House Bill 1418 amends the governance structure of the Tenth School District of Wilson County by expanding the Board of Education from three to five members. The bill stipulates that the school district will be divided into five districts of equal population, with one board member elected from each district by qualified voters. The board members will serve staggered four-year terms, with the odd-numbered districts elected to two-year terms during the transition period to maintain staggered elections. Additionally, the bill establishes that no member may serve more than two terms and outlines the process for filling vacancies on the board.
The bill also includes provisions for the organization of the Board of Education, requiring members to elect a Chairperson and Secretary from among themselves. The board will have the authority to manage the school district's affairs, including the hiring and compensation of teachers, and will operate under the general election laws of Tennessee. Importantly, the act will only take effect if approved by a two-thirds vote of the Wilson County legislative body, with its approval or disapproval to be certified to the secretary of state.