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Tullahoma schools director Dr. Stevens to retire; board accepts resignation
Summary
The Tullahoma City Board of Education accepted Director of Schools Dr. Stevens27 resignation effective June 30, 2026, and signaled the start of a superintendent search and community celebrations planned over coming months.
The Tullahoma City Board of Education on the night accepted Director of Schools Dr. Stevens27 letter of resignation and retirement effective June 30, 2026, the board announced.
Dr. Stevens told the board she began her tenure in 2020 expecting to finish her career in the district and called it “a true joy,” thanking staff, students and families for their support. The board27s acceptance of her resignation was moved by Pat Welsh and seconded by Rosie Graham; the item passed on the recorded voice/hand vote.
Board members said they will plan multiple celebrations and a deliberate search process for her successor. Chair (speaker 1) said accepting the letter was a necessary procedural step to begin the transition and to plan for a smooth handoff. Pat Welsh described the motion as “regretful” and expressed appreciation for Dr. Stevens27 37-year career.
The board did not provide a timeline for the search at the meeting, but members said they would organize transition activities and celebrations in the coming months. Dr. Stevens27 retirement date was recorded in the board packet and announced during new business as June 30, 2026.
The vote to accept her resignation was recorded by the chair during the meeting; members who moved and seconded were identified in the record. No additional personnel actions were taken at the meeting related to the director27s position.
Next steps: the board said it will plan a search and celebratory events; staff will bring procedural items back to the board for the search and any interim leadership decisions.
