May 24, 2022 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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In attendance: Chair Butch Campbell, Vice Chair David Settles, Wes Ballard, Roseann Barton, Becky Goff, Amanda Moore, and Jimmy Richardson.
Staff: Dr. Trey Duke, Sheri Arnette, Ralph Ringstaff, Lisa Trail, Joe Marlin, Kim Williams, Emily Spencer, Tiffany Strevel, Beth Prater, Victoria Shields, Angela Fairchild, Cathy Pressnell, Katie Peek, Kelsey Rone, Rachel, Pepper, LaToya Beard, Rachel Cairo Assistant City Attorney Elizabeth Taylor. City Liaison Bill Shacklett was absent. |
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I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
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The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Macie Peek and Valeria Miranda, both 1st grade students at Black Fox Elementary, and Grayson McBeth, a 2nd grade student also at Black Fox Elementary.
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I.B. Moment of Silence
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Chair Campbell asked that during the moment of silence that everyone remember the tragic shooting event that happened today in Texas at an elementary school, and the shooting incident that took place at the graduation at MTSU.
Dr. Duke added that this is an incomprehensible tragedy. Dr. Duke told the board that we, as a district, understand that the greatest responsibility we have is to ensure the safety of our students. We have already started working with counselors. We will be sending more information to families tonight and faculty tomorrow. |
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II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
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III. COMMUNICATIONS
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Lisa Trail
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MCS is hosting a new or gently used children's book drive to load up BOB the Book Bus before it hits the road this Summer. You can drop books off at Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics or any Murfreesboro Wilson Bank & Trust location next week beginning May 23.
MCS recognized Mr. John Padgett with City TV who recently won the Tully Award for the Take 20 productions. Lisa Trail thanked Mr. Padgett for all of his hard work in producing the Take 20 episodes. She also thanked Tori Carr for the behind the scenes scheduling and for everyone that has participated in the filming of Take 20 such as Sheri Arnette, Maria Johnson, Cindy Cliche, and Dr. Duke to name a few. |
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III.A. Spotlight on Education-Teacher Advisory Council
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke/Dr. Cathy Pressnell
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Dr. Cathy Pressnell presented a brief PowerPoint explaining what takes place in the Teacher Advisory Council Meetings. Dr. Pressnell thanked Dr. Duke for making this program a priority. She also thanked Mrs. Sheri Arnette for her leadership. Dr. Pressnell explained that this was the inaugural year for this program. She asked a teacher, Ms. Rachel Pepper, 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year from Erma Siegel Elementary, to come up and talk about her experience with the Teacher Advisory Council. Other teachers were present and were recognized at the meeting.
Dr. Duke thanked Dr. Pressnell for the time and effort that she has put into this program to make it a success. |
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III.B. The Best of MCS-LaToya Beard, MCS Social Worker
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
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III.C. Research Partnership Agreement between MCS and MTSU
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
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Dr. Duke announced a new research partnership agreement with MTSU's Assessment, Learning, and Student Success Ed.D program and introduced the group from the university. Dr. Duke was excited to announce this partnership to the Board and feels that this will be a great benefit to both parties.
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IV. CONSENT ITEMS
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
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Consent Agenda
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IV.A. Approval of 5-10-22 Board Minutes
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IV.B. Second Reading of Board Policies
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IV.B.i. Approval of Board Policy 5.106 Applications and Employment
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V. ACTION ITEMS
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
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V.A. Approval of Board Policy 5.310 Vacations and Holidays
on First Reading
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
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V.B. Approval of Board Policy 6.400 Promoting Student Wellness
on First Reading
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
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V.C. Approval of 2022-2023 Board Meeting Calendar
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
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V.D. Approval of Revised 2022-2023 School Nutrition Budget
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
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V.E. Approval of Budget Amendments-Transfers
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
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V.E.i. Approval of McKinney-Vento and Literacy Stipend Grant
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
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Dr. Duke explained that this grant would allow us to hire two additional staff members to help with the homeless population. He explained that we have 241 homeless students as of now. This program is supervised by Mr. Joe Marlin. Dr. Duke told the board that we have served 286 students this year which has been a steady increase since school started. Dr. Duke said that once these students qualify for McKinney Vento, they are in the program the duration of the school year.
Dr. Duke said that these positions will be posted as soon as our district receives the funding from the state.
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V.E.ii. Approval of School Nutrition Fund 143 Budget Amendment
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
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V.E.iii. Approval of FY22 GP Fund Budget Transfers
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
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V.E.iv. Approval of FY22 Budget Operating Transfer
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
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VI. REPORTS AND INFORMATION
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
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VI.A. Director's Evaluation Update
Speaker(s):
Ms. Elizabeth Taylor
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Ms. Taylor explained that the Director's evaluation document had been distributed to the board. Preliminary results would be sent to Dr. Duke and the board on May 31 and presented to the board at the June 14th meeting.
Roseann Barton said that there was no question at all in her mind that the board would not extend Dr. Duke's contract because he has done an excellent job as Director of Schools, and she was personally very pleased. Jimmy Richardson echoed that sentiment and said that Dr. Duke was absolutely the Best of MCS. Mr. Richardson said that Dr. Duke's leadership and example brought out the best in all of us. He said that he felt that Dr. Duke's impact would be felt for decades to come. Chair Butch Campbell added that he was so glad to have Dr. Duke as a part of this team. |
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VI.B. Enrollment (PTR) Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Joe Marlin
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VI.C. Revenue and Expenditure Report for April
Speaker(s):
Ms. Kim Williams
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VI.D. Personnel Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Ralph Ringstaff
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VI.E. Director's Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
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In Dr. Duke's Update, he said that Friday is the last day of school for the year. Summer School will begin on June 6. Summer Feeding starts June 6 and goes through July 29. He added that information about summer feeding would be on the district website. He told the board that as some added information on a budget amendment, we have seen and 84% increase in diesel and a 79% increase in gasoline since August.
Dr. Duke also told the board that he had mentioned at a previous board meeting that Kandy Powers, ESP Supervisor, was needing applicants for the ESP Program. He was happy to inform the board that in the last month, she has received 100 ESP applications. |
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VII. OTHER BUSINESS
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
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The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
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