# Williamson County Board of Education Meeting - September 21, 2026

The Williamson County Board of Education held a meeting on September 21, 2026, which included the swearing-in of new board members and the election of the board chair and vice chair. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the discussion and eventual approval of contracting a superintendent search firm. After robust debate weighing the merits of the Zeal Education Group versus the Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA), the board voted to engage Zeal Education Group for the superintendent search. The meeting also covered approval of various budget amendments, including accepting a United Way grant of $52,800 for tutoring, athletic donations totaling $45,223.50, and a $3,367,300 fund balance allocation for the purchase of 19 new school buses. Additionally, the board approved the 2027-28 budget preparation calendar and several committee memberships related to textbook adoption and school calendar planning. The discussions reflected a focus on fiscal responsibility, community engagement in the superintendent search, and ongoing support for educational and operational needs within the district.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Sources
- [Williamson County Board of Education Meeting - September 21, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLfxQ9Bpkxo) - Williamson County Television