May 16, 2024 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 May 16, 2024 at 6:00 pm in the Board of Education Central Office located at 500 Madison St., Shelbyville, TN. Board members Glenn Forsee, Michael Cook, Brian Crews, David Brown, Dan Reed, Andrea Anderson, Shanna Boyette were present. Barton Williams and Lana Craig attended virtually through ZOOM. Dr. Tammy Garrett attended virtually and Mr. Tim Harwell sat in for her at the meeting.
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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 Khloe Hitchcox, Kenzie Blackburn and Savannah Rhodes who are students at Community Middle School.
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I.B. Moment of Silence
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I.C. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Khloe Hitchcox, Kenzie Blackburn and Savannah Rhodes, students at Community Middle School.
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I.D. Opening Remarks
Discussion:
Mr. Cook spoke about Dr. Tammy Garrett being virtually present on ZOOM, he talked about Jimmy Sullivan’s son that passed away and he also mentioned Andrea Brown losing her dad this week. He asked for everyone to keep them in their prayers.
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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 David Brown and Brian Crews.
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II.A. Approval of Agenda
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II.B. Minutes from April Monthly Meeting
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II.C. Minutes from Budget Work Session, April 25, 2024
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II.D. Minutes from Budget Work Session, May 2, 2024
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II.E. Minutes from Budget Work Session, May 9, 2024
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II.F. Community High School FFA Trip Request
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II.G. Cascade High School Football Trip Request
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II.H. Cascade High School Boys Basketball Trip Request
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II.I. Eastside Invention Club Trip Request
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II.J. FY 2024 - Summer Learning Camps- Rev 0
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II.K. FY 2024 - Summer Learning Camps - Rev 0 - Summer Learning Transportation
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II.L. FY 2024 - -Consolidated - Rev 6 - IDEA Preschool
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II.M. FY 2024 - Consolidated - Rev 6 - IDEA, Part B
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II.N. FY 2024 - Consolidated - Rev 6 - Title I, Part A
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II.O. FY 2024 - Consolidated - Rev 6 - Title II, Part A
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II.P. FY 2024 - CTE Perkins Basic - Rev 4
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II.Q. FY 2024 - ESSER 3.0 - Rev 6
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II.R. FY 2024 - ATSI 23 Grant - Rev 0
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II.S. FY 2025 - CTE Perkins Basic - Rev 0
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II.T. FY 2024 - ESSER 3.0 - Rev 7
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III. PUBLIC COMMENT
Discussion:
There was no public comment.
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IV. COMMUNICATIONS
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IV.A. Good News Report
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V. PRESENTATIONS
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V.A. Pat Welsh - Board of Distinction Presentation
Discussion:
Pat Welsh, the Regional Director for TSBA, presented the board with the Board of Distinction plaque. This is one of TSBA’s most prestigious awards. The board met the requirements in four key areas: planning, policy, promotion and board development.
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V.B. Valedictorian and Salutatorian Recognition
Discussion:
The Valedictorians and Salutatorians were recognized from each high school and given an award.
Cascade High School Valedictorian - Michael James Lucich Salutatorian - Ashley Elizabeth Cope Community High School Valedictorian - Fena Phengmany Salutatorian - Elizabeth Claire Beasley Shelbyville Central High School Valedictorian - Zoe Grace Reed Salutatorian - Evelyn Giselle Campos Castro |
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V.B.1. Cascade High School
Valedictorian - Michael James Lucich Salutatorian - Ashley Elizabeth Cope Community High School Valedictorian - Fena Phengmany Salutatorian - Elizabeth Claire Beasley Shelbyville Central High School Valedictorian - Zoe Grace Reed Salutatorian - Evelyn Giselle Campos Castro |
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V.C. Wrestling members from Cascade High School and Shelbyville Central High School Recognition
Discussion:
Members of the Cascade and SCHS Wresting teams were recognized for advancing to the state level. Each one received a certificate for their achievement.
From Cascade: Briston Moore- Freshman Vayden Moore- Junior Trenton Giel- Sophomore Chase Sutter- Senior Hayden Dowell- Senior Isaac Chapa- Senior From SCHS: Naveah Buchanan- Senior Logan McBee - Senior |
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VI. ACTION ITEMS
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VI.A. Budget 2024-2025
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Cook stated that this was the same budget that they went over in the last work session on May 9th. There is a 4% increase in wages for all employees. Motion was made by Dan Reed and seconded by David Brown. This was a roll call vote and each board member that was related to a school system employee read the Disclosure Statement*. Shanna Boyette* voted yes, Andrea Anderson* voted yes, Glenn Forsee* voted yes, Barton Williams voted yes, David Brown voted yes, Brian Crews* voted yes, Dan Reed* voted yes, Lana Craig voted yes, and Michael Cook* voted yes. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote.
