May 11, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

Discussion:  The following additions were made to the agenda under New Business: Mr. Jones - change the date of the June meeting; Mr. Perryman - extending the director's contract.

Discussion:  Director Abernathy recognized the following: Duke TIP students, Classified Employees of the Month, and the Valedictorians, Salutatorians, and the 13-Year Perfect Attendance student.

Discussion:  Human Resources Coordinator Julie Thomas and Deputy Director Jacob Sorrells introduced the 2014-2015 Leadership Academy Class.

Discussion:  During the MCEA report, Nicky Randolph thanked the board and the school system for working with the MCEA as they have over the past year. She then reminded the board of the annual MCEA End-of-the-Year Luncheon on Wednesday, May 27, 11:15-12:45 at the McKnight Building.

Discussion:  Rick Daughrity of Orion presented a building program update.

Discussion:  Kevin Turner of Stephen Ward & Associates presented a roofing update. During discussions of the roofing bids, it was revealed that the roofing budget will not permit for all three projects to be completed. Ms. Abernathy explained that in the overall budget process, instead of rolling the funds left from this year into next year's fund balance, to put $200,000 of that money into a restricted roof fund, which would cover the third project.

Discussion:  Ms. McClintock scheduled a Curriculum Committee meeting for Tuesday, May 26 at 6:00 p.m.

Discussion:  In the Budget Committee report, Finance Director Janet Wiles presented the budget in Ms. Gold's stead. Ms. Wiles stated that there had not been much change since the Budget Committee meeting. Per the boar's request, she added to the budget: 1% raise for the teachers, an additional maintenance person; stipends for Teacher of the Year recognition. As stated in the roofing update, Ms. Wiles reserved $200,000 from this year's fund balance to help with roof needs until the building program is completed. Prior to the vote, Ms. Hunter, Mr. Jones, Mr. Moses, Mr. Perryman and Ms. Cathey read a disclosure statement. Mr. Perryman made a motion, with a second by Mr. Jones, to approve the budget.

Discussion:  Mr. Perryman made a motion, with a second by Mr. Jones to approve the proposed lunch prices for the 2015-2016 school year.

Discussion:  In New Business, the rules were suspended to allow Commissioner Anna Childress to give dates of upcoming meetings. Following discussions, the June board meeting was set for Thursday, June 11 at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Perryman made a motion, with a second by Mr. Jones, to place on the June agenda: Extend the Director's Contract for another year. The motion passed 8-0.

Discussion:  Ms. Abernathy concluded her report by telling the board: Delk-Henson sign reveal will be Wednesday, May 20 at 1:30 p.m.; graduation dates (CVHS, Thursday, May 21, 7:00 p.m.; MCHS, Friday, May 22, 7:00 p.m.; FHS, Saturday, May 23, 9:00 a.m.); thanked Marshall County Soil Conservation District for their annual $100 donation to each of the system's agriculture department at Forrest and Cornersville; received an email from eRate that the system will be awarded a grant for Category II, which will improve our network - Ms. Abernathy thanked Technology Supervisor Suzanne Ingram for her hard work on the grant; several teams are participating in regional tournaments; there are eight school days remaining in this school year.

Discussion:  Continuing Director's Report, Ms. Abernathy told the board of a Safety Grant and activities associated with the grant; a Health & Wellness Fair is being held, and board members are invited to participate.

Discussion:  The meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m.