t3Stx5JVx1rLue7FDdTsN0Ne3IEyoryKl8tOQ8IN68FYRy9qWFN5YqtKySuOIhKHQC8NdDPuA-Am5mM6ew9zM07XFXifuhMRutLYgGr4aCukl1mYWVEnps15T9qJ2V6LHoxAn-BU7gZIct30u1mYWbO-oV8aaAheUhm32hh2wPCB6EXIGnh9sko7uDS3UjggNpC-IUIv3YJY439SpcIFv-ohB9oc0O1hn~69JE9~kiouSQUj0wvtAmDUYixYLDXim4Mtc3Ls9~FXoLlplX-3oA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Stewart County School Board approved Budget Amendment 141, which moves prior-year funds back into the 2026 budget for athletic facility work, appropriates $500,000 for a roof replacement at Dover Elementary and records state reimbursements for previously paid teacher bonuses and summer-camp expenses.

Mike Wynne, director of schools, told the board the amendment returns $200,000 originally appropriated for a golf facility and ballfield restrooms that reverted to fund balance because the work was not completed in fiscal 2025. The amendment also appropriates $500,000 from fund balance for a full roof replacement at Dover Elementary. Wynne said several estimates were reviewed and the district expects the work to include removing the existing roofing system and installing new PVC roofing with a 20-year guarantee.

Wynne said the amendment also records revenue returned from the state to reimburse the district for a $2,000 teacher bonus the board approved last spring and for state reimbursements tied to summer camp transportation and instructional expenses. Specific reimbursement amounts for the summer-camp items were listed in the packet but not read into the record.

Board discussion focused on the scope of the roof work and the bidding approach. Board member Mister Gillum asked whether the district would do a layover or full removal; Wynne said contractors recommended removing the existing membrane, inspecting and repairing wet substrate as needed, and installing PVC. Wynne noted the $500,000 figure came from recent estimates and that one higher estimate had been received but the district expects the job can be completed near the stated amount.

The motion to approve Budget Amendment 141 carried on a voice vote after a second was recorded. The board did not record a roll-call tally in the minutes.","The school board approved Budget Amendment 141 to re-appropriate prior-year funds for a golf and ballfield project, appropriate $500,000 for a roof replacement at Dover Elementary and record several state reimbursements for teacher bonuses and summer programs.",{"_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},6503224,"Stewart County School Board approves teacher tenures, benevolence fund and schedules November meeting",99,520000,619000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5590357-62d346933a0118af5b9c7cd8aecf419f&start=520&end=619","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5590357-62d346933a0118af5b9c7cd8aecf419f/thumbnail_520000.jpg","/articles/6503224/Tennessee/Stewart-County-School-Board-approves-teacher-tenures-benevolence-fund-and-schedules-November-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6503224-498126fe52ba86e3658c82c3f85c096e/orig.mp4?Expires=1773561319&Signature=f6NBPKE0GzpnlWpYb09y5VpkSHBjZQ9wID86Gjvp1tspmmiu30k6A2cTyqhZOos4x36UNUxWqUfw3Sm7kQcfo~BjjnfC9hs0o22qoSFchqV1wxmSp59kBqTmxLqOgwUzNghn3su5LxNrqrNUF7xhAWe0u4RzI-j0i6exa5Z5do9TdktKkjomW5T0a-L0c~f9Ayzl7N-Z3q9cp7x6NpRz5dsLM-BkQcEY7GXkZ0jT5ADSudJIibbVUGzU2WWhjtyFQw4YrIrkWIhTJw2s274FHnXd5llKKml-RBdatXwIu6yynZYGa79SBaQvTSAvs4K18~dqCvj9Cz6FvBV4jlKdNA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Stewart County School Board approved multiple routine and personnel items and set its November meeting during its regular session. The board voted to grant tenure to a slate of teachers, approved procedures for a district benevolence fund and moved the November meeting to Nov. 6.

The actions were presented by Mike Wynne, director of schools, who asked the board to confirm teachers who had met state tenure qualifications and to approve administrative items on the consent agenda. After motions and seconds, each item was put to voice vote and carried.

Why this matters: several actions affect staff employment status and how district emergency financial assistance will be handled. The tenure approvals finalize personnel status for the listed teachers; the benevolence guidelines set how monetary assistance will be tracked and distributed through the family resource center.

The board approved the following actions (voice votes recorded as “motion carries” in the minutes):
- Teacher tenure approvals: Nine teachers were recommended by principals and by Wynne for tenure after meeting state statutory qualifications. The board moved to approve the list and the motion carried. Motion by Miss Fitzhugh; second by Mister Lamb.
- Approval of minutes (July 10): Motion carried.
- Consent agenda: Motion carried.
- Benevolence fund guidelines and approval process: Motion carried after discussion of the fund’s limited prior use and its administration by the family resource center (Cindy Myers). Motion and second recorded; voice vote carried.
- Move November regular meeting to Nov. 6: Motion and second carried.

The meeting record shows these items were handled with limited debate and were approved by voice vote. The minutes note no recorded roll-call tallies for those voice votes.","At a regular meeting, the Stewart County School Board approved a slate of teacher tenures, adopted benevolence fund guidelines, and set the November meeting for Nov. 6; routine agenda items, minutes and a consent agenda also passed.","actionData","errors"]

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