July 23, 2013 at 5:30 PM - Special Called Meeting

Discussion:  The Marshall County Board of Education met in special called session on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Conference Room at Jones School to approve a construction manager, discuss emergency maintenance concerns, and approve the 2013-2014 budget. Mr. Lilly opened the meeting with a prayer for the Keny family.

Discussion:  Ms. Abernathy stressed that because emergency repairs are required to the WES foundation, this project does not require going through the bidding process.

Discussion:  Ms. Abernathy provided an update on the sewer problem at Cornersville School. She stated that the problem should be corrected by August 12.

Discussion:  Before voting on the budgets, Ms. Hunter, Mr. Jones, Mr. Moses, and Mr. Perryman read disclosure statements. Finance Director Janet Wiles informed the board that new laws prohibit the system from paying a larger percentage of medical insurance for any employee; the board has paid 100%, instead of 83%, of Director Abernathy's medical insurance premium, per her contract (a difference of $2,011). Therefore, $2,011 has been added to Ms. Abernathy's salary, then taken out of medical insurance. An addendum will be made to Ms. Abernathy's contract indicating the salary adjustment. Staying on the topic of medical insurance, Ms. Wiles said the state has notified her that medical insurance will increase 5.6%; therefore, the budget reflects the increase.

Discussion:  The meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.