The district outlined enrollment and staffing figures, campus improvements and safety investments, previewed a new third-grade promotion requirement tied to the ATLAS assessment, and reported preliminary federal and state funding totals.
Nashville High told the board the ACT summer program produced average gains and individual high scores, the internship program involves 24 students with local employers, and the school pantry serves dozens of households.
District leaders said a state law now requires third graders to show language-arts proficiency on the ATLAS assessment for promotion and described parent notifications, targeted interventions (including Lexia) and exemption categories.
At its Oct. 20 meeting the NASHVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT school board approved payment of bills, purchased a maintenance truck (York Gary Chevrolet bid $51,500), accepted accidental death and dismemberment coverage quoted at $572.50, adopted updates to policies 3.56/4.5/8.46, and approved two staff hires.
School leaders told the NASHVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT board the district received two B's and two C's under Atlas 2024. Principals reported gains in some areas (primary up 20.44 points; high school moved from C to B) and outlined plans to focus interventions on level 1 students and adopt Lexia 'Power Up' at junior high.
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Superintendent outlined a facility‑use framework that routes K–4 peewee programs to parks, restricts senior high gym access to days when district staff are present, allows fifth‑ and sixth‑grade practices in junior high gyms under volunteer supervision, and will require parental waivers; board discussion emphasized safety and fairness.
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Superintendent said LifeTouch will be replaced with local photographers, the state approved the district's RFP for food service, and the board approved a slate of rehires, accepted resignations, and hired an assistant coach — all actions recorded without specific vote tallies in the transcript.
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Superintendent presented a 178‑day traditional calendar beginning Aug. 3 and the board voted to adopt it after discussing four‑day and alternate minute‑banking options; the transcript does not record a formal vote tally.
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The Nashville School District board voted June 16 to adopt a bundle of policy changes required by recent state law and separately approved six‑year terms for future board members. Changes include public‑comment rules, posting agendas, AI guidance, and expanded paid family leave.
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The board approved handbook revisions for the 2025–26 school year across four campuses, adopting a district‑level AI policy framework, a law‑mandated cell‑phone prohibition during school hours, updated safety procedures including weapons detectors, and allowance for students to carry epinephrine.