May 11, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Hamilton County Board of Education Board Meeting - Regular Session

I. Roll Call

II. **Approval of the Agenda

III. Executive Session - Yes (held between the work session and regular session)

IV. Pledge to the Flag and Meditation - Dr. Crystal Sorrells, Principal of Brainerd High School

V. Exemplars of Excellence

V.A. Dr. Olivia Bagby, Future Ready Students Director
Blake Freeman, Executive Director of Learning

V.A.1. Hamilton County Schools' Inaugural George Kilgore Initiative Award

VI. 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.

VII. **Approval of the Consent Agenda

VII.A. Approval of the Minutes of the April 20, 2023 Regular Session

VII.B. Executive Committee Report

VII.B.1. Included in the Executive Committee Report:

Executive Committee Grant Approvals
Grant requests in excess of $100,000 that do not obligate the Board to provide funds, can be approved by the Executive Committee.

The following grant requests were approved by the Executive Committee in April 2023.

• Perkins Reserve- Regional Career Pathways Grant
• Stronger Connections Grant
• FY23 BJA STOP School Violence Program
• FY23 OJJDP Enhancing School Capacity to Address Youth Violence Grant

 

VII.C. Deputy Superintendent - Dr. Sonia Stewart

VII.C.1. Field Trips

VII.C.1.a. Dr. Chip Dale Community Superintendent Harrison Bay

VII.C.1.b. Elaine Harper Community Superintendent North River

VII.C.1.c. Dr. Shane Harwood - Community Superintendent Rock Point

VII.C.1.d. Dr. Jason Vance - Community Superintendent Missionary Ridge

VII.C.1.e. Dr. Neelie Parker, Chief of Opportunity and Access
Sarah Evans, Director Exceptional Education

VII.C.1.f. Dr. Watechia Lawless Mitchell - Community Superintendent MidTown

VII.D. Chief Financial Officer - Mary Ellen Heuton, CPA

VII.D.1. Bids/Contracts

VII.D.2. Additional Contracts

VII.D.2.a. Dr. Olivia Bagby, Future Ready Students Director
Blake Freeman, Executive Director of Learning

VII.D.2.a.1. MajorClarity College and Career Planning Platform

VII.D.3. Financial Reports

VII.D.4. Budget Amendments

VII.D.4.a. Federal Grants, State Grants, and Self-Funded Programs

VII.D.4.b. School Nutrition

VII.D.5. Grant Application Requests

VII.D.5.a. Dr. Jim Corbin, Coordinator of Student Safety & Security

VII.D.5.a.1. COPS School Violence Prevention Program Grant

VII.E. Dr. Neelie Parker, Chief of Opportunity and Access
Kelly Coffelt, Charter Schools Coordinator

VII.E.1. Chattanooga Prep Charter School Five-Year Review and Renewal Applications

VII.F. Chief Strategy Officer - Shannon Moody

VII.F.1. Board Policies - Second and Final Read

VII.F.1.a. Board Policy 5.501 - Employee Grievances

VII.F.1.b. Board Policy 6.100 - Student Goals

VII.F.1.c. Board Policy 6.200 - Attendance 

VII.F.1.d. Board Policy 6.202 - Home Schools

VII.F.1.e. Board Policy 6.203 - School Admission

VII.F.1.f. Board Policy 6.205 - Student Assignments

VII.F.1.g. Board Policy 6.300 - Code of Behavior and Discipline

VII.F.1.h. Board Policy 6.301 - Rights and Responsibilities

VII.F.1.i. Board Policy 6.302 - Procedural Due Process

VII.F.1.j. Board Policy 6.3022 - Student Disciplinary Appeals

VII.F.1.k. Board Policy 6.3023 - Disciplinary Procedures for Students Receiving Special Education

VII.F.1.l. Board Policy 6.303 - Interrogations & Searches

VII.F.1.m. Board Policy 6.304 - Student Discrimination, Harassment, Hazing and Bullying

VII.F.1.n. Board Policy 6.309 - Zero Tolerance Offenses

VII.F.1.o. Board Policy 6.310 - Alternative Education Program

VII.F.1.p. Board Policy 6.311 - Cell Phone Policy

VII.F.1.q. Board Policy 6.402 - Wellness Policy

VII.F.1.r. Board Policy 6.415 - Student Suicide Prevention

VII.F.1.s. Board Policy 6.502 - Foreign Exchange Students 

VII.F.1.t. Board Policy 6.503 - Homeless Students

VII.F.1.u. Board Policy 6.505 - Students in Foster Care

VIII. Administrative Business Matters

VIII.A. Chief Talent Officer - Dr. Zac Brown

VIII.A.1. **Differentiated Pay Plan (2023-2024)

VIII.B. Chief Strategy Officer - Shannon Moody

VIII.B.1. Draft 2024-2025 Hamilton County Schools Calendar - as amended for First Reading

VIII.B.2. Board Policies First Reading

VIII.B.2.a. Board Policy 6.3021 - Student Disciplinary Procedures

VIII.B.2.b. Board Policy 6.401 - Student Health Services

VIII.B.2.c. Board Policy 6.403 - Student Communicable Diseases

VIII.B.2.d. Board Policy 6.409 - Child Abuse and Neglect

VIII.B.2.e. Board Policy 6.504 - Migrant Students

VIII.B.2.f. Board Policy 6.600 - Student Records

VIII.B.2.g. Board Policy 6.602 - Student Records Inspection & Correction Procedure

VIII.B.2.h. Board Policy 6.701 - Student Solicitations Fundraising Activities

VIII.B.2.i. Board Policy 6.702 - Student Clubs and Organizations

IX. Board Matters

IX.A. Chief Financial Officer - Mary Ellen Heuton, CPA

IX.A.1. **Request for Approval of Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget for Presentation to the Hamilton County Commission

X. Information Only

X.A. Legal Services Report

XI. Events/Announcements

XII. Adjourn