October 21, 2021 at 5:30 PM - Hamilton County Board of Education Board Meeting - Regular Session

I. Roll Call

II. **Approval of the Agenda

III. Executive Session - No

IV. Pledge to the Flag and Meditation - David Cory, Principal of East Ridge Elementary School

V. Exemplars of Excellence

V.A. Recognition of National Merit Finalists - Dr. Neelie Parker and Community Superintendents

V.B. Recognition of Girls Nation President - Dr. Neelie Parker

VI. Presentation(s)

VI.A. Future Ready 2023 - Dr. Neelie Parker

VII. Board Matters

VII.A. Curriculum/Classroom Texts/Books Clarification Request - Chairman McClendon and Mrs. Thurman

VIII. Delegations

VIII.A. Larry Lewis, HCEA 

VIII.B. Lauren Sloan speaking regarding literacy advocacy (District 2)

VIII.C. Rebecca Day speaking regarding Curriculum/Classroom Texts/Books Clarification Request (District 1)

VIII.D. Jamie Hall, speaking regarding Curriculum/Classroom Text/Books (District 9)

VIII.E. Taylor Lyons, Community Outreach, Moms for Social Justice speaking regarding the Classroom Library Project/Book Content (District 7)

VIII.F. Angela Favaloro speaking regarding redistricting (District 5)

VIII.G. Dr. Edna Varner speaking regarding book advocacy

VIII.H. Mari Smith speaking regarding books

IX. Board Member Disclaimer Statement - I declare that I have a [spouse, parent, grandparent, child, sibling, aunt, uncle, nephew, niece, relation-in-law or member of my household] who works for the school system and that the Board's vote on [budget, policies, etc.] may have an effect on my relative's employment. Even so, I hereby certify that I will cast my vote in the best interest of the school system.

X. **Approval of the Consent Agenda

X.A. Approval of the Minutes of the September 9, 2021, Special Called Session

X.B. Approval of the Minutes of the September 13, 2021, Special Called Session

X.C. Approval of the Minutes of the September 16, 2021, Quarterly Session

X.D. Approval of the minutes of the October 4, 2021, Special Called Session

X.E. Executive Committee Report

X.F. Chief Schools Officer - Dr. Neelie Parker

X.F.1. Field Trips

X.F.1.a. Dr. Larrie Reynolds and Dr. Robert Sharpe - Community Superintendents

X.G. Chief Financial Officer - Mary Ellen Heuton

X.G.1. Bids/Contracts

X.G.2. Financial Reports

X.G.3. Budget Amendments

X.G.3.a. Federal Grants, State Grants, and Self-Funded Programs

X.G.3.b. General Operating Amendments

X.H. K-12 Academics Officer - Blake Freeman

X.H.1. Southern Regional Education Board/Dr. Aimee Wyatt Contract

X.I. Chief of Operations - Dr. Justin Robertson

X.I.1. Grant Application Request

X.I.1.a. Ratification of TDOE Safe Schools Grant

X.J. Chief of Staff - Jennifer Bronson

X.J.1. Board Policies - First Reading

X.J.1.a. Board Policy 1.102 - Board Members Legal Status

X.J.1.b. Board Policy 1.104 - Memberships

X.J.1.c. Board Policy 1.105 - School Board Legislative Involvement

X.J.1.d. Board Policy 1.108 - Nepotism

X.J.1.e. Board Policy 1.200 - Method and Election of Officers

X.J.1.f. Board Policy 1.201 - Duties of Officers

X.J.1.g. Board Policy 1.205 - Board-Director Relations

X.J.1.h. Board Policy 1.8011 - Emergency Closings

X.J.1.i. Board Policy 3.201 - Safety

X.J.1.j. Board Policy 3.202 - Emergency Preparedness Plan

X.J.1.k. Board Policy 3.203 - Crisis Management

X.J.1.l. Board Policy 3.205 - Security

X.J.1.m. Board Policy 3.209 - Estimating Facility Cost

X.J.1.n. Board Policy 3.300 - Equipment and Supplies Management

X.J.1.o. Board Policy 3.3001 - Use of Cellular Phones

X.J.1.p. Board Policy 3.402 - Special Use of School Buses

X.J.1.q. Board Policy 3.403 Traffic and Parking Controls

X.J.1.r. Board Policy 3.405 - Owner/Operator Bus Service

X.J.1.s. Board Policy 3.600 - Insurance Management

X.J.1.t. Board Policy 3.601. - Student Insurance Program

X.J.1.u. Board Policy 4.212 - Charter School Application Process

X.J.1.v. Board Policy 4.213 - Open Enrollment

X.J.2. Board Policies - First and Final Read

X.J.2.a. Board Policy 6.600 - Student Records

X.J.2.b. Board Policy 6.601 - Student Records Annual Notice of Rights

X.K. Chief Talent Officer - Penny Murray

X.K.1. Board Policy - First Read

X.K.1.a. Board Policy 3.302 - Service Animals in District Facilities

XI. Administrative Business Matters

XI.A. Chief Talent Officer - Penny Murray

XI.A.1. Insurance Proposal - Request for Approval

XI.A.1.a. **Dental Insurance

XI.A.1.b. **Life Insurance

XI.A.1.c. **LTD (Long Term Disability) and STD (Short Term Disability) Insurance

XI.A.1.d. **Worksite Accident Insurance and Worksite Level Term Life Insurance

XI.A.1.e. **Worksite Critical Illness and Worksite Hospital Indemnity Insurance

XII. Board Matters

XII.A. Chief Operations Officer - Dr. Justin Robertson

XII.A.1. **Bus Depot Relocation 

XII.A.2. **Pump Station Easement at Howard High School - Justin Witt

XII.A.3. **Architect Selection for Tyner Middle High - Justin Witt

XII.B. Chief of Staff - Jennifer Bronson

XII.B.1. **Franklin Middle School Property - Deed Restrictions 
   Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence, Request for Modifications

XII.C. **Masks Optional for Staff - Chairman McClendon and Mrs. Thurman

XIII. Information Only

XIII.A. Legal Services Report

XIV. Events/Announcements

XV. Adjourn