*Disclosure Statement: "Because I am related to an employee of Bedford County Schools, I have a conflict of interest in the proposal about to be voted upon. However, I declare that my argument and my vote answer only to my conscience and to my obligation to my constituents and the citizens this body represents." |
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VI.B. Board Meeting Schedule for 2024-2025
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Per board policy a schedule of board meeting dates is to be posted a year in advance. Motion was made by Brian Crews to approve and a second was by Glenn Forsee. Motion passed with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.C. Acceptance of Donation (Cascade High School)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Harwell asked the board to approve the donation from the Cascade Touchdown Club. Proper deductions for taxes will be taken. Motion to approve made by Barton Williams and seconded by Glenn Forsee. Motion passed by a 9-0 vote.
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VI.D. Acceptance of Donation (Automotive Classroom)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Harwell asked the board to accept this donation for SCHS of two vehicles from Nissan to be used for mechanical education program. These vehicles cannot be titled or driven. Motion to approve by Brian Crews and seconded by Glenn Forsee. Motion carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.E. Bid No. 24-41 Greenhouse at SCHS Annex
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
It was recommended the bid be awarded to ClearSpan. They were the lowest bid. Lori Sexton said it will be installed before June 30th. Motion was made to approve by Shanna Boyette and seconded by Andrea Anderson. Motion carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.F. Policy 6.4052 Opioid Antagonist
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Harwell explained that this is a new policy based on the model policy from TSBA. Dee Crabtree stated that we are being proactive of getting Narcan in our buildings. There will be an emergency medical team in each school. Mr. Brown said this is a very good idea. Shanna Boyette asked if this would require a parent signature. Ms. Crabtree said that this would be an emergency life threatening situation so it would not require a signature. We have a standing order from a physician and there is paperwork to be done after it is used. Motion was made to approve by Glenn Forsee and a second by David Brown. Motion passed with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.G. SACP Request Regarding Past Due Balances
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This is a requirement of the auditors to get us in compliance. Motion was made to approve by Glenn Forsee and a second by Dan Reed. Motion passed with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.H. April Monthly Financial Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Robert Daniel stated that the reason the expenditures and revenues are not even is because we have the extra paychecks going out in June, they will even out after that. Motion to approve by Glenn Forsee and seconded by Shanna Boyette. Motion passed by a 9-0 vote.
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VII. REPORT ITEMS
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VII.A. Monthly Tax Analysis
Discussion:
Robert Daniel went over the tax collections. Glenn Forsee asked if Mr. Daniel would provide the highlights on the financials for Cartwright Elementary at the next board meeting.
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VII.B. Attendance Report
Discussion:
Terise Rhodes reported we are up 61 students from this time last year. There have been 338 enrollment applications for Open Enrollment.
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VII.C. Executive Committee Report
Discussion:
Mr. Cook thanked the board members for working through the process of the budget work sessions. The next board meeting will be June 20th, 6pm, at the Central Office. He announced that each board member needs to update their W-9 so they can get their stipends. May 18th is Speech Pathologist Appreciation Day.
Glenn Forsee asked about the special called meeting in June to clean up any amendments before the end of the year. It was decided to meet on June 27th at noon. Robert Daniel stated that at the last commissioner’s meeting Commissioner Epperson asked about the Status Code column on the surplus sheet. He said that we either need to start using that column or take it out. Mr. Cook said to take it out and the board members agreed. Surplus property declared for Liberty and Child Nutrition |
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VII.C.1. Surplus - Liberty Technology
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VII.C.2. Surplus - Child Nutrition
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VII.D. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Tim Harwell thanked the board for their hard work on the budget. Some highlights are a 4% raise for certified and classified employees, new teachers at Thomas Magnet as a result of adding 8th grade there, new teachers for Cartwright Elementary, new Special Education teachers, and lots of other things in the budget.
Mr. Harwell added that Shelbyville Central High School will have 326 students graduating, Cascade High School will have 131 students graduating and Community High School will have 114 students graduating. |
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VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
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VIII.A. Additional Acknowledgements
Discussion:
Brian Crews acknowledged all the employees that are retiring this year.
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VIII.B. FYI - Expenditures
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VIII.C. FYI - Personnel
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
Glenn Forsee moved to adjourn the meeting at approximately 6:45.
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