Tennessee / School Districts / Tullahoma
The Tullahoma City Schools Board of Education voted to adopt Board Policy 4.4 — "Flags and Other Displays" — on a first and final reading, after an extended public-comment period that included speakers on both sides of the issue.
Tennessee / School Districts / Tullahoma
The board amended the FY26 general-purpose budget to increase the use of reserves to $3,874,898 to cover change orders and complete the Jack T. Farrah Early Childhood Learning Center project; the motion passed after standard discussion and was described as a formality following prior approval.
Tennessee / School Districts / Tullahoma
Superintendent Dr. Stevens reported on a district mid-year professional learning day with strong staff participation and announced that Robert E. Lee Elementary is being recognized by the Tennessee Department of Education as an "All Star" school for health and wellness work; the state will visit for a short video.
Tennessee / School Districts / Tullahoma
School board attorney Scott Bennett briefed the Tullahoma City Schools board on First Amendment limits and a recent reprimand for a teacher’s social-media posts; the meeting drew extensive public comment both calling for termination and defending the teacher.
Tennessee / School Districts / Tullahoma
The board approved 2026 insurance-premium caps, authorized purchase of a 78-passenger bus at $165,600, and accepted a $90,649.44 proposal to install a master-key system at East Middle using a public school security grant and general funds.
Tennessee / School Districts / Tullahoma
Fine-arts coordinator Sarah McVay told the board the district had strong participation and state recognition this year, including All-State musicians and a Tennessee Arts Academy partnership, and previewed events and program expansions.
Tennessee / School Districts / Tullahoma
The board approved a $434,898 change order to raise the Farrah Early Childhood Learning Center Guaranteed Maximum Price to $22,369,930 to repair and upgrade an older pod, add insulation, replace diffusers and controls, and increase contingency.
Tennessee / School Districts / Tullahoma
Tullahoma City Schools presented four‑year gains across core subjects on TCAP and EOC tests, with notable increases in math and science; elementary and high‑school subgroups showed mixed year‑to‑year results, district leaders said.
Tennessee / School Districts / Tullahoma
The building and grounds committee reported on final preparations at the new elementary school, work to create space for a Nissan Center of Excellence at Tullahoma High School and extensive summer maintenance accomplishments, and recommended finance review paving priorities.
Tennessee / School Districts / Tullahoma
Director Dr. Stevens highlighted a teacher semifinalist for South Central teacher of the year, summer school participation, key July events and personnel/financial reporting.