March 16, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Bedford County Board of Education
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I. PROCEDURAL ITEMS
Discussion:
The Bedford County Board of Education met in a regular monthly session on March 16, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the Board of Education Central Office located at 500 Madison St., Shelbyville, TN. Board members Courtney Bogle, Shanna Boyette, Andrea Anderson, Michael Cook, Glenn Forsee, Barton Williams, Brian Crews and Dan Reed were present. David Brown was present via phone call.
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I.A. Call to Order
Discussion:
Chairman Michael Cook called the meeting to order, followed by a moment of silence, and the Pledge of Allegiance lead by John Tyler Throneberry who is a student at Liberty School. |
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I.B. Moment of Silence
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I.C. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by John Tyler Throneberry a student at 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.
Discussion:
The Consent Agenda was approved by acclamation upon the motion and seconded by Brian Crews and Dan Reed.
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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. SCHS HOSA Trip Request
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II.D. SCHS Soccer Trip Request
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II.E. Community HS Softball Team Trip Request
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II.F. SCHS FBLA Trip Request
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II.G. SCHS French Club Trip Request
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II.H. SCHS Vet. Science Trip Request
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II.I. SCHS Band Trip Request
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II.J. Community HS Spanish Club Trip Request
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II.K. Harris Middle School 8th Grade Trip Request
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II.L. Policies for deletion
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II.L.1. 5.703 - Substitute Workers
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II.M. Policies for Revision
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II.M.1. 5.601 - Conflict of Interest
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II.M.2. 5.400 - Personnel Health Examinations / Communicable Diseases
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II.M.3. 5.501 - Complaints and Grievances
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II.M.4. 5.802 - Qualifications and Duties of the School Superintendent
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II.M.5. 6.210 - Home Schools
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III. COMMUNICATIONS
Discussion:
There was no Good News Report for this meeting.
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IV. PRESENTATIONS
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IV.A. SCOPE Delegates
Discussion:
The SCOPE delegates each gave a brief summary of their experience at the SCOPE conference. Delegates in attendance were Daniel Craig, Cody Duff, Carlie Belle Barber, Abby Lamb and Stevie Dickenson. Carlie Belle Barber was voted as the First Vice-President for the 2024 SCOPE. Dr. Andrea Anderson said the students represented Bedford County very well. Glenn Forsee spoke highly of Carlie Belle’s performance as a speaker at the event. Courtney Bogle talked about the debates and how the students had good points and even had her second guessing her opinions.
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IV.B. Dr. Janolyn King
Discussion:
Dr. Janolyn King, on behalf of the Bedford County Education Association, read a speech prepared by the Tennessee Education Association in honor of Women’s History Month.
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V. ACTION ITEMS
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V.A. HR Clerk paygrade change request
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
HR Clerk paygrade change request: Dr. Garrett asked the board to support Mr. Neil Watson’s request.
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V.B. Teacher Tenure Request
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
A request to grant tenure to Rebecca Lee, a 4th grade teacher at Thomas Magnet School.
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V.C. Math Textbook Adoption
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Kim Germany recommended adopting SAVVAS enVison for the Math Book Adoption. Dr. Germany said "It ensures that our materials are fully aligned to our Tennessee state standards which will give our children a great chance to be college and/or career ready." There were principals, district coaches, assistant principals, and district leaders that attended the TDOE Math Selection Criteria meetings. The focus group teams consisted of principal recommended math teachers, SPED teachers, ESL teachers and some of our Interventionists. The groups met to learn about the math adoption process and about our new math revised standards. We were assured by the State of Tennessee that all of the vendors met every standard for math. The books were on display at the Central Office for the public to view per board policy. Motion was made to approve by Glenn Forsee and seconded by Brian Crews. Mr. Cook explained that the money had been appropriated for the math book adoption in the budget. Dr. Garrett says this proposal includes a textbook for every child. Dr. Germany states that it will be around $580,000 plus freight. Dr. Germany also said "this comes with a digital platform so students studying at home will have access to the resources." It will include ESL component so that students can hear it in their native language. There will be continuing fees for the consumable items such as workbooks. The consumables will be purchased each year. There were 6 or 7 curriculums reviewed and SAVVAS enVision was the number one choice. This adoption means continuity from K through 12th grade. Shanna Boyette thanked Dr. Germany for all the hard work she and her team put in for this adoption.
