Special HCS Board Meeting 9/1/2026

The Hamilton County Schools Board held a special meeting on September 1, 2026, primarily to adopt a resolution honoring Dolly Parton for her significant contributions to children's literacy through her Imagination Library program. The resolution recognized her efforts in providing free books to children from birth to age five, fostering early literacy and supporting families across Tennessee and beyond. The board unanimously approved the resolution. Additionally, the board discussed adding an item to the agenda for their September 17 meeting to consider renaming all school libraries in Hamilton County after Dolly Parton, signaling potential future procurement or capital projects related to library naming and branding.