Wayne County
November 20, 2025 6:00 PM
Wayne County Board of Education Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
Discussion

The meeting was called to order by Benton Sloan, Chairperson. Also, present were Brian Dishman, Superintendent and John Blevins, Board Counsel.

2. Public Comments
Discussion

None

3. Recognition
Discussion

Superintendent Dishman along with the Board recognized students who passed the AP Exams from the 2024-2025 school year.

4. Superintendent's Report and Instructional Issues
Brian Dishman
Discussion



5. Selection of a Board Member to Serve on the District Calendar Committee
Actions Taken

Order #50 - Motion Passed:  Tony Roberts made a motion to appoint Richard Ramsey to the District Calendar Committee passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Benton Sloan.

Discussion


6. Second Reading and Approval of a Policy on Advanced Coursework
Recommended Motion

Approval of a Policy on Advanced Coursework

Actions Taken

Order #51 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a Policy on Advanced Coursework passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract File# 67

7. Approval of BG-1 for Roof Repair/Replace for Middle School and Central Office
Recommended Motion

Approval of BG-1 for Roof Repair/Replace for Middle School and Central Office

Actions Taken

Order #52 - Motion Passed:  Approval of BG-1 for Roof Repair/Replace for Middle School and Central Office passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract File # 68

8. Approval to Add Inner Orbit to the District Approved List of Traceable Communication Platforms
Recommended Motion

Approval to Add Inner Orbit to the District Approved List of Traceable Communication Platforms

Actions Taken

Order #53 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Add Inner Orbit to the District Approved List of Traceable Communication Platforms passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract File# 69

9. Approval of an Invoice to Lynn Imaging in the Amount of $14,735.09 for Professional Services in Relation to the Walker Early Learning Center Project (BG 21-328)
Recommended Motion

Approval of an Invoice to Lynn Imaging in the Amount of $14,735.09 for Professional Services in Relation to the Walker Early Learning Center Project (BG 21-328)

Actions Taken

Order #54 - Motion Passed:  Approval of an Invoice to Lynn Imaging in the Amount of $14,735.09 for Professional Services in Relation to the Walker Early Learning Center Project (BG 21-328) passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract File# 70

10. Approval of an Invoice to Deco Architects in the Amount of $40,502.89 for Professional Services in Relation to the Walker Early Learning Center Project (BG 21-328)
Recommended Motion

Approval of an Invoice to Deco Architects in the Amount of $40,502.89 for Professional Services in Relation to the Walker Early Learning Center Project (BG 21-328)

Actions Taken

Order #55 - Motion Passed:  Approval of an Invoice to Deco Architects in the Amount of $40,502.89 for Professional Services in Relation to the Walker Early Learning Center Project (BG 21-328) passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract File# 71

11. Approval of an Invoice to Deco Architects in the Amount of $15,912.75 for Professional Services in Relation to the WCHS Softball Renovation Project
Recommended Motion

Approval of an Invoice to Deco Architects in the Amount of $15,912.75 for Professional Services in Relation to the WCHS Softball Renovation Project

Actions Taken

Order #56 - Motion Passed:  Approval of an Invoice to Deco Architects in the Amount of $15,912.75 for Professional Services in Relation to the WCHS Softball Renovation Project passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract File# 72

12. Approval of Tennis Courts Resurface/Repair
Recommended Motion

Approval of Tennis Courts Resurface/Repair Proposal for Base Quote for $51,343 and Additional Item 1: Crack Repair for $57,086 for a Total of $108,429.00

Actions Taken

Order #57 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Tennis Courts Resurface/Repair Proposal for Base Quote for $51,343 and Additional Item 1: Crack Repair for $57,086 for a Total of $108,429.00 passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract File# 73

13. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #58 - Motion Passed:  Approval of items on the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

Discussion


13.A. Approval of Family Resource Youth Services Centers (FRYSC) School District Assurance Certification 2026-2028
Recommended Motion

Approval of Family Resource Youth Services Centers (FRYSC) School District Assurance Certification 2026-2028

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract File# 74

13.B. Approval of Shortened School Days/Weeks for Student to Receive Doctor Requested Therapy per Students' IEP
Recommended Motion

Approval of Shortened School Days/Weeks for Student to Receive Doctor Requested Therapy per Students' IEP

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract File# 75

13.C. Approval of Medical Leave Request for Staff Member
Recommended Motion

Approval of Medical Leave Request for Staff Member

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract File# 76

13.D. Approval of Facility Request for the Wayne County High School Gym for Dairyland Donkey Basketball Fundraiser for Wayne County High School Girls Soccer Team on March 28, 2026
Recommended Motion

Approval of Facility Request for the Wayne County High School Gym for Dairyland Donkey Basketball Fundraiser for Wayne County High School Girls Soccer Team on March 28, 2026

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract File# 77

13.E. Approval of WCHS Band Traveling to Pigeon Forge, TN on April 24-26, 2026 to perform at Dollywood for Music in the Parks
Recommended Motion

Approval of WCHS Band Traveling to Pigeon Forge, TN on April 24-26, 2026 to perform at Dollywood for Music in the Parks

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract File# 78

13.F. Approval of the WCHS Wrestling Team Traveling to Gatlinburg, TN (Smoky Mountain Wrestling) on December 12-13, 2025, Lebanon, TN (Wilson HS) on January 2-3, 2026 and Knoxville, TN (Karnes HS) on January 16-17, 2026 for Wrestling Meets
Recommended Motion

Approval of the WCHS Wrestling Team Traveling to Gatlinburg, TN (Smoky Mountain Wrestling) on December 12-13, 2025, Lebanon, TN (Wilson HS) on January 2-3, 2026 and Knoxville, TN (Karnes HS) on January 16-17, 2026 for Wrestling Meets

13.G. Approval to Declare a Slip-O-Matic Ceramic Mold Machine (WCHS Art Dept.), 3 Hospital Beds (Turner), 2 Reach-Thru Food Coolers, 1 Commercial Microwave (Food Service Dept.) as Surplus Property
Recommended Motion

Approval to Declare a Slip-O-Matic Ceramic Mold Machine (WCHS Art Dept.), 3 Hospital Beds (Turner), 2 Reach-Thru Food Coolers, 1 Commercial Microwave (Food Service Dept.) as Surplus Property

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract File# 79

13.H. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting
13.I. Approval of Claims and Wages
Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract File# 80

13.J. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract File# 81

14. Adjournment
Recommended Motion

Adjournment of the meeting

Actions Taken

Order #59 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment of the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.