001We'd like to welcome everyone tonight to the can February 12th Canon County Board of Education's meeting. First on the agenda tonight is public comment. No one signed up tonight for that. Um, I'd like to remind the public they can speak at a workshop or the meeting uh pertaining to current agenda items and you get three minutes per individual. Next tonight will be the good citizenship award along with the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence. I'll turn it over to Miss Julie and also the Canon County School employee spotlight. All right. Good evening and welcome as we celebrate our good citizens for our students from Canon County for this month. From Canon County Elementary School, we have Connor Williams who is a fifth grade student who consistently demonstrates kindness, responsibility, and respect. He is
002always supportive of his teachers and attentive in class. Connor looks out for his peers and is quick to encourage others, making him a positive influence in the classroom. We are proud to recognize Connor for being an outstanding example of the character we value at Canon County Elementary. Next, we have Canon North. And Canon North student is second grader Anna Hall. Anna is always helpful inside and outside of the classroom. She is always willing to clean up after herself and others. She exhibits the exact attitude and willingness to help others that we hope for in our stars. From Canon South, we have Ryder Estus. Ryder is a sweet and caring boy. He has empathy for others and always follows the rules. Congratulations And from Canon County Middle School, we have Cara Lovevet, who is an outstanding
003young lady who consistently represents the very best of our school. She is hardworking, thoughtful, and always willing to support her classmates when they need extra help. What makes Cara especially impressive is the way she helps others learn. She guides her peers through the process rather than simply giving answers, especially during group work. Her kindness, patience, and willingness to serve others are evident every day. Cara's character and leadership make a positive impact on those around her, and we are proud to recognize her as our student of the month. And our student from the high school is they're pleased to recognize Estable Vasquez Annayia. And they have to say that she uh this student is friendly and quiet. Her teachers recognize her for her consistency in class and always being responsible and kind to others. Recently, she
004has been helping keep the school clean by picking up trash in the afternoons. We're very proud of her and and appreciate all she does for Canon County High School. Principles French person. Now, if you all would stand as they lead us in the pledge of >> allegiance. Pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for it stands one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Please stand for a moment of silence. >> Congratulations. Okay, for our employee spotlights, um, from Canon County, as I call your names, if you'll come on up, please. From Canon County Elementary School, we have the prek teachers in the team, Robin McCord, Brandy Sullivan, Karen Seawward, and assistants Gina Lewis, Aaron Wood, Reva Murphy, and Anita Gay. From Canon North
005we have Missy Hatfield and Miss Dana Reed. From Canon South we have Miss Beth Norut. From Canon Elementary we have Mr. RJ Palhigi. >> I try I've been practicing that all afternoon and I still messed it up. So sorry. And then from Canon County High School, Miss Linda Martin. What Miss Hackne has to say for our prek team from Canon County Elementary is that they're proud to recognize this team as the February employee spotlight recipients. This team works seamlessly together to create a nurturing, engaging environment where our youngest learners can grow and thrive while building strong academic and social foundations. Congratulations, ladies. And from Canon North, Miss Amanda says that the members of the month for uh her school are Missy Hatfield and Miss Dw >> Dwa Reed. These two ladies have been such a
