April 28, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
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Procedural Item
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In attendance: Chair Butch Campbell, Vice Chair David Settles, Wes Ballard, Becky Goff, David LaRoche, Roseann Barton, and Amanda Moore
Staff: Dr. Linda Gilbert, Gary Anderson, Sheri Arnette, Joe Marlin, Angela Fairchild, Beth Prater, Scott Campbell, and Lisa Trail Assistant City Attorney Elizabeth Taylor and City Liaison Bill Shacklett |
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I.A. Roll Call
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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A roll call was taken. All Board members were present. There was a quorum.
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I.B. Statement of Necessity
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Ms. Taylor presented the Statement of Necessity
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II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
A roll call was taken. All approved by saying aye.
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III. COMMUNICATIONS
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Lisa Trail
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Information Item
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Murfreesboro City Schools would like to thank Wilson Bank for their monetary donation that will be used to provide food for our families who participated in the Ready for Kindergarten training sessions.
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IV. CONSENT ITEMS
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Rationale:
A roll call was taken. All approved by saying aye.
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IV.A. Approval of Board Minutes for the 1/28/20 Board Meeting
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Consent Item
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IV.B. Approval of Board Minutes for the 3/10/20 Board Meeting
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Consent Item
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IV.C. Approval of Board Minutes for the 4/14/20 Board Retreat
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Consent Item
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IV.D. Minor Change to Board Policy
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Consent Item
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IV.D.i. Approval of Changes to Board Policy 5.401 Acquired Immune
Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS)
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Consent Item
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IV.D.ii. Approval of Changes to Board Policy 5.402 Hepatitis B (HBV)
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Consent Item
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IV.D.iii. Approval of Changes to Board Policy 5.501 Complaints and Grievances
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Consent Item
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IV.D.iv. Approval of Changes to Board Policy 6.209 Child Custody/Parental
Access
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Consent Item
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IV.D.v. Approval of Changes to Board Policy 6.302 Procedural Due Process
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Consent Item
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IV.D.vi. Approval of Changes to Board Policy 6.307 Drug-Free Schools
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Consent Item
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IV.D.vii. Approval of Changes to Board Policy 6.309 Zero Tolerance Offenses
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IV.D.viii. Approval of Changes to Board Policy 6.3091 Weapons and Dangerous Instruments
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Consent Item
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IV.D.ix. Approval of Changes to Board Policy 6.312 Use of Personal
Communication Devices in School
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IV.D.x. Approval of Changes to Board Policy 6.409 Child Abuse and Neglect
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IV.E. Board Policies Reviewed, But No Change
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IV.E.i. Board Policy 6.100 Student Goals
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Consent Item
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IV.E.ii. Board Policy 6.201 Compulsory Attendance Ages
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Consent Item
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IV.E.iii. Board Policy 6.202 Homeschools
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Consent Item
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IV.E.iv. Board Policy 6.206 Transfers Within the System
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IV.E.v. Board Policy 6.303 Interrogations and Searches
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Consent Item
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IV.E.vi. Board Policy 6.304 Anti-Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying,
Cyber-bullying, and Hazing of Students
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Consent Item
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IV.E.vii. Board Policy 6.308 Bus Safety and Conduct
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Consent Item
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IV.E.viii. Board Policy 6.310 Dress Code
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IV.E.ix. Board Policy 6.3101 Gang Activity or Association
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IV.E.x. Board Policy 6.311 Care of School Property
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IV.E.xi. Board Policy 6.313 Code of Behavior and Discipline
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IV.E.xii. Board Policy 6.3131 Discipline Foundation Policy School-wide
Positive Behavior of Intervention and Support
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Consent Item
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IV.E.xiii. Board Policy 6.3132 Intervention Supports and Alternatives to
Suspension
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IV.E.xiv. Board Policy 6.314 Corporal Punishment
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IV.E.xv. Board Policy 6.316 Suspension/Expulsion/Remand
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IV.E.xvi. Board Policy 6.317 Student Disciplinary Hearing Authority
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IV.E.xvii. Board Policy 6.318 Admission of Suspended or Expelled Students
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IV.E.xviii. Board Policy 6.402 Physical Examinations and Immunizations
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IV.E.xix. Board Policy 6.405 Medicines
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IV.E.xx. Board Policy 6.413 Prevention and Treatment of Sports Related
Concussions
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IV.E.xxi. Board Policy 6.415 Student Suicide Prevention
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IV.E.xxii. Board Policy 6.503 Homeless Students
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IV.E.xxiii. Board Policy 6.702 Fundraising Activities
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IV.E.xxiv. Board Policy 6.710 Gifts
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Consent Item
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V. ACTION ITEMS
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
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Action Item
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V.A. Approval of Resolution for Suspension of Policies
Speaker(s):
Dr. Linda Gilbert
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
A roll call was taken. All approved by saying aye.
