September 21, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Chairman Pro-Tem
Speaker(s):
Jackie Abernathy
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2. Agenda
Speaker(s):
Chairman
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3. Recognitions
Speaker(s):
Jackie Abernathy
Discussion:
Ms. Abernathy recognized the following: MCHS senior Alleyah Allen for bringing home gold from the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.; Algebra I teachers Sonya Dyer, Kathy Edwards, Gina Ervin, Wes Hobbs, Beth Sweeney, and Casey Tindell for helping Marshall County students rank 6th in the state; Jessica Luna, Debbie Montgomery, Dawn St. Onge, and Rhonda Poole as Classified Employees of the Month.
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3.1. Alleyah Allen
Rationale:
Alleyah Allen, a 12th grader at MCHS, won Gold at this summer's FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. She scored 99.5 out of 100 in the Teach and Train event. Gold is the highest level given, and Alleyah placed 1st in the Southern Region.
Congratulations, Alleyah! |
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3.2. Algebra I Teachers
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We are recognizing the following teachers for their role in helping Marshall County's Algebra I students rank sixth in the state. Sonya Dyer - Forrest Kathy Edwards - Cornersville Gina Ervin - MCHS Wes Hobbs - Forrest Beth Sweeney - Forrest Casey Tindell - MCHS
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3.3. Classified Employees of the Month
Rationale:
The Classified Employees of the Month are:
Jessica Luna, Cornersville School Debbie Montgomery, Cornersville Elementary School Dawn St. Onge, Delk-Henson Intermediate School |
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3.4. Tenure Recommendations
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4. Minutes
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5. MCEA Report
Speaker(s):
Nicky Randolph
Discussion:
There was no MCEA report.
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6. Annual Agenda
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6.1. Establish Times and Dates for Monthly Board Meetings
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2. Committees for 2015-2016
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Discussion:
The committees for 2015-2016 are decided, and the list is posted on eMeeting.
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7. Committee Reports/Schedule Committee Meetings
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7.1. Maintenance Committee - September 17
Speaker(s):
Ken Lilly
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The board agreed to table the topic of blinds vs. tinting at Oak Grove Elementary until Maintenance Office Manager Vicki Veatch could get quotes.
Mr. Lilly stated that the Certificate of Substantial Completion for Delk-Henson Intermediate School has not been signed and will not be until the punch list has been finished to the satisfaction of the director. Lights in the parking lot at DHIS will be installed during Fall Break. Floor plans for the Forrest Gym have not been received from the architect; those should be completed in a couple of weeks. Apprxoimately one million dollars remain in the contingency fund.
Rules were suspended to allow Deputy Director Jacob Sorrells to provide information on roof repairs.
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7.1.1. LMS AC quotes
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7.1.2. Cameras
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Discussion:
The funds will be taken from capital outlay.
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7.2. Policy Committee - September 17
Speaker(s):
Harvey Jones
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Rationale:
The Policy Committee approved these policies changes.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2.1. 3.206 Community Use of School Facilities
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Rationale:
The Policy Committee took no action on this policy; it will remain unchanged.
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7.3. Curriculum Committee - September 17
Speaker(s):
Sheryl McClintock
Discussion:
Ms. Abernathy presented the Curriculum Committee report in Ms. McClintock's absence. Ms. Abernathy stated that during the September 17 Curriculum Committee meeting: Tammy Lewis told the committee members about Power Hour Plus; Beth Smith discussed prep tests for ACT; Jacob Sorrells gave an update on PLCs and the ESEA waiver; TNReady and MICA were discussed, along with CFAs and benchmarks; Jennifer Smith gave a presentation on how she tracks data and how it is used to drive instruction throughout the county; the meeting ended with a discussion on Dibels; and the elementary principals have a PLC on October 7, during which they will discuss Dibels.
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8. Consent Agenda
Rationale:
MCBOE Policy 1.403 Agendas: "While developing the agenda, the chair and director of schools shall identify routine or non-controversial items to be placed on the consent agenda, which shall become a part of the regular agenda. If any member objects to including an item on the consent agenda, that item shall be moved to the regular agenda as an action item requiring discussion. The remaining consent items may be adopted in a single vote without discussion."
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.1. Travel Request
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Rationale:
The MCHS Fine Arts Department is requesting permission to travel to New York in March 2016. Because the request comes well in advance, Ms. Dumser is unsure which students and volunteers will take part; she will have that information closer to the travel date.
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8.2. Surplus
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8.3. MC Art Guild Use of Facility
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Rationale:
The Marshall County Art Guild (MCAG) is requesting the use of different areas within MCHS for hosting a Christmas Bazaar. Although MCAG is a not-for-profit organization, vendors who will have booths at the Bazaar hope to make a profit; therefore, this request must receive board approval. Proof of insurance is on file in the Central Office; Principal John Bush and Director Jackie Abernathy have approved the request.
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9. Propane Bids
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10. All Federal Budgets - Revision #1
Speaker(s):
Julie Thomas
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11. Contractor's Pay Request
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12. New Business
Discussion:
There was no new business.
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13. Director's Report
Speaker(s):
Jackie Abernathy
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
During the Director's Report, Ms. Abernathy thanked: CKNA for the $10,000 donation to the Renaissance Program at MCHS; the Maintenance Department and the Sheriff's Department for helping get the walkway areas at Preston Hopkins Field ready for football season. She announced that the criminal justice teacher at MCHS has resigned.
Ms. Abernathy concluded the meeting by telling the board how impressed she was by the services offered by Telemed after she witnessed a recent sinus examination performed on her granddaughter. She thanked the board for approving this service.
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14. Adjourn
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
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15. FYI
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15.1. Use of Facility
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The attached use of facility forms do not need board approval; the facilities are being used by non-profit organizations. Proofs of insurance are on file in the Central Office. The principals and Director Abernathy have approved the requests.
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15.2. Travel Requests
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Because the attached travel requests are not both overnight and out of state, they do not need board approval; they are attached to your eMeeting as an FYI.
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15.3. Approved Fundraisers
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15.4. Personnel Changes
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