September 19, 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:
Chairman Michael Cook called the meeting to order, followed by a moment of silence, and the Pledge of Allegiance lead by Garci Finley and Jaxton Pilkington who are students at Eastside Elementary School.
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I.B. Moment of Silence
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I.C. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Garci Finley and Jaxton Pilkington, 5th grade students at Eastside Elementary School
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I.D. Opening Remarks
Discussion:
Barton Williams recognized two students that were present from Leadership Bedford, Ben Betzelberger and Aliyah Blackburn
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II. CONSENT AGENDA
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
David Brown made a motion to add an item to the action items and Barton Williams seconded. Motion passed with a 9-0 vote.
The amended Consent Agenda was approved by acclamation upon the motion and seconded by Glenn Forsee and Brian Crews. |
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II.A. Approval of Agenda
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II.B. Minutes from August Monthly Meeting
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II.C. Minutes from August 8, 2024 Study Session
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II.D. Community HS Skills USA Trip Request
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II.E. Community HS FFA Trip Request
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II.F. SCHS FFA Trip Request
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II.G. FY 2025 - ARP Homeless 2.0 - Rev 0
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II.H. FY 2025 - ATSI 22 Grant - Rev 0
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II.I. FY 2025 - Innovative School Models (ISM) - Rev 0
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II.J. FY 2025 - ESSER 3.0 - Rev 1
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II.K. FY 2025 - ATSI 23 Grant - Rev 0
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II.L. FY 2025 - Lottery for Education: Afterschool Programs (LEAPS) - Rev 0
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II.M. FY 2025 - ESSER 3.0 - Rev 2
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II.N. Policy Revisions
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II.N.1. Policy 4.700 Testing Programs
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II.N.2. 5.118 Background Investigations
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II.O. Policies for Review
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II.O.1. 1.108 Nepotism
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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
Discussion:
Ms. Garrette gave a summary of the highlights in the Good News Report.
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V. PRESENTATIONS
Discussion:
There were no presentations.
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VI. ACTION ITEMS - agenda amended at the meeting to add item M
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VI.A. Elect Board Chair
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
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VI.B. Elect Vice-Chair
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Cook asked for nominations. Dan Reed nominated Brian Crews and David Brown seconded. Nomination passed with a 9-0 vote. Mr. Crews thanked everyone for their vote of confidence also. He said he is proud to represent all of our schools.
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VI.C. Elect Legislative Representative
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Brian Crews nominated Shanna Boyette and David Brown seconded. Nomination passed by a 9-0 vote. Mrs. Boyette thanked everyone for their opportunity to serve as the representative.
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VI.D. Request to Approve Reward for Cascade Schools Staff
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Garrett asked for approval of a reward from an anonymous donor. Motion to approve by Glenn Forsee and seconded by Lana Craig. Motion carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.E. RFQ for Construction Manager At-Risk (Capital Projects) - Selection date Sept. 18th.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
There was much discussion on the process of deciding on a Construction Manager At-Risk. Robert Daniel explained the process of scoring each company and how the decision is made. Motion was made to defer by Shanna Boyette and seconded by David Brown. Motion carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.F. Bid 25-15 Robot Painter for Athletic Fields
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This bid is for a robot painter for Cascade. Tiny Mobile Robots US was the low bid. Motion was made to approve by David Brown and seconded by Barton Williams. Motion carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.G. Bid 25-17 Desktop Driving Simulators for Student Drivers
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This is for the CTE department at Cascade High School, purchased through the Innovative School Models Grant. Simulator Systems Intl. was the low bid. Motion was made to approve by Brian Crews and seconded by Barton Williams. Motion carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.H. Bid 25-4 HVAC Filters
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Filterbuy is the low bid. Motion was made to approve by Glenn Forsee and seconded by Barton Williams. Motion passed with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.I. Bid 25-5 Propane
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Henley Propane is the low bid. Motion was made to approve by Barton Williams and seconded by Glenn Forsee. Motion carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.J. Bid 25-6 Roofing Repairs
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Don Kennedy Roofing is the low bid. Motion was made to approve by David Brown and seconded by Shanna Boyette. Motion carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.K. Policy 4.600 Grading System
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The policy is updated to match legislation. "Grading floors with a minimum above zero are not permitted" is the new wording added to the policy. Dr. Garrett says if you earn a zero then you get a zero. Motion was made to approve by Dan Reed and seconded by Barton Williams. Motion passed with a 9-0 vote.
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VI.L. August Monthly Financial Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Robert Daniel explained the financial report. Motion to approve by Shanna Boyette and seconded by Brian Crews. Motion passed by a 9-0 vote.
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VI.M. Item added - Resolution Concerning Threats of Violence
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Brown stated that he wanted the board to send a resolution to the TSBA State Convention on the Zero Tolerance Policy. Because of the many threats of violence that students are making, verbally and on social media, he would like for the state legislature to add to the law. He said he wants them to add students under 17 years of age serve a one-year sentence in Juvenile Detention and students over 17 years of age serve a one-year sentence in jail. Other board members agreed. Also wants to change line 5 of the policy to say ALL instead of VALID. Mr. Crews says all threats are serious. Mr. Brown asked that Brian Crews and Shanna Boyette draw up the resolution. Motion was made to approve by Glenn Forsee and seconded by Barton Williams. Motion carried with a 9-0 vote.
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VII. REPORT ITEMS
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VII.A. Monthly Tax Analysis
Discussion:
Robert Daniel explained the tax collections.
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VII.B. Attendance Report
Discussion:
Terise Rhodes was at the attendance conference. Mr. Cook stated the attendance report was in their folder. Dr. Garrett told the board that one teacher will be moved from Eakin to Cartwright because of the attendance numbers.
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VII.C. Board Owned Vehicles Report
Discussion:
This is the annual report for the board.
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VII.D. Executive Committee Report
Discussion:
Mr. Cook announced their will be a Strategic Planning Session on September 26, 2024 at 5:00. The next board meeting will be October 17th at 6pm at the Central Office, October is Bullying Prevention Month, October 2nd is School Custodian Day, October 16 is Unity Day and National Boss Appreciation Day.
Surplus property declared for the Community Elementary, Central Office Server Room. |
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VII.D.1. Surplus - Community Elementary Gym Technology
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VII.D.2. Surplus - Central Office Server Room Technology
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VII.E. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Dr. Garrett stated that we need parents and other students to help us with school threats. She said "We will discipline students who are spreading threats that are not true threats as rumors." "Those students that are making threats will be expelled from school" Dr. Garrett affirmed. She said we will discipline anyone who disrupts the learning environment. Dr. Garrett wants everyone to know that we have a Homeland Security Agent and if your student makes a threat or is spreading rumors they will get a home visit from the agent.
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VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
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VIII.A. Additional Acknowledgements
Discussion:
Glenn Forsee asked Robert Daniel to bring a written breakdown of the amount that was spent on Cartwright Elementary School. Mr. Daniel said that he would do that.
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VIII.B. FYI - Personnel
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
Glenn Forsee moved to adjourn the meeting at approximately 7:09.
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