January 5, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Bedford County Board of Education Study Session
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I. PROCEDURAL ITEMS
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I.A. Call to Order
Discussion:
Chairman Michael Cook called the meeting to order.
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I.B. Opening Remarks
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II. PRESENTATIONS
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II.A. Innovative School Model Presentation - Lori Sexton
Discussion:
Lori Sexton presented information for the Innovative School Model. She explained to the board the school system will get a total of $5 Million for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), early CTE opportunities, etc. from state funds. Each high school will receive one million dollars, each middle school will receive $500,000. The grant money is for school years 2022 through 2025. Plans for the Innovative Career Opportunity Network (ICON) will include a Champion Ag Center for beef production at Cascade High School. It will add to the agriculture program at Community High School along with a STEM lab for building tiny homes. Shelbyville Central High School does not have room to build but can renovate existing space for Golden Eagle Dog Grooming and also will erect a greenhouse. This will provide education on careers for all students but particularly for those who do not plan to go to college. The Innovative Career Exploration Experience (ICEE) for middle schools will renovate space at all four middle schools for Career Exploration (CE) labs and for STEM labs. It will give middle school students a head start on possible careers they may want to look into.
Ms. Sexton will bring the Innovative School Model grant to the January board meeting as an action item. |
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III. OTHER BUSINESS
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III.A. New School Discussion
Discussion:
Mr. Cook told the board that Bell Construction is to have a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) on 50% of the documents for them at the January board meeting for the new Cartwright Elementary School. The board will vote on the GMP. The 100% document price will be ready by the February board meeting. There was discussion on going with the GMP or doing hard bids. Bell Construction, the At-Risk Construction Manager, will go either way the board chooses.
Robert Daniel talked about the options the board has to borrow money for the new school. Mr. Cook would like for a letter to be sent to the Commissioners with all the needs of the school system so they all will know what the needs are. Andrea Anderson added she would like the letter to include why we need those things. |
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III.B. Budget Discussion - Transition to TISA
Dr. Tammy Garrett and Mr. Tim Harwell
Discussion:
Dr. Tammy Garrett and Tim Harwell gave a more in-depth explanation of TISA.
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IV. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:30.
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