April 28, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

Rationale:  The Oak Ridge Schools' Preschool 4-year old class under the direction of Ms. Shelton will present the pledge and program.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of a request for medical leave for a teacher. Backup documentation is attached.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the budget transfer to cover the addition of a Clerical Assistant for the Preschool.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the budget transfer to cover travel expenses related to the Professional Learning Communities Coaches (PLCC) training.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the budget transfer to cover the purchase of an additional fleet van for district use.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the Balanced Calendar for all schools for the 2015-2016 school year.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the bid from American Paper & Twine for the annual copy paper purchase.

Rationale:  I recommend the approval of the revised Board Policies, Section I.

Rationale:  I recommend approval to suspend the second reading requirement for approval of board policies, section one and give final approval on first reading.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the move from Delta Dental to Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Tennessee for Oak Ridge Schools dental insurance needs effective July 1, 2014.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the Social Studies textbooks for grades K-12 following recommendation of the K-12 Social Studies adoption committees.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the summer credit recovery fees for the 2014 program.

Rationale:  I recommend to change the staff workday from February 16, 2015, to November 4, 2014, on the Willow Brook and Preschool 2014-2015 calendar.

Rationale:  The updated Budget Timelines for 2014-2015 is presented for your review, input and approval.  It has been updated based upon the City Council’s approved Budget Calendar for FY’15.  Please note that the updates are in red.

Rationale:  I recommend approval to contract with PESG to provide substitute teachers for Oak Ridge Schools.

Rationale:  Please see attached Financial Report for March 2014.

Rationale: 

As we begin the development of the FY’15 Budget, a number of issues require review and consideration.  The attached document provides a brief overview of staffing needs, enrollment projections, anticipated revenues, use of fund balance, projected expenditures and initiatives to think about as development and review begin.

It is understood that the Big Picture-Budget Development Concepts are based on revenue trends, available information and best estimates as of date.  As with previous budgets, these concepts are subject to change as new information and revenue data emerge.