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Trousdale County school board creates behavioral consultant position for 2025–26
Summary
The board unanimously approved a new elementary‑level behavioral consultant position to support early‑grade students with severe behavioral issues; funding is expected from federal grants and Title IV, though health insurance was noted as not covered.
The Trousdale County School Board voted unanimously this evening to create a behavioral consultant position for the 2025–26 school year to work primarily with early‑grade students who demonstrate severe behavioral challenges. Miss Patey moved to create the position and Miss Bodey seconded; the motion passed with all members voting in favor.
Board materials and discussion described the role as being based at the elementary school, focused on helping students transition from home to school, supporting families, and providing training for teachers on behavior‑management strategies. Officials said the consultant would also handle targeted interventions for children with significant acting‑out behaviors.
District leaders told the board the position’s salary and most operational costs could be covered through federal funding and Title IV dollars, but health‑insurance costs would not be covered by those sources and would need to be funded from other district sources. The board directed staff to post the position and begin the hiring process following the vote.
The motion to create the position was introduced as formal new business at the meeting and approved without amendment; no opposing votes or abstentions were recorded. The board closed the item after confirming next steps for posting and recruitment.
