December 12, 2016 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Chair Stillings called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.

Discussion:  Principal Alisha Erickson welcomed those in attendance and led the Pledge of Allegiance.  A moment of silence was observed in remembrance of the Chattanooga student bus deaths and injuries. 

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Discussion:  Highlighted were: Student artist of the month for December JES 4^th grader Maddie Simpson; student artist of the month for October PGMS 8^th grader Adria Veile; PGMS Spanish teacher Laura Lavery, the recent recipient of a $200 Kids in Need Teacher Grant through Georgia-Pacific; and FSSD Safety Supervisor Celby Glass who was a presenter at the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Conference in Franklin at the new Williamson County Public Safety Center this fall, discussing in part the topics of Shelter-In-Place, Evacuate, and the process for developing FSSD’s new safety plans, which have been rolled out this school year.

Discussion:  Mr. Stony Crockett, TSBA Mid-Cumberland District Director and Board Member of Robertson Co. BOE, presented the Board with the Board of Distinction plaque. This recognition within TSBA will be effective through September 2018. 

Discussion:  Rochelle Wright, President of FSSDEA, requested the Board and audience to consider providing feedback to the State after reviewing information online in regards to ESSA. 

Discussion:  Introduced by Dr. Stephens, this information is further outlined in the T&L Report for this month (on file).  Dr. Kay Boan described The Homeless Education Program through the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act, identified as part of the registration process, examples of their living situations, and then our responsibilities, their rights, and additional services and Title Ifunding, as well as where to find more information on this subject. 

Discussion:  An update was provided to the Board prior to the meeting.  Mr. Sternenberg and Mr. McAdams were present to answer questions. 

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Copies of both the Annual Financial Report for the FSSD and the individual schools’ Activity Fund Report were presented for the Board's review prior to the meeting.  Representatives from Matlock Clements, Andy Matlock and Jill Smith, were present to provide an overview of the audits and answer any questions from the Board. Both audits provided an unmodified, or clear, opinion and there were no findings of deficiencies or material weaknesses. The administration recommended approval of the Audit Reports as presented.  

Dr. Snowden recognized all bookkeepers, the principals, Mr. McAdams, as well as the auditors for the diligence of their work. 

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Discussion:  Chair Stillings adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.