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Board approves extension for school director, $270,000 for walk‑in coolers and passes wellness policy on first reading
Summary
At its April 9 meeting the Cheatham County School Board approved a one‑year extension of the school director’s contract, authorized $270,000 from fund balance to buy walk‑in coolers for two high schools, approved the consent agenda and passed policy 6.411 (student wellness) on first reading.
The Cheatham County School Board on April 9 approved several administrative measures, including a one‑year extension to the director’s contract and a $270,000 fund balance expenditure for walk‑in coolers at two high schools.
The board considered a contract amendment described by staff as “essentially… [an] extension [of the] term,” with compensation and benefits unchanged. Staff said the amendment extends the director’s contract through June 30, 2029; the board moved to approve and carried the motion after a roll call vote.
The board also approved a motion “to approve walk in coolers for HHS and SHS in the amount of $270,000 for fund balance,” which a board member read during the meeting. Staff said the request would fund walk‑in coolers for Hartman High School and Pensacola High. The motion passed on a roll call; the roll‑call sequence in the transcript recorded board members voting in favor and one noted absence.
The consent agenda, which included minutes from the March 5, 2026 meeting and several disposal requests, passed by voice vote.
In new business the board approved first reading of policy 6.411 (student wellness). Staff said the revision updates district policy to meet a nutrition audit and Tennessee School Boards Association recommendations; a motion to approve the first reading passed and was recorded as carried on first reading.
Next steps: the contract amendment and budget expenditure are administrative actions the district staff will implement; policy 6.411 will return for subsequent readings as required.
Votes and formal actions at a glance • Ricker Schools contract amendment (contract extension through 06/30/2029): approved (motion and roll call). • Walk‑in coolers for HHS and SHS — $270,000 from fund balance: approved (motion and roll call; roll call recorded members voting in favor with one absence noted). • Consent agenda (minutes and disposal requests): approved by voice vote. • Policy 6.411 (student wellness) — first reading: approved on first reading.
All motions and outcomes are recorded in the meeting transcript and minutes; the transcript shows motions, seconds, and votes as described above.
