September 17, 2012 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

Discussion:  Mr. Keny welcomed new board members Susan Hunter, Ken Lilly and Sheryl McClintock. Mr. Perryman nominated Mr. Keny for the position of Chairman of the Board. Mr. Jones nominated Mr. Moses for the position of Chairman Pro-Tem. Mr. Jones nominated Mr. Perryman for Vice-Chairman.

Discussion:  Director Jackie Abernathy, assisted by Deputy Director Beth Wright, presented certificates and medals to the system's 100% students. Mr. Keny then drew the board's attention to the artwork lining the walls; Forrest School students, under the direction of teacher Leslyn Lockhart, created the works of art.

Discussion:  Peggy Hubbard addressed the board to publicly thank school system employees for supporting Imagination Library.

Discussion:  Friends of Henry Horton State Park members Stacey Cothran and Teresa Dugger, Horton Park Ranger Randy Whitworth, and Chapel Hill Elementary School 5th grade teacher Cindy Gabbard were on hand to thank the system for supporting the Duck River Watershed Education and Action Project, which resulted in Marshall County receiving the 2012 Governor's Environmental Stewardship Award.

Discussion:  Prior to the approval of the minutes, Ms. Kennedy, Mr. Keny, and Mr. Moses read a disclosure statement in reference to the August 31 Special Called Session, during which board members approved the budget.

Discussion:  MCEA President Nicky Randolph told the board that teachers have expressed concern over the efforts of enforcing the dress code and how much time those efforts are taking out of their day. Teachers have requested the dress code be revisited

Discussion:  Ms. Kennedy scheduled a Policy Committee meeting for Tuesday, September 25 at 5:30 p.m. Mr. Perryman scheduled a Maintenance Committee meeting immediately following the September 25th Policy Committee meeting. Mr. Lilly scheduled a Five-Year Strategic Plan Committee meeting for Tuesday, October 2 at 5:30 p.m.

Discussion:  Before approving the Consent Agenda, Ms. Abernathy stated that a Lewisburg Middle School PTO fundraiser for Little Caesars Pizza cards approved in June needs to be changed to Sonic cards.

Discussion:  Forrest: HS Girls Soccer, 9-29, Work Concession Stand for Youth FB, Players and Coach, travel and equipment. OGES: Parent Club, Movie Nights and Chili Supper, purchase portable computer lab. MCHS Tennis Team: "Rent" parking spaces at former Tietgens Grocery during Goat Fest.

Discussion:  MCHS Freshman Chorus/Concert Choir requests permission to travel to Orlando to perform at Disneyworld March 22-27, 2013. Travel will take place during Spring Break.

Discussion:  There was no new business.

Discussion:  Ms. Abernathy asked that the topic of annual agenda be included in the upcoming 5-year strategic plan meeting. Ms. Abernathy stated that due to low reading/language arts scores and the high free and reduced lunch numbers the Title budget has been amended to ask for an instructional facilitator at Lewisburg Middle School pending approval from the state; she asked the board's approval to post the position pending funding from Title. Concluding her Director's Report, Ms. Abernathy announced that PLCs (Professional Learning Communities) are being implemented in all the schools. She then provided a budget update for the new board members, including the fact that the County Commission would be voting on our budget Monday, September 24; once the budget passes, repairs will begin on school roofs, as well as addressing other issues at our facilities.

Discussion:  Before the conclusion of the meeting, Mr. Keny read: a thank you card from Vicky Carlton and Jessica Carlton for allowing them to attend the FBLA National Convention; a thank you note from Jerry's Refrigeration for the help provided them by maintenance employees Dwayne Cheeves and Ricky Hitchcock. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.