May 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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| Attendance Taken on 5/13/2025 at 5:58 PM | |
| Mr. Butch Campbell | Present |
| Ms. Karen Dodd | Present |
| Ms. Barbara Long | Present |
| Ms. Amanda Moore | Present |
| Mrs. Jeanette Price | Present |
| Mr. Jimmy Richardson III | Absent |
| Mr. David Settles | Present |
| Present: 6, Absent: 1 | |
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
In attendance: Dr. Trey Duke, Daniel Owens, Sheri Arnette, Angela Fairchild, Lisa Trail, Ken Rocha, Don Bartch, Maria Johnson, Jaci Saunders, Emily Spencer
Assistant City Attorney Lauren Bush and City Liaison Bill Shacklett |
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I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Board Chairman, Mr. Butch Campbell.
Discussion:
The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Board Chairman, Mr. Butch Campbell.
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I.B. Moment of Silence
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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III. CONSENT ITEMS
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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III.A. Approval of 4-29-25 Board Minutes
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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III.B. Approval of 2025-2026 Job Descriptions
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Consent Item
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III.B.i. Job Description-BEST Coordinator
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Consent Item
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III.B.ii. Job Description-Intervention and Learning Loss Specialist
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Consent Item
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III.B.iii. Job Description-School Nutrition Maintenance
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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III.C. Approval of Contract-Zaner Bloser K and 1 Handwriting
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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III.D. Approval of Surplus Property Disposal
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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V. ACTION ITEMS
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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V.A. Approval of 21st CCLC Budget Revision
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.B. Budget Amendment-FY25 Consolidated Funding Application
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.C. Budget Amendment-FY25 Extended School Program (ESP)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.D. Budget Amendment-FY25 General Purpose Budget
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.E. Budget Amendment-FY25 New Revenue General Purpose Budget
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.F. Budget Amendment-FY25 School Nutrition Budget
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.G. Approval of Public Service Bond for the Director
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.H. Approval of the Disciplinary Hearing Authority (Board Policy 6.317)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.I. Approval of Contract-RCLS Interlocal Agreement (Donating a Bus)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Amanda Moore asked how we have a surplus bus. Don Bartch explained that we have buses that are non-operational, and we were going to place them on govdeals.com to sell, but Rutherford County felt that they could repair the bus for what they need it for. Dr. Duke explained that this bus had aged out of our system and there had not been students on this bus in a while.
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V.J. Approval of Contract-Genesis Learning Centers Services for 2025-2026
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Lauren Bush explained that the price increase from last year is the only change to this contract.
David Settles asked if Genesis operates Rutherford Academy and Angela Fairchild said yes. Angela Fairchild said that this is more of a therapeutic placement and we have seven students in Genesis this year. Dr. Duke said that it requires parent approval. He said that Melissa Snyder in the Sped department goes with parents and gives them a tour. These students are counted in our enrollment numbers. Barbara Long asked if the cost of Genesis is per student, per day and Angela said yes. Daniel Owens said that last year we budgeted 40,000 but we went over. Karen Dodd asked how much we went over. Daniel said that he would get that information back to the board.
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V.K. Approval of Contract-Sourcewell Agreement for Cook's Direct Nutrition Steamer Purchase
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.L. Approval of the 2025-26 Summer School Budget
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mrs. Arnette gave a quick update on summer school. She told the Board that currently we have over 1200 students registered. She said that this is the 2nd largest enrollment since the first year of summer school. She said that teachers are placed and rosters are complete and everyone is ready to go. Summer School will be held at six locations.
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VI. REPORTS AND INFORMATION
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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VI.A. Results of the TSBA Board Self Assessment
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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VI.B. 2025-2026 Board Meeting Dates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dr. Duke shared the 2025-2026 Board Calendar dates with the Board and explained that the calendar was very similar to this year with meetings being held at central office as well as city hall.
Barbara Long asked if that was a hindrance to the public for us to hold meetings here at central office. Dr. Duke said that all meetings are open to the public and he has not heard any complaints about the meetings being here at central office. David Settles said that he appreciates the meetings being at both locations and felt that it is probably more convenient for central office staff. There were no changes to the calendar.
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VI.C. Director's Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
In the Director's Update, Dr. Duke said that we have 10 days of school left and it has been a great year! He said that we will be coming back after Memorial Day. He said that some have asked about having to come back after Labor Day, but he reminds them that the Teacher Advisory Council helps to develop the calendar and the trade off to that is having the week of Thanksgiving off. Dr. Duke added that summer school will begin on June 2.
He said that he and his staff are working through the timeline for the end of the year assessment, and will begin retesting students on May 22nd. We will be doing zooms tomorrow for 3rd and 4th grade. Mrs. Ortiz will do the Spanish zoom next week. He said that in the past, we have been able to find promotion pathways for every students so if they were retained, it was at the request of the parent. He feels confident that we will do the same this year. Dr. Duke provided information on Federal Funding. He added notes in red to the document to help understand programs that were being eliminated. He said that we are still a long way from congress approving a budget, but hoped that this would help clarify some things as far as the Federal Programs. He said that Title IA would have level funding. He added that we have had level funding for three years in that program. His concern with level funding is that it will pay for fewer educators in the future. He wanted to provide this document so that the Board would know that we are watching these programs closely. Barbara Long asked about Nutrition and if that would be affected. Dr. Duke explained that Nutrition is funded through the USDA and not out of the Department of Education and should not be affected. Jaci Saunders said that the only thing that has been affected was Farm to School Grants. |
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VII. OTHER BUSINESS
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m. with the Board going into a Closed Executive Session.
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IX. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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