May 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM - GREENEVILLE CITY REGULAR BOARD MEETING
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I. Call to Order
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II. Pledge to the Flag
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III. Recognition of Visitors
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IV. Special Recognition
Speaker(s):
Spencer Morrell
Comments:
Character Ed Students
Time:
(10 minutes)
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V. School Report
Speaker(s):
Janet Ricker
Comments:
Hal Henard - Janet Ricker
Time:
(10 minutes)
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VI. Public Comment Period
Time:
(20 Minutes)
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VII. Conflict of Interest Statement
Comments:
Chair to Board Members:
Chair to Board Members:
Chair to Board Secretary:
Time:
(5 Minutes)
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VIII. Approval of Agenda
Time:
(5 Minutes)
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IX. Consent Agenda
Time:
(5 minutes)
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IX.A. Consideration of Approving Minutes of April 28, 2026, Board Meeting
Speaker(s):
Steve Starnes
Attachments:
()
Rationale:
Origin:
___ Topic presented for information only (no board action required) _X_ Board review required by: _X_ State or federal law or regulation
___ Board of Education policy Other: __________________________________________
_X_ Action requested at this meeting
___ Action requested at future meeting: _______________ (date)
Previous Review/Action: _X_ No Previous board review/action ___ Previous review/action date: ________________
action: ________________________________________________ Background Information: In accordance with State law, the Board of Education must approve the minutes of the previous meeting of the Board. The draft of the minutes of the previous meeting shall be sent to all Board members with the agenda for the subsequent meeting.
Summary of Major Elements: Meeting minutes are attached for Board review. Following approval by the Board, the minutes shall be signed by the Board Chair and Director of Schools. The minutes will become permanent records of the Board and shall be made available to any interested party upon request.
Director of Schools' Recommendation: Approval Impact on Resources: None Timetable for Further Review/Action:
None |
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IX.B. Consideration of Approving Minutes of April 30, 2026, GCS Budget Workshop
Speaker(s):
Steve Starnes
Attachments:
()
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IX.C. Consideration of Accepting Personnel Report
Speaker(s):
Melissa Batson, Chief Human Resources Officer
Rationale:
Origin:
_X_ Topic presented for information only (no board action required) ___ Board review required by: ___ State or federal law or regulation
_X_ Board of Education policy
Other: __________________________________________
_X_ Action requested at this meeting
___ Action requested at future meeting: _______________ (date)
Previous Review/Action:
_X_ No Previous board review/action ___ Previous review/action date: ________________
action: ________________________________________________
Background Information: In a continuing effort to keep the Greeneville City Board of Education advised of personnel changes in the school system, a report is made monthly to the members. Board action is occasionally required for personnel related matters. Summary of Major Elements: The attached are changes in personnel since the April report to the Board.
Acceptance Impact on Resources: None Timetable for Further Review/Action: None |
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IX.D. Consideration of Approving Board Policy Revisions (2nd Reading)
Speaker(s):
Steve Starnes, Richard Tipton, Dr. Jason Horne, Ellen Lipe, Melissa Batson, and Jeff Townsley
Attachments:
()
Rationale:
Origin:
___ Topic presented for information only (no board action required) _X_ Board review required by: _X_ State or federal law or regulation
___ Board of Education policy
Other: __________________________________________
_X_ Action requested at this meeting
___ Action requested at future meeting: _______________ (date)
Previous Review/Action: ___ No Previous board review/action _X_ Previous review/action date: _XX/XX/XXX________________________________________
action: _Approved on 1st Reading____________________________
Background Information: Per policy 1.600, at least biannually, the Board shall review its policy manual for the purpose of passing, revising, or deleting policies mandated by changing conditions. This routine review of district policies is done on an ongoing basis by central office administrative staff with the assistance of TSBA's policy maintenance service.
Summary of Major Elements: During Routine review, it was determined that the attached policies needed to either be updated to reflect the current language and practice, or reflect no changes.
