July 30, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Workshop

Discussion:  Mike Masters called the meeting to order.

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Mr. Boyd discussed the Magma Math Subscription, a program designed to capture students’ problem-solving processes. The program enables teachers to visualize the steps students take when working through math problems, helping to identify where they make mistakes. This, in turn, allows for more targeted guidance to help students arrive at correct solutions.

Before committing to the expenditure required for the program, it was suggested that a pilot phase be conducted to assess its effectiveness and determine its value for the school.

 

Discussion: 
 

Discussion:  Brad is not present. He provided his documents in the workshop, and he will work again at the next meeting. This meeting is not live-streamed, but it is being recorded. Mr. Boyd discussed the monthly financial finances for Brad. 

Discussion of TISA funds increase. 
All fund balances will be ready for the September board meeting. 

ISM Grant Fund discussed. This grant is CTE focused. 
Funds have to be connected to the CTE program. 
The board discussed the process of how the money is approved and spent. 
Mr. Boyd states this grant is a reimbursement grant. 
We have lost some title funds and this makes a difference in funding. 
Sales tax increase discussion from last year. 


 

Discussion:  Continuation of purchase orders
Renewal subscriptions 
Staff training 
Raptor manages all responses; visitors enter the building. Make sure the faculty and students are safe.
Textbook adoptions. 
Items under consent. 
 

Discussion:  CEP eligible schools
Discussion-maintain the course for schools to have free lunch. We will have unpaid debts. The board will need to discuss these debt payments. 
Discussion about the cost of middle schools for the program. 
Caitlin Kite discussed the cost of RV and SS being added to the CEP program. 
16,000 Washington County Schools, some need to be listed on this program. 
Chad Fleenor wants to move ahead with adding the other schools, with hopes the county commission will help. Timing is important. 
Discussion about the county commission paying for school lunches. 
The CEP program affects the federal money we receive. 
The board wants Mr. Boyd to move forward with trying to get the county commission to help pay for the other schools that won't receive free lunch from the CEP.









 

Discussion:  Detailed report on WCDE transportation vehicles and mileage.
Dr. Adams explained why some vehicles are taken home. 
New route discussions
Mr. Boyd will look at transportation vehicle usage.





 

Discussion:  Dr. Adams discussed items on gov deals.
Mower bought for BCE? Is this mower being used for this?
 

Discussion:  Discussion on vans needed to purchase for the nutrition department. 
Add to the discussion item on the agenda. 


 

Discussion:  3 bids came in for the septic repair at SC. 2 bids did not meet the bid stipulation. 
Chad Fleenor asked about another company. 
Mr. Boyd explains the board may have to rebid the job.
We could possibly reject all of those bids. 
Dr. Adams explains the job process. 
Septic System job up for discussion.
Not ready to accept this bid.




 

Discussion:  Mr. Boyd will start taking invoices to the county commission for payment. 
Dr. Adams discussed the cost of field projects. 
A lot of maintenance to baseball and softball fields. 
Dr. Adams presented an estimate for an outside building and gator.
Ticket booths for games discussed 
Mr. Boyd will be going to HEW on Thursday and he will discuss these issues. 





 

Discussion:  Ginger gave updates on DBHS and DCHS football stadiums. September 11th should be the completion date. A walk through needs to be discussed. 
Keith Ervin discussed the concerns of the banks. Kids running up and down the banks. 
Ginger will discuss with contractors about the slope. Different solutions were discussed. 
Dr. Adams discussed a fence or other options. 
Ginger will bring drawings before the next board meeting. 

* Dr. Adams discussed the quotes for the sound systems at the high schools. 
   Vince worked with athletic directors and Mr. Fullbright to work on this project. 
   Mr. Boyd has looked at prices and this is about the same as turn key jobs.
   Sound systems to be put on the consent agenda. 
   


   

Discussion:  Jeremy Moore received quotes for the paving job. 
Mr. Boyd will be attending the public works committee tomorrow. 

 

Discussion:  Mr. Boyd shared this information in an email.
Dr. Adams - ESG gave a quote a few years ago. 2.1 million dollars and this was 2–3 years ago. 
This is a better, more energy efficient system. 
The old system is getting harder to repair. 
Put it on the educational capital plan, if possible. 
Can we speak with the Lewis Group? 
Mr. Boyd - we will have to bid anyway.
Chad Fleenor - We can get a rental chiller if we need to. 
Mr. Boyd - we need a plan in case we have an emergency with heat. 
With ESG you don't have to bid out the job.
Mike Masters - Can we check on rooftop systems?
Mr. Boyd-We need to pay attention to the past jobs and companies we have dealt with. 






 

Discussion:  ISM Grant Proposal
Kelli Hauldren and Josh Davis worked up a proposal with Dr. Gray to update the DBHS cafeteria. This has been submitted and approved. 
Mr. Boyd presented and discussed the layout. 
There will also be a digital area. Mr. Boyd discussed a few changes they could make. 
DCHS is working on a culinary arts project. 
These projects will make a difference in the cultural area for both schools. 
The projected time will be fall break.
All will be approved before proceeding 
DBHS - will have money left after this project
Culinary endorsements discussed
CTE - Salaries discussed
Dr. Gray will serve as principal. 
Mr. Boyd-media release to be discussed soon
AP position discussed















 

Discussion:  Dr. Adams - Quote for WV playground discussion
Logan wants to do his own demo. This will save money.
$140,000.00 - cost
Dr. Adams pulled up pictures to show the board. 
Ramp and new equipment
South Central and Grandview have asked for more playground equipment. 
The board is OK with this cost.
Dr. Adams explained the demo to the board.
Mr. Boyd - West View still requests a track and an updated baseball facility. 




 

Discussion:  Mike Masters - offer for the school is $1.3 million
Board members want to ask for more than $1.3 million
Keith Ervin - Wants to get an appraisal
Mike Masters - wants to ask for $1.5 million 
Mary Beth - I feel like it is worth more than they are offering 
Vince Walters - Things have changed since Jonesborough has shown interest in the property
Discussion of having a "right away"
Mike Masters - Renovation costs will be a lot. A demo could cost 1/2 million 
The Town of Jonesborough needs a grant to help purchase the property. 
Mr. Boyd - I would never make an offer without the board's authority 
Chad Fleenor - I believe an appraisal is a waste of money
Keith Ervin - We have to put it out there and see what we can get. We can have them make payments up to 5 years.
Several disagreements on price




















 
 

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Discussion:  Meeting Adjourned