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The concerns surfaced both during the director of schools report and the public‑comment period, when several people described repeated cancellations or practices held only in the back gym or at off‑campus sites. One parent, speaking during public comment, said the team has practiced on the front court only twice since August and that the boys have not had sufficient time to adjust to a hardwood floor before games. Grandmother and volunteer Renee Flannick said some families lack transportation and that relying on church gyms requires vans or other transport volunteers.

District staff and school administrators told the board that the space shortage stems from combining middle and high school facilities at the same campus, heavy overlapping seasons (volleyball, football, cheer and multiple basketball teams), and a policy of giving in‑season varsity activities priority for the front gym. Director of Schools Griffin said athletic directors Perry and Hawkins are working on a rotating schedule and that staff hoped to distribute a new schedule by the end of the week. Facilities constraints cited included the back gym’s tile floor (not wood), wall‑to‑wall wrestling mats in the former wrestling gym, and the risk of damaging expensive wrestling mats by frequently rolling them up.

Parents and speakers asked whether the district could use temporary off‑campus spaces (church gyms or Navy facilities) and noted transportation is an obstacle for many families; the district indicated some churches have offered space but transportation and logistics remain complications. In response to questions about district buses, transportation staff reported both buses are operational after recent repairs and said bus scheduling through the athletic director is available to support team travel.

Board members and staff described a longer‑term solution: a new middle‑school gymnasium is expected within about 18 months, which officials said will ease the conflict once finished. Board members and parents said they want clearer short‑term communication from coaches and the athletic department when schedules change and asked staff to prioritize equitable access for middle‑school athletes while varsity postseason events require front‑gym use.

No formal motion or vote on facilities or schedule changes took place during the meeting; district staff described ongoing scheduling work and committed to follow‑up with affected families and coaches.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","October Board of Education Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Parents and volunteer coaches told the Millington Municipal Schools Board of Education that the middle‑school boys basketball team lacks reliable access to the front (hardwood) gym for practices and that the back gym’s worn tile floor creates trip hazards and reduces effective practice time.","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},6425743,"Board approves TISA accountability report after questions about third‑grade reading goals and progress",872,3461000,4333000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5900326-404132418d7794891dee4e5217dd2b6a&start=3461&end=4333","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5900326-404132418d7794891dee4e5217dd2b6a/thumbnail_3461000.jpg","/articles/6425743/Tennessee/Board-approves-TISA-accountability-report-after-questions-about-thirdgrade-reading-goals-and-progress","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6425743-23b7be3d5adfa426010ec9252b95b854/orig.mp4?Expires=1775493195&Signature=H-ybIkyk9aXGQ4KZt6vUNMpvV46u54Bzg3LNOck~qkHI1KpcvuLB990lSwAumInLN3TGcSKLbmbK3apEL70~cJL56QjXwo54DhLoqTdl83ZNYlL9agKBtnxARWlNCEUO1hejldv4h0zt6QDQ51TIK3645mXyDHntV7b~XeBNZ16zfvFiq1wqO54Z01FWm02GLzwFSW2TXOUhLmeqgcWM9mXTYXWxmNZS7Fx~-Q0J-9u0OhvRvgjBjStkF7r8T75icuWBEDPvn~vRUBVwMFQEhILPTv9sdxFNAFyF~C~VeTZ0TSz4eg0wpX048n9VU8NrVpkr~PB8h5QxSXCsOd91ig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Millington Municipal Schools Board of Education approved the district’s TISA accountability report following a detailed discussion about third‑grade English language arts goals and the district’s strategy to raise reading proficiency.

Administrators told the board that state guidance sets a long‑term target of 70 percent third‑grade reading proficiency by 2032 and that the district has interim, multiyear goals to put it on track. Staff said last year’s proficiency regressed from a prior gain and that the district is targeting 44.2 percent on the submitted report for the coming year while retaining a stretch goal of 46.2 percent discussed earlier in planning. Assistant (referred to in the meeting as) Mister Neil described a five‑year plan and credited investments in curriculum and intensive teacher professional development — specifically the district’s work with the science‑of‑reading program through an All Memphis partnership — for producing cohorts of students who have received the same curriculum in earlier grades and are expected to show improved outcomes.

