Across the Board - September 21, 2026

Six Williamson County Board of Education members were sworn in by Mayor Andy Marshall prior to the September 21, 2026, Williamson County Board of Education meeting. Board members include Randy Allen, District 2; Traci Anderson, District 4; Kimberly Calcote, District 6; Donna Clements, District 8; Jennifer Konyn, District 10; and Jessica Lucyshyn, District 12.

District 9 Representative Claire Reeves was elected as Board Chair, and District 11 Representative Tonja Hibma was elected Vice Chair.

The Williamson County School Board also voted 8-4 to use Zeal Education Group to lead the search for the district's new superintendent.

In her report to the Board, Interim Superintendent Dr. Leigh Webb thanked the community members who spoke during public comment. She also spoke about her visits to Williamson County schools within the Spring Hill cluster. Webb also spoke about the upcoming textbook adoption cycle, which includes social studies.

In Student Spotlights, three students were recognized for winning gold medals in the National Special Olympics: Franklin High's Delaney Heflin, Franklin High's Rogan Rivers and Ravenwood High's Kenly Wood. Page Middle and High school FFA students were celebrated for earning a State title and national recognition from the organization. 

In Employee Spotlights, four high school coaches were named Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Coaches of the Year: Independence High's Luke Finley, Page High's James Eikhoff, Page High's Dana Fasano and Summit High's Warne Riker.

Former Brentwood High educator Harriet Medlin was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Tennessee High School Speech and Drama League.

In School Spotlights, Page High's athletics department earned the Quality Program Assessment designation from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA).

In New Business, the Board:

• Approved the Textbook Adoption Committee for Social Studies adoption in March (Annual Agenda Item)
• Approved the Collaborative Conference Team (Annual Agenda Item)
• Approved Board Parameters 2027-28 School Calendar (Annual Agenda Item)
• Approved Calendar Committee Membership (Annual Agenda Item)
• Approved the Renewal of Interim Superintendent's Contract
• Approved Superintendent Search Firm
• Adopted and Approved Board Goals/Affirmed Strategic Plan (Annual Agenda Item)
• Approved Code of Conduct for School Board Members (Annual Agenda Item)
• Approved the Following 2026-27 School Board Budget Items:
  • General Purpose School Fund Amendment United Way Grant in the amount of $52,080
  • General Purpose School Fund Amendment Athletic Donations in the amount of $45,223.50
  • General Purpose School Fund Resolution Buses in the amount of $3,367,130
  • 2027-28 Budget Preparation Calendar (Annual Agenda Item)

In Other Business, the Board:

• Elected School Board Chair
• Elected School Board Vice Chair
• Approved Agenda
• Approved Consent Agenda, which includes:
  • August 17, 2026 School Board Meeting Minutes
  • Fairview High Building Modification Request Band Storage Shed
  • Recommendation for Field Trip Fee Requests
  • Board Policies on Second Reading:
    • Applied Behavior Analysis Private Pay in Schools (New)

The Board meeting in its entirety may be viewed on the WC-TV YouTube channel.

The next regular School Board meeting is scheduled for October 19 at 6:30 p.m.