Friday Recap for April 11,2025
This past week the following committees/commissions met:
Tuesday
- Franklin Beer Board
- BOMA work session
- BOMA board meeting
Wednesday
- The Williamson County Court Security Committee
Thursday
- Franklin Budget Committee
- Williamson County Public Health Committee
- Williamson County Planning Commission
Friday
- Franklin Sustainability Committee
My Comment for the week
Tomorrow is the day that the Tennessee Republican Party State Executive Committee (SEC) is going to decide on the Williamson County Conservatives challenge to the March 4th reorganization convention.
A lot has been said and written about the convention and I have written about a number of the issues raised by both sides. Now it is up to the SEC to approve the results of the convention or call for new convention. I think the convention was well run and that the results should stand. We voted in a great slate of leaders and I have every confidence that they will represent true conservative values and continue to grow the party by doing the right things.
The meeting starts a 9:30 am in the Hilton Garden Inn at 1975 Providence Parkway, Mount Juliet. The agenda is here
This is an open meeting and anyone can attend
Special feature
Sheriff Hughes is featured in a program about first responders. It's a really good piece; the two Sheriff Hughes segments start at 7:19 and 22:00. It is great to see one of our own being highlighted in such a positive way. If you like it, please share it with friends and family.
- I have both the Williamson County Citizen and Truthwire News sites listed below and I highly recommend both if you want to get deeper into the current issues.
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Williamson County School District
April 7th
The Policy Committee agenda audio
AI:
Action Items
Dana Ausbrooks check terminology for homebound instruction policyVerify if 'licensed medical examiner' is the correct terminology for the homebound instruction policy 4.206.
Dana update terminology in library materials policyChange 'mature reading list' to 'mature materials list' on page 2, line 33 of policy 4.403 to ensure consistency throughout the document.
Dana attach the evaluation rubric to the library materials policy 4.403 before the work session.
Jason Golden review after-action reporting protocolsReview protocols for after-action reporting when students are missing or incidents occur, and determine if a policy is needed. Include Mike Fletcher in the discussion.
Dana provide answer about state law requirements languageProvide an answer to the board about whether to keep the language in the library materials policy on page 2, lines 21-25 regarding state law requirements.
Dana share Clarksville Montgomery's after-incident reporting policySend the Clarksville Montgomery policy on after-incident reporting to the board members.
Overview
- The Policy Committee reviewed six policies including homebound instruction and library materials for second reading, and special education services documentation for first reading
- The committee agreed that librarians should develop consistent mature materials lists across schools within the same grade band
- Tony Bostic proposed adding service delivery logs to special education documentation, which administrators expressed concerns would create additional administrative burden
- The committee discussed a new policy for student access to tests and remediation with a focus on mastery of content rather than just test corrections
- The board agreed to update code of conduct signatures when a new board is seated every two years
- Administrators will review current protocols for after-action reporting on student safety incidents
Next Week
April 17th
The School Board Work Session is scheduled for Thursday the 17th at 6:00 pm in the Professional Development Center unless otherwise noted. The PD Center building is located at 1761 West Main Street, Franklin. They haven't published the agenda as of yet, but you can go here and scroll down to Work Session agenda sometime next week.
These are all public meetings and anyone can attend.
Williamson County Commission
Wednesday April 9th
The Williamson County Court Security Committee. Since there is neither a published agenda nor a recording, I have no further information.
Thursday April 10th
The Public Health Committee. Since this meeting was not recorded, I don't know what transpired, but I do have the information packet.
The Williamson County Planning Commission. Packet Due to a malfunction of the recording equipment, there were only five minutes recorded which you can watch here.
Next Week
Monday April 14th
The Budget Committee will meet at 4:30 pm in the executive conference room at the County Building, 1320 W. Main in Franklin. Packet
Tuesday April 15th
The Budget Committee will meet at 4:30 pm in the executive conference room at the County Building, 1320 W. Main in Franklin. Packet
The Tax Study Committee will meet at 5:30 pm in the small conference room at the County Building, 1320 W. Main in Franklin. Packet
Wednesday April 16th
The Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee will meet at 5:30 pm in the executive conference room at the County Building, 1320 W. Main in Franklin.
