April 20, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Bedford County Board of Education
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I. PROCEDURAL ITEMS
Discussion:
Chairman Michael Cook called the meeting to order, followed by a moment of silence, and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Carson and Camden Brandon who are students at Southside Elementary School.
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I.A. Call to Order
Discussion:
Chairman Michael Cook called the meeting to order.
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I.B. Moment of Silence
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I.C. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Carson Brandon and Camden Brandon who are students at Southside Elementary 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 Glenn Forsee and Barton Williams.
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II.A. Approval of Agenda
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II.B. Minutes from March Monthly Meeting
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II.C. Minutes from Annual Board Retreat
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II.D. Cascade HS FFA Trip Request
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II.E. SCHS Spanish Club Officers Trip Request
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II.F. Cascade HS Girl's Basketball Trip Request
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II.G. Cascade Middle Cheerleading Trip Request
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II.H. Cascade HS Cheerleader Trip Request
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II.I. SCHS Spanish Club Trip Request
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II.J. Cascade HS Band Trip Request
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II.K. Community HS HOSA Trip Request
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II.L. SCHS Spanish Club Trip Request (2)
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II.M. SCHS French and Spanish Clubs' Trip Request
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II.N. Liberty 8th grade Trip Request
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II.O. Learning Way Trip Request
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II.P. Policies for Deletion
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II.P.1. 6.3051 Student Involvement in Decision Making
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II.Q. Policies for Review
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II.Q.1. 6.3101 Gang Activity or Association
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II.Q.2. 6.309 Zero Tolerance Offenses
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II.Q.3. 6.305 Student Concerns
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II.Q.4. 6.314 Corporal Punishment
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II.Q.5. 5.901 Scope of Professional Collaborations
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II.Q.6. 5.900 Professional Personnel Collaboration-Legal Status
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II.Q.7. 5.903 Superintendent's Role in Collaborations
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II.Q.8. 5.902 Board Collaborative Conferencing Team
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II.Q.9. 5.904 Collaborative Memorandum of Understanding
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II.R. Policies for Revision
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II.R.1. 6.209 Child Custody/Parental Access
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II.R.2. 6.302 Procedural Due Process
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II.R.3. 5.116 Staff Positions
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II.R.4. 6.303 Interrogations and Searches
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II.R.5. 6.319 Alternative Education
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II.R.6. 6.306 Interference/Disruption of School Activities
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III. COMMUNICATIONS
Discussion:
Ms. Garrette highlighted several items on the Good News Report. She congratulated the 20 Youth Leadership Bedford Seniors that represented our three high schools and also Webb School for raising almost $30,000 for mental health through their Benefit for Hope event. She thanked Mayor Chad Graham for hosting several lunches with some of our students. She gave a thank you to the Shelbyville Bedford Partnership for rolling out plans for a Shelbyville Bedford Community Foundation. TNReady testing continues this month and she thanked the teachers, testing coordinators, parents, our admin teams and all the other leaders. The Teacher of the Year celebration is on May 4th, the BCEA Teacher Retirement Reception is on May 9th and the Support Staff of the Year celebration will be on May 15th.
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III.A. Good News Report April 2023
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IV. PRESENTATIONS
Discussion:
Lori Bishop, a teacher at Community Elementary School who is on the Teacher Advisory Council, gave a presentation on Mental Health in our schools.
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IV.A. Teacher Advisory Council by Lori Bishop - Teacher at Community Elementary
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V. ACTION ITEMS
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V.A. 2023-2024 School Calendar (revised)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
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V.B. Bid # 23-28 Metal Fascia Painting at Liberty and Cascade Middle
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
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V.C. Approval of Revision for ARP IDEA Application
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Motion was made to group items C through G by David Brown and a second was by Barton Williams. Motion passed with an 8-0 vote.
Moved some funds to pay for a board certified behavorial analyst.
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V.D. FY 2023 - LEAPS - Rev 2
Discussion:
Move some funds because of the increase price of snacks.
