The Hamilton County Board of Education will hold its annual planning retreat beginning Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at the school system's central office, 3074 Hickory Valley Road.

Board members will not take any action at the retreat, but will discuss a variety of topics, including school safety, progress toward academic goals, the use and acquisition of technology, school board operating procedures and board goals and objectives.

The retreat is expected to last through much of the afternoon.