Thursday, April 27, 2023 Following the joint meeting - GREENEVILLE CITY REGULAR BOARD MEETING
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I. Call to Order
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II. Recognition of Visitors
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III. Special Recognition
Comments:
Time:
(10 minutes)
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IV. Approval of Agenda
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V. Consent Agenda
Time:
(5 minutes)
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V.A. Consideration of Approving Minutes of March 28, 2023, Board Meeting
Speaker(s):
Steve Starnes
Attachments:
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Rationale:
Origin:
___ Topic presented for information only (no board action required) _X_ Board review required by: _X_ State or federal law or regulation
___ Board of Education policy Other: __________________________________________
_X_ Action requested at this meeting
___ Action requested at future meeting: _______________ (date)
Previous Review/Action: _X_ No Previous board review/action ___ Previous review/action date: ________________
action: ________________________________________________ Background Information: In accordance with State law, the Board of Education must approve the minutes of the previous meeting of the Board. The draft of the minutes of the previous meeting shall be sent to all Board members with the agenda for the subsequent meeting.
Summary of Major Elements: Meeting minutes are attached for Board review. Following approval by the Board, the minutes shall be signed by the Board Chair and Director of Schools. The minutes will become permanent records of the Board and shall be made available to any interested party upon request.
Director of Schools' Recommendation: Approval Impact on Resources: None Timetable for Further Review/Action:
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V.B. Consideration of Accepting Personnel Report
Speaker(s):
Melissa Batson, Chief Human Resources Officer
Rationale:
Origin:
_X_ Topic presented for information only (no board action required) ___ Board review required by: ___ State or federal law or regulation
_X_ Board of Education policy
Other: __________________________________________
_X_ Action requested at this meeting
___ Action requested at future meeting: _______________ (date)
Previous Review/Action:
_X_ No Previous board review/action ___ Previous review/action date: ________________
action: ________________________________________________
Background Information: In a continuing effort to keep the Greeneville City Board of Education advised of personnel changes in the school system, a report is made monthly to the members. Board action is occasionally required for personnel related matters. Summary of Major Elements: The following are changes in personnel since the March report to the Board:
Director of Schools' Recommendation: Acceptance Impact on Resources: None Timetable for Further Review/Action: None |
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V.C. Consideration of Approving Board Policy Revisions (2nd Reading)
Speaker(s):
Steve Starnes, Dr. Suzanne Bryant, Beverly Miller, Ellen Lipe, Melissa Batson, and Jeff Townsley
Attachments:
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Rationale:
Origin:
___ Topic presented for information only (no board action required) _X_ Board review required by: _X_ State or federal law or regulation
___ Board of Education policy
Other: __________________________________________
_X_ Action requested at this meeting
___ Action requested at future meeting: _______________ (date)
Previous Review/Action: ___ No Previous board review/action _X_ Previous review/action date: _03/28/2023_______________________________________
action: _Approved on 1st Reading____________________________
Background Information: Per policy 1.600, at least biannually, the Board shall review its policy manual for the purpose of passing, revising, or deleting policies mandated by changing conditions. This routine review of district policies is done on an ongoing basis by central office administrative staff with the assistance of TSBA's policy maintenance service.
Summary of Major Elements: During Routine review, it was determined that the attached policies needed to either be updated to reflect the current language and practice, or reflect no changes.
