February 23, 2021 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
Rationale:
In attendance: Chair Butch Campbell, Vice Chair David Settles, Roseann Barton, Amanda Moore, and Jimmy Richardson. Wes Ballard and Becky Goff were absent.
Staff: Interim Director Ralph Ringstaff, Joe Marlin, Sheri Arnette, Beth Prater, Angela Fairchild, Lisa Trail, Adam Bryson, Sara Walker, Greg Lyles, Darla Sampson, and Trey Duke Assistant City Attorney Elizabeth Taylor and City Liaison Bill Shacklett |
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I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Lisa VanCleave.
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I.B. Moment of Silence
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Procedural Item
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II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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III. CONSENT ITEMS
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
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Consent Agenda
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III.A. Approval of 2-9 Board Minutes
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Consent Item
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III.B. Approval of School Fees
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Consent Item
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III.C. Second Reading of Board Policies
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Consent Item
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III.C.i. Approval of Board Policy 5.200 Separation Practices for Tenured
Teachers on Second Reading
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Consent Item
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III.C.ii. Approval of Board Policy 5.201 Separation Practices for Non-Tenured
Teachers on Second Reading
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Consent Item
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IV. ACTION ITEMS
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
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Action Item
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IV.A. Change in Asynchronous Days
Speaker(s):
Mr. Ralph Ringstaff
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Action Item
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IV.B. Approval of a One-Time Stipend
Speaker(s):
Mr. Ralph Ringstaff
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Mr. Ringstaff explained that this one-time stipend would be paid from the ESSER 2.0 grant. It would be divided up as follows:
1% of the yearly contract of certified employees, $250.00 to classified employees, and $100.00 to part-time employees. Substitute teachers would not be included in this one-time stipend. It is for current employees only. The payment will be in the May pay period.
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V. REPORTS AND INFORMATION
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
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Information Item
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V.A. Enrollment (PTR) Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Joe Marlin
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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V.B. Revenue and Expenditure Report for January
Speaker(s):
Ms. Beth Prater
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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V.C. Personnel Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Ralph Ringstaff
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Information Item
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V.D. Administering the Vaccine in MCS
Speaker(s):
Sara Walker and Darla Sampson
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Information Item
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VI. OTHER BUSINESS
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Chair Campbell said that this was Mr. Ringstaff's last official meeting as Interim Director of Schools. He said that speaking on behalf of the entire board, he thanked Mr. Ringstaff for the job that he had done for our system. He said that he had been wearing two hats for 279 days and the board truly appreciated his hard work. Mr. Campbell said that the good news was that Mr. Ringstaff was not leaving, just going back to Human Resources.
Amanda Moore reiterated Mr. Campbell's sentiments and added that Mr. Ringstaff took over during the hardest times and did a wonderful job. Roseann Barton added that Mr. Ringstaff has done a fabulous job. She said that teachers appreciate him and central office appreciates him. Jimmy Richardson said that during these trying circumstances, he saw that Mr. Ringstaff was the real deal. David Settles thanked Mr. Ringstaff for agreeing to step in and fill the shoes of Dr. Linda Gilbert. Adam Bryson said that this has been the hardest year for everyone. He said that Mr. Ringstaff took this position, and that is the reason that we are successful as a district. Mr. Ringstaff thanked everyone for the kind words. He also thanked the Board for being the kind of board that seeks to understand things and makes the best decisions for our students. |
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VII. ADJOURNMENT
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
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