May 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Bedford County Board of Education
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I. PROCEDURAL ITEMS
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I.A. Call to Order
Discussion:
The Bedford County Board of Education met in a regular monthly session on May 15, 2025 at 6:00 pm in the Board of Education Central Office located at 500 Madison St., Shelbyville, TN. Board members Glenn Forsee, Michael Cook, Brian Crews, David Brown, Dan Reed, Andrea Anderson, Barton Williams, Shanna Boyette and Lana Craig were present.
Chairman Michael Cook called the meeting to order, followed by a moment of silence, and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Jackson Gibbs and Avery Galloway, 6th grade students at Community Middle School. |
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I.B. Moment of Silence
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I.C. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Jackson Gibbs and Avery Galloway, 6th grade students from Community Middle School
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I.D. Opening Remarks
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II. CONSENT AGENDA
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Consent Agenda was approved by acclamation upon the motion and seconded by Shanna Boyette and Barton Williams.
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II.A. Approval of Agenda
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II.B. Minutes from April Monthly Meeting
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II.C. Minutes from the April 24, 2025 Budget Study Session
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II.D. Cascade HS FFA Trip Request
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II.E. Shelbyville Central HS Trip Request
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II.F. Community HS HOSA Trip Request
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II.G. Cascade Middle Gear Up Trip Request
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II.H. Community Middle Gear Up Trip Request
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II.I. Liberty School Gear Up Trip Request
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II.J. Harris Middle Gear Up Trip Request
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II.K. SCHS FFA Trip Request
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II.L. FY 2025 - Innovative School Models - Rev 1
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II.M. FY 2025 - Voluntary Pre-K - Rev 4
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II.N. FY 2025 - Summer Learning Camps - Rev 0 - Allocations
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II.O. FY 2025 - Summer Learning Camps - Rev 0 - Learning Camps
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II.P. FY 2025 - Summer Learning Camps - Rev 0 - Summer Learning Transportation
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II.Q. FY 2025 - State Special Education Preschool Grant - Rev 1
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II.R. Policies for Revision
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II.R.1. 6.410 Accidents and Illnesses
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II.R.2. 6.402 Physical Examinations and Immunizations
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II.R.3. 2.601 Fundraising Activities
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II.R.4. 6.409 Reporting Child Abuse
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III. PUBLIC COMMENT
Discussion:
There was no public comment.
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IV. COMMUNICATIONS
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IV.A. Good News Report
Discussion:
Ms. Garrette gave a quick summary of the highlights on the Good News Report.
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V. PRESENTATIONS
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V.A. Valedictorian and Salutatorian Awards
Discussion:
The Valedictorians and Salutatorians for each high school were recognized by the board and given awards.
Shelbyville Central High School - Krisha Patel, Valedictorian and Carlie Belle Barber, Salutatorian Community High School - Dixie Klootwyk, Valedictorian and Brody Ray, Salutatorian Cascade High School - Kelsy Shatley, Valedictorian and Brooke Obara, Salutatorian |
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V.A.1. Community High School
Dixie Klootwyk - Valedictorian Brody Ray - Salutatorian Cascade High School Kelsey Shatley - Valedictorian Brooke Obara - Salutatorian Shelbyville Central High School Krisha Patel - Valedictorian Carlie Belle Barber - Salutatorian |
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V.B. Rebecca Tidwell and Xavier Hamler
Discussion:
Rebecca Tidwell and Xavier Hamler recognized District Instructional Coaches Lee Ann Butts, Kristie Caldwell and Sandy Powell for their leadership in Bedford County Schools. Each one was presented a bouquet of flowers.
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VI. ACTION ITEMS
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VI.A. Rezoning for Liberty and Southside
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Request to rezone Creighton Place, Greenbriar Avenue, Holt Avenue, Redbud Drive, Roddy Road, and White Drive from Southside to Liberty School. With this rezoning the portables at Southside can be removed. There will not be any availability for open enrollment at Southside School. Motion was made by Glenn Forsee and seconded by Lana Craig. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.B. Science Textbook Adoption
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Hamler and Mrs. Tidwell presented Powerpoint slides to show the process of choosing the vendor for the new textbooks. The presentation explained the components they looked at and the rubrics that were used to compare the top three vendors. The Science Adoption Committee recommended SAVVAS science curriculum for K-12 and McGraw-Hill curriculum for Physical Science only. McGraw-Hill is the only vendor that offers physical science that is approved by the state. Both vendors are on the official state approved list. Motion was made by Andrea Anderson and seconded by Barton Williams. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.C. Bid 25-24 Supplemental Instructional Programming
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
It was recommended to use Edmentum. They were the lowest bid that met the specifications. Motion was made by Brian Crews and seconded by David Brown. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.D. Bid 25-25 Student Benchmark Assessment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
It was recommended to go with NCS Pearson, Inc. They were the lowest bid that met the specifications. Motion was made by Brian Crews and seconded by David Brown. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.E. Bid 25-35 Low Voltage Infrastructure
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This bid is for the cabling for our technology. It was recommended to go with Systems Integrations. Motion was made by Shanna Boyette and seconded by Barton Williams. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.F. Bid 25-30 Reroof of Bedford County Learning Academy
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
It was recommended to go with Genesis Roofing. They were the lowest bid and within budget. Motion was made by Lana Craig and seconded by Brian Crews. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.G. Bid 25-31 Reroof of Community Elementary School
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This is for the lower wing of the building. It was recommended to go with Roof Choice LLC. They were the lowest bid and within budget. Motion was made by Dan Reed and seconded by Glenn Forsee. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.H. Policy 6.204 Attendance of Non-Resident Students - Fee Determination
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This is to approve the out-of-county tuition to remain at $1200 per student. The question was asked how much of the tuition has been collected and Dr. Garrett replied 100% has been collected. Motion was made by David Brown and seconded by Barton Williams. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.I. 2025-2026 Budget
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
*Because I am related to an employee of Bedford County Schools, I have a conflict of interest in the proposal about to be voted upon. However, I declare that my argument and my vote answer only to my conscience and to my obligation to my constituents and the citizens this body represents.
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VI.J. Budget Amendment No. 4
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This amendment is mainly just cleanups and grants. The Summer Learning Camp grant came in and a few department transfers for principals to move money so it can be spent. The Summer Learning Camp will serve approximately 1000 students. Motion was made by Brian Crews and seconded by David Brown. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.K. April Monthly Financial Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Robert Daniel said nothing unusual to report. Motion was made by David Brown and seconded by Barton Williams. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VII. REPORT ITEMS
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VII.A. Monthly Tax Analysis
Discussion:
Robert Daniel explained the collections report.
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VII.B. Attendance Report
Discussion:
An updated attendance report was given to each board member.
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VII.C. Executive Committee Report
Discussion:
Mr. Cook announced the next board meeting will be on June 19th at the Central Office. There will be a special called meeting on June 26th at Noon for the end of the year budget amendment.
Surplus property declared for the Maintenance, Central Office, Community Middle, and Community Elementary. |
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VII.C.1. Surplus - Maintenance, Central Office, Community Middle, and Community Elementary
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VII.D. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Dr. Garrett said that Lilly Smith is going to the State Tennis Tournament and the Viqueens are going to Sub-State. She announced about the Cops and Bobbers event to take place on May 16th.
Graduations are taking place with Shelbyville Central High School on May 20th, Cascade High School on May 22nd, and Community High School on May 23rd. |
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VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
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VIII.A. Additional Acknowledgements
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VIII.B. FYI - Personnel
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
Glenn Forsee moved to adjourn the meeting at approximately 7:23.
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