Director of Schools' Recommendation: Approval Impact on Resources: None Timetable for Further Review/Action: None |
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V.D. Consideration of Approving Board Policy Revisions - No Changes (1st Reading)
Speaker(s):
Steve Starnes, Ellen Lipe, Dr. Suzanne Bryant, Beverly Miller, Melissa Batson, and Jeff Townsley
Attachments:
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Rationale:
Origin:
___ Topic presented for information only (no board action required) _X_ Board review required by: _X_ State or federal law or regulation
___ Board of Education policy
Other: __________________________________________
_X_ Action requested at this meeting___ Action requested at future meeting: _______________ (date)
Previous Review/Action: _X_ No Previous board review/action ___ Previous review/action date: ________________
action: ________________________________________________
Background Information: Per policy 1.600, at least biannually, the Board shall review its policy manual for the purpose of passing, revising, or deleting policies mandated by changing conditions. This routine review of district policies is done on an ongoing basis by central office administrative staff with the assistance of TSBA’s policy maintenance service. Summary of Major Elements: During routine review, it was determined that no changes were required in the attached policies. Director of Schools' Recommendation: Approval Impact on Resources: None Timetable for Further Review/Action: 2nd reading at May Board meeting |
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V.E. Consideration of Approving Disposal of Surplus (Nutrition)
Speaker(s):
Beverly Miller
Attachments:
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Rationale:
Origin:
__ Topic presented for information only (no board action required) _X_ Board review required by: __ State or federal law or regulation
__ Board of Education policy
Other: __________________________________________
_X_ Action requested at this meeting__ Action requested at future meeting: _______________ (date)
Previous Review/Action: _X_ No Previous board review/action __ Previous review/action date: ________________
action: ________________________________________________
Background Information: GCS Board Policy 2.403 gives the Greeneville Board of education the authority to declare district property that is no longer useful nor necessary as surplus and to authorize the disposal of such equipment, books, or materials. Summary of Major Elements: A request is submitted for permission to dispose of the equipment listed on the attached spreadsheet. Director of Schools' Recommendation: Approval Impact on Resources: None Timetable for Further Review/Action: None |
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V.F. Consideration of Approving Fiscal Year 2023 Federal Projects Budget Amendment #3
Speaker(s):
Ellen Lipe, CPA
Attachments:
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Rationale:
Background Information: Budget Amendments are made periodically throughout the year to more accurately reflect anticipated revenues, expenditures, timing of expenditures, and grant award allocations. Summary of Major Elements: Attached is the third Federal Projects Budget Amendment to be approved in the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year. It allows for budgeting of continually revised grant allocations during this semester. Director of Schools' Recommendation: Approval Impact on Resources: As presented in the attached Budget Amendment. Timetable for Further Review/Action: None |
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VI. Action Items
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VI.A. Consideration of Accepting March Financial Statements
Speaker(s):
Ellen Lipe, CPA
Rationale:
Origin:
___ Topic presented for information only (no board action required) _X_ Board review required by: ___ State or federal law or regulation
_X_ Board of Education policy
Other: __________________________________________
___ Action requested at this meeting___ Action requested at future meeting: _______________ (date)
Previous Review/Action: _X_ No Previous board review/action ___ Previous review/action date: ________________
action: ________________________________________________
Background Information: Financial Statements are presented to the Board of Education each month. Summary of Major Elements: Attached are the following financial statements: · Local Revenue Tracking Report · General Purpose/Federal Statements of Revenue & Expenditures Director of Schools' Recommendation: Acceptance Impact on Resources: None Timetable for Further Review/Action: None
Time:
(5 minutes)
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VI.B. Consideration of Approving 2022-2023 General Purpose Budget Amendment #2
Speaker(s):
Ellen Lipe, CPA
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Rationale:
Background Information: Budget Amendments are made periodically throughout the year to more accurately reflect revenues and expenditures. Summary of Major Elements: See attached amendment. Director of Schools' Recommendation: Approval Impact on Resources: As presented. Timetable for Further Review/Action: None
Time:
(5 minutes)
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VI.C. Consideration of Equipment Purchase (Nutrition)
Speaker(s):
Beverly Miller
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Rationale:
Background Information: Requesting to purchase dishwasher for Hal Henard Elementary School. This is a Sourcewell Contract #063022-SES. The cost for this equipment is $73,150.01. A grant was awarded from State of Tennessee for this purchase. Requesting to purchase a deep fryer for Greeneville High School. This is a Sourcewell Contract #063022-SES. The cost for this equipment is $41,847.00. Requesting to purchase new refrigeration system for GHS for the walk-in freezer and the walk-in cooler. This includes removal of old components and installing new refrigeration systems with steel racks for the condensers. The cost for replacement and installation is $33,268.35. This is a Sourcewell Contract #063022-SES. Summary of Major Elements:Director of Schools' Recommendation: Approval Impact on Resources: None Timetable for Further Review/Action: None
Time:
(5 minutes)
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VI.D. Consideration of Approving Tuition Free Program at Highland Elementary
Speaker(s):
Dr. Suzanne Bryant
Attachments:
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Rationale:
Background Information: Per policy 6.204, the tuition-free program at Highland Elementary School is to be reviewed annually. Summary of Major Elements: Beginning with the 2015-2016 school year, the Board authorized a tuition-free program for Highland Elementary School. The Board will evaluate the parameters and effectiveness of the "tuition-free" program annually to determine its continuation. Students accepted into this tuition-free program who meet the criteria of attendance, behavior, and academic progress will be allowed to attend Highland tuition free through the fifth (5th) grade, regardless of the continuation of accepting new students into the tuition-free program after the Board review in 2022. Families who are on Highland tuition free status through fifth grade will be required to pay the appropriate tuition rates upon their student entering Greeneville Middle School in the sixth grade. Admittance to Highland Elementary during the tuition free program will be based on space and program availability in each grade per year and all other parameters of this policy will apply, except those pertaining to tuition payment. Director of Schools' Recommendation: Approval Impact on Resources: None Timetable for Further Review/Action: None
Time:
(5 minutes)
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VIII. Adjournment
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