August 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM - GCSSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Discussion:
Mr. Tom Lannom led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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2. CALL TO ORDER
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Mr. Tom Lannom called the meeting to order.
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3. ROLL CALL
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4. CONSENT AGENDA
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.A. Finance Reports
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4.B. Funding Applications
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4.C. Maintenance/Technology Reports
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4.D. Minutes Approval
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4.E. Overnight Field Trips
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4.F. Policy Revisions - Second Readings
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5. RECOGNITION
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5.A. AP Students & Other Spring Awards
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett honored students who achieved perfect scores on their Advanced Placement (AP) exams.
Ms. Amber Harris, the principal of SGCHS, presented awards to the following students: - Juliet Barker - Psychology - Ryan Bayliss - Calculus AB - Rayana Bhojanapalli - Calculus AB - Jon Buck - Psychology - Adeline Carter - Calculus AB - William Hendren - Human Geography - Holland Johnson - English Language and Composition, Psychology, United States History - Ava Lisin - Psychology - Lidiah Mahalati - Calculus AB - Luke Martin - English Language and Composition, United States History - Anthony McFadden - Human Geography - Kylee Perry - Human Geography - Clayton Pruett - Psychology - Kyli Riggins - Psychology - Landon Smith - Human Geography - Aidan Swanger - Calculus AB, Human Geography - Paxton Turner - English Language and Composition - Elliott Vaughan - Human Geography - Elizabeth Vaughn - Human Geography - Eliana Wile - Calculus AB Ms. Amanda Cary, the assistant principal at GCHS, presented awards to the following students: - John "Jack" Carr - Calculus BC, Physics 1 - Joni Hill - Human Geography - Maycee Hufstedler - United States Government and Politics |
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5.B. TN Teen Institute (TTI)
Discussion:
Ms. Amy Richardson, the Director of Coordinated School Health, along with students who participated in the Tennessee Teen Institute (TTI) summer camp, shared their experiences.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENT
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No public comment
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7. REGULAR AGENDA
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7.A. Opioid Abatement
Discussion:
Ms. Treva Maitland introduced Mr. Bradley Owens, who discussed the Opioid Abatement Council's initiatives in our gyms and their emphasis on early prevention.
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7.B. Director's Evaluation
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett presented the Directors' Evaluation and asked the board to complete the form. Mr. Pruett spoke about our rankings of achievement across the state.
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7.C. Policy Revisions
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett presented the Policy Revision.
5.110 Compensation Guides and Contracts - changes from all personnel to certified personnel require a written contract.
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8. DIRECTOR'S REPORT |
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8.A. #GibsonCountyKind
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett introduced the #GibsonCountyKind initiative. Mr. Pruett talked about behavior standards and respectful communication, including:
• Using a respectful tone when interacting with others
• Maintaining positive and kind student-to-student, student-to-adult, and adult-to-adult interactions • Respecting and protecting all people • Using professional language when appropriate  |
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8.B. Feasibility Study Update
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett provided an update on the Feasibility Study. He informed the Board that copies of the utilities, floor plans, and enrollment numbers had been distributed. Additionally, Lewis Group Architects will be visiting the school from September 29 to October 1.
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9. ADJOURN
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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