Director of Schools' Recommendation: Approval Impact on Resources: None Timetable for Further Review/Action: None |
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IX.E. Consideration of Approving School Trip Request
Speaker(s):
Steve Starnes
Attachments:
()
Rationale:
Origin:
__ Topic presented for information only (no board action required) _X_ Board review required by: __ State or federal law or regulation _X_ Board of Education policy Other: __________________________________________ _X_ Action requested at this meeting __ Action requested at future meeting: _______________ (date) Previous Review/Action: _X_ No Previous board review/action __ Previous review/action date: ________________ action: ________________________________________________ Background Information: Board Policy 4.302 specifies that the Board must approve field trips that are both overnight and out-of-state. Additionally, approval is required when students must leave school early for participation in athletic events. Summary of Major Elements: The detailed trip request is attached. Director of Schools' Recommendation: Approval Impact on Resources: None Timetable for Further Review/Action: None |
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IX.F. Consideration of Approving Disposal of Nutrition Equipment under $500.00
Speaker(s):
Jason Horne
Rationale:
Origin:
__ Topic presented for information only (no board action required) _X_ Board review required by: _X_ State or federal law or regulation
__ Board of Education policy
Other: __________________________________________
_X_ Action requested at this meeting__ Action requested at future meeting: _______________ (date)
Previous Review/Action: _X_ No Previous board review/action __ Previous review/action date: ________________
action: ________________________________________________
Background Information: GCS Board Policy 2.403 gives the Greeneville Board of education the authority to declare district property that is no longer useful nor necessary as surplus and to authorize the disposal of such equipment, books, or materials. Summary of Major Elements: Request to dispose of ice machine located at Greeneville High School. Our maintenance technicians have replaced 2 different parts and it cannot be repaired. Director of Schools' Recommendation: Approval Impact on Resources: None Timetable for Further Review/Action: None |
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IX.G. Consideration of Approving 2026-2027 School Nutrition Budget
Speaker(s):
Ellen Lipe, CPA
Attachments:
()
Rationale:
Origin:
__ Topic presented for information only (no board action required) _X_ Board review required by: _X_ State or federal law or regulation __ Board of Education policy Other: __________________________________________ _X_ Action requested at this meeting __ Action requested at future meeting: _______________ (date) Previous Review/Action: _X_ No Previous board review/action __ Previous review/action date: ________________ action: ________________________________________________ Background Information: The State of Tennessee requires approval of the School Nutrition Budget by the Board of Education. The financial position of the School Nutrition Program at GCS is very good. Summary of Major Elements: The 2026-2027 School Nutrition Budget is attached. Director of Schools' Recommendation: Approval Impact on Resources: As presented in the attached budget Timetable for Further Review/Action: None |
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X. Action Items
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X.A. Consideration of Approving 2026-2027 General Purpose Budget
Speaker(s):
Ellen Lipe, CPA
Attachments:
()
Rationale:
Origin:
__ Topic presented for information only (no board action required) _X_ Board review required by: _X_ State or federal law or regulation __ Board of Education policy Other: __________________________________________ _X_ Action requested at this meeting __ Action requested at future meeting: _______________ (date) Previous Review/Action: _X_ No Previous board review/action __ Previous review/action date: ________________ action: ________________________________________________ Background Information: Greeneville City Board of Education approves a budget to be presented to the City Council each year. The 2026-2027 General Purpose Budget presented reflects the latest information available at informational cutoff points. The Budget is a culmination of a thorough and in-depth process. It reflects the Administration, Leadership Team, and the Board of Education’s best efforts to address the needs of Greeneville City Schools and meet State and Federal requirements. Summary of Major Elements: The 2026-2027 General Purpose School Fund Budget presented reflects total revenues, equity, and expenditures of $40,642,330. Director of Schools' Recommendation: Approval Impact on Resources: As Presented Timetable for Further Review/Action: None
Time:
(10 minutes)
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X.B. Consideration of Approving Board Policy Revisions - 1st Reading
Speaker(s):
Steve Starnes, Richard Tipton, Dr. Jason Horne, Ellen Lipe, Melissa Batson, and Jeff Townsley
Attachments:
()
Rationale:
Origin:
