April 8, 2013 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Agenda
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Discussion:
Before the meeting commenced, Mr. Lilly recognized audience member Jonathan Ross, who was attending as a member of Junior Leadership Marshall.
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2. Minutes
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3. MCEA Report
Speaker(s):
Nicky Randolph
Discussion:
In the MCEA report, President Nicky Randolph gave an overview of the Spring Symposium in Gatlinburg; announced that MCEA is currently planning the end-of-the-year banquet.
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4. Conference Presentations
Discussion:
The following presentations were made: Blair Goodman and Ginger Tepedino on the Tennessee Counselor Institute; Beth Smith on the College-Ready Writers Grant Partnership; Suzanne Ingram on PARCC Technology Requirements; and Deborah Wade on the Employee Wellness Screenings.
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4.1. Tennessee Counselor Institute (Murfreesboro)
Speaker(s):
Blair Goodman/Ginger Tepedino
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4.2. College-Ready Writers Grant Partnership (Atlanta)
Speaker(s):
Beth Smith
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4.3. PARCC Technology Requirements
Speaker(s):
Suzanne Ingram
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4.4. Employee Wellness Screenings
Speaker(s):
Deborah Wade
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5. Committee Reports
Discussion:
A Transportation Committee meeting was scheduled for Thursday, April 25 at 5:30 p.m., with a Budget Committee meeting immediately following.
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5.1. Maintenance Committee - April 2
Speaker(s):
Randy Perryman
Discussion:
In the Maintenance Committee Report, Mr. Perryman stated the committee met on April 2. During that meeting: the board heard a presentation on the camera system at Cornersville School, reviewed a trend analysis on growth develooped by Mr. Lilly, received a status on entry cameras and magnetic locks (have been ordered), discussed damage at Westhills (an engineer will look at the damage on April 16), and discussed the bid on a storage building at Forrest.
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5.2. Curriculum Committee - April 4
Speaker(s):
Kristen Gold
Discussion:
Ms. Gold reported the Curriculum Committee met on April 4, during which they heard presentations by Beth Smith (social studies standards, AP programs and college-ready writing project), Jackie Morris (Title I Spring Meeting), Beth Wright (2014 SACS Accreditation Review), and Lewisburg Middle School's Mr. Hubble and Ms. Perryman, who presented on PLCs and how they prepare teachers. On May 6, National Writing Project representatives will be here and would like to meet with board members.
Ms. Gold scheduled a Curriculum Committee meeting at Oak Grove Elementary School on Tuesday, May 7 (time to be determined) to see their Promethean Table and Interactive Presentation Hallway.
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5.3. Work Session - April 4
Speaker(s):
Mike Keny
Rationale:
FYI - The information on the Forrest metal building bid is included in the following "Approve Bids" section.
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5.3.1. 2013-2016 Marshall County Building Program
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Discussion:
Mr. Keny reminded the board of three important meetings coming up: joint work session with the County Commission's Education Committee on Tuesday, April 16 at 5:30 p.m.; County Commission's Budget Committee meeting on Thursday, April 18 at 5:00 p.m.; and the County Commission's monthly meeting on Monday, April 22 at 6:00 p.m.
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6. Approve Bids
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6.1. Metal Building at Forrest
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During the Tuesday, April 2 Maintenance Committee meeting, the committee unanimously passed the motion to accept the $44,313 bid submitted by Truette Construction with $35,000 coming from the county's capital outlay, and the remainder coming from the school fund capital outlay.
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6.2. Pest Control
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7. Policies - Second Reading
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7.1. 3.202 Emergency Preparedness Plan
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7.2. 5.113 In-Service and Professional Learning Opportunities
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7.3. 6.201 Compulsory Attendance Ages
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8. Fundraiser Requests
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Rationale:
When fundraisers were approved last June, a different coach headed the CVHS football team. The new coach, John Denton, is asking for approval for a Lift-a-Thon to help raise funds for the team. He and the team would like to have the event on May 9.
Also, Mr. Hooper and Mr. Stacey at Spot Lowe request permission to hold a Car Show fundraiser for the Automotive Technology program.
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9. Surplus Books
Speaker(s):
Tammy Lewis/Beth Smith
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10. Resolutions/Backup to Budget Resolutions
Speaker(s):
Jackie Abernathy/Janet Wiles
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11. Annual Agenda
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11.1. Director's Performance Evlauation
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Discussion:
Ms. Gold explained how the Director's Evaluation Committee tallied the Director's Performance Evaluation. Mr. Keny announced the average overall score was 4.61 out of 5. Ms. Abernathy will be provided copies of the evaluation to allow her to see any noted comments.
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11.2. Review Federal Budget
Speaker(s):
Jackie Morris
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Rationale:
Ms. Morris will provide an update on the Federal Budget.
Discussion:
Jackie Morris gave an update on what may be expected on next year's Federal Budget.
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12. New Business
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12.1. Discuss Reception for Valedictorians, Salutatorians, and Perfect Attendance Students
Discussion:
Under New Business, the board agreed they would like to host a reception for the high schools' Valedictorians, Salutatorians and 13-Year Perfect Attendance students. The reception will be held before the May board meeting.
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13. Director's Report
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Discussion:
Continuing the Director's Report, Ms. Abernathy stated that she has signed a new uniform contract which will save the system $600 per month; Ms. Morris, Ms. Wiles and others in the Special Education department met with PCG (Public Consulting Group) for a presentation on a new program that will bill insurance companies for occupational therapy, physical therapy, etc.
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13.1. SRO Contract
Speaker(s):
Jackie Abernathy
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13.2. National Convention Requests
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14. Adjourn
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
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15. FYI
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15.1. Requests for Use of Facilities
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Rationale:
The attached "Request for Use of School Facilities" forms do not need board approval; the facilities are being used by either not-for-profit or school organizations. The requests were accompanied by a Certificate of Liability Insurance (on file in the Central Office). The school principals and Director Jackie Abernathy have approved the requests.
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15.2. Personnel Changes
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