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V.D. FY - 2023 - IDEA Partnership for Systemic Change (K-12) - Rev 1 - TAS Incentive Funds
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Moving money from equipment to supplies.
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V.E. FY 2023 - ESSER 2.0 - Rev 3
Discussion:
Moving money to utilize for TCAT purchase.
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V.F. FY 2023 - ESSER 3.0 - Rev 4
Discussion:
Allow us to use money for books under general purpose line item.
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V.G. FY 2023 - Consolidated - Rev 5 - Consolidated Admin Pool
Discussion:
Move money to purchase a new computer.
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V.H. FY 2023 - Consolidated - Rev 5 - Title III
Discussion:
Allocating money for increase in ELL students.
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V.I. FY 2023 - Coordinated School Health - Rev 2
Discussion:
Moving money for our mental health supervisor to go to a mental health conference that is approved through this grant.
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V.J. Policy - 1.106 Code of Ethics
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
TSBA requested that this policy be updated.
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V.K. Policy - 1.107 Board Member Conflict of Interest
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
TSBA recommended this policy by updated.
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V.L. Policy 5.305 - Family and Medical Leave
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This policy was deferred from the last board meeting. The update, regarding adoptive parents and leave, gives the employees more than the model allows. Dr. Garrett wants to come back at a later date and do a resolution to see if TSBA will support getting the state law changed in that area. Shanna Boyette stated "TSBA expressed an interest in supporting a resolution at the appropriate time."
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V.M. January Monthly Financial Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Robert Daniel explained the reports and said we were pretty much on track.
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V.N. February Monthly Financial Report
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VI. REPORT ITEMS
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VI.A. January Monthly Tax Analysis
Discussion:
Mr. Daniel went over the tax collections.
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VI.B. February Monthly Tax Analysis
Discussion:
Mr. Daniel went over the tax collections.
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VI.C. Attendance Report
Discussion:
Brian Crews asked "Have we seen a significant uptick in ELL enrolling this year?" Dr. Garrett answered "11% over last year." And she said that we have one of the highest populations in the state of ELL students.
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VI.D. Executive Committee Report
Discussion:
Surplus declared for Technology (Central Office, Community Elementary, Community High) and for SCHS Annex Equipment.
Mr. Cook announced the board retreat will be in Sewanee on the 24th and 25th. The next board meeting will be April 20th and the Central Office. Summer Law is July 21st and 22nd in Gatlinburg. April 3rd through 7th is National Assistant Principal’s Week. School Librarians day is April 4th and Educational Assistants Day is April 5th. Mr. Cook told about the Cascade Boys Basketball team made it to sub-state and the Community Viqueens made it to the state tournament semi-finals. Very proud of both teams and their accomplishments. Mrs. Boyette brought up about the Youth Leadership Class doing the Mental Health Benefit for Hope at SCHS April 15th from 4:30 - 8:00. Dr. Anderson announced the Collaborative Team will meet Monday at the Central Office at 5:30. Mr. Forsee asked about graduation dates. Community HS will be May 19th at 7:00, May 20th Cascade HS at 10:00 and SCHS at 7:00. |
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VI.D.1. Surplus Technology - Central Office
Discussion:
Declared
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VI.D.2. Surplus Technology - Community Elementary
Discussion:
Declared
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VI.D.3. Surplus Technology - Community High
Discussion:
Declared
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VI.D.4. Surplus - SCHS Annex Equipment
Discussion:
Declared
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VI.E. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Dr. Garrett encouraged everyone to go to the play at Eakin, The Lion King. Cascade Band and Community Middle Band both did well in their competitions. Cascade HS was awarded FAFSA champions for their participation. She gave a shout out to the cheerleaders, coaches, and parents for representing us well during their long season of football and basketball.
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VII. OTHER BUSINESS
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VII.A. Additional Acknowledgements
Discussion:
Dan Reed presented Dr. Garrett with a Viqueens state-bound t-shirt. Dr. Garrett said she enjoyed watching that team play.
Mr. Forsee made a couple of observations. He said the state of Tennessee knows we are here. Other school systems are talking positively about Bedford County. He thanked Dr. Garrett and Mr. Harwell for their leadership. He also thanked Ryan for the new technology set-up in the board room. |
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VII.B. FYI - January Expenditures
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VII.C. FYI - February Expenditures
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
Glenn Forsee made the motion to adjourn at approximately 6:41.
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