February 29, 2016 at 6:30 PM - GMSD Board Meeting

Discussion:  Chairman Linda Fisher called the meeting to order at 6:40 pm

Discussion:  Chairman Linda Fisher called for a moment of silence.

Discussion:  Board member Ken Hoover led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Discussion:  Staff Recognition: ShaMira Davis, Professional Development and Evaluation Supervisor at GMSD was recognized as the Leader of the Professional Development Day Planning Team. Davis and her team did an outstanding job preparing a highly engaging, teacher-led development day centering on the theme of innovation. Davis briefed the audience how Mr. George Curous of Alberta, Canada delivered an inspiring keynote address to 320 plus teachers at the first GMSD PD Expo and how his message inspired teachers to become innovative in their thinking and teaching. Parent Volunteers: - Ms. Alison Fondaw, a Dogwood parent was recognized for her input in creating the Strategic Plan. - Mr. Jeffrey Allen and Mr. GW Holland were recognized as positive, caring, appreciative parent volunteers at the car rider line in Houston Middle School, by greeting teachers and making sure students are safe. Student Recognition: George Waldrup was recognized for representing the GMSD employable outcomes initiative as a student and a success story. Waldrup has shared his story in several public forums throughout the year by making speeches that really resonate with the community. Ms. Teresa Price and Ms. Angie Delloso with the Academic Advancement department appreciated his efforts and Mr. Logan Butler, Admissions Counselor at the Christian Brothers University presented Waldrup his acceptance letter to the college.

Discussion:  Board member Natalie Williams requested a clarification of board action in the minutes from January 19, 2016 Board business meeting. She said that she discussed with the Board secretary and the Parliamentarian and would like to make an amendment as follows, - to replace the first paragraph on Page 6, item 10.B with "Board member Mark Dely made a motion to postpone the decision until further research was completed". - to add "The motion failed due to the lack of second".

Discussion:  Board member and TLN representative Natalie Williams thanked the board members and the Superintendent for participating in the TSBA Day on the Hill event on February 16 at Nashville. She said that the meetings with Senator Kelsey, Representative Todd, Representative Lollar, Representative White and Representative McManus were productive. She discussed the status of the education bills HB2574/SB2565 and HB1568/SB1735. She also gave updates on several other education bills.

Discussion:  Chairman Linda Fisher reported on the following, - TSBA Day on the Hill event in which GMSD students also participated - Houston Middle School Jazz Band performance under the direction of Spencer Nesvick and Matt Taylor - Interfund reimbursement Agreement signed between the City of Germantown and the Germantown Board of Education - Construction of Riverdale school addition to begin in May, 2016

Discussion:  Chief Financial Officer Kevin Jones presented the Financial Report including the Balance Sheet, Revenue and Expense Statement for period ending January 31, 2016

Discussion:  Chief of Operations Josh Cathey, gave updates on the various ongoing and upcoming projects and Contract renewals in his department, - Aramark for Nutrition services - ABM for custodial services - GCA for maintenance services - City of Germantown for interlocal agreement for the even exchange of use of our facilities by the City of Germantown in exchange for mowing and landscaping of our facilities - Stop Loss Insurance for the district - Update on Riverdale Building project - Update on Dogwood Elementary Roof top project - Update on Houston High School paving project - Update on portables at Dogwood and Farmington Schools

Discussion:  Superintendent Jason Manuel said that the Board has chosen to be transformative and innovative to try out student centered programs and seen the success of the new RTI coaches making a difference and moving forward. He thanked the 4 coaches for their support to improve teaching in a classroom, Ms. Jenny Harbin, Ms. Joye Phipps, Ms. Courtney Watkins and Ms. Megan Gaschler. Mr. Manuel presented the Data on Implementing RTI and Targeting Student Growth. He gave updates on the New Courses at Houston High School for the 2016-17 school year that included AP courses, Dual enrollment courses and CTE and STEM courses. Mr. Manuel said that the District is working to improve based on Student Data and moving forward towards success of our schools.

Discussion:  There were no citizens to be heard at this time.

Discussion:  The Chairman announced a brief recess for the board at 7:51 pm, in order to meet with the board attorney behind closed doors to discuss a legal issue. The Board reconvened at 8:18 pm.

Discussion:  Chairman Linda Fisher announced the following, - next Board Work Session and Board Meeting scheduled for March 29, 2016. - The Work Session for Strategic Plan will be scheduled in the month of March.

Discussion:  The meeting was adjourned at 8:19 pm