Director Mr. Griffin reported the district completed several facility repairs and is preparing for state testing; he said the intermediate school earned a B and the middle-high school a D on the Tennessee Department of Education's 2024–25 report card.
The Millington Municipal Schools Board elected Barbara Halliburton as chair and Debbie Clifton as vice chair during its January meeting; the board also confirmed a legal liaison and approved routine consent items.
The Millington board approved FY '26 budget amendment 3 and authorized purchases of a 14-passenger activity van ($115,500) and a 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 ($49,991.40); a motion to table the van failed for lack of a second after trustees sought additional priority-list information.
The board and district recognized educators and students of the month, named teachers and a principal of the year, previewed December events and thanked the city for a $250,000 contribution for parking-lot repairs.
The Millington Municipal Schools board approved a one-time $500 bonus for every eligible employee; a proposed amendment to give part-time staff $250 failed for lack of a second. A disclosure under district policy was read and recorded prior to the vote.
The board approved first-reading modifications to board policies 4.202 (special education) and 6.319 (alternative education); no substantive debate was recorded during the vote.
The board approved the 2026–27 instructional calendar after staff noted and corrected an accidental professional-development day; the calendar passed by roll call vote.
The board approved Change Order No. 1 with Interior Finish Systems LLC to construct concrete footers for the covered walkway at Millington Primary School for $73,225.80; staff said the company will return to finish electrical and joint work.
Reverend Amanda Hartman Westmoreland of Millington First United Methodist Church described the churchs Backpack Ministry and food pantry operations during public comment and offered support to families including active military households during the federal government shutdown.
The Millington Municipal Schools board approved a contract with Forvis Mazars LLP for audit services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, at a cost of $67,450, with funding identified in the FY26 general fund.