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BOE Meeting Notes - February 10, 2026

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The Kingsport City Schools Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.  Several key items were discussed, including:
  • Approval of Board Policy revisions on consent;
  • Approval of an amendment to the 2025-26 KCS Budget; and
  • A report on inclement weather decision procedures. 
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Meeting Livestream and Audio
 
View the livestream from tonight's meeting on the KCS YouTube channel.
Detailed Meeting Notes
 

CALL TO ORDER

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was led this evening by Nora and Rhett Huston.  Nora and Rhett are students at Johnson Elementary School.  Nora is in the 3rd grade and Rhett is in kindergarten.

Constent agenda items

 
On Consent, the Board passed four Policy revisions on first reading:
  • 1.901 - Charter School Applications
  • 4.605 - Graduation Requirements
  • 6.200 - Attendance
  • 6.4081 - Safe Relocation of Students

business items

 
David Frye, Chief Finance Officer, presented a proposed amendment to the 2025-26 KCS Budget.
  • Budget Amendment #4 would revise the Budget to reflect acceptance of a donation from Ballad Health and finances for a technology purchase.
  • After review, the Board approved the 2025-26 Budget Amendment #4 by a vote of 5-0.

report

 
Dr. Andy True, Assistant Superintendent - Administration, and Jim Nash, Chief Student Services Officer, presented an information report to the Board regarding the decision-making process during inclement weather scenarios.
  • During inclement weather situations, a team of KCS employees and administrators work together to analyze conditions and forecasts to develop the safest possible decisions and plans for school operations.
  • Click below to view this evening's report and learn more about how KCS makes decisions when weather impacts the school schedule.
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The next session of the Board of Education will be a work session on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6 p.m.  The work session will take place in the Tennessee Room of the Administrative Support Center (400 Clinchfield Street).
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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. To learn more, visit www.k12k.com, tune in to WCSK 90.3 FM, The Voice of KCS, or contact the KCS Administrative Support Center at (423) 378.2100. Stay connected by following us on Facebook (@kcsdistrict), Instagram (@kcs__district), and YouTube (@kcs__district). 
 
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