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  1. Who spoke · first speaks at
  2. Amanda DunaventSchool Board Vice-Chairman
  3. Ashley McCordBoard Member
What happened

What happened at this meeting

Gallatin County board approves first readings of employee handbook and policy update 7:58

  • During discussion of the policy, a staff member said the listed steps are the minimum required by state law and the district's student handbook is more stringent. 12:26
  • The board also approved emergency certifications for a high school social studies teacher and a high school JAG teacher. 15:21
Item by item (14)
  1. Opening and agenda approval 5:41
    • Amanda Dunavent said all board members were present. 5:41
    • Amanda Dunavent asked for a motion to approve the agenda with item D, a high school math emergency certification, removed and items 7G through 7K added. 6:23
    • After a motion for approval and a second, Amanda Dunavent called for all in favor and announced 5⁠-⁠0. 7:18
  2. Board member comments 7:19
    • Speakers called on during board member comments said no or said they would reserve. 7:19
  3. Consent agenda 7:38
    • Amanda Dunavent said the consent agenda included an out-of-district request and a donation request. 7:38
    • After a motion to approve and a second, Amanda Dunavent announced a 5⁠-⁠0 vote. 7:56
  4. Employee handbook first reading 7:58
    • A speaker said the handbook and policy drafts were better than past versions and needed a few cleanup items before the second reading. 8:34
    • Amanda Dunavent announced the first reading was approved 5⁠-⁠0. 9:33
  5. Athletic program handbook first reading 9:33
    • The board took up the first reading of the athletic program handbook, and a motion and second were made. 9:33
  6. Grant acceptance 9:51
    • The board considered accepting a WHAS Crusade for Children's grant. 9:51
    • A speaker said the grant required no matching funds and would go toward a Toyota Sienna van the district plans to purchase. 10:07
  7. MOU review and approval 10:30
    • A district staff member asked whether amounts or dates had changed, and a speaker answered dates. 10:44
    • Amanda Dunavent announced the item was approved 5⁠-⁠0. 10:57
  8. Policy update first reading 10:57
    • Ashley McCord asked whether the policy aligned with how the district actually operates, noting it addresses vaping. 11:21
    • A staff member said the three listed steps are the minimum required by state law and the more stringent student handbook supersedes them. 12:26
    • Amanda Dunavent announced the first reading was approved 5⁠-⁠0. 14:03
  9. Social studies emergency certification 13:55
    • A staff member said the teacher's certificate had not yet been processed and the emergency certification would cover the teacher because school starts before the next board meeting. 14:33
    • The staff member said the delay occurred because the teacher did not start the process promptly. 14:52
    • After a call for all in favor, Amanda Dunavent announced 5⁠-⁠0. 15:19
  10. Career program emergency certification 15:21
    • A staff member said JAG stands for Jobs for America's Graduates. 15:38
    • A staff member said the certification is for one year and the teacher will have to enroll in a program the following year, and that emergency certification can be granted for 2 years. 15:56
    • A speaker announced the item was approved 5⁠-⁠0. 16:46
  11. High school gymnasium use request 16:53
    • The board considered a facility use request for the high school gymnasium. 16:53
    • A speaker announced the request was approved 5⁠-⁠0. 17:28
  12. Football field use request 17:28
    • A staff member said the youth program handles cleanup and the district checks the facility the next day. 17:53
    • A speaker announced the request was approved 5⁠-⁠0. 18:18
  13. Trip approval list addition 18:18
    • Amanda Dunavent said the item would add Belterra Casino Resort and Golf Course to the district's automatic trip approval list. 6:50
    • A staff member said the site is out of state, across the river. 18:37
  14. Adjournment 19:08
    • The board took up a motion to adjourn. 19:08

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Video: posted by the district as “Aug 4th 2026 - Gallatin County Regular Board Meeting”