July 11, 2024 at 6:00 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 July 11, 2024 at 6:00 pm at Cartwright Elementary School Library, 1753 Fairfield Pike., Shelbyville, TN. Board members Glenn Forsee, Michael Cook, Brian Crews, David Brown, Dan Reed, Andrea Anderson, Barton Williams, Shanna Boyette and Lana Craig were present.
Chairman Michael Cook called the meeting to order, followed by a moment of silence, and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Remington Oliver who is a student at Cartwright Elementary School. |
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I.B. Moment of Silence
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I.C. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Remington Oliver, a student at Cartwright 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 Shanna Boyette and Lana Craig.
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II.A. Approval of Agenda
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II.B. Minutes from June Monthly Meeting
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II.C. Minutes from the Special Called Meeting, June 27, 2024
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II.D. FY 2025 - CTE Perkins Reserve - Rev 0 - Secondary Application
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II.E. Policies for Revision
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II.E.1. 4.600 Grading System (change recommended by TSBA)
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II.E.2. 5.701 Substitute Teachers
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II.E.3. 6.316 Suspension
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II.E.4. 6.318 Admission of Suspended or Expelled Students
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II.E.5. 4.403 Library Materials (change recommended by TSBA)
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III. PUBLIC COMMENT
Discussion:
There was no public comment.
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IV. PRESENTATIONS
Discussion:
There were no presentations.
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V. ACTION ITEMS
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V.A. Bid No. 24-42 Supplemental Math Programming
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Request to reject, need more time to evaluate the program. Motion to reject was made by Glenn Forsee and seconded by Brian Crews. Motion was carried with a 9-0 vote
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V.B. Annual Agenda by Month
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Annual planning calendar for board approval. Motion was made by Andrea Anderson to approve and a second was by Brian Crews. Motion passed with a 9-0 vote.
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V.C. Facility Use Fees
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Annual approval of fee schedule, no changes are recommended. A report of what was collected is attached. Motion to approve made by Brian Crews and seconded by Dan Reed. Motion passed by a 9-0 vote.
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V.D. Policy 3.400 Student Transportation Management
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Update to policy per TSBA recommendations. Motion to approve by Glenn Forsee and seconded by David Brown. Motion carried with a 9-0 vote.
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V.E. Policy 2.403 Personal Property Sales
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Policy updated per TSBA recommendations. Motion was made to approve by Brian Crews and seconded by Barton Williams. Motion carried with a 9-0 vote.
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V.F. Policy 3.205 Security
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Update to policy per change in state law. Motion was made to approve by Barton Williams and seconded by Dan Reed. Motion carried with a 9-0 vote.
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V.G. Policy 5.307 Physical Assault Leave
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Update to include classified employees. Motion was made to approve by David Brown and seconded by Barton Williams. Motion carried with a 9-0 vote.
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V.H. Policy 6.309 Zero Tolerance Offenses
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Update to match state law to say "valid" threat. Motion was made to approve by Lana Craig and seconded by David Brown. Motion carried with a 9-0 vote.
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V.I. Policy 4.603 Promotion and Retention
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Update per state law. Motion was made to approve by Shanna Boyette and seconded by Brian Crews. Motion carried with a 9-0 vote.
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V.J. Policy 6.4052 Opioid Antagonist
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Update to match state law. Motion was made to approve by David Brown and seconded by Andrea Anderson. Motion carried with a 9-0 vote.
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V.K. Policy 6.203 School Admissions
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Update to policy per state law. Motion was made to approve by Dan Reed and seconded by Brian Crews. Motion carried with a 9-0 vote.
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V.L. June Monthly Financial Report deferred to the August meeting
Discussion:
Deferred to the August Meeting
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VI. REPORT ITEMS
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VI.A. Monthly Tax Analysis deferred to the August meeting
Discussion:
Deferred to the August meeting.
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VI.B. Attendance Report
Discussion:
Terise Rhodes went over the preliminary report. Dr. Garrett said that principals have been made aware that some teachers may have to move because of enrollment numbers.
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VI.C. Annual Bullying Report Prepared by David Parker
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VI.D. Memo regarding High School Credit Exams Qualifying Percentage
Discussion:
Rebecca Tidwell prepared this memo.
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VI.E. Executive Committee Report
Discussion:
Mr. Cook announced the next board meeting will be August 15th at the Central Office at 6pm. August 1st will be a study session at 5:30 at the Central Office. Summer Law in Gatlinburg is next week. BCS kickoff is July 30th at Shelbyville Central High School.
Surplus property declared for Cascade Middle Technology. |
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VI.E.1. Surplus - Cascade Middle Technology
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VI.F. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Dr. Garrett thanked everyone for a great day at the ribbon cutting for Cartwright Elementary School. She stated the proficiency rates are improved. Teachers report on July 22nd, open houses are posted on the website. The awnings are going up at Cascade Middle next week and Learning Way will follow.
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VII. OTHER BUSINESS
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VII.A. Additional Acknowledgements
Discussion:
Mr. Cook asked Dr. Garrett to explain abbreviated days and how they count. She explained that it counts as a regular day of attendance and it helps to give principals an idea of any changes that they may need to make.
Dan Reed asked about an update on Thomas and Liberty additions. There will be a ribbon cutting at both when finished. Brian Crews asked about staffing. Neil Watson said we’re in pretty good shape at this time. Lana Craig said she went by SACP. She commended them for the great job they were doing keeping the kids entertained and everything well planned out. She said the kids were very well behaved. Barton Williams agreed with everything she said about SACP. Dr. Garrett said she was proud of the SACP team. |
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VII.B. FYI - Expenditures deferred to the August meeting
Discussion:
Deferred to the August meeting.
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VII.C. FYI - Personnel
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
Glenn Forsee moved to adjourn the meeting at approximately 6:31.
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