Nashville School Board Approves Artificial Turf Project at Wilson Park

The Nashville School Board approved a recommendation at Monday’s meeting to accept a bid from GeoSurfaces, in the amount of $308,761, for the installation of artificial turf at the infield of Wilson Park. The expense is pending a good soil test and signed contract from donors. Superintendent Doug Graham says the project is fully funded by donations. Once the project is finalized, more information will be released.

Preliminary attendance numbers released by the Nashville School District shows an increase of 17 students over last year at this time. Building principals presented figures at Monday’s school board meeting. NHS Principal Tate Gordon reported 418, with 118 in the senior class. NJHS has 484 students, while NES has 453 students. NPS reported a large total of 572 students. Principal Nathan Evans urged patience with the new double lane car line and thanked the many volunteers that have assisted over the last week.

In other business during the meeting, board members accepted the resignations of bus drivers Matt Smith, Kyle Slayton and Twyla Nichols. Other resignations included ALE Aid AJ Whitmore and custodian Harold Scroggins. The board also terminated the contract of maintenance person Wesley Maxey. Board members approved the hiring of Kristi Cox as bus driver and Dylan Chambers for maintenance.