Public Meeting Minutes: April 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Johnson City Board of Education Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER AND OPENING

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JCS Beliefs, Mission, Vision, & Goals

1.A. Call to Order and Welcome

1.B. Moment of Silence

1.C. Pledge of allegiance to the flag

1.D. Opening

1.E. Art work on display

1.F. Update on Indian Trail

2. RECOGNITIONS

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_Recommendations for Recognitions_

3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to adopt the agenda. With a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2, the motion passed.

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to adopt the agenda. With a motion by Dr. Ginger Carter and a second by Mrs. Celia Martin, the motion passed.

Dr. Ginger Carter: YES
Mr. Tom Hager: YES
Mrs. Kathy Hall: YES
Mr. Jonathan Kinnick: YES
Mrs. Celia Martin: YES
Mr. Rick Smith: YES
Mrs. Paula Treece: YES

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

4. CORRESPONDENCE, DELEGATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Discussion:

Mr. Joe Crabtree - Educator bonus from section 4 of the Education Freedom Act.
Mrs. Jane Tester - Concerns regarding the Educare Fee list 25-26SY & program at Woodland.
Mrs. LaDawn Hudgins - Concerns regarding the Educare Fee list 25-26SY.

5. REPORTS FROM SUPERINTENDENT AND STAFF

5.A. Building Projects Update

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Building Projects Update

5.B. TSBA SCOPE Conference Report 2025 Update

Discussion: SCOPE Conference:

Kate Carter (President)
Akshay Vashist
Addison Pumphrey
Ensley Baker
Owen King

5.C. Financial Report for February 28, 2025

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Feb 2025 Financial Report

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve Financial Report for February 28, 2025 as submitted by Mrs. Leia Valley. With a motion by Mrs. Kathy Hall and a second by Dr. Ginger Carter, the motion passed.

Dr. Ginger Carter: YES
Mr. Tom Hager: YES
Mrs. Kathy Hall: YES
Mr. Jonathan Kinnick: YES
Mrs. Celia Martin: YES
Mr. Rick Smith: YES
Mrs. Paula Treece: YES

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

5.D. Update on Sales Tax - PEP

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Feb 2025 PEP Sales Tax Report

5.E. 23-24 City of Johnson City Audit, School Funds

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City of Johnson CIty Audit 23-24 School Funds

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve 23-24 City of Johnson City Audit, School Funds as submitted by Ms. Leia Valley. With a motion by Mrs. Kathy Hall and a second by Mrs. Paula Treece, the motion passed.

Dr. Ginger Carter: YES
Mr. Tom Hager: YES
Mrs. Kathy Hall: YES
Mr. Jonathan Kinnick: YES
Mrs. Celia Martin: YES
Mr. Rick Smith: YES
Mrs. Paula Treece: YES

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

5.F. Approval of Day 7 of SHHS Family Life Curriculum (Online Safety)

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DRAFT -- SHHS FLC Day 7 - Life Online

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve the Approval of Day 7 of SHHS Family Life Curriculum (Online Safety) as submitted by Dr. David Timbs. With a motion by Mrs. Paula Treece and a second by Dr. Ginger Carter, the motion passed.

Dr. Ginger Carter: YES
Mr. Tom Hager: YES
Mrs. Kathy Hall: YES
Mr. Jonathan Kinnick: YES
Mrs. Celia Martin: YES
Mr. Rick Smith: YES
Mrs. Paula Treece: YES

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.A. Superintendent's Contract

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2025 Slater Contract with edits

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve the Superintendent's Contract. With a motion by Mrs. Kathy Hall and a second by Mrs. Paula Treece, the motion passed.

Dr. Ginger Carter: YES
Mr. Tom Hager: YES
Mrs. Kathy Hall: YES
Mr. Jonathan Kinnick: YES
Mrs. Celia Martin: YES
Mr. Rick Smith: YES
Mrs. Paula Treece: YES

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

7. CONSENT AGENDA

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mrs. Kathy Hall pulled #7F. and Dr. Ginger Carter pulled #7C & #7G. With a motion by Mrs. Paula Treece and a second by Dr. Ginger Carter, the motion passed.

Dr. Ginger Carter: YES
Mr. Tom Hager: YES
Mrs. Kathy Hall: YES
Mr. Jonathan Kinnick: YES
Mrs. Celia Martin: YES
Mr. Rick Smith: YES
Mrs. Paula Treece: YES

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

7.A. Approval of Minutes

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7.B. Proposed Fundraiser Activities

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7.C. Overnight Field Trip Requests

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OFT REQUESTS

Action(s):

Motion passed:

After a discussion regarding transportation, dates & funding, Motion to approve #7.C. Overnight Field Trip Requests. With a motion by Dr. Ginger Carter and a second by Mrs. Paula Treece, the motion passed.

