The Fayetteville City Board of Education approved a three-year ELA 'gap' curriculum so schools remain compliant while the state shifts its textbook adoption cycle; middle-school materials will switch vendors while elementary and high school keep current providers.
The CFO reported audit field work by Matlock Clement is complete and that the firm found no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses; a draft financial report is expected this week and the board may review the audit at its March meeting after an extension from the comptroller's office.
The Fayetteville board granted tenure to three staff members, approved an overnight swim team trip to Nashville, and adopted a resolution recognizing March 5 as special area teachers appreciation day across the district.
District staff told the Fayetteville board a criminal justice simulator will arrive this week for dual-enrollment students, two small portable greenhouses are being prepared for spring use, and a new in-house print shop for graphic arts is planned to expand student entrepreneurial opportunities.
Principals reported upcoming report-card and awards dates, two students completed CNA certification through TCAT Pulaski, a donated Underground Railroad quilt will be displayed during Black History Month, and Fayetteville High will host two foreign exchange students from Italy and Slovakia.
The Fayetteville Board of Education approved the 2026–27 academic calendar, a package of district policies on second reading, an FFA trip to the Tennessee State Convention and a resolution designating Feb. 5 as principals and assistant principals appreciation day; most actions were taken by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
Principal Miss Baker told the board that Ralph Baskins was designated a Department of Education reward school for 202425 and outlined December events including field trips to the Lincoln Theater and kindergarten program on Dec. 18 at 8:15 a.m.
At its December meeting the Bevel City Schools Board approved nine policies on first reading, covering topics from student records and emergency preparedness to internet use and substitute teachers. Approvals were by voice vote; full texts and final adoption dates were not specified in the meeting record.
Superintendent Mister Jones told the board he has been working on a FEMA grant for several years and expressed frustration that FEMA has missed internal deadlines; he plans to meet with the assistant director to seek concrete dates and avoid restarting paperwork.
The Bevel City Schools Board read and approved a resolution recognizing the work of food service staff and designated Jan. 8, 2026 as Food Service Appreciation Day for the district by voice vote.