May 11, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
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In attendance: Chair Butch Campbell, Vice Chair David Settles, Wes Ballard, Roseann Barton, Amanda Moore, Becky Goff, and Jimmy Richardson
Staff: Director Trey Duke, Ralph Ringstaff, Lisa Trail, Sheri Arnette, Angela Fairchild, Micky Brooks, Trent Cheeves, Greta McGree, Ashley Bija, Megan Fontinel, Maryam Hill, Quinena Bell, Joe Marlin, Kim Williams, Beth Prater, Kristy Mall, Alex Juneau, and Suzanne St. John Assistant City Attorney Elizabeth Taylor and City Liaison Bill Shacklett |
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I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
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The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Ms. Quinena Bell, principal at Hobgood Elementary.
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I.B. Moment of Silence
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II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
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III. COMMUNICATIONS
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Lisa Trail
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Information Item
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Presentation of Read to Succeed's One Book to the MCS School Board
Stamped: Racism, Anti-racism and You by Jason Alexander and Ibram X. Kendi.-Mrs. Jolene Radnoti |
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III.A. Spotlight on Education-MCS Virtual Teachers
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Sheri Arnette
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Ashley Bija, a 4th grade teacher from Cason Lane Academy, and Megan Fontinel, a 1st grade teacher at Mitchell Neilson Elementary, presented information to the Board regarding virtual teachers during the pandemic.
Chair Campbell and the Board thanked the teachers for a wonderful job during such a difficult year. Mr. Ballard added that he saw first hand what a wonderful job they did because he had the opportunity to visit a classroom during the pandemic. |
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IV. CONSENT ITEMS
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
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Consent Agenda
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IV.A. Approval of 4-20-21 Board Minutes
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IV.B. Approval of 4-21-21 Board Minutes
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IV.C. Approval of 4-27-21 Board Minutes
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IV.D. Minor Change to Board Policy
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IV.D.i. Approval of Board Policy 6.404 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
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IV.D.ii. Approval of Board Policy 6.4081 Safe Relocation of Students
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IV.D.iii. Approval of Board Policy 6.709 Student Fees and Fines
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V. ACTION ITEMS
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
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V.A. Approval of the 2021-2022 Board Meeting Calendar
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
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V.B. Approval of Board Policy 6.702 Fundraising Activities
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
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V.C. Approval of the 2021-2022 General Purpose School Budget
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
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Rationale:
Dr. Duke presented a powerpoint to the Board with an overview of the budget. Mr. Richardson asked how our salaries compare to other similar surrounding districts. Dr. Duke explained that with the 3% raise to all employees, it keeps our salaries very competitive.
Mr. Settles thanked Dr. Duke for an excellent budget. Mr. Ballard asked about cyber security and technology and wanted to make sure that we are putting our best defenses in place. He asked Dr. Duke if the board could get an update on cyber security in the future. Dr. Duke added that all technology requests were added in the budget. Ms. Barton added that she appreciated that the pay raise goes to everyone, not just the teaching staff.
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V.D. Approval of the 2021-2022 School Nutrition Budget
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
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V.E. Approval of the 2021-2022 Extended School Program Budget
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
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V.F. Approval of the 2021-2022 Federal Programs Budget
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
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V.G. Approval of the 2021-2022 School Debt Service Budget
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
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V.H. Approval of the 2021-2022 Indigent Children's Fund Budget
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
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V.I. Approval of Five-Year Capital Outlay Plan
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
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Ms. Barton emphasized the need for a bus garage in the future.
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V.J. Approval of Summer Learning Camps Grant
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
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Dr. Duke explained that he was presenting the Summer Learning and Mini Camps grants to the Board pending state approval so that everything would be in line once the state approved them.
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V.K. Approval of the STREAM Mini Camps Grant
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
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V.L. Budget Amendment/Transfer
Speaker(s):
Ms. Kim Williams
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VI. REPORTS AND INFORMATION
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
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VI.A. Director's Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
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First of all, Dr. Duke wanted to thank the virtual teachers and wanted them to know how much he appreciated them.
Dr. Duke told the Board that the State has recently presented several grants such as Nursing and Early Literacy, and he explained that as we receive them, the plan will be revised and the board will be informed. Dr. Duke added that TNReady Testing will soon be over and school will be out for the summer. Dr. Duke ended his update by informing the Board that Lisa VanCleave was recently elected Vice President of the TABS (Tennessee Association of Board Secretaries) Organization. |
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VII. OTHER BUSINESS
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
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Rationale:
Jimmy Richardson stated that he was so pleased with the way our Board and administration is working together.
Mr. Ballard asked if the fuel shortage was affecting our bus routes. Dr. Duke said that he would speak with Mr. Brian Rome, Transportation Supervisor to make sure there were no issues. |
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
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Action Item
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The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
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