The Kingsport City Schools Board of Education held a work session on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Several important items were discussed, including:
- Recognition of the Board of Education in honor of School Board Appreciation Week in Tennessee;
- A review of the 1st Quarter Financial Report;
- A review of the 2023-24 KCS Annual Report; and
- A review of proposed Board Policy revisions for consideration at the February Board meeting.
At the start of tonight's work session, Assistant Superintendent - Administration Dr. Andy True recognized the Board as a part of School Board Appreciation Week in Tennessee.
- Each year, Tennessee celebrates School Board Appreciation Week as a way to honor local school board members. This year, the week is January 25-February 1, 2025 and is a chance for local communities to thank Board members for giving their time and service to support children, educators, and families.
- Dr. True read a proclamation issued by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee in recognition of School Board Appreciation Week.
- At tonight's work session and to continue a longstanding Board tradition, books were donated to each KCS school library on behalf of the KCS Board members. BOE members also received several small gifts of appreciation.
- Kingsport City Schools thanks and honors our five Board members:
- Melissa Woods, Board President
- Dr. Brandon Fletcher, Board Vice President
- Todd Golden
- Jamie Jackson
- Dr. Phillip Marshall
Chief Finance Officer David Frye presented the 2024-25 1st Quarter Financial Update to the Board.
- The update provided revenue and budget summaries for FY 2024-25, as of September 30, 2024.
- Revenues were in alignment with what was expected, and expenses were roughly 20 percent of budget, which was in line for that time of year.
- To view the full update, please click below.
Dr. True and Communications Coordinator Marybeth Kench provided a brief overview of the 2023-24 KCS Annual Report, which has recently been completed and is being prepared for distribution.
- Once again this year, the Annual Report has been created in a calendar format, providing information on KCS schools, data, personnel, and programs from across the district.
- The Annual Report is currently being printed and will arrive at the home of KCS families in the coming days.
Dr. True presented two proposed Policy revisions for initial consideration.
- The potential Policy revisions discussed this evening on initial review are necessary due to changes in state law and State Board of Education regulations.
- 4.603 - Promotion and Retention
- 5.118 - Background Investigations
- The reviewed Policies will be considered on first reading at the September Board meeting.
The next session of the Board of Education will be a meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Tennessee Room of the Administrative Support Center (400 Clinchfield Street).
Kingsport City Schools (KCS) is a student-focused, world-class public school district located in Kingsport, Tennessee, proudly serving students across Sullivan and Hawkins counties. The district comprises 13 schools, including a Pre-K facility, eight elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, a high school program of choice, and an alternative learning program. With a total enrollment exceeding 7,600 students, KCS is dedicated to fostering educational excellence, empowering student success, and ensuring all students are college and career ready.
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