July 23, 2024 at 5:00 PM - GREENEVILLE CITY REGULAR BOARD MEETING
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I. Call to Order
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II. Pledge to the Flag
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III. Recognition of Visitors
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IV. Special Recognition
Comments:
Shirley L.Snyder Trust
Time:
(5 minutes)
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V. Public Comment Period
Time:
(20 Minutes)
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VI. Conflict of Interest Statement
Comments:
Chair to Board Members:
Chair to Board Members:
Chair to Board Secretary:
Time:
(5 Minutes)
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VII. Approval of Agenda
Time:
(5 Minutes)
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VIII. Consent Agenda
Time:
(5 minutes)
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VIII.A. Consideration of Approving Minutes of June 2024, Board Meeting
Speaker(s):
Steve Starnes
Attachments:
()
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:
None |
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VIII.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 attached are changes in personnel since the June report to the Board.
Acceptance Impact on Resources: None Timetable for Further Review/Action: None |
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VIII.C. Consideration of Approving Board Policy Revisions (2nd Reading)
Speaker(s):
Steve Starnes, Dr. Jason Horne, Richard Tipton, Ellen Lipe, Melissa Batson, and Jeff Townsley
Attachments:
()
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: _XX/XX/XXX________________________________________
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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VIII.C.1. Consideration of Removing Board Policies
Speaker(s):
Steve Starnes, Dr. Jason Horne, Richard Tipton, Ellen Lipe, Melissa Batson, and Jeff Townsley
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: X Summary of Major Elements: X Director of Schools' Recommendation: Approval Impact on Resources: X Timetable for Further Review/Action: None |
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VIII.D. Consideration of Approving Board Policy Revisions - No Changes (1st Reading)
Speaker(s):
Steve Starnes, Ellen Lipe, Dr. Jason Horne, Richard Tipton, Melissa Batson, and Jeff Townsley
Attachments:
()
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 XXX Board meeting |
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VIII.E. Consideration of Approving Disposal of Surplus
Speaker(s):
Steve Starnes
Attachments:
()
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: 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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VIII.F. Consideration of Approving 2024-2025 Differentiated Pay Plan
Speaker(s):
Melissa Batson
Attachments:
()
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: The state of Tennessee requires that districts submit a Differentiated Pay Plan by July 26th that has been approved by the school board each year. Summary of Major Elements: The proposed 2024-2025 Differentiated Pay Plan is attached. An additional component for Hard to Fill Staff, specifically supporting current GCS teachers that obtain ESL endorsements, has been added. Director of Schools' Recommendation: Approval Impact on Resources: Supplemented pay is included in the existing budget and the 2023-24 budget. Timetable for Further Review/Action: None |
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IX. Action Items
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IX.A. Consideration of Accepting June 2024 Local Revenue Tracking Report
Speaker(s):
Ellen Lipe, CPA
Attachments:
()
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 Please note that the Preliminary Statements of Expenditures and Encumbrances will be presented in August to capture all projected year-end entries. Director of Schools' Recommendation: Acceptance Impact on Resources: None Timetable for Further Review/Action: None
Time:
(5 minutes)
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IX.B. Consideration of Approving Board Policy Revisions - 1st Reading
Speaker(s):
Steve Starnes, Dr. Jason Horne, Richard Tipton, Ellen Lipe, Melissa Batson, and Jeff Townsley
Attachments:
()
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: Revisions are recommended to the attached policies on 1st reading. Director of Schools' Recommendation: Approval Impact on Resources: None Timetable for Further Review/Action: None
Time:
(5 minutes)
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IX.C. Consideration of Approving Board Policy Revisions - (1st and Final Reading)
Speaker(s):
Steve Starnes, Dr. Jason Horne, Richard Tipton, Ellen Lipe, Jeff Townsley, Melissa Batson
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: X Summary of Major Elements: X Director of Schools' Recommendation: Approval Impact on Resources: X Timetable for Further Review/Action: None
Time:
(5 Minutes)
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IX.D. Consideration of Approving Purchase of BrainPOP Software
Speaker(s):
Richard Tipton
Attachments:
()
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: The district has purchased BrainPOP Software for grades K-8 for over fifteen years. The price has increased over the $25,000 threshold, requiring BOE approval. BrainPOP LLC is the sole source provider of this software, and therefore, no competitive bids were obtained. Summary of Major Elements: School-wide subscriptions to BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr. for all elementary and middle schools give teachers access to over 1,200 topics across the curriculum, including grade-level texts, quizzes, challenges, creative learning tools, and reporting on state standards. BrainPOP JR is designed for K-3, BrainPOP is for grades 3-8, BrainPOP ELL is for our ELL students, and BrainPOP Science is for grades 6-8. Director of Schools' Recommendation: Approval Impact on Resources: $25,400 Timetable for Further Review/Action: None
Time:
(5 Minutes)
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XI. Legislative Update
Speaker(s):
Pam Botta
Time:
(5 Minutes)
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XII. Adjournment
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