# Dickson Co Board of Edu. Regular Session


**Body:** Dickson County Schools
**Date:** October 23, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The Dickson County Schools Board of Education regular session, held October 22, 2026 (the metadata is dated October 23), approved moving forward with roof-deck repairs and related work at Dickson County High School for $1,380,628.60. The work is associated with the existing roofing contract; the board voted unanimously to proceed. Staff said the contractor would like to order materials and begin in the spring, and that the other two roof phases are planned for bidding in February. The board also approved the monthly and first-quarter financial reports. A representative of the Community Foundation for Dickson County reported that $36,000 in grants had been awarded to 10 schools this year, bringing the foundation’s cumulative grants to the school system to more than $342,000.

The board took no action on a proposed conveyance of school property connected to Oakmont Drive and a nearby residential development. Members requested more information on ownership, traffic impacts, and the proposed improvements; the city representative said any work by the developer would be subject to an agreement and performance bond. The board also unanimously approved an addendum extending Director of Schools Dr. Sutherland’s contract through May 31, retroactively. No other contract awards or purchasing decisions were identified.

**Source:** Dickson County Schools