January 24, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Collierville Schools Board Business Meeting
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                                        I. Call to Order                 
        Speaker(s): 
Wright Cox, Chairman     
        Discussion: 
The Collierville Schools Board of Education Business Meeting was called to order by Board Chairman, Wright Cox at 6:00 pm.     | |
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                                        II. Roll Call                 
        Speaker(s): 
Wright Cox, Chairman     
        Discussion: 
The roll call was taken by Board Chairman, Wright Cox. All board members were present, representing a quorum.     | |
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                                        III. Moment of Silence                 
        Speaker(s): 
Wright Cox, Chairman     
        Discussion: 
Board Chairman, Wright Cox, led the meeting in prayer.     | |
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                                        IV. Pledge of Allegiance                 
        Speaker(s): 
Wright Cox, Chairman     
        Discussion: 
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Board Member Paul Childers.     | |
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                                        V. Public Comments                 
        Speaker(s): 
Wright Cox, Chairman     
        Discussion: 
There were no Public Comments.     | |
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                                        VI. Approval of Agenda                 
        Speaker(s): 
Wright Cox, Chairman     
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                                        VII. Business Affairs                 
        Speaker(s): 
Wright Cox, Chairman     | |
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                                        VII.A. Approval of Minutes                 | |
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                                        VII.A.1. Minutes of December 13, 2022 Business Meeting                 
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                                        VII.A.2. Minutes of January 12, 2023 Special Called Business Meeting                 
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                                        VII.B. Approval of Monthly Financials                 | |
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                                        VII.B.1. Approval of December 22-23 Financial Statements                 
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                                        VIII. Reports                 | |
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                                        VIII.A. Chairman's Report                 
        Speaker(s): 
Wright Cox, Chairman     
        Discussion: 
Board Chairman Cox discussed the upcoming Legislative and Legal Institute that several board members will be attending in Nashville during the month of February.  Chairman Cox also spoke of the recent luncheon hosted by Collierville Schools.  He and Mr. Childers attended the event, which included area Legislators, representing us and other communities.  We invited other municipalities and had good interaction with all who attended.  We are continuing to advocate on behalf of Collierville Schools.     | |
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                                        VIII.B. Director's Report                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Gary Lilly, Director of Schools     
        Discussion: 
2023-01-24, Director’s Comments • Happy New Year! o First meeting since the holidays ♣ Christmas day - Sprinkler burst, flooding West • CFD, first on the scene, started squeegeeing • Principal Salyer, Thomas Dougherty, Robert Morris, & Bret Ford stayed to help clean-up • Congratulations to teachers receiving tenure o 5 years experience o Score of Exceeding Expectations, at least two years o We are so happy for them and for our students • Teachers of the Year recognition program underway o Great slate of school-level candidates o From that list, the Teacher of the Year Selection Committee is advancing: ♣ Prek-4: Courtney Crawford (ESL teacher, Tara Oaks) ♣ 5-8: Courtney Cline (Social Studies, Collierville Middle) ♣ 9-12: Josh Busey (BASE teacher, Collierville High) o Will now advance to the regional-level competition • Supervisor of the Year, CTE Supervisor Brett Heinrich • Principal of the Year, Tara Oaks Principal Brandi Hynes • School Board Appreciation Week (this week) o Gov. Lee’s Proclamation o Many may not be aware of all the School Board members do: • Determine a vision for education • Set the stage to achieve that vision o Through policy and allocation of resources • Assure schools are accountable to our local community • Advocate for continuous improvement in student learning o Responsibilities require unselfish giving of time and service ♣ Endless meetings and school board functions ♣ Unlimited amounts of reports, agendas, proposals, and other information to read and study ♣ Variety of difficult decisions to make • Ensure that everyone is heard and all perspectives considered o Thank you for your service! ♣ Present small token of appreciation from our schools | |
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                                        IX. Other Business Items for Approval                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Gary Lilly, Superintendent     | |
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                                        IX.A. Approval of the 2022-2023 Tenure Teacher List and Recognition of Newly Tenured Teachers.                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Gary Lilly, Director of Schools     
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                                        IX.B. Approval of Policy #6.204 to include Out-of-County CVA Tuition                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Gary Lilly, Director of Schools     
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                                        IX.C. Approval of Bid #FY23006-Parking Lot Resurfacing at Bailey Station Elementary with recommended award to Fossett Paving                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Gary Lilly, Director of Schools     
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                                        IX.D. Approval of Bid #FY23009-Parking Lot Resurfacing at Collierville Elementary School with recommended award to Fossett Paving                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Gary Lilly, Director of Schools     
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                                        IX.E. Approval of Bid #FY23007-Landscaping at Collierville High School with recommended award to Herbi-Systems and Agriscapes                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Gary Lilly, Director of Schools     
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                                        IX.F. Approval of Bid #FY23008 Collierville Schools Athletic Fields with recommended award to Herbi-Systems and Ladd's                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Gary Lilly, Director of Schools     
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                                        IX.G. Approval of RFP #FY23005-Collierville High School Expansion Construction Manager with recommended award to Chris Woods Construction Company                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Gary Lilly, Director of Schools     
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                                        X. Adjournment                 
        Discussion: 
Meeting adjourned at 6:45 pm.     | 
 
 