September 28, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting
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                                        I. Call to Order                 
                    
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                                        II. Pledge of Allegiance and Program                 
                    
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        Rationale: 
Woodland Elementary 2nd Grade class under the direction of Ms. Carden will present the pledge and program this evening.     
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                                        III. Approval of Agenda                 
                    
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        Recommended Motion(s): 
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. Good News                 
                    
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                                        IV.B. Just the Facts About Oak Ridge Schools                 
                    
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                                        IV.C. 2020 Planning Committee Report                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Tom Smith     
    
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                                        IV.D. Sister City Exchange Program                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Anna McCoig     
    
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                                        V. Public Forum                 
                    
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                                        VI. Consent Agenda                 
                    
        Agenda Item Type: 
Consent Agenda     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
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. Recommendation for Licensure Advancement                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Bruce Lay     
    
        Agenda Item Type: 
Consent Item     
    
        Rationale: 
I recommend approval of licensure advancement application for Lisa Waraksa be submitted to the State Department of Education for advancement to a Professional License.     
                            
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                                        VI.B. Board Minutes:  8-24-15                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Bruce Borchers     
    
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                                        VI.C. FY'16 Budget Transfer 1 - Transfer of Funds - First Reading                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Karen Gagliano     
    
        Agenda Item Type: 
Consent Item     
    
        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.D. FY'16 Budget Transfer 2 - Transfer of Funds - First Reading                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Karen Gagliano     
    
        Agenda Item Type: 
Consent Item     
    
        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.E. 2015 LEA Compliance Report                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Bruce Lay     
    
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Consent Item     
    
        Rationale: 
I recommend the approval of the 2015 LEA Compliance Report.     
                            
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                                        VII. Items for Action                 
                    
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                                        VII.A. Board Policies Section 6, Part I - Second Reading                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Larrissa Henderson     
    
        Agenda Item Type: 
Action Item     
    
        Rationale: 
I recommend approval of Board Policies Section 6, Part I - Second Reading     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve Board Policies Section 6, Part I - Second Reading Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.B. Board Policies, Section 6, Part II - First Reading                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Larrissa Henderson     
    
        Agenda Item Type: 
Action Item     
    
        Rationale: 
I recommend approval of Board Policies, Section 6, Part II - First Reading.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve Board Policies, Section 6, Part II - First Reading Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.C. Suspend Second Reading Board Policies, Section 6, Part II                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Larrissa Henderson     
    
        Agenda Item Type: 
Action Item     
    
        Rationale: 
I recommend approval of suspending second reading Board Policies, Section 6, Part II.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to suspend second reading Board Policies, Section 6, Part II Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.D. Board Policy 3.218 - Service Animals in Oak Ridge School Facilities - First Reading                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Larrissa Henderson     
    
        Agenda Item Type: 
Action Item     
    
        Rationale: 
I recommend approval of Board Policy 3.218 - Service Animals in Oak Ridge School Facilities - First Reading     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve Board Policy 3.218 - Service Animals in Oak Ridge School Facilities - First Reading Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.E. Suspend Second Reading Board Policy 3.218 Service Animals in Oak Ridge School Facilities                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Larrissa Henderson     
    
        Agenda Item Type: 
Action Item     
    
        Rationale: 
I recommend approval of suspending the second reading of Board Policy 3.218 Service Animals in Oak Ridge School Facilities.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve suspending the second reading of Board Policy 3.218 Service Animals in Oak Ridge School Facilities Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.F. Board Policy 5.106 Application and Employment                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Chris Lee     
    
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Action Item     
    
        Rationale: 
I recommend approval of Board Policy 5.106 Application and Employment. This policy was updated to reflect the recent change in the administrative organizational structure. Changes are in red.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve Board Policy 5.106 Application and Employment Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.G. Suspend Second Reading Board Policy 5.106 Application and Employment                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Chris Lee     
    
        Agenda Item Type: 
Action Item     
    
        Rationale: 
I recommend suspending second reading of Board Policy 5.106 Application and Employment.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to suspend second reading of Board Policy 5.106 Application and Employment Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.H. One to One Device Insurance                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Doug Cofer     
    
        Agenda Item Type: 
Action Item     
    
        Rationale: 
 
