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• Receive and file: July and August 2025 monthly financial reports and the August 2025 intercategory amendment. The board made a motion to receive and file the reports; the transcript shows the motion proceeded and the accompanying budget amendment(s) were approved by voice vote. The motion on the budget amendment carried by voice vote; an exact tally was not recorded in the transcript.

• Budget amendments: The board approved the September 2025 GP budget amendment 1 and 2 (motion and voice vote). Transcript indicates motion, second and voice vote; no roll-call tally was recorded.

• Donation acceptance — FCHS automotive collision and repair program: The board voted to accept a donation from Nissan for the Franklin County High School automotive collision and repair program. Motion by Mr. Williams; second by Ms. Roberts. “All in favor, say aye. Aye. Opposed? That motion carries,” the transcript records.

• Huntland agribarn project: The board approved construction of the agribarn on Huntland property. Motion by Mr. Williams; second by Ms. Shultz. The transcript records a voice vote: “All in favor, say aye. Aye. Opposed? That motion carries.” The project is written into the district’s ISM grant and was described as approved in ePlan.

• Parent-teacher conference calendar change: The board approved amending the school calendar to use two stockpile (built-in) days for full-day parent-teacher conferences so teachers can schedule longer conferences and parents can attend during the day. Motion by Mr. Williams; second by Ms. Marhevsky. The motion carried by voice vote.

• Policy 5.6001 amendment (staff dress code): The board approved striking a line that prohibited high heels and sandals (motion by Mr. Williams; second by Ms. Roberts). The motion carried by voice vote. The board directed the policy-review committee and administrators to produce comprehensive recommended language for future board review.

Notes on voting: Most actions were resolved by voice vote; the transcript records movers and seconders for several items but does not provide a roll-call tally for yes/no votes. The minutes should be consulted for any formal roll-call counts if required for audit.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","FC School Board Meeting 2025-09-08","oneSentenceSummary","The Franklin County School Board recorded several voice votes: approval of monthly financial reports and budget amendments, acceptance of a Nissan donation for the FCHS automotive program, approval of the Huntland agribarn project, adoption of calendar changes for parent-teacher conferences, and a staff-dress-code amendment.","taxTitle","Franklin County, School Districts, Tennessee","taxId",38710,"location","Tennessee","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":46,"_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":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6476089,"Board amends staff dress-code policy; line on heels and sandals removed after review",1153,3919000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5731430-2785afb9df3bd5cc87af51687c82de62&start=3919&end=5072","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5731430-2785afb9df3bd5cc87af51687c82de62/thumbnail_3919000.jpg","/articles/6476089/Tennessee/Board-amends-staff-dress-code-policy-line-on-heels-and-sandals-removed-after-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476089-bd79e839e64259176a12b99ef189c237/orig.mp4?Expires=1770752486&Signature=CDgLiA0Ta6IVQYERLnKnXeg1IqpCv-rE9e5UemlnXHr2w8v4Y3BNYGbtfAh8lNiD5oWio7Fy-WFNnjCrs6P7dJJATrGyUKzEhkizsyMDRKebW~1VXTQb6ZPx1dreKVQ23D~ZxT8R3Q33H5I75gXJo4Q1p9XQo8uFdOaoS00gqYvS6PotvyMGtjCXL40~ncb6kFA7dlxBtrB7JqlluWTfT3Df6TTgnoCEuK5bD~F0TC-4We5oUjbsuyJO1YJ73R-IcctSCTvx2C--AcTpOOhAorCH84AYAXXqvhjjeTCeULf6G6s8MeMlT5neKdi9KiEoRmTcO9FmJb080EBu3Bdfng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board approved a change to the staff dress-code policy (policy 5.6001) after discussion about outdated and specific language that several administrators said could be discriminatory and inconsistently enforced.

What changed: the board voted to strike a specific line prohibiting high heels and sandals; members approved the revision by voice vote (motion by Mr. Williams, second by Ms. Roberts). The revised policy removes that restriction and leaves enforcement discretion with building administrators and the policy-review committee for broader review.

Why it matters: several principals and board members said the existing language was out of date and unevenly enforced across the district. Board members warned against overly prescriptive language (for example, detailed limits on shoe styles or specific garment lengths), saying specific rules can create enforcement problems and potential claims of discrimination. Dr. Alsop and other administrators said they would review the policy through the policy-review committee with input from building principals and staff.

