South Pike County School Board Reviews Summer Progress, Approves Policy and Budget Changes
The South Pike County School District Board met for its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 15, covering updates on campus improvements, staffing, student policies, and budget decisions as the district prepares for the upcoming school year.
Superintendent Tanya Wilcher delivered a comprehensive report highlighting key summer projects and district developments. Wilcher noted that the district has sold the S-10 truck, and the Agriculture Department is preparing to construct buildings for the track program.
She also shared that the district has completed ordering window protection and fence wrap using funds from a safety grant, and the fencing at the baseball and softball fields is now finished. Additionally, meetings have been held with Diamond Bank regarding future plans for batting cages.
Wilcher confirmed that all coaching positions are filled for the 2025–2026 school year, and that fuel bids are being opened for the year ahead. The admission price for all athletic events has been set at $7.
In other business, the board took action on several key items:
Approved board policy updates for the 2025–2026 school year.
Approved the retirement of fixed assets.
Approved a board-to-board student transfer for Abel James Warwick from Nashville Schools to South Pike County. (Motion by Cory Ballard, second by Wes Campbell; approved 6-0)
Approved changes to the student handbook for the upcoming school year. (Motion by Alyssa Duggan, second by Barbie Baxter; approved 6-0)
Approved the student accident insurance plan from EBI Players Health for the 2025–2026 school year. (Motion by Brian Caldwell, second by Cory Ballard; approved 6-0)
Approved building fund expenditures for the 2024–2025 school year. (Motion by Barbie Baxter, second by Brian Caldwell; approved 6-0)
Approved a building fund transfer totaling $762,500. (Motion by Alyssa Duggan, second by Cory Ballard; approved 6-0)
The meeting reflected a proactive approach to facility upgrades, safety, and policy planning as the district prepares to welcome students back this fall.