May 26, 2015 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting
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                                        I. Call to Order                 
                    
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                                        II. Pledge of Allegiance (no program)                 
                    
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                                        III. Approval of Agenda                 
                    
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Motion to approve the Agenda Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        IV. Special Reports/Presentations                 
                    
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                                        IV.A. Recognition of Retiring Staff                 
                    
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                                        IV.B. Good News                 
                    
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                                        V. Public Forum                 
                    
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                                        VI. Consent Agenda                 
                    
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Motion to approve the Consent Agenda Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VI.A. Board Minutes:  4-27-15                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Bruce Borchers     
    
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                                        VI.B. FY'15 Budget Transfer 5 - Transfer of Funds - Second Reading                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Karen Gagliano     
    
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        Rationale: 
I recommend the approval of the transfer of funds detailed on the attached information. These changes do not impact the overall appropriation approved by the City and requires no action of City Council.     
                            
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                                        VI.C. Recommendation for Licensure Advancement                 
                    
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I recommend approval of the teachers listed in the attached document be submitted to the State Department of Education for advancement to a Professional License.     
                            
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                                        VI.D. FY'15 Budget Transfer 6 - Transfer of Funds - First Reading                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Karen Gagliano     
    
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        Rationale: 
I recommend the approval of the transfer of funds detailed on the attached information. These changes do not impact the overall appropriation approved by the City and requires no action of City Council.      
                            
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                                        VII. Items for Action                 
                    
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                                        VII.A. Public Hearing of Budget - First Reading                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Bruce Borchers     
    
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        Rationale: 
I recommend approval of the FY'16 Budget recommendation - First Reading.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve FY'16 Budget recommendation - First Reading Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.B. 2016-2017 Balanced Calendar Options                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Chris Marczak     
    
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I recommend selection and approval of the 2016-17 Balanced Calendar from the three options provided.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve the 2016-17 Balanced Calendar Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.C. Process of Selection of a Student Board Member                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Bruce Borchers     
    
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        Rationale: 
I recommend approval of the process for selection of a student board member.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve the process for selection of a student board member Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.D. Elementary Grading Policy                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Chris Marczak     
    
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        Rationale: 
I recommend approval of the Elementary Grading Policy which is in line with the recently adopted Board policy 4.600 (attached). Once approved, the grading policy will be communicated to all teachers and parents for implementation in the 2015-2016 school year. 
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve the Elementary Grading Policy Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.E. SkoolLive                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Chris Marczak     
    
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        Rationale: 
I recommend approval of partnering with SkoolLive to install digital kiosks at both middle schools and the high school. Poll results have been sent to the board for their review.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve partnering with SkoolLive to install digital kiosks at both middle schools and the high school Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.F. Oak Ridge Schools Discipline Code Handbook                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Larrissa Henderson     
    
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        Rationale: 
I recommend approval of the Oak Ridge Schools Discipline Code Handbook for 2015-2016. Administrative Council offered input on changes. Revisions are noted in red.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve the Discipline Code Handbook for 2015-2016 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.G. Voluntary Pre-K Grant Application for 2015-2016                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Charlsey Cofer     
    
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        Rationale: 
I recommend the approval to allow ORS Preschool to apply for the Voluntary Pre-K Grant for 2015-2016 school year.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve ORS Preschool to apply for the Voluntary Pre-K Grant for 2015-2016 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.H. FY'15 Budget Transfer 7 - Transfer of Funds - First Reading                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Karen Gagliano     
    
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        Rationale: 
I recommend the approval of the transfer of funds detailed on the attached information. These changes do not impact the overall appropriation approved by the City and requires no action of City Council.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve Budget Transfer 7 - Transfer of Funds Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VIII. Items for Information                 
                    
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                                        VIII.A. Enrollment Report                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Chris Marczak     
    
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        Rationale: 
See attached Enrollment Report.     
                            
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                                        VIII.B. Financial Report                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Karen Gagliano     
    
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        Rationale: 
Please see the attached Financial Report for April 2015.     
                            
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                                        IX. Items for Discussion                 
                    
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                                        IX.A. Renaming the Oak Ridge Alternative Program                 
                    
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Proposal to change the name of the Oak Ridge Alternative Program to the Secret City Academy.     
                            
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                                        X. Old Business                 
                    
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                                        XI. New Business                 
                    
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                                        XII. Communications                 
                    
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                                        XIII. Adjournment                 
                    
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