006wonderful addition to Canon North. They make the cafeteria a fun place for students and are so creative in the tasty dishes that they serve. And from Canon South, we have Miss Beth Norcut. and she goes the extra mile to support our intervention students. Her dedication and individualized support make a meaningful difference for our students. Congratulations. And Canon County Middle School, Mr. R.J., how about that? >> Is an exceptional educator who brings energy, creativity, and joy to our school each day. He makes drama truly fun and engaging for his students, and he consistently works to introduce new experiences so they always have something exciting to look forward to. His passion for students and dedication to his craft are clear in everything he does. Beyond the classroom, he is a true team player and someone others can
007always count on. He is an all-around great person, and we are proud to recognize him for our teacher of the month. And what for Ken County High School uh for Miss Linda Martin, they say that she takes pride in maintaining the library and supporting students love of reading. She also sponsors the book club to support this effort. Mrs. Martin also assists throughout the high school by monitoring the Chromebook distribution and coordinating our end of course testing. We appreciate Mrs. Martin's contributions to Canon County High School >> principles. >> There's a lot >> short in the front, tall in the back. Find your windows like the prom. You're part of this team. Kathy can take >> Thank you. We're just chilling out here >> Mhm. Miss Julie, when you're ready, please call the roll. >> Miss
008Jessica Curtis, >> here. >> Mr. Derek Mullins, >> here. >> Miss Courtney ODM >> here. >> Miss Altha Thomas >> here. >> Miss Rebecca Trel >> here. >> All present. First on the agenda tonight is to approve the February 12th, 2026 revised agenda number two of the Canon County Board of Education to include number 10 to apply for the Perkins Reserve Grant and 2B trip number 50001 CCHS, the Tennessee FFA Convention in Gatlinburg from March 21st through March 26 of 2026, and trip number F18 Canon North Elementary to the Leadership Summit Junior Beta in Gatlinburg from March March 11th to March 13th of 2026. >> Oh, go ahead. >> I'll make a motion to approve the revised agenda. >> I'll second. >> Any discussion? M. Julie, please call the role. A motion was made by
009Miss Tal, a second by Miss Curtis to approve the February 12th, 2026 revised agenda number two of the Canon County Board of Education to include number 10 to apply for the Perkins Reserve Grant and number 2B trip number 50001 for Canon County High School to attend FFA Convention in Gatlinburg, Tennessee 321 through 326 of 26. Trip number 5018 uh Canon North Leadership Summit Junior Beta in Gatlinburg from 311 to 313 2026. Miss Curtis >> I. >> Mr. Mullins >> I. >> Miss Odum >> I. >> Miss Thomas >> I. >> Miss Tal >> I. >> All in favor. >> Number two tonight is the consent agenda. A is to approve the minute minutes of the January 8, 2026 regular meeting of the Canon County Board of Education. And B is to approve overnight and out
010of state trips. And that's trip number 501 and trip number 5018. >> I make a motion we approve the consent agenda. I'll second that. >> Any discussion? Miss Julie, please call the role. A motion was made by Miss Thomas, seconded by Miss Odum to approve the consent agenda. Uh, A, the January 11th, 2026 minutes of the Canon County Board of Education. B, approve overnight and out of state trips. Trip number 50001 CCHS to FFA Convention in Gatlinburg 321 through 32626. Trip 5018 for the CN CNES Leadership Summit Junior Beta to Gatlinburg 311 through 313 2026. Miss Curtis >> I. >> Mr. Mullins >> I. >> Miss Odum >> I. >> Miss Thomas >> I. >> Miss Tal >> I. >> All in favor. >> Number three is the financial report that was discussed at the
011workshop on Tuesday night. Number four is the supervisor's report that's also discussed at the workship workshop on Tuesday night. Number five will be approved review of schoolboard policies 5.10 through 5.310 personal part number one or personnel, I'm sorry. I'll make a motion we approve the review of the schoolboard policies. >> I'll second that. >> Any discussion? Miss Julie, please call the role. >> A motion was made by Mr. Mullen seconded by Miss Thomas to approve the review of schoolboard policies 5.10 through 5.310 personnel part one. Miss Curtis >> I. >> Mr. Mullins. >> I. >> Miss ODM. >> I. >> Miss Thomas. >> I. >> Miss Tal. >> I. >> All in favor. >> Number six is to approve resolution bill E26 number 10. And this was discussed the other night at the workshop. And
