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Ringgold board approves $1.74 million package, personnel actions, calendar and new girls athletics programs
Summary
The Ringgold School District board approved a general package of $1,737,592.69 and a series of personnel motions (resignations, hires, employment), adopted the 2026–27 school calendar, and approved creation of girls' gymnastics and girls' flag football programs and multiple coaching appointments.
The Ringgold School District board approved a general package totaling $1,737,592.69 and carried multiple personnel and calendar items during the meeting.
Finance and procurement: The board approved the administration’s presented general package in the amount of $1,737,592.69 by roll-call vote (9–0).
Personnel and employment: The board accepted a set of resignations and ratified hires that the superintendent had authorized on Dec. 17, 2025, pending receipt of required documentation. The board also approved additional employment actions listed in the meeting packet; all personnel motions were approved by roll call.
Calendar and sabbatical: The 2026–27 school calendar was accepted as presented. The board approved a sabbatical request for employee SB2601, as noted in the personnel motions.
Curriculum and athletics: The board approved curriculum-related motions including disposal of textbooks and adoption of program(s) of studies for Ringgold schools and permission to establish a club at Ringgold High School. Administratively recommended coaching appointments for baseball, softball, track and field and volleyball were approved subject to final paperwork.
Athletics expansions: The board authorized the creation of a girls' gymnastics program for the 2026–27 school year (including a head coach and volunteers) and a girls' flag football program to be organized for the 2026 cycle with competition primarily in 2027; a speaker noted that teams typically must be approved a year in advance to participate in organized league play.
Why it matters: The package and personnel approvals finalize near-term staffing and operational plans for the district and establish new extracurricular offerings that affect student participation and staffing plans.
Next steps: Personnel hires are subject to receipt of proper documentation; administration will present bids and contract awards for capital items (separately) at future meetings as noted by staff.