Discussion highlights: board members debated whether to add objective limits (for example, knee length for dresses over leggings) or leave broader standards subject to principal discretion. The transcript shows principals in attendance supported leaving core judgment to building administrators while the policy review committee would produce recommended language.

Next steps: the board approved the immediate strike of the targeted line and asked administrators and the policy-review committee to revisit dress-code language comprehensively and return recommendations to the board.","The board struck a line in personnel dress-code policy that prohibited high heels and sandals, directing broader policy review and input from administrators and the policy committee.",{"_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":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6476094,"Board approves Huntland agribarn project; funding in ISM grant, annual upkeep estimates given",652,2848000,3500000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5731430-2785afb9df3bd5cc87af51687c82de62&start=2848&end=3500","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5731430-2785afb9df3bd5cc87af51687c82de62/thumbnail_2848000.jpg","/articles/6476094/Tennessee/Board-approves-Huntland-agribarn-project-funding-in-ISM-grant-annual-upkeep-estimates-given","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476094-38acb2cb86ad2cda577fb565e970a220/orig.mp4?Expires=1770752486&Signature=FHHmnhHtAAvFwbcpTMNoB7P2hM7EMQTq3Yqk4KFf8R8cSTGZ0BLHK8R0xL0zL9xIbrZIo33aR~At0ihbBJxFVs1D5sv270zyQb1cY6Dk1sRPcCIJ8vwkZvx~y3jfUWM~ujVkMtVL4TayCUqBRWNT1d9qpw9rLE4QUsnDDBBCLfovji71Ki4gOX7RnHax8y-cHsFpu3TwGeGFIGAW6TAVbos3ZLMmK~EciAyyoe788a5UlshlIConRxcDGhE3rVflaWEidWX7n5pYc9QbQlDloRArO8BwWeI~OUH2gstnkvohrEvZ0JAdXo9H~gC1qv4g98mRXNinXOrv1ERzA-74lg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The school board voted to approve construction of an agricultural barn on school-owned property across from the Huntland football field to expand hands-on agricultural instruction for elementary through high-school students.

Board action: The motion to approve the Huntland ag-barn project carried; the motion was made by Mr. Williams and seconded by Ms. Shultz.

Why it matters: Huntland staff described the agribarn as a way to add live-animal, hands-on experience to classroom instruction, support work-based learning and expand community engagement for a program the presenters said includes roughly 85–100 students.

Project details presented: the proposed building footprint is 40 by 60 feet with six stalls, a chicken coop, a multi-purpose stall, a feed/tack area, a concrete wash bay and restroom, gravel drives and about 100 feet of gravel parking. Staff said the barn site sits in a corner of the parcel that previously was a sawmill and had wetlands concerns; engineering input from Tim Little (OLG Engineering) informed the design. Miss Mitchell told the board the project has been written into the district’s ISM grant and approved in ePlan since February 2023.

Operating costs and insurance: presenters estimated annual operating expenses at about $2,600 (insurance $300–$500, water roughly $95, electricity a low-minimum estimate of $33 to perhaps $75). The presenters said Huntland generated CTE/TCEP funds in the prior year (about $314,000 districtwide for CTE last year was cited) and that community members expressed willingness to donate animals and initial feed to start the program.

Discussion and safeguards: board members asked about student supervision during walks across the road to the barn; staff said teacher-supervised walks would take about five minutes and the program would limit indoor barn access to no more than six students for more than 12 hours per week to avoid additional building-code/fire-marshal requirements. Presenters said the plan allows outdoor demonstrations and expansion over time. Mr. Walker and Miss Mitchell emphasized community support and potential donated startup animals; Mr. Walker called the agribarn the “missing piece” for a long-standing ag program.

