October 24, 2024 at 7:15 PM - Following the joint meeting - GREENEVILLE CITY REGULAR BOARD MEETING

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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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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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__ 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:
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date: ________________
action: ________________________________________________

Background Information:
All textbook adoption committees require school board approval.  The members have been sworn in by Judge Leonard. The committee is led by Ms. Shelia Newland, Teaching and Learning Coordinator.

Summary of Major Elements:
Committee Members: Shelia Newland, Elisa Bentley, Christie Carter, Jordyn Ricker, Rachel Ratheal, Marsha Hybarger, McKayla Ramsey, Derek Jeffers, Jenn Hartley, Sara Smock, Robin Jones, Erica Worrell, Jerry Graham, Laura Lenker, Cindy Propst, Jessica Miller, Eric Simpkins, Sarah Smith, Jeni Donahue, Richard Tipton, Stacy King, Tallye Gass, Amy Haynie, Aundrea Gunter, Melanie Williams

Director of Schools' Recommendation:

Approval

Impact on Resources:

Will be addressed when items are brought to the board for purchase approval.

Timetable for Further Review/Action:
   
None
 

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__ 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:  __________________________________________
_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: 
Board Policy 4.302 specifies that the Board must approve field trips that are both overnight and out-of-state. Additionally, approval is required when students must leave school early for participation in athletic events. 

Summary of Major Elements: 
The detailed trip request is attached. 

Director of Schools' Recommendation: 

Approval

Impact on Resources:

None

Timetable for Further Review/Action:

None

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__ 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:
On June 19, 1997, the Board approved the establishment of a sick leave bank for teachers within the Greeneville City School system. The sick leave bank actually went into effect on August 1, 1997. As part of the operation of the sick leave bank, the Board is required to appoint two trustees and the teachers’ association is required to appoint two trustees. The appointed trustees are to serve staggered terms and can be replaced only because of death, retirement, resignation and/or discontinuation of employment with the Board of Education or at the end of a term. The Director of Schools is to serve as Chairman of the committee. In the spring of 2014 House Bill 2133, was passed, amending Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 5, Part 7 and Title 49, Chapter 5, Part 8, relative to the sick leave bank. This allowed all fulltime employees who accrue sick leave, not just teachers, to participate in the sick leave bank if the employee elects to do so. Greeneville City Schools will have open enrollment for the sick leave bank in September for all fulltime employees (certified and non-certified).

Summary of Major Elements:

The following individuals are recommended to the Board for appointment as sick leave back trustees:

· Melissa Batson (CHRO), who will serve the 3rd year of a 3-year term

· Ellen Lipe (CFO), who will serve the 1st year of a new 3-year term.

State law requires that the local teacher association appoint two trustees. The GEA representatives serving on the Sick Leave Trustees Board for 2024-2025 will be:

· Katie Smelcer (GMS), who will serve the 3rd year of a 3-year term.

· Randy Shelton (GHS), who will serve the 1st year of a new 3-year term.

As required by law, Steve Starnes, in his position as Director of Schools, serves as Chair.

Director of Schools' Recommendation:

Approval

Impact on Resources:

None

Timetable for Further Review/Action:
   
None
 

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:
Budget Amendments are made periodically throughout the year to more accurately reflect revenues and expenditures.

Summary of Major Elements:
This Budget Amendment budgets rollover funding from the 2023-2024 school year for the Highland Roof Project, the annual school bus purchase, and Unbound Digital

Director of Schools' Recommendation:

Approval

Impact on Resources:

As Presented

Timetable for Further Review/Action:
   
None
 

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_X_ Board review required by:  ___ Action requested at this meeting
___ Action requested at 
Previous Review/Action:
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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

Rationale:  Origin:
___ Topic presented for information only (no board action required)
_X_ Board review required by:  _X_ Action requested at this meeting
___ Action requested at 
Previous Review/Action:
_X_ No Previous board review/action
___ Previous review/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 1^st reading.

Director of Schools' Recommendation: 

Approval

Impact on Resources:

None

Timetable for Further Review/Action:

None

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
 

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 litigation surrounding insulin pricing highlights a systemic issue where the costs of this essential medication have been artificially inflated, impacting millions. Diabetes affects over 34.2 million people in the U.S., with insulin serving as a life-saving necessity for more than 7 million individuals daily. Despite insulin being around for over 100 years, with few innovations since the 1980s, prices have surged by more than 1,000% since 2003. This dramatic increase far exceeds manufacturing costs, which have actually decreased due to process optimizations. The inflated prices are attributed to alleged collusion between insulin manufacturers (Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi) and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) like Express Scripts, CVS Caremark, and Optum Rx, who dominate the market. This scheme involves PBMs demanding larger rebates from manufacturers in exchange for favorable placement on formularies, which in turn prompts manufacturers to raise prices. This practice has led to a heavy financial burden on individuals and health plans, sparking legal claims for violations of RICO, deceptive trade practices, and unjust enrichment, aiming to recover overpayments and prevent future harm.

Summary of Major Elements:
The litigation seeks monetary damages, disgorgement of profits, and injunctive relief to end these practices. The Frantz Law Group firm has agreed to represent all school districts who elect to join the litigation on a contingent fee basis.  This means there is no cost to any school district unless there is ultimately a financial recovery. 

Director of Schools' Recommendation:

Approval to Join

Impact on Resources:

X

Timetable for Further Review/Action:
   
None