A variety of topics faced members of the Cannon County Board of Education at Thursday’s meeting.
With the start of a new term, election of chairman, vice-chairman and chairman pro-tem. Nathan Sanders was elected chairman, incoming members,Travis Turney and Brian Elrod were elected vice-chairman and chairman pro-tem, respectfully.
Chris Blackburn made a request of the Board on using the Auburn School walking track area for a life flight landing zone for the Auburntown Volunteer Fire Dept. Upon review the board approved the request.
Principal Courtney Nichols requested a change to the calendar on moving the date for graduation from May 24 to May 17. Reason for the request was the improve the turnaround time on sending transcripts to colleges for seniors. Nichols also advised the board he would like to change the graduation requires from 22 credits to 24 credits. The change would only affect the current freshman and sophomore classes. Both actions were approved.
Director of Schools William F. Curtis suggested a joint meeting for the board of education and the county commission for the purpose of reviewing structure repairs on various schools. A tour of facilities could occur in October.
