April 13, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Agenda
Speaker(s):
Donnie Moses
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2. Recognitions
Speaker(s):
Jackie Abernathy
Discussion:
Director Abernathy recognized the following: MCEA District Spelling Bee winners, SCOPE Delegate, and Mike Whitehead, the South Central Regional Teacher of the Year.
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2.1. MCEA District Spelling Bee Winners
Rationale:
MCEA District Spelling Bee winners:
Nataley Staggs (4th grade, WES) - 1st place Jada Silva (4th grade, CHES) - 2nd place Gabby Olin (6th grade, WES) - 3rd place |
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2.2. SCOPE Delegate
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During the recent Tennessee School Boards Association Student Congress on Policies in Education (SCOPE), Marshall County was well represented by Alleyah Allen (MCHS). The day-long event included mock school board meetings, group discussions, and debates with their peers. At the end of the day, participants met as a congress, where each group's student leader gave a presentation on one of the day's topics.
See attached for the SCOPE report. |
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2.3. Honor South Central Regional Teacher of the Year
Rationale:
Mike Whitehead has been named the 9-12 South Central Regional Teacher of the Year (among 16 school districts). He will now move on to state competition. Good luck, Mr. Whitehead!
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2.4. Classified Employee of the Month
Rationale:
The Classified Employees of the Month are:
Wanda Hargrove, MCHS Amanda Roberts, CO Silvia Romero, OGES Marianne Whitley, Forrest Paul Williams, WES
Discussion:
Ms. Abernathy then honored the Classified Employees of the Month.
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3. Minutes
Speaker(s):
Donnie Moses
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4. MCEA Report
Speaker(s):
Nicky Randolph
Discussion:
During the MCEA report, Vickie Michael told the board that the year is winding down, and they will each be receiving an invitation to the annual luncheon (Wednesday, May 27, 11:15-12:45 at the McKnight Building); all officer positions are open at MCEA this year.
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5. Committee Reports/Schedule Committee Meetings
Discussion:
Mr. Jones scheduled a Policy Committee meeting for Wednesday, April 22 at 5:00 p.m. Ms. Gold scheduled a Budget Committee meeting to immediately follow the Policy Committee's meeting.
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5.1. Budget Committee - March 16
Speaker(s):
Kristen Gold
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Discussion:
In the Budget Committee report, Ms. Gold stated the committee met on March 16, during which Finance Director Janet Wiles presented a current statement of expenditures and encumbrances and stated the county would like to have a budget by June 30. Ms. Wiles will prepare a draft budget to present at a budget committee meeting in April. Mr. Sorrells provided information regarding supplements; the committee voted 8-0 to have Mr. Sorrells develop a final proposal with the suggestions made to be included in the budget when it is drafted.
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6. Telemed Presentation
Speaker(s):
Deborah Wade/Mike Keny/Mark Gregory
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Discussion:
Mike Keny, Coordinated School Health Co-Coordinator, presented information on Telemed, a program that allows a medical provider to treat a student either in person or by interactive video telecommunications. After discussions, Mr. Jones made a motion, with a second by Mr. Perryman, to try Telemed on a 5-month trial basis (August-December). The motion passed 9-0.
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7. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Donnie Moses
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Rationale:
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 requiring discussion. The remaining consent items may be adopted in a single vote without discussion."
Discussion:
Mr. Perryman made a motion, with a second by Mr. Lilly, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 9-0.
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7.1. Miscellaneous Surplus in Gym
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Miscellaneous tables and cabinets Two pianos The following are food service surplus items Dish cart with plates Dish cart Three-tier rolling cart Frymaster fryer Mixer with accessories Mixer with one box of accessories Set of scales Microwaves (1 large, 1 small) Two small rolling drink cookers Food warmer Food cooler Three rolling racks Six-shelf metal rack Skid of miscellaneous plates, bowls, cups, and glasses Six cafeteria tables (12 stools per table) |
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7.2. Marshall County Art Guild (MCHS)
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Rationale:
The Marshall County Art Guild requests the use of the MCHS hallways and FCS room to present a craft fair. Although the MCAG is a not-for-profit organization, the vendors selling their crafts hope to make a profit; therefore, this request needs board approval. Proof of insurance is on file in the Central Office.
See board policy 3.206 attached. |
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7.3. MCHS Beta Club request (Nat'l. Beta Club Convention)
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Rationale:
Although this request is not both overnight and out of state, it requires board approval because of the request for funding (see attached policy).
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7.4. MCHS FCCLA request (Nat'l. FCCLA Leadership Mtg.)
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8. Pest Control Bids
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Resolution
Speaker(s):
Jackie Abernathy/Janet Wiles
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Discussion:
Mr. Perryman made a motion, with a second by Mr. Jones, to approve the resolution to transfer funds from General Purpose School Fund to the Federal Projects Fund. The motion passed 9-0.
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10. Federal Budget Revision #3
Speaker(s):
Jackie Morris
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Prior to discussing Federal Budget Revision #3, Mr. Moses stated that $99.00 needs to be deducted from the materials and supplies line in the Preschool Budget 15.01, bringing the total for Preschool Budget to $36,510.05.
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11. Summer Workers
Speaker(s):
Jackie Abernathy/Julie Thomas
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12. Annual Agenda
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12.1. Annual Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12.2. Director of Schools Performance Evaluation
Speaker(s):
Julie Cathey/Sheryl McClintock
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Discussion:
Mr. Moses thanked Ms. Cathey and Ms. McClintock for compiling the Director's Evaluation scores.
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13. Contractor's Pay Request
Speaker(s):
Jackie Abernathy/Janet Wiles
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Contuing Director's Report, Ms. Abernathy: thanked Blair Glenn for donating a flute to Marshall County High School; asked the board to consider a policy about December graduates during the upcoming Policy Committee meeting; asked if the board would like to continue or not continue the maintenance contract with the county.
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15.1. Ribbon Cutting at New Additions (Lewisburg)
Discussion:
During the Director's Report, ribbon cutting ceremonies were scheduled for Thursday, May 7 for the Lewisburg additions at the following times: Marshall Elementary - 11:00 a.m.; Westhills Elementary - 11:30 a.m.; Oak Grove Elementary - 12:00 noon.
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15.2. Reception for Valedictorians/Salutatorians/Career Perfect Attendance Students
Rationale:
If agreed upon by the board, we will hold a reception in the lower conference room at 5:30 before the 6:00 May 11th meeting. During the May board meeting, the students will be presented certificates and a gift. Ms. Delk and Ms. Jett from Food Service will prepare the refreshments for the reception; Ms. Poole will procure the gifts. Please give Ms. Poole a $30 donation before leaving this evening so she may purchase the gifts.
Discussion:
The board agreed to host a reception for the system's Valedictorians/Salutatorians/13-Year Perfect Attendance students at 5:30 p.m. prior to the May 11 board meeting.
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16. Adjourn
Speaker(s):
Donnie Moses
Discussion:
Mr. Moses stated that five of the MCBOE members attended TSBA's "Vision for Excellence" training. He asked the board to look at the system's website to familiarize themselves with the board's mission and vision.
The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
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17. FYI
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17.1. Travel Requests
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Rationale:
Because these requests are not both overnight and out of state, they do not require board approval. They are included in your board packet for your information.
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17.2. Use of Facility
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The attached use of facility request forms do not require board approval; the facilities are being used by non-profit organizations. Proofs of insurance are on file in the Central Office. The school principals and director of schools have approved the requests.
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17.3. Approved Fundraisers
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17.4. Personnel Changes
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