Tennessee / School Districts / Kingsport
Board highlighted several student accomplishments: Soaring Sounds Choir performance, five district teams at state robotics (32-team event), MathCounts regional championships, strong finishes in swimming and wrestling, and upcoming theater productions; district also noted TESA recognition for high-performing systems.
Tennessee / School Districts / Kingsport
District officials detailed a team-based process for closures and delays that begins days in advance, uses National Weather Service briefings and local checks, sets a 9 p.m. evening cutoff and a 5:15 a.m. morning deadline, and stresses reliance on official channels to avoid AI misinformation.
Tennessee / School Districts / Kingsport
Board approved FY2026 Budget Amendment No. 4 to accept a $4,500 local donation for Jackson capital outlay and to reallocate $124,500 within technology lines to cover higher-than-expected Chromebook costs; the motion passed after presentation by Mr. Fry.
Tennessee / School Districts / Kingsport
At a Jan. 27 special called meeting, the Kingsport City Schools Board of Education approved purchasing 1,300 Dell Chromebooks and Google Chrome licenses to outfit sixth- and ninth-grade students, citing a time-limited vendor quote; the purchase will require subsequent approval by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen because it exceeds the district's $50,000 procurement threshold.
Tennessee / School Districts / Kingsport
The Kingsport City Schools Board approved a design agreement with Thompson Litton Architects for interior renovations at Dobyns‑Bennett High School (DB‑2), authorizing a $193,475 lump‑sum fee plus up to $14,000 in reimbursable expenses toward an estimated $2,828,500 construction project.
Tennessee / School Districts / Kingsport
The Kingsport City Schools Board recognized 2026 school‑level Teachers of the Year, district novice teachers and named Dr. Stephanie Potter principal of the year and David Sewell supervisor of the year, praising district academic gains.
Tennessee / School Districts / Kingsport
The Kingsport board approved buying 180 Dell Pro 13 laptops for teachers at Dobyns‑Bennett and DBXL for $1,025 each, totaling $184,500, using a cooperative purchasing agreement and existing budget funds.
Tennessee / School Districts / Kingsport
The board moved to affirm a parent appeal of an SDHA (student disciplinary hearing authority) decision from Dec. 18, citing policy 6.317 and maintaining confidentiality; the motion was seconded and proceeded with no public details disclosed.
Tennessee / School Districts / Kingsport
The board approved Budget Amendment No. 3 to appropriate $300,000 for Lynn Garden Elementary phase‑2 architect services and $50,000 for Robinson Middle School fire alarm design; it also authorized a $268,700 phase‑2 contract with Thompson Litton and set an architect-fee cap for Robinson.
Tennessee / School Districts / Kingsport
Kingsport City Schools officials recognized student artwork and nine schools that earned top-level growth marks, presented tenure recommendations, and highlighted upcoming school letter grades and holiday activities.