Bill > HB1418

This bill modifies the governance structure of the Tenth School District of Wilson County by expanding its Board of Education from three to five members, with each member representing a distinct district of equal population. The new board structure requires that members be elected to staggered four-year terms, with odd-numbered and even-numbered districts having terms expiring at different times. To transition to this new system, current board members will remain in place until their terms expire, and initial district elections will have varying term lengths to establish the staggered rotation. Candidates for the board must be at least 25 years old, reside in the district they seek to represent for more than one year prior to the election, and are limited to serving two terms. The bill stipulates that board members will be elected through Tennessee's general election laws and will have broad powers to manage school district affairs, including hiring teachers, controlling school property, and governing district operations. Importantly, the bill will only take effect if approved by a two-thirds vote of the Wilson County legislative body, making local approval a critical condition for implementation.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1418&ga=114