April 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Bedford County Board of Education
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I. PROCEDURAL ITEMS
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I.A. Call to Order
Discussion:
The Bedford County Board of Education met in a regular monthly session on April 17, 2025 at 6:00 pm in the Board of Education Central Office located at 500 Madison St., Shelbyville, TN. Board members Glenn Forsee, Michael Cook, Brian Crews, David Brown, Dan Reed, Andrea Anderson, Shanna Boyette and Lana Craig were present. Barton Williams attended via ZOOM.
Chairman Michael Cook called the meeting to order, followed by a moment of silence, and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Slayleigh Doak and Sydney Peacock who are students at Harris Middle School. |
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I.B. Moment of Silence
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I.C. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Slayleigh Doak and Sydney Peacock, students at Harris Middle School
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I.D. Opening Remarks
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II. CONSENT AGENDA
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Consent Agenda was approved by acclamation upon the motion and seconded by Glenn Forsee and Dan Reed.
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II.A. Approval of Agenda
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II.B. Minutes from March Monthly Meeting
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II.C. Minutes from Budget Study Session April 3, 2025
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II.D. Cascade HS Football Trip Request
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II.E. Cascade HS Football Trip Request (2)
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II.F. Cascade Middle Student Council Trip Request
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II.G. Cascade HS Girls Basketball Trip Request
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II.H. Cascade HS Cheerleader Trip Request
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II.I. Thomas Magnet Beta Club Trip Request
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II.J. FY 2025 - CTE Perkins Basic - Rev 4
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II.K. FY 2025 - CTE Perkins Basic - Rev 5
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II.L. FY 2025 - Consolidated - Rev 4 - Title I, Part A
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II.M. FY 2025 - Consolidated - Rev 4 - Title II, Part A
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II.N. FY 2025 - Consolidated - Rev 4 - Title III
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II.O. FY 2025 - ESSER 3.0 - Rev 3
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II.P. Policies for Revision
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II.P.1. 6.303 Interrogations and Searches
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II.P.2. 6.319 Alternative Education
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II.P.3. 5.802 Qualifications and Duties of the School Superintendent (Recommended by Jennifer White after her review.)
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II.Q. TSBA Volunteer of the Year nomination
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III. PUBLIC COMMENT
Discussion:
There was no public comment.
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IV. COMMUNICATIONS
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IV.A. Good News Report
Discussion:
Ms. Garrette gave a quick summary of the highlights in the Good News Report.
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V. PRESENTATIONS
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VI. ACTION ITEMS
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VI.A. Cascade HS Basketball Coaches Reward
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This will be paid through and established by the Cascade Tip Off Club and it will go through the Finance office. Motion was made by Lana Craig and seconded by Andrea Anderson. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.B. Cascade Wrestling Assistant Coach Compensation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This will go through the Booster Club and also through the Finance office. Motion was made by Glenn Forsee to approve and a second was by Brian Crews. Motion passed with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.C. Budget Amendment No. 3
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This amendment includes monies moved by principals to a different line item and reimbursements for field trips, lost books, or damages. This is a cleanup amendment. It also reflects the TISA outcomes money that came in. Motion to approve made by Brian Crews and seconded by Shanna Boyette. Motion passed by a 9-0 vote.
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VI.D. March Monthly Financial Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Garrett stated there is nothing concerning and we are within budget. Motion to approve by Glenn Forsee and seconded by David Brown. Motion passed by a 9-0 vote.
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VI.E. Quarterly Financial Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Garrett explained that this is the end of the first quarter and we’re in good standing. Motion to approve by Andrea Anderson and seconded by Shanna Boyette. Motion passed by a 9-0 vote.
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VII. REPORT ITEMS
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VII.A. Monthly Tax Analysis
Discussion:
Dr. Garrett said there is nothing unusual and we’re in good shape.
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VII.B. Attendance Report
Discussion:
Terise Rhodes shared the current attendance report and the Preliminary Report for the 2025-2026 school year.
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VII.C. Executive Committee Report
Discussion:
Mr. Cook announced the next budget study session will be April 24th at the Central Office. The May board meeting will be on the 15th.
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VII.C.1. Surplus - Eakin, Thomas, Learning Way, and Central Office.
Discussion:
Surplus property declared for Eakin, Thomas, Learning Way and Central Office.
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VII.D. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Dr. Garrett spoke about TCAP testing and how great the week went. She also wished everyone a Happy Easter.
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VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
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VIII.A. Additional Acknowledgements
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VIII.B. FYI - Personnel
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
Glenn Forsee moved to adjourn the meeting at approximately 6:26.
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