Dr. Ginger Carter: YES
Mr. Tom Hager: YES
Mrs. Kathy Hall: YES
Mr. Jonathan Kinnick: YES
Mrs. Celia Martin: YES
Mr. Rick Smith: YES
Mrs. Paula Treece: YES

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

7.D. Request to write checks over $5,000

Attachments: (1)

Check Requests

7.E. Second Reading

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2nd reading

7.F. Educare Fee list 25-26SY

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educare feelist 25-26SY

Discussion:

Mrs. Kathy Hall made a motion to change/increase the fee to $25 this year then another $25 next year, with a second by Mr. Tom Hager. After discussion, both Mrs. Hall and Mr. Hager agreed to withdrawal the motion.

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to postpone the item #7. Educare Fee list 25-26SY to the May 1st Special Called Finance Meeting. With a motion by Mrs. Kathy Hall and a second by Dr. Ginger Carter, the motion passed.

Dr. Ginger Carter: YES
Mr. Tom Hager: YES
Mrs. Kathy Hall: YES
Mr. Jonathan Kinnick: YES
Mrs. Celia Martin: YES
Mr. Rick Smith: YES
Mrs. Paula Treece: YES

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

7.G. Code of Conduct 25-26SY

Attachments: (1)

_25.26 Code of Conduct-Red-lined

Action(s):

Motion passed:

After discussion, regarding pages 30 & 37. Motion to approve the Code of Conduct 25-26SY with the exception of web publishing that the employees have the same policy as the student's opt-out option. With a motion by Dr. Ginger Carter and a second by Mrs. Paula Treece, the motion passed.

Dr. Ginger Carter: YES
Mr. Tom Hager: YES
Mrs. Kathy Hall: YES
Mr. Jonathan Kinnick: YES
Mrs. Celia Martin: YES
Mr. Rick Smith: YES
Mrs. Paula Treece: YES

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

7.H. Recommendation for Copier Contract

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copiers

7.I. Request to Transfer Funds

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8. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT FOR ACTION

8.A. Proposed Calendar 26-27 SY

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Draft2627JCScalendar

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve. With a motion by Mrs. Kathy Hall and a second by Mr. Tom Hager, the motion passed.

Dr. Ginger Carter: YES
Mr. Tom Hager: YES
Mrs. Kathy Hall: YES
Mr. Jonathan Kinnick: YES
Mrs. Celia Martin: YES
Mr. Rick Smith: YES
Mrs. Paula Treece: YES

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

8.B. Policies - First Reading

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1ST READING

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve. With a motion by Mrs. Kathy Hall and a second by Mrs. Paula Treece, the motion passed.

Dr. Ginger Carter: YES
Mr. Tom Hager: YES
Mrs. Kathy Hall: YES
Mr. Jonathan Kinnick: YES
Mrs. Celia Martin: YES
Mr. Rick Smith: YES
Mrs. Paula Treece: YES

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

9. NEW BUSINESS

9.A. Johnson City Schools Board of Education Resolution Affirming Participation in Section Four of the Education Freedom Act of 2025 for Teachers to Receive One-Time $2,000 Bonus

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Johnson City Schools Board of Education Resolution Affirming Participation in Section Four of the Education Freedom Act of 2025_

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve the Johnson City Schools Board of Education Resolution Affirming Participation in Section Four of the Education Freedom Act of 2025 for Teachers to Receive One-Time $2,000 Bonus with an addition on paragraph 3: WHEREAS, the Tennessee General Assembly passed the "Education Freedom Act of 2025" during the first Extraordinary Session of the 114th General Assembly and this Act includes a provision providing one-time bonuses of no less than $2,000 to some public school teachers in the state;. With a motion by Dr. Ginger Carter and a second by Mr. Tom Hager, the motion passed.

Dr. Ginger Carter: YES
Mr. Tom Hager: YES
Mrs. Kathy Hall: YES
Mr. Jonathan Kinnick: YES
Mrs. Celia Martin: YES
Mr. Rick Smith: YES
Mrs. Paula Treece: YES

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

9.B. Communications Update

Discussion:

Johnson City Schools Board of Education Resolution Affirming Participation in Section Four of the Education Freedom Act of 2025 for Teachers to Receive One-Time $2,000 Bonus
Day 7 of SHHS Family Life Curriculum (Online Safety)
Science Hill High School 1 of 4 in the state performing above a pre-pandemic level and 1 of 100 nationally.

10. INFORMATION ITEMS

10.A. BOE Calendar of Events

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