June 10, 2021 at 5:30 PM - Bradley County Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order - Chairman Troy Weathers
Discussion:
Dr. Dale Lynch, Executive Director of the Tennessee Organization of Superintendents, presented Dr. Linda Cash with a plaque for the Southeast Regional 2022 Superintendent of the Year which makes her a finalist for the Tennessee Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Lynch praised Dr. Cash for her leadership. She has served on the TOSS Legislative Committee and has been a go to for them with the Legislators and with the Department of Education. Chairman Weathers congratulated Dr. Cash on the honor and told her that she continues to make Bradley County Proud.
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2. Invocation - Nolan Pelfrey, Student Pastor, Public Church
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3. Pledge to Flag
Discussion:
Ted Bryson, District 3 Board member, led the pledge for the group.
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4. Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Consent Agenda.
Board Member #1 Board Member #2 Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Bryson asked that item 4c - Field Trips be pulled from the consent agenda.
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4.a. Meeting Agenda
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4.b. Minutes
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4.c. Field Trips
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Bryson asked that each field trip be voted on separately. He opposes the trip to New York City and will vote no due to the current conditions in the world right now. Mr. Weathers asked if that was the only one he had an issue with. Mr. Bryson told him yes. Chairman Weathers pulled just the New York City field trip out for a separated vote.
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4.c.1. LFMS-New York City NY
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4.c.2. OMS-Washington DC
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4.c.3. OMS-Myrtle Beach NC
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4.c.4. WVHS-Gulf Shores AL
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4.c.5. WVHS-Pensacola Beach FL-Boys BB
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4.c.6. WVHS-Pensacola Beach FL-Girls BB
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4.d. Communication Plan
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4.d.1. District Communication Plan - Brittany Cannon, Community & Communications Coordinator
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4.e. Bus Route Transfer
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4.e.1. Bus Route Transfer - Route 38 from Melton to Lewis - Gary Austin, Transportation / Pupil Personnel Director
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4.f. Disposal
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4.f.1. Ocoee Middle School Lawn Mower Disposal
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5. Persons Requesting to Address the Board on Agenda Items
Discussion:
No one signed up to address the Board.
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6. Director of Schools Report
Discussion:
Dr. Cash started by saying that she appreciates the support for the Superintendent of the Year. She said it takes everyone in the room and all her people to make things happen, and she gets the pleasure of leading this great group.
She presented Emily Brown, School Nutrition Director, with a plaque and certificate from 2021 NO KID HUNGRY TN - Hungry Heroes for the Best School Nutrition Team. Dr. Cash introduced UT 4-H Extension Agent, Hannah Goodson. She gave the board a brief explanation about 4-H in Bradley County Schools that will start back in the 2021-2022 school year. The programs are funded and offered by the University of Tennessee/Tennessee State University Extension Service. There is an Extension Office in all 95 counties in TN. Their Motto is: "To Make the Best Better" and their Slogan is: "Learn by Doing". The foundation is in Agriculture, but they also offer youth participation in clubs, special interest groups, in-school, after-school, and camps throughout the year. Arlette Robinson and Brittany Cannon recognized Sherry Crye. Sherry is retiring from the Chamber of Commerce. She has Business Best Partnerships, Salute to Education, Teacher's Academy (Internships), Career Fair with Cleveland State, Youth Leadership Program, Job Shadowing, and Senior Interviews. Thanks for all you did for Bradley County Schools. Item 6d - Julie Ramos - Director's View will be moved to the August meeting. She is now employed and working tonight. |
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6.a. UT Extension 4-H Program - Hannah Goodson and Lynne Middleton, 4-H agents
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6.b. Presentation to Emily Brown for 2021 NO KID HUNGRY TN - Dr. Linda Cash
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6.c. Recognition of Sherry Crye - Arlette Robinson, CTE Director
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6.d. Julie Ramos - Director's View - CTE Director
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7. Walker Valley High School - Request to add Competitive Archery - Dr. Candice Belt, Principal
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Candice Belt asked the Board for approval to add competitive Archery to Walker Valley offerings. They would like to add an Outdoor Adventures course that will include biking, hiking, and the 10 hours of required archery training, so they can offer competitive Archery after school.
Chairman Weathers asked if there was any expense. Just a stipend that is already included in the budget, Dr. Cash told him. |
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8. Contract for Corbett Drew, Principal. Cornerstone Program Management Group, LLC - Dr. Linda Cash
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Cash made a recommendation to approve a contract extension for Corbett Drew, Principal of Cornerstone Program Management Group, LLC, for the build out of the PIE Center programs. The funds are available in our ESSER contracts.
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9. PIE Center Update - Corbett Drew and Kyle Page
Discussion:
Corbett Drew and Kyle Page gave the Board and update on the PIE Center.
We now have signed leases from: Wright Brothers Center for Sports Medicine We received plans from the city for Parker Street. When we laid their plans over ours they will work, Mr. Page told the Board. Chairman Weathers asked where we are with GOAL Academy. Mr. Page told him that it looks like GOAL will move to PIE during Fall Break. |
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10. Center for Sports Medicine Lease - Kyle Page and Corbett Drew
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11. Wright Brothers Lease - Kyle Page and Corbett Drew
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12. PIE Center Easement for City - Kyle Page and Corbett Drew
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13. Cope Architecture drawings for Bradley Central High School Science Wing Addition - Dr. Linda Cash
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14. TN Risk Management Trust - Cyber Liability Coverage - Susan Willcutt, Finance Director
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Susan Willcutt, Finance Director, explained that Tennessee Risk Management Trust sent a recommendation that their larger clients increase their cyber liability coverage. We are looking at increasing our coverage from $1,000.000 to 3,000,000. The increase in the annual premium will be $24,237.
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15. Bradley Central High School - Metal Soffits Bid Recommendation - Chuck McKay, Maintenance Supervisor
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16. Bradley Central High School - Door Replacement Bid Recommendation-Chuck McKay, Maintenance Supervisor
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17. North Lee Painting Bid Recommendation - Chuck McKay, Maintenance Supervisor
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18. Bradley Central High School Interior Gym Painting Bid Recommendation - Chuck McKay, Maintenance Supervisor
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19. Budget Amendment #141-2021-49 - Executive Approval 5-20-21 - Susan Willcutt, Finance Director
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20. Budget Amendment Federal School Fund 142 - Susan Willcutt, Finance Director
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21. Executive Approval to sign a Budget Amendment for designated Capital Outlay Athletic Projects at District High Schools on July 1.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mrs. Willcutt gave the Board the breakdown of the 3.5 million dollards
1,750,000 - Turf 1,000,000 - Tennis 253,125 - 75% for Architect Fees 496,000 - contingeces / Track InField |
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22. Executive Approval to sign Bid Recommendations for Summer Capital Outlay Projects prior to August Board Meeting.
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23. Letter of Intent to Astro Turf - Dr. Linda Cash
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24. BOE Annual Calendar and Agenda - Amanda Lee, Vice Chair
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25. Announcements - There will not be a July Board Meeting. The Board will attend the TSBA Summer Law Conference in Gatlinburg on July 16th and 17th, The next meeting of the Board will be Thursday, August 12th at 5:30.
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26. Agenda Items for the Next Board Meeting
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27. Adjournment
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