December 9, 2013 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Agenda
Speaker(s):
Mike Keny
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2. Honor 100% TCAP/EOC Students
Speaker(s):
Jackie Abernathy
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Rationale:
The students on the attached list scored 100% on one or more subject areas during last year's TCAP or End of Course tests.
Discussion:
Director of Schools Jackie Abernathy honored the 100% TCAP and EOC students.
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3. Employer Mandate - Affordable Care Act
Speaker(s):
Beth Stockwell
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Discussion:
Benefits Administrator Beth Stockwell addressed the board concerning the Affordable Care Act.
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4. Minutes
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5. MCEA Report
Speaker(s):
Nicky Randolph
Discussion:
On behalf of the MCEA, Vickie Michael thanked Ms. Abernathy for allowing the teachers to have input regarding differentiated pay.
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6. Committee Reports/Schedule Committee Meetings
Rationale:
No committees have met since the November 11 board meeting.
Discussion:
A Budget Committee meeting was scheduled for Monday, January 6, 2014, at 5:00 p.m., immediately followed by a Maintenance Committee meeting.
A Curriculum Commmittee meeting was scheduled for Thursday, January 9, 2014, at 5:30 p.m., immediately followed by a Five-Year Strategic Plan meeting.
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7. Consent Agenda
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MCBOE Policy 1.403 Agendas: "While developing the agenda, the chair and director of schools shall identify routine or non-controversial items to be placed on the consent agenda, which shall become a part of the regular agenda. If any member objects to including an item on the consent agenda, that item shall be moved to the regular agenda as an action item requring discussion. The remaining consent items may be adopted in a single vote without discussion."
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Consent Agenda consisted of: Forrest Softball Team's request to make its annual trip to Panama City Beach, Florida, during Spring Break (March 23-27, 2014); Forrest Rocket Band of Blue's request to attend a Band Rewards Weekend on April 25-27, 2014, in Panama City Beach, Florida; and the Compliance Report.
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7.1. Forrest Softball Team request (Panama City)
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7.2. Forrest Rocket Band of Blue request (Panama City)
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7.3. Compliance Report
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There is no "Area of Non-Compliance Form" attached, because the system is in compliance.
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8. Set Graduation Dates (Annual Agenda item)
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9. Salvage Lists
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Please see attached for the Food Service salvage list and the Technology salvage list.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Policies - Second Reading
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These policies were approved during the November 11 meeting of the board. Because a board member was absent, the policies require a second reading.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. Policy - First Reading
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TCA 49-6-4018 requires each LEA to adopt a policy regarding a teacher's ability to relocate a student from the student's present location to another location for the student's safety or the safety of others. Attached is TSBA's base policy 6.4081 Safe Relocation of Students, which complies with the requirement.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
With the earlier passage of 1.600 Policy Development and Adoption which allows the board to pass policies on first reading with a two-thirds majority, this policy passed on first reading.
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12. Alignment System Bids
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Rationale:
Snap-on Industrial submitted the only alignment system bid.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13. Sundrop Contract
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
In discussing the Sun-drop contract, Mr. Lilly requested the rules be suspended to allow MCHS principal John Bush to address the topic.
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14. New Business
Discussion:
There was no new business.
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15. Director's Report
Speaker(s):
Jackie Abernathy
Discussion:
During the Director's Report, Ms. Abernathy asked that the board consider wages for bus drivers and mechanics in the upcoming Budget Committee meeting; principals have asked their faculties to provide input on the 2014-2015 school calendar, which is on the annual agenda for approval in February; information on differentiated pay has been distributed to schools through the Director's Advisory Committee, and feedback will be presented at the upcoming Budget Committee meeting; auditors have informed us that games of chance, including cakewalks, are not permitted; several changes next year in CTE offerings (will be addressed at upcoming Curriculum Committee meeting); accreditation visit from AdvancEd for SACS will be November 10-12, 2014; Virtual School enrollment next semester: 20 at Cornersville, 24 at MCHS, and 23 at Forrest, with more possible; thanked Vicki Veatch and Jeff Brock for maintenance updates; Jim Bailey will be here December 19 with initial plans for school additions and new building; Kevin Turner (roofing consultant) met with Ms. Abernathy and Mr. Sorrells today and will present his findings to the Maintenance Committee.
Ms. Abernathy wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
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15.1. Resolution
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TSBA's Delegate Assembly recently voted (94%) to support the attached resolution (regarding the statutory caps on school buses) and to seek changes during the next legislative session. If the MCBOE adopts the policy, it will be sent to TSBA and our local legislators.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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16. Adjourn
Discussion:
Mr. Keny read thank you notes from Jo Stinson and Madelyn Shelton.
The meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
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17. FYI
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17.1. Use of Facilities
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The attached "Request for Use of School Facilities" form does not need board approval; the facility is being used by a non-profit organization. Proof of insurance is on file in the Central Office. The principal and Director Abernathy have approved the request.
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17.1.1. Town of Chapel Hill request
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The Town of Chapel Hill requests the use of Forrest High School's old gym for Christmas Vendors on Saturday, December 7. While the Town of Chapel Hill is not a "for-profit" organization, the vendors selling their wares hope to make a profit; therefore, this request must be approved by the board (see number 3 on attached policy). Verification of insurance is on file in the Central Office.
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17.2. Free and Reduced Lunch Percentages
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17.3. Personnel Changes
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17.4. Letter from Gov. Haslam
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