Tennessee / School Districts / Wilson County
The Wilson County Board of Education on Jan. 12 approved a $115,834.85 dishwasher contract, a temporary bus‑garage lease, directed administration to release an RFQ for Wells Hearn Elementary, and instructed Barnhill Contracting to provide quotes for bus‑garage reconstruction and renovation; a budget amendment was also adopted.
Tennessee / School Districts / Wilson County
Two presenters and a student told the board about Lifewise Academy, describing it as parent‑permitted, off‑site and privately funded; presenters cited a Thomas P. Miller & Associates study they said showed a 7% attendance improvement and a 9‑incident decline in suspensions and asked the board to consider the program.
Tennessee / School Districts / Wilson County
The board honored Annette Faison (principal, Vick Elementary) as district principal of the year and Shannon Campbell as teacher of the year; the board also recognized HOSA students at Wilson Academy of Applied Technology for regional competition results and noted district academic and construction milestones.
Tennessee / School Districts / Wilson County
The board unanimously approved school improvement plans for all Wilson County Schools after feedback was shared with principals; the motion came from the Instructional Services Committee.
Tennessee / School Districts / Wilson County
The Wilson County Board of Education unanimously approved revised policy 71-10 to require employees' consent to ongoing district background checks (currently Guardian). The change was approved as an action item after the board waived a second reading.
Tennessee / School Districts / Wilson County
Administrative Services Committee reported four contracts requiring board notification, including a $77,445.69 chiller installation at Fike High. The board approved a Springfield Middle School rededication plaque commemorating reopening of wings damaged in August 2024.
Tennessee / School Districts / Wilson County
A beginning teacher, Bridal Glover, told the Wilson County Board she resigned after feeling unsupported by administration and harassed by a parent. The board directed administration to respond to the concern.
Tennessee / School Districts / Wilson County
The Wilson County Board approved a package of revised policies on Oct. 20, including parental involvement, school trips, device use and personnel recruitment; the package passed 6–1 with Mr. Broom voting no.
Tennessee / School Districts / Wilson County
The board adopted the 2025–26 capital priority list (including bus lease, security vestibules and field lighting), approved contracts and multiple policy revisions on second reading, accepted two alumni signs and directed administration to respond to public comments about equity and federal/state guidance. All recorded votes were unanimous.
Tennessee / School Districts / Wilson County
District officials reported a 0.3 percentage‑point rise in overall grade‑level proficiency to 56.4% and highlighted several firsts, including no F schools and Frederick Douglass Elementary’s North Carolina STEM School Distinction. The board also recognized student adviser Daniela Mojica Uriostegui.