May 11, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Agenda
Speaker(s):
Donnie Moses
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The following additions were made to the agenda under New Business: Mr. Jones - change the date of the June meeting; Mr. Perryman - extending the director's contract.
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2. Recognitions
Discussion:
Director Abernathy recognized the following: Duke TIP students, Classified Employees of the Month, and the Valedictorians, Salutatorians, and the 13-Year Perfect Attendance student.
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2.1. Leadership Academy Participants
Speaker(s):
Julie Thomas/Jacob Sorrells
Rationale:
2014-2015 Leadership Academy Class:
Connie Collins (LMS) Dana Cordova (WES) Rhonda Farmer (WES) Jennifer Gillespie (CHES) Charles Gipson (MES) Ava Hinson (Forrest) David Junkins (Forrest) Terry Kilgallon (LMS) Pam London (WES) Nicole Lowe (CHES) Rebecca McKay (OGES) Vickie Michael (WES) Kristen Morjal (OGES) Nicole Pickle (Forrest) Nicky Randolph (LMS) Morgan Sanders (CVM/HS) Ashley Weldon (WES) Mary Gwen Whitaker (OGES & MES) Maury Wood (WES)
Discussion:
Human Resources Coordinator Julie Thomas and Deputy Director Jacob Sorrells introduced the 2014-2015 Leadership Academy Class.
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2.2. Duke TIP
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2.3. Classified Employees of the Month
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Officer Shaun Grant, MCHS
Wendell McClure, FMS Angie Stacey, CVES Elizabeth Winningham, FHS |
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2.4. Valedictorians/Salutatorians/13-Year Perfect Attendance
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3. Minutes
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4. MCEA Report
Speaker(s):
Nicky Randolph
Discussion:
During the MCEA report, Nicky Randolph thanked the board and the school system for working with the MCEA as they have over the past year. She then reminded the board of the annual MCEA End-of-the-Year Luncheon on Wednesday, May 27, 11:15-12:45 at the McKnight Building.
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5. Building Program Update
Speaker(s):
Rick Daughrity/Jim Bailey
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Discussion:
Rick Daughrity of Orion presented a building program update.
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6. Roofing Update
Speaker(s):
Kevin Turner
Discussion:
Kevin Turner of Stephen Ward & Associates presented a roofing update. During discussions of the roofing bids, it was revealed that the roofing budget will not permit for all three projects to be completed. Ms. Abernathy explained that in the overall budget process, instead of rolling the funds left from this year into next year's fund balance, to put $200,000 of that money into a restricted roof fund, which would cover the third project.
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6.1. Roof Bids
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7. Committee Reports/Schedule Committee Meetings
Discussion:
Ms. McClintock scheduled a Curriculum Committee meeting for Tuesday, May 26 at 6:00 p.m.
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7.1. Policy Committee - April 22
Speaker(s):
Harvey Jones
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7.2. Budget Committee - April 22
Speaker(s):
Kristen Gold
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Rationale:
BOARD MEMBERS: If you have a relative (whether child, spouse, parent, cousin, in-law, etc.) working in the Marshall County School System, please read the following disclosure prior to voting on the budget.
Concerning the matter currently pending for the vote before this board, there may exist on my part the appearance of an indirect conflict of interest. However, I declare that my argument and my vote answer only to my obligations to this board, to my constituents, and to the citizens this body represents and not to any indirect interest that I may possess.
Discussion:
In the Budget Committee report, Finance Director Janet Wiles presented the budget in Ms. Gold's stead. Ms. Wiles stated that there had not been much change since the Budget Committee meeting. Per the boar's request, she added to the budget: 1% raise for the teachers, an additional maintenance person; stipends for Teacher of the Year recognition. As stated in the roofing update, Ms. Wiles reserved $200,000 from this year's fund balance to help with roof needs until the building program is completed.
Prior to the vote, Ms. Hunter, Mr. Jones, Mr. Moses, Mr. Perryman and Ms. Cathey read a disclosure statement.
Mr. Perryman made a motion, with a second by Mr. Jones, to approve the budget.
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8. Consent Agenda
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8.1. Minimum/Maximum Credits
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8.2. Special Courses
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8.3. Dual Enrollment Agreement/CSCC
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9. Resolution
Speaker(s):
Jackie Abernathy/Janet Wiles
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10. Lunch Prices
Speaker(s):
Larissa Delk
Rationale:
OLD PRICES:
K-6 - $2.25 7-8 - $2.40 9-12 - $2.50 NEW PRICES: K-8 - $2.35 9-12 - $2.60
Discussion:
Mr. Perryman made a motion, with a second by Mr. Jones to approve the proposed lunch prices for the 2015-2016 school year.
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11. Federal 16.01 Budgets
Speaker(s):
Jackie Morris
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12. Contractor's Pay Request
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13. New Business
Discussion:
In New Business, the rules were suspended to allow Commissioner Anna Childress to give dates of upcoming meetings. Following discussions, the June board meeting was set for Thursday, June 11 at 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Perryman made a motion, with a second by Mr. Jones, to place on the June agenda: Extend the Director's Contract for another year. The motion passed 8-0.
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14. Director's Report
Speaker(s):
Jackie Abernathy
Discussion:
Ms. Abernathy concluded her report by telling the board: Delk-Henson sign reveal will be Wednesday, May 20 at 1:30 p.m.; graduation dates (CVHS, Thursday, May 21, 7:00 p.m.; MCHS, Friday, May 22, 7:00 p.m.; FHS, Saturday, May 23, 9:00 a.m.); thanked Marshall County Soil Conservation District for their annual $100 donation to each of the system's agriculture department at Forrest and Cornersville; received an email from eRate that the system will be awarded a grant for Category II, which will improve our network - Ms. Abernathy thanked Technology Supervisor Suzanne Ingram for her hard work on the grant; several teams are participating in regional tournaments; there are eight school days remaining in this school year.
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14.1. Summer Painter
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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14.2. Safety Grant
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Continuing Director's Report, Ms. Abernathy told the board of a Safety Grant and activities associated with the grant; a Health & Wellness Fair is being held, and board members are invited to participate.
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14.3. Health & Wellness Fair
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Rationale:
As board members, you may participate in the Health & Wellness Fair.
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15. Adjourn
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
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16. FYI
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16.1. Approved Fundraisers
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16.2. Use of Facility
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The attached use of facility forms do not require board approval; the facilities are being used by not-for-profit organizations. Proofs of insurance are on file in the Central Office. The school principals and director of schools have approved the requests.
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16.3. Personnel Changes
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