Board approves 2027–28 school calendar
The Board approved a 2027–28 school calendar with a full Thanksgiving week, 176 instructional days, and no intervention/enrichment days.
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Board adds a teacher workday to the 2026-27 calendar
The board adjusted the 2026-27 calendar by adding one teacher workday to meet the state-required minimum of 215 days.
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System
Board cuts public speaking time to three minutes
The board changed individual public comments from five minutes to three and ended time transfers between speakers.
Board approves transportation software with family arrival-time tools
The board approved Tyler Technologies transportation software and hardware, including routing, GPS tracking, and anticipated bus-arrival information for parents.
District closes Tri-Star virtual high school and combines K-8 programs
The board ratified the earlier closing of Tri-Star's high-school program and approved combining its elementary and middle programs into one K-8 virtual school.
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