Hillwood Early Learning Center
Coverage of Hillwood Early Learning Center in the Nexus archive.
- Metro Council Budget Leaders Reiterate Support for Nashville Schools Audit After School Board Pushback
Metro Council leaders reaffirmed funding for a performance and operational audit of Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) despite pushback from the school board, which withdrew support for a pre-K center to offset the audit costs. The council's $1.437 billion budget includes $800,000 for the audit, with MNPS contributing $550,000, while the board criticized the decision as lacking transparency and argued it falls under their jurisdiction.
- Metro Schools Board Passes $1.4 Billion Budget After Heated Debate
The Metro Nashville Public Schools board approved a $1.437 billion 2026-27 budget after heated debate, including a 4% increase but cutting a proposed pre-K site and support staff calendar extensions to fund a $550,000 audit mandated by the Metro Council. Board member Abigail Tylor opposed the budget, criticizing cuts to employee compensation while suggesting alternatives like reducing teacher stipend increases.