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V.B. Approval of Open/Closed School Zones
Speaker(s):
Mr. Gary Anderson
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
A roll call was taken. All approved by saying aye.
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V.C. Approval of Audit Firm Extension
Speaker(s):
Mr. Gary Anderson
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
A roll call was taken. All approved by saying aye.
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V.D. Approval of Seven-Member Administrative Collaborative
Conferencing Team
Speaker(s):
Mr. Ralph Ringstaff
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
A roll call was taken. All approved by saying aye.
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V.E. Approval of Report of Local Adoption of ELA Textbooks
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Sheri Arnette
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
There was discussion regarding reading curriculum for the district. Mrs. Arnette explained that the reading curriculum was included in the budget and would be available at the beginning of school if the budget was passed by the Board.
A roll call was taken. All approved by saying aye.
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V.F. Approval of the 2020-2021 General Purpose School Budget
Speaker(s):
Dr. Linda Gilbert
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Dr. Gilbert explained the changes in the Fund Balance and also answered questions regarding the changes to the budget.
A roll call was taken. All approved by saying aye. |
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V.G. Approval of the 2020-2021 School Nutrition Budget
Speaker(s):
Dr. Linda Gilbert
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
A roll call was taken. All approved by saying aye.
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V.H. Approval of the 2020-2021 Extended School Program
Speaker(s):
Dr. Linda Gilbert
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Mr. Ringstaff explained the incentives that he had planned for employees who had children in the Extended School Program.
A roll call was taken. All approved by saying aye. |
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VI. REPORTS AND INFORMATION
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
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Information Item
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VI.A. Student Learning and Professional Development Report
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Sheri Arnette
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mrs. Arnette informed the Board that professional development had continued during the month of April by zoom call because of the pandemic. Mrs. Arnette said that she was so proud of the presenters and the teaching staff that had been participating in the sessions. She told the Board that each session usually has an average of 80 attendees. She also talked about the parent sessions that were available on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and the math and reading challenges on Thursday mornings that were a big hit for the students. She told the Board that packets were also available for students outside of schools and with the CHOW bus. City TV is also broadcasting lessons done by our teachers on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings and afternoons.
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VI.B. Personnel Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Ralph Ringstaff
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VI.C. Revenue and Expenditure Report for March
Speaker(s):
Mr. Gary Anderson
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VI.D. Enrollment (PTR) Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Gary Anderson
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VII. OTHER BUSINESS
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Dr. Gilbert commended the district staff, support staff, and everyone involved for keeping things running so smoothly during this pandemic. She said that all of these things could not have happened with the support of the Board, the City Council, and the Mayor.
Ms. Barton asked how registration for the next school year was being handled. Dr. Gilbert explained that attendance secretaries at the schools were calling parents to help get their students registered if they had not already done so. Registration is being done on-line and by paper if necessary. This includes Pre-K and Kindergarten registration. Mrs. Fairchild added that unfortunately Camp Boro had to be cancelled this year, but she and her team were in the process of maybe sending home camp activities with students Mr. Shacklett wanted to thank the teachers, the staff, the Board, and the parents for the process of continued learning. He said that the process has been remarkable. He said that we become an exceptional people during tough times. He said that the thank you was from the Mayor and the City Council. |
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
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Action Item
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The meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
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