___ Topic presented for information only (no board action required) _X_ Board review required by: _X_ State or federal law or regulation
___ Board of Education policy
Other: __________________________________________
_X_ Action requested at this meeting___ Action requested at future meeting: _______________ (date)
Previous Review/Action: _X_ No Previous board review/action ___ Previous review/action date: ________________
action: ________________________________________________
Background Information: Per policy 1.600, at least biannually, the Board shall review its policy manual for the purpose of passing, revising, or deleting policies mandated by changing conditions. This routine review of district policies is done on an ongoing basis by central office administrative staff with the assistance of TSBA’s policy maintenance service. Summary of Major Elements: Revisions are recommended to the attached policies on 1st reading. Director of Schools' Recommendation: Approval Impact on Resources: None Timetable for Further Review/Action: None
Time:
(5 minutes)
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X.C. Consideration of Approving Purchase of Virtual Host Server
Speaker(s):
Chuck Broyles
Attachments:
()
Rationale:
Origin:
__ Topic presented for information only (no board action required) _X_ Board review required by: _X_ State or federal law or regulation __ Board of Education policy Other: __________________________________________ _X_ Action requested at this meeting __ Action requested at future meeting: _______________ (date) Previous Review/Action: _X_ No Previous board review/action __ Previous review/action date: ________________ action: ________________________________________________ Background Information: Background Information: GCS relies heavily on our virtual server infrastructure. We currently operate over 70 ‘virtual’ servers spread across 2 main ‘host servers’ All critical business functions run on these host servers including PowerSchool, Munis, and Active Directory functionality. Periodically these host servers must be replaced due to age and future hardware requirements. We propose purchasing a new Dell PowerEdge R770 Server (quotation attached with technical specifications). This is a planned and budgeted purchase out of the 2025/2026 IT budget. This new server will play a critical role in our migration away from VmWare toward Hyper-V as our hypervisor. Broadcom’s acquisition of VmWare and pending licensing changes are driving this move. New VmWare licensing models make staying with VmWare cost prohibitive. Summary of Major Elements: Dell PowerEdge R770 $40,589.8 Director of Schools' Recommendation: Approval Impact on Resources: Budgeted purchase approved in 2025/2026 I.T. budget Timetable for Further Review/Action: Immediate
Time:
(5 Minutes)
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X.D. Consideration of Approving Purchase of Cell Booster Solution for GCTA Building
Speaker(s):
Chuck Broyles
Attachments:
()
Rationale:
Origin:
__ Topic presented for information only (no board action required) _X_ Board review required by: _X_ State or federal law or regulation __ Board of Education policy Other: __________________________________________ _X_ Action requested at this meeting __ Action requested at future meeting: _______________ (date) Previous Review/Action: _X_ No Previous board review/action __ Previous review/action date: ________________ action: ________________________________________________ Background Information: Cell reception inside the GCTA building is a safety concern. Dropped calls, missed messages, missed RAVE alerts are far too common. Geography and distance to nearest towers are to blame. Individual consumer grade carrier ‘extenders’ have proven ineffective and are not a suitable solution given the building size and device demands. Wilson Electronics and SOLiD BARS products offer enterprise level whole-building coverage ensuring all major cell networks are amplified. Ambit Solutions conducted an internal cell coverage audit of GCTA and with input from GCTA and GCS staff, designed an internal network with special consideration placed on known problem areas. The system is specifically designed to ensure maximum coverage in designated lock-down areas where coverage now is non-existent, while also boosting coverage in spotty low reception areas. Internal antennas will be strategically placed inside the building, with multi-carrier antennas on the roof to grab signal and amplify throughout. Summary of Major Elements: Ambit Solutions to install SOLiD BARS and Wilson Electronics equipment - $58,865 · Annual Support and Maintenance - $500 · Equipment and installation on TIPS Contract: 230105 · Building solution has multiple year life span Director of Schools' Recommendation: Approval Impact on Resources: $55,135.00 funded through local TISA safety funding, $3,730 funded through Public School Security Grant Timetable for Further Review/Action: Immediate
Time:
(5 Minutes)
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XI. Director's Report
Speaker(s):
Steve Starnes
Time:
(5 minutes)
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XII. Legislative Update
Speaker(s):
Pam Botta
Time:
(5 Minutes)
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XIII. Adjournment
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