06/09/26 MNPS Board of Education

The Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) Board of Education held a meeting on June 9, 2026, focusing primarily on student support services and charter school amendments. The board received a detailed update on initiatives aimed at improving student attendance and behavior, highlighting a 55% reduction in exclusionary discipline incidents and steady improvements in attendance rates. The discussion emphasized the importance of family engagement, restorative practices, and comprehensive support systems for students and educators. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved two emergency amendment applications from the Republic Schools Network for Liberty Collegiate and Nashville Prep charter schools, which involved changes to grade spans and enrollment capacities. Both amendments were approved unanimously following roll call votes. The meeting also included public participation addressing a disciplinary appeal and concluded with acknowledgments of Pride Month.