May 13, 2013 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Ms. Kennedy asked to remove the Cornersville FBLA request from Consent Agenda for discussion.
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2. Director's Contract Extension (originally announced to media/schools/MCEA on 4/26/13)
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3. Honor Valedictorians, Salutatorians, and Perfect Attendance Students
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The board recognized the county's Valedictorians, Salutatorians, and 13-year Perfect Attendance students.
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4. Honor Duke TIP Students
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The board recognized the Duke TIP state and grand students.
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5. Minutes
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6. MCEA Report
Speaker(s):
Nicky Randolph
Discussion:
There was no MCEA report.
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7. Consent Agenda
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Rationale:
Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved with one vote without discussion. If a board member wishes to discuss an item, please indicate during the agenda approval that you would like it pulled.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Presented on the Consent Agenda: Minimum/Maximum Credits, Special Courses, Surplus, Use of Facility, FHS Cheerleaders' Summer Camp Request.
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7.1. Minimum/Maximum Credits
Speaker(s):
Beth Smith
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7.2. Special Courses
Speaker(s):
Beth Smith
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7.3. Surplus
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1. One pallet of folding chairs
2. Five pallets of lights 3. Three refrigerators 4. Four pallets of old A/C parts (fan motors, units, etc.) |
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7.4. Use of Facility
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Rationale:
The Marshall County Chamber of Commerce requests the use of the Forrest School Auditorium and Library to present the Little Miss, Jr. Miss, and Miss Chapel Hill Pageants. Certificate of Liability Insurance is on file in the Central Office. Mr. Morgan and Director Abernathy have approved the request.
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7.5. Cornersville FBLA National Leadership Conference request
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Regarding the Consent Agenda item pulled for discussion (Cornersville FBLA National Leadership Conference request), concern was expressed that the request was submitted so late in the year (the state competition was held in February), the school system has exceeded the funds allotted in this line item, and the student's parent will be making the trip, not the FBLA sponsor. Following discussion, it was determined that the policy and guidelines addressing national competitions will be discussed further in a policy committee meeting.
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7.6. FHS Cheerleaders' Summer Camp Request
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Rationale:
Forrest High School cheerleaders are requesting permission to attend summer camp at USA Cheers in Atlanta, Georgia, June 23-June 27.
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8. Committee Reports/Schedule Committee Meetings
Discussion:
A Policy Committee meeting was scheduled for Monday, June 10 at 5:30 p.m.
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8.1. Transportation Committee - April 25
Speaker(s):
Harvey Jones
Rationale:
1. Purchase one bus this year using the money in the 2012-2013 county bus fund.
2. After July 1, purchase two buses and three vans from the 2013-2014 county bus fund. 3. Hire four part-time bus assistants to be rotated on buses at $8.30 per hour beginning with the 2013-2014 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
In the Transportation Committee report, Mr. Jones stated the committee met on April 25 to discuss the condition of the system's buses and vans.
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8.2. Budget Committee - April 25
Speaker(s):
Donnie Moses
Rationale:
1. The 11/2% raise provided for licensed personnel from the state will be added to the state salary schedule.
2. CTE teachers at Spot Lowe will be given five years experience for their previous experience required to attain a license (total cost $25,000) beginning in the 2013-14 school year. 3. Bus substitute pay will be increased to $22.50 per route.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
In the Budget Committee report, Mr. Moses stated the committee met on April 25 to cover basics and kick off the budget process. Mr. Moses scheduled a Budget Committee meeting for Thursday, May 30 at 5:30 p.m. to review preliminary numbers.
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8.2.1. Organization Chart
Speaker(s):
Donnie Moses
Rationale:
During the August 1, 2011, meeting of the Board of Education, the board voted to include the organization chart on the annual agenda each May. Due to the changes in law, this item now needs to be changed on the annual agenda from May to June.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.3. Curriculum Committee - May 7
Speaker(s):
Kristen Gold
Discussion:
Ms. Gold reported the Curriculum Committee met on May 7 at Oak Grove Elementary School. Principal Judy Rickman gave an overview of the impact of technology in the classroom at her school; math coach Jennifer Smith gave a presentation on the reflex math program and Promethean board; pre-k teachers Salina Moorehead and Carrie Irick escorted committee members to their classrooms where they used the Promethean tables.
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9. Resolution/Backup to Resolution
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10. Technology Plan
Speaker(s):
Suzanne Ingram
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11. Approve Bids
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11.1. 30 Ton Air Handler
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11.2. Paint
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11.3. Alignment Lift
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Rationale:
Lyn Stacey requests the approval of the low bid submitted by Accurate Automotive Equipment ($11,863.60).
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Lilly asked to suspend the rules and allow teacher Jerry Hooper to answer questions regarding the piece of equipment.
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12. Preliminary Federal Budget
Speaker(s):
Jackie Morris
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13. New Business
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
There was no new business.
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14. Director's Report
Speaker(s):
Jackie Abernathy
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Continuing the Director's Report, Ms. Abernathy: reminded the board of the upcoming County Commission meeting on May 28 at 6:00 p.m. during which the commissioners will look at the system's building program; she has spoken with principals of the three Lewisburg elementary schools about changing parent/teacher conferences so they do not overlap; emailed the TELL survey to the teachers; the schools will be developing professional development plans; a final cost for a camera system for the schools has not been received.
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14.1. Donation of a Metal Detector
Speaker(s):
Jackie Abernathy
Rationale:
Greg Cameron contacted us stating he has a friend (Ken Munsford) who would like to donate a walk-through metal detector to Marshall County High School (where Mr. Cameron's son attends). It is brand new, still in a box.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15. Adjourn
Discussion:
Mr. Keny reminded the board of the upcoming graduations: CVHS, May 23 at 7:00 p.m.; MCHS, May 24, 7:00 p.m.; FHS, May 25 at 9:00 a.m.
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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16. FYI
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16.1. Use of Facility Request
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Rationale:
The attached "Request for Use of School Facilities" forms do not need board approval; the facilities are being used by either not-for-profit or school organizations. The requests were accompanied by a Certificate of Liability Insurance (on file in the Central Office). The school principals and Director Jackie Abernathy have approved the requests.
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16.2. Volunteer Football Coach
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Rationale:
Pedro Holiday will be a volunteer football coach at Marshall County High School this spring and summer. He will have a background check BEFORE he has contact with the students. Coach Holiday will not receive a supplement; therefore, this does not require board approval.
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16.3. Cornersville Yearbook Workshop
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Cornersville School students will attend a Yearbook Workshop in Murfreesboro on June 11 and 12. Since this is not both overnight and out of state, it does not require board approval. I have included the email that was sent to me from Mrs. Hardison, since the signed request shows a slight "glitch" in the type. Rhonda
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