March 24th, 2026 Regular Scheduled Meeting

The Sumner County Schools held their regular scheduled meeting on March 24, 2026. The meeting included recognition of the Gallatin Greenwave Unified Cheer Team and updates on various school programs and community events. Significant procurement-related discussions focused on capital improvement projects, including updates on roofing and HVAC repairs at West Morland Middle School and Beach High School, as well as demolition work at White House High School football stadium. The board discussed the process for selecting an architect for upcoming school construction and renovation projects, noting receipt of 11 qualified firms and plans for a two-step selection process to ensure alignment with district needs. Additionally, the board approved a lease amendment to purchase updated Apple MacBook laptops for teachers, resulting in cost savings of approximately $186,000. A memorandum of understanding with TCAT for property use related to Portland East Middle School was also approved, facilitating traffic improvements. The meeting included detailed discussion of a new school-based health clinic partnership with Sumner Regional, involving a nearly $1 million capital investment, designed to provide accessible healthcare services to students with parental consent and no cost barriers for underinsured or uninsured students. The board approved grouped retainage payments for various projects and discussed upcoming study session topics including budget and policy reviews.