October 14, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Welcome
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Chairman Tucker welcomed everyone and brought the meeting to order at 5:30pm.
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2. Moment of Silence/Pledge of Allegiance
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Jackson Aseron led us in a Moment of Silence and the Pledge of Allegiance.
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3. Public Comments
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No public comment was requested.
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4. Comments from Chairman Tucker
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As chairman for the Cleveland City Schools Board of Education, I’m committed to:
Reminders For Parents and Community:
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5. Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve consent agenda passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.A. Approval of Regular Agenda
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5.B. Approval of Minutes from September 3, 2024, Board Meeting
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5.C. Approval of Overnight Field Trips
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5.D. Approval of Second Reading of Policies
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5.E. Pre-K Special Education Position Request
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5.F. Approval of Policy Updates - Annual Date Change Only
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6. Regular Agenda
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6.A. Director's Update
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Dr. Elliott gave an update of the district. Presentation attached.
Director of Schools, Dr. Jeff Elliott Update- September and Upcoming Events
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6.B. Spotlight
Speaker(s):
Bob Pritchard
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CHS Principal Bob Pritchard discussed the good things happening at the high school, including volleyball regionals, fine arts, band, and student academics mastery is improving. He introduced AP Scholars in person and in presentation, as well as explained "Raider Way" and its success. Luke Felty was recognized as an AP Scholar, National Merit Finalist, and made a perfect score of 36 on the ACT.
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6.C. *First Reading of Policies
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Motion to approve the first reading of 1.407, 1.802, 5.500, ???????5.501 policies passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.D. Strategic Plan Focus
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2025-2030 Plan
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6.E. *TISA Plan
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the TISA plan passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Dr. Leneda Laing presented details of the 24-25 TISA Accountability Report (link) and goals within the district. Chairman Nate Tucker asked about the assessment process and tutoring opportunities, the 23-25 TISA plan passed unanimously and will be sent to the state before November 1.
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6.F. Threat Assessment Team Report
Speaker(s):
Cliff Eason
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Cliff Eason spoke about CCS' threat assessment plan, providing information on how we assess and handle all threats, and presented this update to the Board. All information is reported to the state on a quarterly basis. Board members receive this information monthly.
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6.G. Student Representative's Update
Speaker(s):
Jackson Aseron
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CHS student representative, Jackson Aseron, highlighted special events:
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7. Facilities Update
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7.A. Cleveland High School Geo Vault Replacement Update
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Hal Taylor
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CCS Director of Operations, Hal Taylor, provided a proposal for Cleveland High School’s Geothermal vault replacement. Sprinkler header in West Wing at Cleveland High School emergency replacement over fall break. |
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7.B. Switchgear
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Hal Taylor also provided details about CTE Switchgear, which is almost complete for the welding lab. |
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7.C. Candy's Creek Cherokee Update
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Candy’s Creek expansion project is coming along and should be completed by late January/early February 2025. |
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8. Legislative Updates
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Carolyn Ingram referenced the TSBA journal as being a good resource.
TSBA Conference |
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9. "B" Agenda
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9.A. Financial Report
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9.B. Personnel Report
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9.C. School Highlights
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9.D. Dates to Remember
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October:
10th-14th- Fall Break - District Closed 14th- Board of Education Meeting 15th- Breakfast with the Board - Stuart Elementary 29th- Board Retreat November: 4th- Board of Education Meeting 5th- Staff Development Day - No School for Students 25th- Staff Development Day - No School for Students 26-29th- Thanksgiving Holiday - District Closed December: 2nd- Board of Education Meeting 20th- Abbreviated Day for Students
January 2025: 6th- Board of Education Meeting 6th & 7th- Teacher In-service- No School for Students 20th- Martin Luther King Jr Day - District Closed February: 3rd- Board of Education Meeting 14th- Staff Development Day - No School for Students 17th- Presidents' Day - District Closed March: 3rd- Board of Education Meeting 7th-11th- Spring Break - District Closed April: 7th- Board of Education Meeting 18th- Spring Holiday May: 5th- Board of Education Meeting 23rd- Last Day of School- Abbreviated Day
2nd- Board of Education Meeting |
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10. Adjourn
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Motion to adjourn at X pm passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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Chairman Tucker adjourned the meeting at 6:34pm.
Nate Tucker, Chairman 11/4/2024 Carolyn Ingram, Vice Chairman 11/4/2024 |
