March 15, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Bedford County Board of Education
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I. PROCEDURAL ITEMS
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I.A. Call to Order
Discussion:
The Bedford County Board of Education met in a regular monthly session on March 15, 2022 at 5:30 pm in the Learning Way Elementary gymnasium located at 200 Learning Way, Shelbyville, TN. Chairman Michael Cook called the meeting to order, followed by a moment of silence, and the Pledge of Allegiance lead by Addie Tidwell, Stone Tidwell and Ella Tidwell who are students at Liberty School. |
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I.B. Moment of Silence
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I.C. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Ella, Stone, and Addie Tidwell from Liberty School
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I.D. Opening Remarks
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II. CONSENT AGENDA
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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II.A. Approval of Agenda
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II.B. Minutes from February Monthly Meeting
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II.C. SCOPE Field Trip
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II.D. SCHS Field Trip
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II.E. Harris Middle/Liberty Field Trip
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II.F. Cascade High School Field Trip
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II.G. Policies up for Review
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II.G.1. Policy 5.801 School Superintendent Recruitment and Selection
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II.G.2. Policy 6.315 Detention
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II.G.3. Policy 6.308 Bus Safety and Conduct
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II.G.4. Policy 5.700 Interim Employees
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II.G.5. Policy 5.611 Ethics
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II.G.6. Policy 5.610 Staff-Student Relations
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II.G.7. Policy 5.608 Tutoring for Pay
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II.G.8. Policy 5.607 Non-school Employment
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II.G.9. Policy 5.606 Political Activities
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II.G.10. Policy 5.605 Staff Gifts and Solicitations
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II.G.11. Policy 5.600 Staff Rights and Responsibilities
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II.G.12. Policy 5.403 Drug and Alcohol Testing for Employees
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II.G.13. Policy 5.402 Hepatitis B (HBV)
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II.G.14. Policy 5.401 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
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II.G.15. Policy 5.603 Staff Meetings
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III. COMMUNICATIONS
Speaker(s):
Carol Garrette
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IV. PRESENTATIONS
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IV.A. Teachers as a Profession
Speaker(s):
Sharon Frazier
Discussion:
Ms. Wendy Williams gave a presentation on the program Teaching as a Profession. She also brought 2 students, Nick Harris and Katie Wilder, who are currently in the program and they spoke about their experience in the classes and internship.
Diane Neeley spoke about this year’s SCOPE delegation that she and Tim Harwell will be attending. Ms. Neeley introduced the delegates in attendance: Naveah Buchanan, Carlie Belle Barber and Olivia Gabhart. Ryan Waterson, Blake Olive and Lilly McCollum will also be joining them. |
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V. ACTION ITEMS
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V.A. Transfer Funds Resolution
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The resolution to transfer funds was explained by Robert Daniel that it relates to cash flow. Money is needed at the end of the year to cover expenses and with so many grants this year more money is necessary.
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V.B. New Elementary Plan Options
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Michael Cook stated he would like for the board to discuss the plan that is decided on at the board retreat. Discussion was on the 2nd story plan.
Glenn Forsee would like more clarity on traffic flow. There was discussion about the schematics of the plan and the excavation of the land. Glenn Forsee said "One last thought, two story has advantages, two story has disadvantages, one story has advantages, one story has disadvantages, there’s no perfect scenario but I obviously yield to the wisdom of those who actually make it work." |
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V.C. FY2022 ESSER 2.0 Rev 2
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.D. FY 2022 Consolidated Rev 2 Consolidated Admin Pool
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V.E. FY 2022 Consolidated Rev 2 Title I Part A
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V.F. FY 2022 Consolidated Rev 2 Title II A
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V.G. FY 2022 Consolidated Rev 2 Title III
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V.H. FY 2022 Consolidated Rev 2 Title V
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V.I. Dale Davis Pay
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.J. Change Board Meeting Day
Discussion:
Change Board Meeting Day. Dr. Garrett would like to change the board meeting day because of the timing of getting the Financial reports. John Boutwell made a motion to change the day of the board meeting to the 3rd Thursday at 6pm beginning July 2022, Glenn Forsee seconded the motion. After motion was passed, David Brown pointed out that the board meeting would be on July 21 and Summer Law would be the next day in Gatlinburg. After some discussion it was decided that the board would announce, at a later date, if starting in July or August.
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V.K. Policies
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V.K.1. Edits
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V.K.1.a. Policy 6.3041 Title IX and Sexual Harassment
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V.K.1.b. Policy 5.602 Time Schedules and Extra Duties
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V.K.1.c. Policy 5.501 Complaints and Grievances
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.K.1.d. Policy 5.500 Discrimination/Harassment of Employees (Sexual, Racial, Ethnic, Religious)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.K.1.e. Policy 5.400 Personnel Health Examinations/ Communicable Diseases
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.K.1.f. Policy 5.702 Student Teachers
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.L. February Monthly Financial Report
Speaker(s):
Robert Daniel
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Robert Daniel spoke on Financial report. He said they were trying to get a handle on how much gas/diesel will be used to project for the end of the year. Glenn Forsee asked about how bad the gas/ diesel situation was. Robert Daniel said it’s about double. John Boutwell asked about bidding on gas. Robert Daniel mentioned needing to purchase our own tanks in order to bid. John Boutwell brought up electric buses in the future. Diane Neeley talked about obstacles of charging the electric buses. Robert Daniel said also buses that run on propane could be an option to consider.
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VI. REPORT ITEMS
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VI.A. Monthly Tax Analysis
Speaker(s):
Robert Daniel
Discussion:
Robert Daniel reports that property tax collections are down, $149,000 less than same time last year. Sales tax collections are up $291,000 for the same time last year.
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VI.B. Attendance Report
Speaker(s):
Terise Rhodes
Discussion:
Ms. Rhodes reported that there were 1579 withdrawals, 637 of those were in county transfers, 152 went to Independent Homeschool, 74 went to private schools or Umbrella schools, 67 students dropped for various reasons, 444 transferred to another school district, 167 transferred out of state, 65 transferred to out of state online schools. Brians Crews asked about the cost of losing 1579 students. Ms. Rhodes explained that 637 were still in our system they just transferred schools in the county. Dr. Garrett talked about adding high school to the Virtual School and she said that Thomas Magnet has been approved to expand to add 6th grade.
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VI.C. Executive Committee Report
Discussion:
Surplus property declared for CTE, Eakin, Southside, Community Middle and Community High Schools
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VI.C.1. CTE Surplus
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VI.C.2. Eakin Surplus
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VI.C.3. Southside Surplus
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VI.C.4. Community Middle Surplus
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VI.C.5. Community High Surplus
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VI.D. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Dr. Garrett told about the letter she received from Commissioner Schwinn that said we have been named a Reading 360 District for all the training that our teachers participated in about literacy. "What that means for Bedford County students is our teachers are more qualified and have learned more skills and are working hard to make sure that all students are proficient in reading." Dr. Garrett stated.
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VII. OTHER BUSINESS
Discussion:
Michael Cook reported that the next board meeting will be at Eakin on April 19th at 5:30. The Board Retreat will be at Henry Horton on April 29th and 30th. He said the board might like to have a study session to discuss the building projects.
Glenn Forsee asked if graduation was May 13th and 14th. Dr. Garrett confirmed and graduation will be at each high school. |
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VII.A. Additional Acknowledgements
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VII.B. FYI - Expenditures
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VII.C. FYI - Personnel
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
Glenn Forsee moved to adjourn the meeting at approximately 6:30
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