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Board reviews TSBA model policies after session; members press for implementation details on recess, pre‑K and student member rules
Summary
White County board members reviewed model policy updates from the Tennessee School Boards Association tied to recent legislation, asked how new recess and pre‑K rules will be implemented and confirmed the district can keep two nonvoting student members under the new law.
Board members reviewed a package of recommended policy updates from the Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) on June 12 and discussed implementation for several new state laws affecting school operations, pre‑K eligibility and student governance.
TSBA produced recommended model policies to reflect bills passed earlier in the legislative session. Board members were asked to approve the recommendations on first reading and to return with specific edits or questions at the July meeting. The board chair and staff said the first‑reading approach gives members time to review the changes and pull any item from consent for full discussion.
Key items discussed: Public Chapter 225 (Pre‑K…
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