January 4, 2016 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 (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. Good News                 
                    
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                                        IV.B. Just the Facts About Oak Ridge Schools                 
                    
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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:  11-23-15                 
                    
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                                        VII. Items for Action                 
                    
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                                        VII.A. FY'15 Audit Report for Oak Ridge Schools                 
                    
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        Rationale: 
I recommend approval of the FY’15 Financial Audit Report for Oak Ridge Schools.  Please see attachment.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve the FY'15 Financial Audit Report for Oak Ridge Schools Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.B. FY'15 Internal School Funds Audit/Financial Report for Individual School Locations                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Karen Gagliano     
    
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        Rationale: 
I recommend approval of the FY’15 Financial Audit Report for the Individual School Locations – Student Activity Funds.  Please see attachment.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve the FY'15 Financial Audit Report for the individual school locations Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.C. Extension of Contract for Superintendent of Schools                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Keys Fillauer     
    
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        Rationale: 
I recommend that the Board of Education vote that, effective June 18, 2016, the term of the contract of employment between the Board of Education and Dr. Bruce Borchers, Superintendent of Schools, shall be extended until June 17, 2020.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve the extension of contract for the Superintendent of Schools until June 17, 2020 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.D. Low Voltage Technician Position                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Tracey Beckendorf-Edou     
    
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        Rationale: 
I recommend approval of the addition of a 1.0 FTE Low Voltage Technician for the IT Department. The rationale for this change is attached. The funding for this position is available in the current budget from the salary and benefits transfer from the vacant .5 FTE curriculum generalist position.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve the addition of a 1.0 FTE Low Voltage Technician Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.E. Addition of One Full Time (1.0 FTE) and Two Part-Time (.75 FTE) Teaching Assistants at the Preschool and One Part-Time (.5 FTE) at Glenwood                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Charlsey Cofer     
    
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    I recommend the approval of three additional teaching assistant positions at the preschool and one at Glenwood. Due to the increasing high needs of our current and newly enrolled children, the preschool requires additional staff to ensure that the needs of these children are being met. The additional .5 FTE at Glenwood is needed for student intervention. Title 1 funds are available in the current budget. 
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve the addition of 1.0 FTE and two .75 FTE teaching assistants at the Preschool and One Part-Time (.5 FTE) at Glenwood Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.F. FY'16 Budget Transfer #4 - Transfer of Funds - Second Reading                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Karen Gagliano     
    
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        Rationale: 
I recommend the approval of FY’16 Budget Transfer #4.  Please find detailed transfer information attached.  The bulk of the transfer is “grant” driven.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve FY'16 Budget Transfer #4 - Second Reading Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.G. FY'16 Budget Amendment #1 - Second Reading                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Karen Gagliano     
    
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I recommend the approval of FY’16 Budget Amendment #1 in the amount of $200,000.  Please see attached for details     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve FY'16 Budget Amendment #1 - Second Reading Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.H. FY'16 Budget Transfer #5 - Transfer of Funds - First Reading                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Karen Gagliano     
    
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        Rationale: 
I recommend the approval of the $30,000 budget transfer as detailed on the attached information from the Special Education Department.  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 FY'16 Budget Transfer #5 - Transfer of Funds - First Reading Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.I. Board Policy 1.704 Charter Schools - First Reading                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Bruce Borchers     
    
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        Rationale: 
I recommend approval of the TSBA recommended changes to Board Policy 1.704 Charter Schools.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve Board Policy 1.704 Charter Schools Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.J. Suspend Second Reading of Board Policy 1.704 Charter Schools                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Bruce Borchers     
    
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I recommend suspending the Second Reading of Board Policy 1.704 Charter Schools.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve suspending Second Reading of Board Policy 1.704 Charter Schools Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.K. Board Policy 4.700 Testing Programs - First Reading                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Tracey Beckendorf-Edou     
    
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        Rationale: 
I recommend approval of TSBA proposed Board Policy 4.700 Testing Programs. Changes are in red.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve Board Policy 4.700 Testing Programs Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.L. Suspend Second of Reading 4.700 Testing Programs                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Tracey Beckendorf-Edou     
    
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I recommend approval of suspending Second Reading of Board Policy 4.700 Testing Programs.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve suspending Second Reading of Board Policy 4.700 Testing Programs Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.M. Board Policy 5.305 Family and Medical Leave - First Reading                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Chris Lee     
    
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        Rationale: 
I recommend approval of the TSBA proposed Board Policy 5.305 Family and Medical Leave. Changes are in red.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve Board Policy 5.305 Family and Medical Leave Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.N. Suspend Second Reading of Board Policy 5.305 Family and Medical Leave                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Chris Lee     
    
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I recommend approval to suspend Second Reading of Board Policy 5.305 Family and Medical Leave.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve suspending Second Reading Board Policy 5.305 Family and Medical Leave Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.O. Board Policy 6.414 Prevention and Treatment of Sudden Cardiac Arrest - First Reading                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Larrissa Henderson     
    
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        Rationale: 
I recommend approval of the TSBA proposed Board Policy 6.414 Prevention and Treatment of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Changes are noted in attachment.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve Board Policy 6.414 Prevention and Treatment of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.P. Suspend Second Reading of Board Policy 6.414 Prevention and Treatment of Sudden Cardiac Arrest                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Larrissa Henderson     
    
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        Rationale: 
I recommend approval of suspending Second Reading of Board Policy 6.414 Prevention and Treatment of Sudden Cardiac Arrest.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve suspending Second Reading of Board Policy 6.414 Prevention and Treatment of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.Q. Board Policy 6.402 Physical Examinations and Immunizations - First Reading                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Larrissa Henderson     
    
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        Rationale: 
I recommend approval of TSBA proposed Board Policy 6.402 Physical Examinations and Immunizations. Changes are in red.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve TSBA proposed Board Policy 6.402 Physical Examinations and Immunizations Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.R. Suspend Second Reading of Board Policy 6.402 Physical Examinations and Immunizations                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Larrissa Henderson     
    
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        Rationale: 
I recommend suspending Second Reading of Board Policy 6.402 Physical Examinations and Immunizations.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve suspending Second Reading of Board Policy 6.402 Physical Examinations and Immunizations Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.S. Board Policy 6.4001 Student Surveys, Analyses, and Evaluations - First Reading                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Larrissa Henderson     
    
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        Rationale: 
I recommend approval of the TSBA proposed Board Policy 6.4001 Student Surveys, Analyses and Evaluations. Changes are in red.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve Board Policy 6.4001 Student Surveys, Analyses and Evaluations Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.T. Suspend Second Reading of Board Policy 6.4001 Student Surveys, Analyses and Evaluations                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Larrissa Henderson     
    
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        Rationale: 
I recommend approval of suspending the Second Reading of Board Policy 6.4001 Student Surveys, Analyses and Evaluations.     
    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Motion to approve suspending Second Reading of Board Policy 6.4001 Student Surveys, Analyses and Evaluations 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): 
Bruce Lay     
    
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        Rationale: 
See attached report.     
                            
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                                        VIII.B. Financial Report                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Karen Gagliano     
    
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        Rationale: 
Attached is the Financial Report for November 2015.     
                            
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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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