Public Meeting Agenda: July 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM - GREENEVILLE CITY REGULAR BOARD MEETING

I. Call to Order

II. Pledge to the Flag

III. Recognition of Visitors

IV. Special Recognition

Comments:

GHS Baseball State Champions
GHS Track & Field State Champions

Time: (5 minutes)

V. Public Comment Period

Time: (20 Minutes)

VI. Conflict of Interest Statement

Comments:

Chair to Board Members:

"If you have any relative who is employed by the Board of Education, meaning a spouse, parent, parent-in-law, child, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, or any person who resides in the same household as you, please acknowledge the same at this time by raising your hand."

Chair to Board Members:

"To those board members who just raised their hands, do you hereby certify that any and all votes you will cast during this meeting are in the best interest of the school system? If so, please say, ‘Aye.’"

Chair to Board Secretary:

"Please reflect within the minutes that possible conflicts were acknowledged, with board members present confirming their intent to act in the best interest of the school system."

Time: (5 Minutes)

VII. Approval of Agenda

Time: (5 Minutes)

VIII. Consent Agenda

Time: (5 minutes)

VIII.A. Consideration of Approving Minutes of June 26, 2025, Board Meeting

Speaker(s): Steve Starnes

Attachments: (1)

Final Minutes - GREENEVILLE CITY REGULAR BOARD MEETING

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

VIII.B. Consideration of Approving Minutes of June 26, 2025, Joint Board Meeting

Speaker(s): Steve Starnes

Attachments: (1)

Final Minutes - JOINT BOARD OF EDUCATION

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

VIII.C. 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.

Hire(s)
Employee	Position	Replacing	Location
Kimberly White	Interim Band Instructor	Rachel Thomas	GMS
Joshua Davis	Principal	Aaron Flanary	GCTA
Carol McGill	Federal Projects Director	Mike Fulkerson	KLCO
William Barnwell	Teacher: Math	Beth Ricker	GHS
Laura Rosendale	Teacher: World Language	Susan Hankins	GHS
Jacob Osborne	Teacher: Business	Melissa Babb	GHS
Marissa Hankins	Teacher: Physics	Jessica Miller	GHS
Jessica Johnson	Teacher: Health Science	Courtney Durrua	GHS
Todd Pait	Teacher: ELA	Candice GeFellers	GMS
Marisa Perkins	Teacher: Math	Adam Sizemore	GMS
Katelyn Roberts	Teacher: 1^st Grade	Cathy Dickey	EV
Isabella Brenington	Teacher: 3^rd Grade	Andrea O’Dell	EV
Makayla Kindle	Teacher: Kindergarten	Bailey Cheek	HH
Don Whitehead-Rozar	Teacher: Welding	Scott Hamway	GCTA
Cheryl Jessup	Custodian	Jack Wilkerson	EV
Ronald Lawrence	Custodian	Airen Smith	GHS

Separation(s)
Employee	Position		Location
Aaron Flanary	Principal		GCTA
Kimberly Cook	Assistant Principal		GCTA
Mike Fulkerson	Federal Projects Director		KLCO
Amy Saunders	Psychologist		KLCO
Jamy Swinney	Teacher: Cosmetology		GCTA
Tori Mitchell	Instructional Assistant/5th		EV
Kaleigh Crisp	Instructional Assistant/RTI		GHS
Katelyn Jones	Assistant Softball Coach		GHS
Katelyn Jones	Substitute Teacher		Sub Pool
Audrey Larsen	Instructional Assistant/1:1		TV

Retirement(s)
Employee	Position		Location
DeAnna Martin	Principal		GHS

Transfer(s)
Employee	Position	Replacing	Location
Daisy Shepard	Principal	DeAnna Martin	GHS
Kimber McIntyre	Assistant Principal	Daisy Shepard	GHS
Donita Huff	Assistant Principal	Kimber McIntyre	GHS
Andy McCall	Teacher: 4^th/5^th	Rosa Treptow	HI
Nancy Philbeck	Assistant Principal	Andy McCall	GMS
Bryan Everhart	Assistant Principal	Nancy Philbeck	GMS
Sandy Kennedy	Psychologist	Amy Saunders	KLCO
Logan Taylor	Teacher: Social Studies	Donita Huff	GMS
Kelly Hunnings	Substitute Teacher	n/a	Sub Pool

Director of Schools' Recommendation:

Acceptance

Impact on Resources:

None

Timetable for Further Review/Action:

None

VIII.D. Consideration of Approving Board Policy Revisions (2nd Reading)

Speaker(s): Steve Starnes, Richard Tipton, Dr. Jason Horne, Ellen Lipe, Melissa Batson, and Jeff Townsley

Attachments: (5)

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

VIII.E. Consideration of Approving Board Policy Revisions - No Changes (1st Reading)

Speaker(s): Steve Starnes, Ellen Lipe, Richard Tipton, Dr. Jason Horne, Melissa Batson, and Jeff Townsley

Attachments: (12)

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

IX. Action Items

IX.A. Consideration of Accepting June 2025 Local Revenue Tracking Report

Speaker(s): Ellen Lipe, CPA

Attachments: (1)

Local Revenue Tracking 2024-2025 thru June

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:
Financial Statements are presented to the Board of Education each month. June preliminary Statements of Revenue and Expenditure will be available at the August BOE meeting.