    I recommend approval to accept the bid from Safeware, The Insurance Agency, Inc., of Dublin, Ohio, for device insurance in the amount of $77,388.68. Please see the attached for details. Funds for this purchase are part of the Technology Lease. 
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve One to One Device Insurance Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.I. Reclassification of Maintenance Position                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Allen Thacker     
    
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Action Item     
    
        Rationale: 
I recommend approval to reclassify Groundsman position to a Plumber position.  Please see attached supporting document for details.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve reclassification of Maintenance position Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.J. Reclassification of .5 FTE Career and Technical Education Coordinator to a .5 FTE College, Career and Technical Education Supervisor                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Bruce Borchers     
    
        Agenda Item Type: 
Action Item     
    
        Rationale: 
 
    I recommend the reclassification of the 0.5 FTE Career and Technical Education Coordinator to a 0.5 FTE College, Career and Technical Education Supervisor. This reclassification is to adjust the position to its appropriate level based on state requirements for the position. The $1,398.50 of additional funds for this position can be handled with a budget transfer and will not impact the overall district budget. 
 
 
 
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve the .5 FTE Career and Technical Education Coordinator to a .5 FTE College, Career and Technical Education Supervisor Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.K. Approval of the Capital Improvements Program                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Allen Thacker     
    
        Agenda Item Type: 
Action Item     
    
        Rationale: 
I recommend approval of the proposed CIP for fiscal years FY’17 – FY’23.  The level of funding for FY’17 is unknown at this time.  Previous planned projects have been shifted as necessary based upon priority.  Funding for budgeting purposes has been estimated at previous levels. Adjustments may be made as more information becomes available from the City of Oak Ridge.  Please see attached.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve Capital Improvements Program Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.L. Gap Insurance Program                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Chris Lee     
    
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Action Item     
    
        Rationale: 
I recommend approval of the bid from Beasley Insurance Co, Inc., of Farmington, Connecticut to provide the GAP Insurance Program for Oak Ridge Schools.  Please see attached for details.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve GAP Insurance Program Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.M. Renaming of Glenwood Playground to Howe H. Irwin Memorial Playground                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Pearl Goins     
    
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        Rationale: 
I recommend approval of the renaming of the Glenwood Playground to Howe H. Irwin Memorial Playground.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve the renaming of the Glenwood Playground to Howe H. Irwin Memorial Playground Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.N. Oak Ridge High School New Clubs                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Bruce Lay     
    
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Action Item     
    
        Rationale: 
I recommend approval of the League of Legends Club and the Swing Dance Club at Oak Ridge High School.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve the League of Legends Club and the Swing Dance Club at Oak Ridge High School Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.O. Oak Ridge High School Orchestra Field Trip to New York                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Bruce Lay     
    
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Action Item     
    
        Rationale: 
 
    I recommend approval for Oak Ridge High School Orchestra to travel to New York, NY, March 10-14, 2016, to participate in a national orchestra competition and adjudication program. Numerous fundraisers will be available for students to participate in raising funds. 
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve the Oak Ridge High School Orchestra field trip to New York Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.P. ORHS Band Field Trip to Washington, D.C. and New York City                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Bruce Lay     
    
        Agenda Item Type: 
Action Item     
    
        Rationale: 
 
    I recommend approval for the Oak Ridge High School Band to travel to Washington, DC & New York, NY on March 12-15, 2016, to perform at the Intrepid Sea Air Museum and tour musical venues. Numerous fundraisers will be available for students to participate in raising funds. 
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve the ORHS Band Field Trip to Washington, D.C. and New York City Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.Q. Tenure Status for Qualified Educators                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Bruce Lay     
    
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Action Item     
    
        Rationale: 
I recommend the approval of tenure status of the staff members listed in the attachment.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve tenure status Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.R. TSBA Legislation to Delegate Assembly                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Angi Agle     
    
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        Rationale: 
I recommend approval of the submission to TSBA a proposal for legislative consideration.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve proposal to TSBA for legislative consideration 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. Financial Reports                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Karen Gagliano     
    
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Information Item     
    
        Rationale: 
Please find attached Financial Reports for June, July and August 2015.     
                            
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                                        VIII.B. Enrollment                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Bruce Lay     
    
        Agenda Item Type: 
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        Rationale: 
Please see attached Enrollment report.     
                            
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                                        IX. Items for Discussion                 
                    
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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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