Board members pressed staff on how projections are set, noting that each year’s third‑grade cohort is different and that projections must balance ambition and realism. Staff said they expect to see assessment results from fall benchmark (CASE) testing after fall break and that in‑year adjustments would be made based on data. The report also highlighted broader \"ready graduate\" measures — including ACT, dual enrollment and industry certifications — with a district target of about 60.8 percent for ready graduates; administrators said preliminary indications show growth in dual‑enrollment participation and other post‑secondary readiness measures. The district also reported a 92 percent graduation rate for the previous year in roll‑call comments.

Board member Cody Childress moved approval of the TISA accountability report; Barbara Halliburton seconded. The board approved the report by roll call.

Administrators emphasized that while the district has seen year‑to‑year fluctuation, sustained investments in teacher training, curriculum and targeted interventions are intended to accelerate growth toward state benchmarks. The board asked staff to return with updated assessment data once fall CASE results are available.","The Millington Municipal Schools Board approved its TISA accountability report after discussion about third‑grade reading targets, a science‑of‑reading initiative and metrics for \"ready graduates.\" Administrators said a 3‑year adjusted goal (44.2 percent) is being submitted while staff retain a stretch target of 46.2 percent.",{"_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},6425749,"Millington board approves FY26 budget amendment; carries over grant funds and adds CIP allocation",324,3136000,3460000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5900326-404132418d7794891dee4e5217dd2b6a&start=3136&end=3460","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5900326-404132418d7794891dee4e5217dd2b6a/thumbnail_3136000.jpg","/articles/6425749/Tennessee/Millington-board-approves-FY26-budget-amendment-carries-over-grant-funds-and-adds-CIP-allocation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6425749-eedf87e470d9b566ef85571887dc8456/orig.mp4?Expires=1775493195&Signature=dSXdzr0LhHpyvNsTanV8Y8F3sy0dsdPtAA9u1ZV5DsMBuZqQ3F-xOXKi3Jlw~xGmE2O0QvG7yjl740pfXZ4rea1NgHHyQYZpr47nZsOoe3BT15PisrBFPlrTp0UAMyo1M8O9F~CDmQEXyU9Toacywi4q6dZJdMJVu56VWZ-8WPRG6F09317XWY9NWjn-hVwWYzWUcVJdJQ~nebs~mSP0o90ccvBH4Jq14Jo-m6W387O883wkoa1psETAGsKTC~bPFJSEnwQsgpyXBy6jip3yqPUxEXoDx001UPsdMZPQZz1dreRtnPd6Ksc6wpl-1pukMr2AwXoGrtE-u-aTfM7j~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Millington Municipal Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to approve fiscal year 2026 budget amendment 2, a package of carryovers, grant awards and a capital‑improvement allocation the district had previewed at a work session.

Finance staff described four general‑fund items: an innovative schools model carryover of $93,904; carryover of $51,547 for the state’s pay‑at‑pre‑K grant; a new Public School Security Grant of $50,428; and a Preschool Access for All Network grant of $20,000. The Preschool Access for All grant was described as a three‑year award aimed at promoting inclusion of special‑education students with general‑education peers; the district reported it received $30,000 in year one, $20,000 this year and expects $10,000 the following year if requirements are met.

Federal‑fund amendments included Title I carryover of $193,799; a Title III carryover read aloud in the meeting as \"20,000 thousand $446\" (recorded here as $20,446 to reflect the verbal readback); IDEA Part B carryover of $49,269; IDEA preschool carryover of $599; a new McKinney‑Vento (Title IX) homeless student grant of $11,000; and a small adjustment reducing the CTE Perkins allocation by $193.

Capital spending was increased by $385,156, a county CIP allocation that the district reported was higher than originally budgeted and will be added to the district’s capital plan.

Board member Barbara Gray moved the amendment and Cody Childress seconded. The board conducted a roll call; all voting members present voted aye and the motion passed. There was brief discussion and clarifying questions about specific grants and carryovers; staff confirmed that one special‑education grant referenced was carryover (not pending legislation) and described the multi‑year preschool inclusion grant. No amendments to the package were offered during the meeting.

The vote record was captured by roll call during the meeting; directors present voted in favor and the amendment passed.","The Millington Municipal Schools Board of Education approved FY26 budget amendment 2, recording several grant carryovers and new grants across general, federal and capital funds and accepting a county CIP allocation increase.","actionData","errors"]

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Parents, coaches press Millington school leaders on lack of middle‑school gym time; staff point to season priorities and space limits

Board approves TISA accountability report after questions about third‑grade reading goals and progress

Millington board approves FY26 budget amendment; carries over grant funds and adds CIP allocation