Next steps: with board approval the project moves forward under the ISM grant and engineering plan previously submitted. Board members asked staff to finalize operational protocols and confirm summer care and staffing arrangements.","The board approved construction of an agribarn on land across from the Huntland football field to support the district’s agriculture program; the project is written into an ISM grant and staff provided estimated annual operating costs.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6476099,"Franklin County athletic department outlines program wins, budget strains and facility repairs",249,491000,740000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5731430-2785afb9df3bd5cc87af51687c82de62&start=491&end=740","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5731430-2785afb9df3bd5cc87af51687c82de62/thumbnail_491000.jpg","/articles/6476099/Tennessee/Franklin-County-athletic-department-outlines-program-wins-budget-strains-and-facility-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476099-1140a6e90a62d77f378867ee3fabfecb/orig.mp4?Expires=1770752486&Signature=IxXK48OgS0fWn28hTzA5IewOcWv1BGfmxqNjEL31NgW01FIGlvh5rsP8f4zdVbrbuqzE0PfVfHmjAqmWR8MMebVMQOksDldkRfaJ2QLuU~gmlMDTC-y3KEIe2J3jDDpw31nTXIVK8TRJy0~U-T0ENZoCnm-uwzdovIaMKWjMIIqx3liV~a3idgsJCCv4FbVCG6Hfz5vn77BkBnSjaN~BnT735nUlQQhv8q5v2wm0k6Bq96vlrxQMZxAXCnrs-Z4ZMFTTGcOrT1SwOCP0xAzFIOk~i1lHUZy7etnzDqGofxgMhyvT9r12iITYjPP~RgXLnQ8HcbQijQwmUrccZalj3A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The school district’s athletics presenter, speaking in place of Mr. Coltonite, gave an update on student-athlete honors, program participation and facilities during the board meeting.

The presenter summarized individual athlete spotlights from North Middle, South Middle, Huntland and Franklin County High School and said the Franklin County High School cheer squad posted the highest team GPA in the district. The presenter also reported competitive results across programs — for example, North Middle track finished second in the CTC conference, middle-school girls soccer was undefeated at 8-0, Huntland cross country grew to about 25 participants, and Franklin County High School boys cross country won the Coffee County Invitational.

Why it matters: board members and coaches said academic achievement and participation numbers reflect the programs’ strengths, but several financial and facility problems could limit access and safety.

The presenter said the district currently lacks a contracted athletic trainer after Kevin Wallace left and moved closer to home. “We currently do not have an athletic trainer that we're able to offer student athletes,” the presenter said, and staff indicated the athletic trainer role is contracted through the local hospital and the district has had no headway on replacing the service.

On finances, the presenter said Franklin County High School’s school-account expenditures were about $218,000 for the previous year and that booster clubs reported roughly $167,000 in receipts and roughly the same in expenses. The presenter said open purchase orders total about $151,000 and that about $120,500 remains after those POs are paid. He also stressed that gate receipts are variable and not relied upon for budgets; for softball he said gate revenue was under $4,000 while program expenditures exceeded $30,000 last year (school account plus boosters). The district continues to collect team fees for certain equipment or items that athletes keep, while booster clubs and a district uniform account are used to rotate school-owned uniforms.

Facilities concerns were presented in detail for the Franklin County High School softball field: erosion and uneven settling have created a lip in the outfield that can launch batted balls and has caused at least one player to be injured when she tripped on the lip while wearing metal spikes. The presenter said the visitor and home dugouts also flood and mildew, and described separation and dry rot on the press box deck. He gave contractor estimates: approximately $16,000 to scrape, relevel and resurface the softball field (including three internal bullpen lanes) and about $10,000 to rebuild the press-box deck, for a combined total of roughly $26,000.

Board members discussed forming a monthly athletics committee led by Mr. Cole to review finances, facilities and program needs; Mr. Williams asked to expand the committee membership before bringing any funding request for the softball field forward for formal approval. The presenter said the committee has already met several times and recommended using it to improve communication between athletic staff and the board.

Other operational items noted: bus-driver availability and costs constrain away-game travel (one driver rate begins at about $150 when leaving the parking lot and adds roughly $20 per hour after eight hours), golf program participation recently increased after hiring Grant Gibson, and some school gym floors (South Middle and North Middle) show separation and buckling believed to be humidity related.

Board context and next steps: staff recommended continuing committee work and exploring options to restore athletic training coverage, and flagged the softball repairs as a near-term safety priority to be vetted by the proposed committee before funding decisions.","School athletics staff highlighted student-athlete achievements, gaps in medical coverage, facility safety issues — including a damaged softball field — and detailed program finances and team fees.","actionData","errors"]

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