012that is, if I'm not mistaken, grant money. >> Yes. >> That is just being moved over. >> Yes. >> For the eyes and grant. Yes. >> I grant. >> I make a motion we approve this resolution. >> I'll second. >> Any more discussion? >> Miss Julie, please call the role. >> A motion was made by Miss Thomas, seconded by Miss Curtis to approve the resolution BOE 2526 number 10. Miss Curtis. >> I. >> Mr. Mullins. >> I. >> Miss Odum. I >> Miss Thomas >> I >> Miss Tal >> I. >> All in favor? >> Number seven tonight is to approve the bid for safety boards and speed humps for Canon County Elementary School and Canon County Middle School. I'll make a motion we approve Tinsley asphalt for $28,550. >> I'll second that. >> Any
013discussion? Miss Julie, please call the role. >> A motion was made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Miss Odum to approve a bid for safety ballards and speed humps for CCES CCMS with Tinsley asphalt for the amount of $28,550. Miss Curtis >> I, >> Mr. Mr. Mullins, >> I, >> Miss Odum, >> I, >> Miss Thomas, >> I, >> Miss Tal, >> I. >> All in favor? Number eight, Coach Hench to address the board concerning the football field that was discussed at the workshop and there will be no action needed tonight on that. Number nine is to reschedule the date for CCMS working county middle school work session that got cancelled due to weather. I'll make a motion we have March 26 and March 31st as a backup date for March 26. >> I'll second you
014find out. >> Yes. So um I reached out. So March both of those dates are open here for the cafeteria. There is something taking place in the gym but the cafeteria is open both of those nights. And I did check with Mr. Medford about the U high school library and it is not set up to record. They brought in last time just a little small um camera that everybody I think had to huddle around. So >> So you did say the cafeteria was >> Yes, ma'am. Yes, they there is something taking place. Miss Hackne said in the gym, but the cafeteria is open. >> If Miss Curtis is okay. You second it, right? >> I did not. Yeah, I did. >> Yeah. If she's okay with it, I'd like to add that it will be
015here at the Canon County Middle School, Canon County Elementary School cafeteria at 6:00. >> That is good. Okay. >> Any discussion on that? >> Miss Julie, please call the role. >> A motion was made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Miss Curtis, to approve a rescheduled date for the CCMS work session on March 26 at 6 p.m. at the CCEESCMS cafeteria with a backup date of March 31st, taking place at 6:00 here um at the CCEES CCMS cafeteria. Miss uh Miss Curtis, >> I >> Mr. Mullins, >> I. >> Miss Odum, >> I. >> Miss Thomas, >> I. >> Miss Tal, >> I. >> All in favor? Number 10 is apply to they need approval to apply for the Perkins Reserve Grant for $50,000. >> Uh I make a motion that we um approve for them
016to be able to apply for the grant. >> I'll second. Any discussion? Miss Julie, please call the RO. >> A motion was made by Miss Curtis, seconded by Mr. Mullins to approve to apply for the Perkins Reserve Grant in the amount of $50,000. Miss Curtis, >> I >> Mr. Mullins, >> I >> Miss Odum, >> I >> Miss Thomas, >> I >> Miss Tal, >> I. >> All in favor? >> Number 11 tonight is director's comments, Miss Julie. >> Oh, let's see. I just want to thank the families for their patience during our rec recent weather event. Um I know that that's challenging for parents and I just want to thank them for their patience during that whole um time. Also a reminder about we have uh basketball games taking place tonight against Smith County
017and then tomorrow evening as well against Upper and I believe tomorrow evening is senior night. So it'd be nice to come out and support our lady lions and our Lions. That's all that I have. >> Thank you. number 12 tonight is chairman's comments. I just like to thank everybody that being safe and Miss Julie for the I know she hates calling out school but for keeping our kids and y'all safe. And also I'd like to remind everybody that next Thursday night the 19th is our first budget meeting and that is at the >> the Adams the Adams >> where we have our workshops at and that is all I have for the night. Anybody else? >> Next is adjourn. >> I make a motion to adjurnn. I'll second that. >> All in favor say I.
018>> I. >> Any oppose? Eyes have it. And our next meeting is Tuesday, March 10th at 6 PM is our workshop and Thursday, March 12th is our regular meeting. Thank y'all.