July 15, 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 July 15, 2025 at 6:00 pm in the Board of Education Central Office located at 500 Madison St., Shelbyville, TN. Board members Michael Cook, Brian Crews, Dan Reed, Barton Williams, Andrea Anderson and were present. Members Shanna Boyette, Lana Craig, Glenn Forsee and David Brown were absent. There were 5 members present for a quorum. Chairman Michael Cook called the meeting to order, followed by a moment of silence, and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Remington Oliver and Gavin Wolf who are students at Cartwright Elementary School. |
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I.B. Moment of Silence
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I.C. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Remington Oliver and Gavin Wolf, students at Cartwright Elementary School
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I.D. Opening Remarks
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II. CONSENT AGENDA
Discussion:
The Consent Agenda was approved by acclamation upon the motion and seconded by Brian Crews and Dan Reed.
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II.A. Approval of Agenda
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II.B. Minutes from June Monthly Meeting
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II.C. Minutes from June 26, 2025 Special Called Meeting
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II.D. FY 2025 - ESSER 3.0 - Rev 4
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II.E. Policies for Revision (Due to new law - recommended by TSBA)
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II.E.1. 1.407 School District Records
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II.E.2. 1.700 School District Goals
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II.E.3. 1.901 Charter School Applications
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II.E.4. 1.903 Charter School Oversight
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II.E.5. 1.905 Charter School Renewal
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II.E.6. 1.906 Charter School Revocation
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II.E.7. 4.100 Instructional Program
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II.E.8. 4.212 Virtual Education Program
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II.E.9. 4.403 Library Materials
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II.E.10. 5.100 Personnel Goals
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II.E.11. 5.500 Discrimination/Harassment of Employees (Sexual, Racial, Ethnic, Religious)
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II.E.12. 5.701 Substitute Teachers
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II.E.13. 6.200 Attendance
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II.E.14. 6.304 Student Discrimination, Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Intimidation
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II.F. Policy for Revision - 3.202 Emergency Preparedness Plan
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III. PUBLIC COMMENT
Discussion:
There was no public comment.
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IV. PRESENTATIONS
Discussion:
Mr. Tim Harwell presented certificates to each team member for their participation in the state tournament.
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IV.A. Community High School Softball Team
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V. ACTION ITEMS
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V.A. Bedford County Emergency Funding Request Cascade
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The sewer lines at Cascade Middle School need to be fixed before school starts. There were 3 bids, and it was recommended to go with H&H Excavation being the lowest bid at $74,000. Motion was made by Barton Williams and seconded by Andrea Anderson. Motion was carried with a 5-0 vote.
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V.B. Annual Agenda by Month for 2025-2026
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Required by policy. Motion was made by Brian Crews and seconded by Dan Reed. Motion was carried with a 5-0 vote.
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V.C. Facility Use Fees
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
These fees are to be approved each year and there are no changes recommended. Motion was made by Andrea Anderson and seconded by Barton Williams. Motion was carried with a 5-0 vote.
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V.D. Option 1 - Policy 1.1021 Student Advisory Group
or Option 2 - Policy 1.1021 Student Board Member
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
A new law states that we either have a student board member or a student advisory group. We already have a student advisory group, so Dr. Garrett recommended to go with Option 1 - 1.1021 Student Advisory Group. Motion was made to accept Option 1 with the change to meet once every 9 weeks by Brian Crews and seconded by Barton Williams. Motion was carried with a 5-0 vote.
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V.E. Policy 3.204 Threat Assessment Team
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Changes to these policies were made as a result of the new laws that went into effect by the state legislators. Motion was made to group items E-I and K-P and to table item J by Dan Reed and seconded by Brian Crews. Motion was carried with a 5-0 vote. Motion was made to approve the policy changes by Andrea Anderson and seconded by Barton Williams. Motion was carried with a 5-0 vote.
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V.F. Policy 4.301 Interscholastic Athletics
Discussion:
Grouped in items E-I.
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V.G. Policy 4.406 Use of Internet
Discussion:
Grouped in items E-I.
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V.H. Policy 4.601 Reporting Student Progress
Discussion:
Grouped in items E-I.
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V.I. Policy 4.605 Graduation Requirements
Discussion:
Grouped in items E-I.
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V.J. Policy 5.110 Compensation Guides & Contracts
Discussion:
This policy is tabled.
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V.K. Policy 5.119 Employment of Retirees
Discussion:
Grouped in items K-P.
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V.L. Policy 5.305 Family and Medical Leave
Discussion:
Grouped in items K-P.
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V.M. Policy 6.303 Interrogations and Searches
Discussion:
Grouped in items K-P.
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V.N. Policy 6.312 Use of Personal Communication Devices in School
Discussion:
Grouped in items K-P.
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V.O. Policy 6.411 Student Wellness
Discussion:
Grouped in items K-P.
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V.P. Policy 6.600 Student Records
Discussion:
Grouped in items K-P.
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V.Q. June Monthly Financial Report - deferred to the August meeting
Discussion:
Deferred to the August meeting.
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V.R. Quarterly Financial Report - deferred to the August meeting
Discussion:
Deferred to the August meeting.
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VI. REPORT ITEMS
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VI.A. Monthly Tax Analysis - deferred to the August meeting
Discussion:
Deferred to the August meeting.
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VI.B. Attendance Report
Discussion:
Terise Rhodes went over the preliminary enrollment numbers for the 2025-2026 school year.
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VI.C. Annual Bullying Report FY 2024-2025
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VI.D. Memo Regarding High School Credit Exams Qualifying Scores
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VI.E. Third Grade Retention Update
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VI.F. Executive Committee Report
Discussion:
Mr. Cook announced the next board meeting will be August 21st at Thomas Magnet School and the September meeting will be at Liberty School. Summer Law is July 18th-19th in Gatlinburg and August 7th in Jackson.
Surplus property declared for Shelbyville Central High School, the Distribution Center and Liberty School. |
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VI.F.1. Surplus - Shelbyville Central High School, the Distribution Center and Liberty School
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VI.G. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Dr. Garrett congratulated Patrick Hasty for being a Semifinalist for the South Central Region Principal of the Year and Lori Sexton is the South Central Semifinalist for Supervisor of the Year. She said she had people asking about class sizes. She wants everyone to know that we will look at those numbers daily and make great decisions for the students and within our budget.
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VII. OTHER BUSINESS
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VII.A. Additional Acknowledgements
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VII.B. FYI - Personnel
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
Brian Crews moved to adjourn the meeting at approximately 6:29.
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