Superintendent announces open enrollment, new programs and teacher Kathy Kolbe's state board appointment

The superintendent (transcript spelling: "Doctor Luna better") used closing remarks at the Feb. 10 study session to remind families that open enrollment for schools of choice is open through Feb. 15 and to highlight program options across the district.

"We feel strongly about providing parents choices in their child's educational experience," the superintendent said, noting the district offers more than 30 programs of study, including career and technical education and magnet and immersion options. The speaker described two new high‑school options: an accelerated associates program at Nashville State Community College and a new offering at the Burt Innovation Center scheduled to open in August.

The superintendent also congratulated Kathy Kolbe on being appointed by the lieutenant governor "as the only teacher in the entire state of Tennessee who will serve on our state board of education," and noted Kolbe will continue to teach while serving on the board.

The study session concluded without formal votes; the superintendent thanked personnel who worked during recent snow and ice and closed the meeting.