September 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Smith County Board of Education Agenda
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| Attendance Taken on 9/9/2025 at 4:55 PM | |
| Jay Hesson (District | Present |
| Scotty Enoch (District | Present |
| Marty McCaleb | Present |
| Joe Taylor | Present |
| Tommy Manning | Present |
| Ricky Shoulders | Present |
| David McDonald (District | Present |
| Scotty Lewis | Present |
| Present: 8, Absent: 0 | |
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I. Call to Order
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
The Smith County Board of Education met at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the Smith County Board of Education. Mr. XXX provided the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
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II. Welcome
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
Mr. Tommy Manning, Chairman of the Board, welcomed all visitors and called the September 9, 2025, meeting of the board to order.
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III. Consent Items
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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III.A. Board Minutes: Minutes of the Board - August 19, 2025 (Regular Meeting)
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Discussion:
Request to approve the regular meeting minutes of the Board - Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
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III.B. Smith County Middle School Request
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Discussion:
Smith County Middle School FFA requests permission to attend the National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana, from October 28-31, 2025. This will be an overnight trip.
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III.C. Smith County High School Request
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Discussion:
Smith County High School requests permission for the following:
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III.D. Permission to Bid School Bus
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Discussion:
Mrs. Diana Gochcoff, Transportation Supervisor, requests permission to seek bids for one 78 passenger school bus
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IV. Superintendent Actions
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
The Superintendent took the following actions:
1. Staff Placement
2. Transfers
3. Resignations
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V. New Business
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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V.A. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding Between Smith County Sheriff's Office and Smith County Board of Education for School Resource Officers for the 2025-2026 School Year
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Request to approve a Memorandum of Understanding Between Smith County Sheriff's Office and Smith County Board of Education for School Resource Officers for the 2025-2026 School Year
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V.B. New Policy - 6.3001 Alternatives to Exclusionary Discipline Practices in Pre-K
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Request to approve new Policy 6.3001 Alternatives to Exclusionary Discipline Practices in Pre-K using the TDOE Model Policy for Alternatives to Exclusionary Discipline, to develop a behavior management policy that aligns to positive behavior supports and interventions.
This is the first of two readings for this new policy. |
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VI. Discussion
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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VII. Annual Policy Review
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Annual Policy Review (September)
Please review the following policies on line for the Smith County Board of Education to remain compliant in policy review. If you find any inconsistencies or if something needs to be discussed regarding a policy listed below, please bring it to the attention of Mr. Tommy Manning, Chairman of the Board, during the meeting. Policy 1.100, School District - School Board Legal Status and Authority Policy 1.102, Board Members Legal Status Policy 1.104, Memberships Policy 1.106, Code of Ethics Policy 1.107, Board Member Conflict of Interest Policy 1.108, Nepotism Policy 1.200, Method and Election of Officers Policy 1.201, Duties of Officers Policy 1.203, New Member Orientation Policy 1.204, Board Member Development Opportunities Policy 1.205, Board-Director Relations Policy 1.300, Board Committees Policy 1.302, School Board Attorney Policy 1.400, School Board Meetings Policy 1.401, Public Hearings Policy 1.402, Notification of Meetings Policy 1.403, Agendas Policy 1.404, Appeals to and Appearances before the Board Policy 1.405, Rules of Order Policy 1.406, Minutes Policy 1.500, Board-Community Relations Policy 1.501, Visitors to the Schools Policy 1.502, Board Meeting News Coverage Policy 1.503, News Releases, News Conferences, and Interviews Policy 1.600, Policy Development and Adoption Policy 1.601, Administrative Procedures Policy 1.602, Administrative Committees Policy 1.603, Administrative Reports Policy 1.800, School Calendar Policy 1.801, School Day Policy 1.802, Section 504 and ADA Grievance Procedures Policy 1.804, Drug-Free Workplace Policy 1.805, Use of Electronic Mail (e-mail) Policy 1.806, Advertising and Distribution of Materials in Schools Policy 1.808, Registered Sex Offenders Policy 2.200, Annual Operating Budget Policy 2.403, Surplus Property Sales Policy 2.601, Fundraising Activities Policy 2.703, Audits Policy 3.204, Threat Assessment Team Policy 3.219, Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones) Policy 3.603, Return-To-Work Policy Policy 5.403, Drug-Free Workplace Policy Policy 5.6001 Staff Dress Code Policy 6.506, Incarcerated Youth with Disabilities
Time:
(September)
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VIII. Parent Request for Discipline Review
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX. Executive Session
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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X. Adjourn
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Reminders:
October Board Meeting - Tuesday, October 21, 2025 @ SCBOE
November Board Meeting - Tuesday, November 18, 2025 @ SCBOE