November 21, 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 led by Reagan Grijalva, Coen Grijalva, Elan Grijalva who are students at Thomas Magnet School and Oren Grijalva who is a student at Shelbyville Central High School.
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I.B. Moment of Silence
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I.C. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Reagan Grijalva, Coen Grijalva, Elan Grijalva, students at Thomas Magnet School and Oren Grijalva, a student at Shelbyville Central High School.
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I.D. Opening Remarks
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II. CONSENT AGENDA
Discussion:
The Consent Agenda was approved by acclamation upon the motion and seconded by Barton Williams and Brian Crews.
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II.A. Approval of Agenda
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II.B. Minutes from October Monthly Meeting
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II.C. Cascade HS FFA Trip Request
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II.D. SCHS JAG Trip Request
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II.E. SCHS Boys Basketball Trip Request
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II.F. LEA Compliance Report
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II.G. FY 2025 - CTE Perkins - Rev 2
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II.H. Policies for Revision
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II.H.1. 4.207 English Learners
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II.H.2. 4.202 Special Education
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II.H.3. 4.210 Credit Recovery
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II.H.4. 4.407 Websites
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II.H.5. 4.406 Use of Internet
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II.H.6. 4.206 Homebound Instruction
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II.H.7. 4.600 Grading System
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II.H.8. 4.701 Test Security
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II.H.9. 4.204 Summer Instructional Programs
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II.I. Policy for Deletion
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II.I.1. 4.208 Adult Education Program (no longer operated under Dept. of Education - checked with Jennifer White)
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III. PUBLIC COMMENT
Discussion:
There was no public comment.
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IV. COMMUNICATIONS
Discussion:
Ms. Garrette gave a quick summary of the highlights on the Good News Report.
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IV.A. Good News Report
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V. PRESENTATIONS
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V.A. Level 4 and Level 5 Teachers
Level 4 and Level 5 Portfolio Teachers
Discussion:
The Level 4 and Level 5 teachers and the Level 4 and Level 5 Portfolio teachers were presented with certificates for their exceeding growth expectations in their TVAAS scores.
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V.B. Achievement and Growth Review
Discussion:
Tim Harwell gave a short presentation on the Growth Data for Bedford County Schools.
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VI. ACTION ITEMS
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VI.A. Position and Job Description (Site Coordinator - Gear Up Grant)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
GEAR UP stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs. This is a reimbursable grant and is for 8 site coordinators which will start January 1st. These are classified not certified positions. Motion was made by Glenn Forsee and seconded by Lana Craig. Motion was carried with an 8-0 vote.
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VI.B. Strategic Plan
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This plan is related to academics and extracurriculars. The plan goes from 2024-2029. Motion was made by Brian Crews to approve and a second was by Barton Williams. Motion passed with an 8-0 vote.
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VI.C. Sick Leave Bank Trustees
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Michael Cook and Andrea Anderson are currently serving as trustees and have agreed to continue as sick leave bank trustees. This is a 3-year term. Motion to approve made by Glenn Forsee and seconded by Brian Crews. Motion passed by an 8-0 vote.
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VI.D. Community HS Athletic Master Plan
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
In order to apply for grants, loans, etc. we need a master plan. This plan does not expire. The plan was created by Kline-Swinney Architects. The plan is for the current Community High School Site. Motion to approve by David Brown and seconded by Shanna Boyette. Motion carried with an 8-0 vote.
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VI.E. SCHS Master Plan Renovation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This master plan will fix the drainage issues. We have a donor that would like to help us out with some of these areas. The donor’s architect designed this plan but we paid for it so we can own it. Motion was made to approve by Shanna Boyette and seconded by Barton Williams. Motion carried with an 8-0 vote.
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VI.F. Policy 4.400 Instructional Materials
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Update to match the new laws. Motion was made to approve by Barton Williams and seconded by Andrea Anderson. Motion carried with an 8-0 vote.
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VI.G. October Monthly Financial Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The only issue with the report is the insurance (property and liability) is higher than anticipated. Will probably need to do an amendment to take care of those. Motion to approve by Brian Crews and seconded by Shanna Boyette. Motion passed by an 8-0 vote.
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VII. REPORT ITEMS
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VII.A. Monthly Tax Analysis
Discussion:
This is for review.
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VII.B. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report - For Year Ended June 30, 2024
Discussion:
Mr. Cook asked the board that when they have time to read over the audit.
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VII.C. Executive Committee Report
Discussion:
Mr. Cook announced the next board meeting will be December 19th at the Central Office at 6pm. The Legislative and Legal Institute will be February 10-11, 2025.
Surplus property declared for the SCHS, technology (Cascade HS, Cascade Middle, Central Office, Community Elementary, Eakin, Learning Way, SCHS, and Thomas). |
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VII.C.1. Surplus - SCHS
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VII.C.2. Surplus Technology (Cascade HS, Cascade Middle, Central Office, Community Elementary, Eakin, Learning Way, Shelbyville Central HS, Thomas)
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VII.C.3. Surplus - Transportation
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VII.D. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Dr. Garrett stated that she was very proud of the growth scores. The graduation rate for Bedford County School was 94.2. That’s the highest we’ve had in years. Cascade had 98.5%, SCHS had 91.8% and Community had 96.5%.
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VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
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VIII.A. Additional Acknowledgements
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VIII.B. FYI - Personnel
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
Glenn Forsee moved to adjourn the meeting at approximately 6:50.
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