Marshall County Board of Education approves agenda, accepts principal’s resignation

The Marshall County Board of Education on Sept. 26, 2025, unanimously approved its meeting agenda and accepted the resignation of Nicholas Allen Bolding, principal of Brindlee Mountain Primary School, effective Sept. 26, Superintendent Cindy Wigley recommended.

Wigley, identified in the record as superintendent, presented the agenda for the board’s Sept. 26 meeting and recommended its approval. Board member Tony Simmons moved to approve the agenda; Laura Byars seconded. The motion was recorded as unanimously approved.

Under personnel business, Wigley recommended the board approve listed retirements and resignations. The minutes identify one personnel item by name: "Nicholas Allen Bolding, Principal, Brindlee Mountain Primary School," with an employment resignation effective Sept. 26, 2025. Board member Laura Byars moved to accept that resignation; Tony Simmons seconded. That motion was also recorded as unanimously approved.

The meeting record shows a final procedural motion to adjourn moved by Tony Simmons and seconded by Laura Byars. The transcript records the motion; a separate vote tally for adjournment is not listed inline in the same segment.

The meeting’s official attendance listing names Bill Hancock as board president and voting members Tony Simmons and Laura Byars; Dr. Cindy Wigley is listed as superintendent (non-voting). No additional discussion, public comment, or contested votes appear in the posted minutes for this session.

The board did not record additional details about next steps for filling the principal position in the minutes provided.