Summary of Major Elements:
Attached is the following June 2025 Financial Statement:

Local Revenue Tracking Report

Director of Schools' Recommendation:

Acceptance

Impact on Resources:

None

Timetable for Further Review/Action:

None

Time: (5 Minutes)

IX.B. Consideration of Approving Board Policy Revisions - 1st Reading

Speaker(s): Steve Starnes, Richard Tipton, Dr. Jason Horne, Ellen Lipe, Melissa Batson, and Jeff Townsley

Attachments: (6)

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 1^st reading.

Director of Schools' Recommendation:

Approval

Impact on Resources:

None

Timetable for Further Review/Action:

None

Time: (5 minutes)

IX.C. Consideration of Approving Board Policy Revisions - 1st & Final Reading

Speaker(s): Steve Starnes, Richard Tipton, Dr. Jason Horne, Ellen Lipe, Melissa Batson, and Jeff Townsley

Attachments: (1)

1407.1 Records Request Form

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 legislature removed fax as a means of requesting records. Additionally, the Comptroller publishes a list of allowable charges for copying records.

Summary of major events:

The form presented for your consideration removes fax as an acceptable means of requesting records, and list the charges for copies.

Director of Schools' Recommendation:

Approval

Impact on Resources:

None

Timetable for Further Review/Action:

None

Time: (5 Minutes)

IX.D. Consideration of Approving GHS Softball Infield Turf Installation

Speaker(s): Dr. Jason Horne

Attachments: (1)

Softball Infield Turf Contract

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: __________________________________________
_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 installation of turf on the GHS softball infield will provide a consistent and reliable playing surface that enhances both safety and performance. Turf significantly reduces maintenance time and costs by eliminating the need for regular dragging, watering, and reseeding, especially during periods of inclement weather. In addition, this upgrade aligns with our broader efforts to ensure equitable facility enhancements across all athletic programs. This project continues our commitment to providing high-quality, durable infrastructure for student-athletes that supports year-round use and long-term sustainability.

Summary of Major Elements:
This project is being purchased off a shared purchasing cooperative that has already been competitively bid through The Interlocal Purchasing Program (TIPS) contract #23020101.
The total amount quoted with specified exclusions is $199,885.00 This is the same company that installed the turf on the GHS football field.

Director of Schools' Recommendation:

Approval

Impact on Resources:

Capital Funds will be utilized.

Timetable for Further Review/Action:

None

Time: (5 Minutes)

IX.E. Consideration of Approving Student/Catastrophic Accident Insurance Coverage for 2025-2026

Speaker(s): Dr. Jason Horne

Attachments: (2)

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:
Accident Insurance is coverage Greeneville City Schools provides to cover expenses incurred by students due to an accident occurring during school attendance..
Catastrophic Accident Insurance is coverage for a more serious student accident that requires a prolonged recovery period.

Summary of Major Elements:
We have used KidGuard Insurance for the past several years and they have provided excellent coverage and service to the district. We recommend continuing to partner with them. The total cost of both policies is $18,401.00. Following is coverage breakdown:
Student Accident Policy $12,812.00
Student Catastrophic Accident Policy $5,589.00

Director of Schools' Recommendation:

Approval

Impact on Resources:

Funds are budgeted in 2025-2026 year budget

Timetable for Further Review/Action:

None

IX.F. Consideration of Approving Branding for Greeneville Career & Technical Academy

Speaker(s): Steve Starnes

Attachments: (1)

Greeneville_City_Schools_Branding_Report (1) (1)

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:
As part of the purchase of the Greene Technology Center and it becoming a Greeneville City School, it was decided to rebrand the facility.

Summary of Major Elements:
The former Greene Technology was renamed the Greeneville Career & Technical Academy on May 29, 2025. As the next step in the naming and branding process, the committee recommends the branding presented this evening for your approval.
Director of Schools' Recommendation:

Approval

Impact on Resources:

X

Timetable for Further Review/Action:

None

Time: (5 Minutes)

X. Director's Report

Attachments: (1)

Directors_Update_7-22-2025

Time: (5 minutes)

XI. Legislative Update

Speaker(s): Pam Botta

Time: (5 Minutes)

XII. Adjournment

July 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM - GREENEVILLE CITY REGULAR BOARD MEETING

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