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V.E. FY 2023 - Consolidated - Rev 6 - Title I, Part A
Discussion:
Salary adjustments
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V.F. FY 2023 - Safe Schools - Rev 1
Discussion:
Move funds to pay for the SROs.
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V.G. FY 2023 - TN All Corps - Rev 1
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Move funds to pay for intervention materials.
Motion was made to approve the grouped items by Andrea Anderson and Brian Crews. Motion passed with an 8-0 vote. |
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V.H. Policy 6.300 Code of Conduct
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Match this policy with the TSBA model policy, move Leaving School Grounds from a Level 1 to a Level 3. Motion to approve by Barton Williams and seconded by Brian Crews. Motion passed by an 8-0 vote.
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V.I. Policy 6.3071 Drug and Alcohol Education and Testing
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Motion was by Brian Crews to defer this policy until May to seek legal representation. Motion was seconded by Dan Reed. There was much discussion about types of drug test, who will perform the drug test, what age groups will be tested and several other questions about this policy. Motion carried with an 8-0 vote.
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V.J. Policy 6.317 Student Disciplinary Hearing Authority
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
A couple of changes to line up with the model policy from TSBA. Motion was made to approve by Glenn Forsee and seconded by Dan Reed. Motion carried by an 8-0 vote.
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V.K. March Financial Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Robert Daniel explained the report. Motion was made to approve by Andrea Anderson and a second was by Brian Crews. Mr. Cook asked about the purchase order cut off date. Mr. Daniel said the cut off date helps them to close out the books and have all the invoices paid by the end of June. Mr. Daniel added that the bond closed today so we can go full speed with Cartwright Elementary. Motion passed with an 8-0 vote.
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V.L. Quarterly Financial Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Daniel explained that this report has the same information as the monthly report and this goes to the finance committee and the commissioners. Motion was made to approve by Brian Crews and seconded by Dan Reed. Motion carried with an 8-0 vote.
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VI. REPORT ITEMS
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VI.A. Monthly Tax Analysis for March
Discussion:
Robert Daniel went over the tax analysis.
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VI.B. Attendance Report
Discussion:
Terise Rhodes handed out two forms, a current enrollment form and a projected enrollment form. She said the open enrollment is now on the website. She explained that enrollment is for any student to apply but Bedford County students are first priority. The open enrollment process is required by state law.
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VI.C. Executive Committee Report
Discussion:
Mr. Cook recognized Courtney Bogle to speak. At this time, she announced her resignation from the school board due to personal reasons effective immediately. Mr. Cook told the board that a letter will be sent to the Mayor so the commissioners can appoint someone in her spot. Mr. Cook mentioned the letter on Recognition of Arts and Music Education by the BCEA that was in their packets. He also announced several dates coming up for national recognition days for different employee positions in the educational system. May 9th is the Retirement Banquet, May 4th is the Teacher of the Year dinner, May 15th is the Support Staff of the Year reception.
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VI.C.1. BCEA Recognition of Arts and Music Education
Discussion:
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VI.D. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Dr. Garrett announced that Layne Talbott is a finalist for Tennessee Regional Principal of the Year. She gave a shout out to the Shelbyville Police Department and the Bedford County Sheriff’s Department for having officers in our buildings through the end of the year. She also thanked teachers, principals, and testing coordinators for all they do during testing time.
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VII. OTHER BUSINESS
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VII.A. Additional Acknowledgements
Discussion:
Mr. Cook thanked Ryan Womack for all his IT department does for keeping all the computers and the internet going during testing.
Brian Crews expressed his appreciation for Stephanie Sutton at Cascade High School for what she does for her students in the career readiness class. Dan Reed mentioned the pictures of Officer Josh Graves that are on social media and his time he is spending in Southside School. |
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VII.B. FYI - Expenditures
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
Courtney Bogle moved to adjourn the meeting at approximately 7:04.
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