Monroe County board approves $7,500 grants for Telico Plains and Sequoia High football teams
April 10, 2026 | Monroe County, School Districts, Tennessee
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The Monroe County Board of Education voted to allocate $7,500 each to the Telico Plains and Sequoia High football teams after a motion from board member Mr. Williams and a subsequent roll-call vote, during its regular meeting.
Why it matters: The board’s allocation draws district funding directly to extracurricular athletics and followed a parent and coach request for new uniforms and equipment. The decision came alongside routine business including adoption of policy updates and approval of budget amendments.
Mr. Williams introduced the motion, saying he had received a letter from a coach and requests from parents asking for new home and away jerseys, matching game pants and accessories. “I’d like to make it in the form of a motion to give Telico High School football team and Sequoia football team $7,500 a piece,” he said during the meeting.
Board members discussed whether other sports would receive similar support and whether the district would extend the same offer to Sweetwater High School if it remains part of Monroe County. Mr. Williams later reiterated, “If Sweetwater still ours, I have no problem giving it 7,500.”
A roll-call vote recorded the following: Mitch Avery — yes; Richard Bettis — no; Joe Cable — no vote recorded on the roll call; Sharon Freeman — yes; Mark Ingram — yes; Kelly — yes; John Regel — yes; Sheman — yes; Dean — yes. The chair declared the motion carried.
Votes at a glance: the board also approved the consent and regular agenda as amended, adopted budget amendments, approved the March 12, 2026 meeting minutes, and adopted a set of policy changes on second reading. Those routine items were carried by voice vote earlier in the meeting.
The board recognized the Sequoia (Chiefs) football booster club as a school support organization after Dr. Windsor confirmed the group's binder and required documentation were in order; that recognition was approved by voice vote.
What’s next: The donations will be disbursed from the district fund balance as presented; Mr. Williams indicated the board could consider similar allocations for Sweetwater if the school remains in Monroe County. No further implementation steps or timelines were specified at the meeting.
Why it matters: The board’s allocation draws district funding directly to extracurricular athletics and followed a parent and coach request for new uniforms and equipment. The decision came alongside routine business including adoption of policy updates and approval of budget amendments.
Mr. Williams introduced the motion, saying he had received a letter from a coach and requests from parents asking for new home and away jerseys, matching game pants and accessories. “I’d like to make it in the form of a motion to give Telico High School football team and Sequoia football team $7,500 a piece,” he said during the meeting.
Board members discussed whether other sports would receive similar support and whether the district would extend the same offer to Sweetwater High School if it remains part of Monroe County. Mr. Williams later reiterated, “If Sweetwater still ours, I have no problem giving it 7,500.”
A roll-call vote recorded the following: Mitch Avery — yes; Richard Bettis — no; Joe Cable — no vote recorded on the roll call; Sharon Freeman — yes; Mark Ingram — yes; Kelly — yes; John Regel — yes; Sheman — yes; Dean — yes. The chair declared the motion carried.
Votes at a glance: the board also approved the consent and regular agenda as amended, adopted budget amendments, approved the March 12, 2026 meeting minutes, and adopted a set of policy changes on second reading. Those routine items were carried by voice vote earlier in the meeting.
The board recognized the Sequoia (Chiefs) football booster club as a school support organization after Dr. Windsor confirmed the group's binder and required documentation were in order; that recognition was approved by voice vote.
What’s next: The donations will be disbursed from the district fund balance as presented; Mr. Williams indicated the board could consider similar allocations for Sweetwater if the school remains in Monroe County. No further implementation steps or timelines were specified at the meeting.
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