Public Meeting Minutes: August 22, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Board Meeting

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

2. Pledge to the Flag

3. Moment of Silence

4. Citizens Comments (limited to 2 minutes per speaker)

Discussion:

Demetri Faulkner, 11896 Berry Patch Cove, Arlington, TN 38002

Sports Fees - (booster) statement
Cafeteria Payment - mailed notification

5. Approval of Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Move to approve the August 22, 2107 Agenda (with Policy 1.801 Service Animals moved from Consent Agenda to Business/Recommended Action Items 9B) Passed with a motion by Barbara Fletcher and a second by Dr. Dale Viox.

Benjamin: Yea
Fletcher: Yea
Gore: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

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

Discussion: Scott Benjamin requested Policy 1.801 on the Consent Agenda be moved to 9B under Business/Recommended Action Items for discussion.

6. Reports

6.A. Chairman's Report

Discussion:

Welcome Scott Benjamin - Interim Board Member
Happy Birthday - Kevin Yates
ACS Board Members sponsor Arlington 5K
TSBA Fall District Meeting - September 25, Bartlett High School
TSBA Officer Nominations in September. Chairman Williams serves on the Nominating Committee
Legislative Breakfast - Arlington High School, date/time TBD
Thank You - Tristin Bawcum, Justin Ogle and Dalton Fowler: students gave pitching lesson to Chairman Williams in preparation for the First Pitch at Redbirds game

6.B. Superintendent's Report

Discussion:

Superintendent Mason:

Enrollment Update: 99.1% of Projection
Summary of where new students are coming from (i.e., Shelby County Schools, Private, etc.) - Does not include Lakeland students
Lakeland Reassignment Impact: Total # of K-8 Lakeland Students - 670 affected, 15% applied as non-resident, 12% were approved to remain with ACS
Non-Resident Enrollment K-5: AES 44, DES 180
Non-Resident Enrollment 6-12: AHS 287, AMS 134
Total 645 Non-Residents

Mr. Goforth/Mr. Winkler:

1:1 Implementation Team: Jason Winkler, Shawna Polk, Russell Overby, Ashley Burns, Amy Overby, Lynelle Robinson, LeAn Inman, Joel Wilhite
iPads issued: AHS 2,208, AMS 932, 5th Grade 275
Overview: Success, Troubleshooting, Future Plans
Over 3,000+ parents attended 1:1 iPad meeting
Gaggle Safety Management - student e-mails monitored 24/7
Positive student feedback
PowerPoint with student work
Teacher perspective - Joel Wilhite
Library renovation/learning environment promotes student engagement - LeAn Inman

Mr. Mayo reported:

Staffing: Hired 42 (29 Certified/13 Classified), 3 open positions
Creating job-descriptions as Shared Services comes to a close
New Teacher Survey still open: 15 of 29 have responded
Smart Find Express (Substitutes): seamless transition, 25 of the 62 on list are Certified, 100% fill rate
Recruitment: first one 8/22 with more for fall and spring
ACS Job Fair: spring
Public Relations: update pictures/videos on website, stronger presence on social media, staff help with tweeting
Arlington 5K: ACS Gold Sponsor
ACS Redbirds (8/19) sold out
Community Events: Arlington 5k, Christmas Parade, Great Kindness Challenge, Holiday Mail for Heros, Wear Purple, Make A Wish

6.C. General Counsel Report

Discussion: No report.

6.D. Financial Report

6.D.1. Monthly Financial Report

Discussion: No report.

6.D.2. Inter Local Health Trust Report

Discussion: Interlocal Health Trust report was accepted by the Board. Not a voting item.

6.E. TLN Report

Discussion: No report.

7. Consent Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Move to approve the consent agenda as presented (Policy 1.801 moved from Consent Agenda to Recommended Business/Action Items: 9B) Passed with a motion by Dr. Dale Viox and a second by Jana Gore.

Benjamin: Yea
Fletcher: Yea
Gore: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

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

7.A. Approval of Minutes from June 27, 2017

7.B. Policy 2.806 Credit Accounts and Credit Cards

7.C. Policy 4.406 Use of the Internet

7.D. Policy 4.407 School and District Websites

7.E. Policy 4.603 Promotion and Retention

7.F. Policy 6.313 Discipline Policy

7.G. Policy 6.405 Student Healthcare Management

7.H. Policy 6.601 Student Records Annual Notification of Rights

8. Miscellaneous Budget Amendments FY 2017-18

8.A. Resolution 2017-12 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education Amending the 2017-18 Schools Budget

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Move to approve Resolution 2017-12 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education Amending the 2017-18 Schools Budget Passed with a motion by Dr. Dale Viox and a second by Jana Gore.

Benjamin: Yea
Fletcher: Yea
Gore: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

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

9. Business/Recommended Action Items

9.A. Resolution 2017-13 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education Amending the 2017-18 Schools Fee Schedule

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Move to approve Resolution 2017-13 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education Amending the 2017-18 Schools Fee Schedule Passed with a motion by Dr. Dale Viox and a second by Barbara Fletcher.

Benjamin: Yea
Fletcher: Yea
Gore: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

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

9.B. Policy 1.801 Service Animals

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Move to approve Policy 1.801 Service Animals Passed with a motion by Dr. Dale Viox and a second by Jana Gore.

Benjamin: Yea
Fletcher: Yea
Gore: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

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

Discussion:

Training for Principals, Faculty and Staff
Cannot ask questions that pertain to reason for Service Animal or for how they perform
Unpredictable behavior: Principal/Teacher can have animal removed
Must be harnessed/tethered at all times
Allergy - accommodations can be made for service animal and student with allergies
Case by case basis

10. Adjournment

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Move to adjourn Passed with a motion by Dr. Dale Viox and a second by Jana Gore.

Benjamin: Yea
Fletcher: Yea
Gore: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

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

August 22, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Board Meeting

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