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September 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Regular Board
Attendance Taken on 9/14/2026 at 6:01 PM
Dr. Alicia Barker	Present
Mrs. Allena Bell	Present
Mr. Robert Blair	Present
Mrs. Robin Newman	Present
Mr. Tim Stillings	Present
Mr. Kevin Townsel	Absent
Present: 5, Absent: 1

Regular Board
Attendance Taken on 9/14/2026 at 6:05 PM
Dr. Alicia Barker	Present
Mrs. Allena Bell	Present
Mr. Robert Blair	Present
Mrs. Robin Newman	Present
Mr. Tim Stillings	Present
Mr. Kevin Townsel	Present
Present: 6, Absent: 0

Minutes

Minutes

I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. NEWLY ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS' OATH OF OFFICE

IV. 2026-2027 ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Approval of slate of officers for the 2026-27 year as follows, by roll call vote: Chairman: Robert Blair Vice Chair: Allena Bell Treasurer: Robin Newman Secretary: Kevin Townsel Passed with a motion by Mr. Kevin Townsel and a second by Mr. Tim Stillings.

Dr. Alicia Barker: Yea
Mrs. Allena Bell: Yea
Mr. Robert Blair: Yea
Mrs. Robin Newman: Yea
Mr. Tim Stillings: Yea
Mr. Kevin Townsel: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

V. RECOGNITIONS/GOOD NEWS AWARDS

V.1. Student Artist of the Month

V.2. Good News Awards

VI. PUBLIC INPUT

VII. REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

VII.1. Teaching & Learning Spotlight

VII.2. 2026-27 Community Pre-K Advisory Council Board Representative

VII.3. 2026-27 TSBA Legislative Liaison

VII.4. 2026-27 TSBA Convention Delegates

VII.5. Discussion of Proposed Selection Process for Board Member Vacancy

VIII. APPROVAL OF BOARD AGENDA

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Approval of Board Agenda as presented with the addition of Item 2. under Business Before the Board: Approval of Selection Process for Board Member Vacancy Passed with a motion by Dr. Alicia Barker and a second by Mrs. Allena Bell.

Mrs. Allena Bell: Yea
Mr. Robert Blair: Yea
Mrs. Robin Newman: Yea
Mr. Tim Stillings: Yea
Mr. Kevin Townsel: Yea
Dr. Alicia Barker: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

IX. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Approval of consent agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Mr. Tim Stillings and a second by Mr. Kevin Townsel.

Mr. Robert Blair: Yea
Mrs. Robin Newman: Yea
Mr. Tim Stillings: Yea
Mr. Kevin Townsel: Yea
Dr. Alicia Barker: Yea
Mrs. Allena Bell: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

IX.1. Minutes of Board Meeting dated August 10, 2026

IX.2. Student Disciplinary Hearing Authority Appointment (6.317)

IX.3. Overnight Field Trip Request - FIS 6th Grade - Marine Lab, Key Largo, Florida

IX.4. Overnight Field Trip Request - FIS 6th Grade - R.E.E.L. Environmental Education Center, Crossville

X. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

X.1. Annual Contract to Audit Accounts FY 2026-27

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve the contracts with Matlock Clements, P.C., to conduct financial audits of the FSD for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 at a fixed auditor fee of $29,070, by roll call vote Passed with a motion by Mr. Kevin Townsel and a second by Mrs. Robin Newman.

Mrs. Robin Newman: Yea
Mr. Tim Stillings: Yea
Mr. Kevin Townsel: Yea
Dr. Alicia Barker: Yea
Mrs. Allena Bell: Yea
Mr. Robert Blair: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

X.2. Approval of Selection Process for Board Member Vacancy

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Approval of the selection process to fill the vacancy of the Board position left by Dr. Alicia Barker's resignation as presented Passed with a motion by Mrs. Allena Bell and a second by Mr. Tim Stillings.

Mr. Tim Stillings: Yea
Mr. Kevin Townsel: Yea
Dr. Alicia Barker: Yea
Mrs. Allena Bell: Yea
Mr. Robert Blair: Yea
Mrs. Robin Newman: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

XI. DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS REPORT

XII. UPDATES

XII.1. Teaching and Learning

XII.2. Finance and Administration

XIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS

XIV. ADJOURNMENT

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