Thursday April 17th
The Purchasing and Insurance Committee will at 4:30 pm in the executive conference room at the County Building, 1320 W. Main in Franklin. There is no further information.
If you want to know what committees each commissioner is on, go here
These are all public meetings and anyone can attend.
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Tuesday April 8th
The Franklin Beer Board Packet
The Franklin BOMA Work Session Packet Video AI Summary
The Franklin BOMA Board meeting Packet Video AI Summary
Thursday April 10th
The Franklin Budget Committee Packet video AI Summary
Friday April 11th
The Franklin Sustainability Commission Packet
Next Week
Monday April 14th
The Franklin Historic Zoning Commission will be meeting at 5:00 pm at the Eastern Flank Event Facility 1368 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin Packet
Wednesday April 16th
Building and Street Standards Board of Appeals will be meeting at 5:00 pm at the Eastern Flank Event Facility 1368 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. No further information.
These are all public meetings and anyone can attend.
Election Commission
There were no meetings this week, but there is a follow-up from last week:
Here is the latest on the election-related sign ordinance the Williamson County Commission is working on with the Williamson County Election Commission.
- Williamson County Commissioner Drew Torres is trying to clean up an old sign ordinance regarding election signs with questions having been raised following the August 2024 and November 5th elections.
- The resolution is still in draft stage as Mr. Torres is working on specifics, and the enforcement mechanism of anything that is established.
- Officials are attempting to balance first amendment concerns vs. safety concerns.
- Chad Gray with the Williamson County Election Commission has confirmed that their election personnel will not be able to monitor or enforce the ordinance. Their focus has to be on managing the election.
- The ordinance/resolution will only affect county-owned properties where elections are held, such as Williamson County rec centers or county schools.
- So, right now, it sounds like the director of the rec center or principal of the school will monitor campaigners and their signs for any issues. To be determined.
- If the vote center is on private property such as a church, then a church official will monitor campaigners and their signs. Again, to be determined.
- The 100’ boundary will still be in force so no signs, tents, chairs, or people campaigning can be placed inside that boundary.
- Outside that boundary, tents can be erected, signs affixed to those tents and signs propped up in chairs. Volunteers can also hold signs. However, no signs can be staked into the ground.
- There may be a notification process established to allow a candidate to first “cure” an issue with the ordinance before any fines or enforcement are implemented. Official process to be determined.
- The Williamson County Election Commission did endorse the draft ordinance at their April 3, 2025 meeting and has been working with Mr. Torres on the issue.
- Right now, there is no ETA for the presentation of this resolution.
Next Week
There are no meetings scheduled.
These are all public meetings and anyone can attend.
If not me, who?
If not now, when?
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen (Heb. 11:1)
“We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; when we are slandered, we answer gently.” (1st Corinthians 4:12-13)
Blessings,
Bill
Community resources
If you like Friday Recap, check out these other grassroots conservative projects!
- Williamson County Citizens Provides free tools and information to help grassroots conservatives exercise their citizenship here in Williamson County.
- TruthWire News covers a broad spectrum of political and governmental issues, from the actions of your local school board and county commissioners to the machinations of city councils and state government officials.
- Tennessee Voters for Election Integrity is helping restore confidence in Tennessee Elections.
- Williamson County Republican Party is one of the most active parties in the state and captures the conservative heart of Tennessee.
- Mom's For Liberty Williamson County is dedicated to fighting for the American family by unifying, educating and empowering parents to defend their parental rights at all levels of government.
- Tennessee Stands produces video media, podcasts, and live events, and provides social commentary on relevant issues in our state.
- M4LU is a new site developed by the national Mom's for Liberty but generated right here in Williamson County. The mission of M4LU is to to inform, equip, and empower parents with knowledge, understanding and practical tools.
- WCSB Substack. This site reports on the Williamson County School Board meetings. It provides accurate summaries of all WCSB meetings.
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