November 13, 2012 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Agenda
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2. Acknowledge Donations
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Ms. Abernathy publicly thanked the Town of Chapel Hill for the donation of a car to Spot Lowe Vocational Center's automotive class and to Tractor Supply Company (TSC) for the donation of three boxes of hand tools to the system.
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2.1. Town of Chapel Hill
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The Town of Chapel Hill has donated a car to Spot Lowe Vocational Center's automotive class. Since this donation does not create an ongoing expense, the board does not have to make a motion to accept; while this donation does not need board approval, policy dictates the donation be publicly acknowledged.
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2.2. TSC
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Tractor Supply Company (TSC) has donated three boxes of hand tools to the Marshall County School System. Since this donation does not create an ongoing expense, the board does not have to make a motion to accept; while this donation does not need board approval, policy dictates the donation be publicly acknowledged.
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3. Minutes
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4. MCEA Report
Speaker(s):
Nicky Randolph
Discussion:
There was no MCEA report, but MCEA President Nicky Randolph stated she would be available to answer any questions about the upcoming agenda topic of Collective Conferencing.
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5. Conference Presentations
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LEAD Conference Snapshots
1. PARCC Assessments - Tammy Lewis and Beth Smith 2. PARCC Technology Requirements - Suzanne Ingram 3. "Looking Strategically at Actions and Outcomes" - Benita Villines 4. "Making Academic Gains - The Union City High School Way" - Danny Morgan
Discussion:
Tammy Lewis, Beth Smith, Suzanne Ingram, Benita Villines, and Danny Morgan made presentations about sessions they attended at the recent LEAD Conference.
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6. Committee Reports/Schedule Committee Meetings
Discussion:
Ms. Kennedy scheduled a Policy Committee meeting for Tuesday, December 4 at 5:00 p.m.; Mr. Jones scheduled a Transportation Committee meeting immediately following the Policy Committee meeting.
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6.1. Budget Committee - October 29
Speaker(s):
Donnie Moses
Discussion:
During the Budget Committee report, Mr. Moses stated the committee met on October 29 for the quarterly review for the first fiscal quarter. During that meeting, the committee discussed providing a reward to teachers who do not use sick days. This pilot program will be evaluated at the end of the school year.
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6.1.1. Teacher Bonus for No Sick Days Used
Speaker(s):
Jackie Abernathy
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6.2. Transportation Committee - October 29
Speaker(s):
Harvey Jones
Discussion:
In the Transportation Committee report, Mr. Jones stated the committee met on October 29 following the Budget Committee meeting. During that meeting, Transportation Supervisor Tres Beasley provided information on buses for surplus or spare parts and an update on new buses scheduled for delivery. The board agreed to table the topic of declaring buses as surplus until the December meeting in order to collect more information on bidding out buses with motors/transmissions removed and towing buses to the scrap yard, as opposed to bidding out buses with motors/transmissions intact.
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7. Collaborative Conferencing
Speaker(s):
Jackie Abernathy
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Discussion:
Mr. Keny announced that he would serve on the Special Question Committee in regards to Collective Conferencing, along with board members Susan Hunter and Randy Perryman. Teachers serving on the Special Question Committee will be Nicky Randolph, representing MCEA; Maury Wood, representing PET; and Danny Adams, not affiliated with any organization. The Special Question Committee will meet Thursday, November 15 immediately following the Curriculum/Instruction Committee meeting.
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8. Sick Leave Bank Committee of Trustees
Speaker(s):
Jackie Abernathy
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The Board must appoint two members to serve on the Committee of Trustees for the system's Sick Leave Bank. See the attached for the Sick Leave Bank Rules.
Members appointed by the Marshall County Education Association are Nicky Randolph and Jim Fullerton.
Discussion:
Board members Sheryl McClintock and Susan Hunter volunteered to serve on the Committee of Trustees for the system's Sick Leave Bank.
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9. Tennessee Scholars Program
Speaker(s):
Ginger Tepedino
Rationale:
During the May 26, 2005, meeting of the Marshall County Board of Education, the board approved participation in the Tennessee Scholars Program. Jennifer Harris addressed the board on May 9, 2011, asking to drop the program, to which the board approved. Attendance Coordinator Ginger Tepedino has received information that shows the program would benefit the students of Marshall County; therefore, Ms. Tepedino is requesting the board once again permit the system to participate in the Tennessee Scholars Program.
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10. Bids
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10.1. Mechatronics
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10.2. Propane
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11. Surplus
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11.1. Technology
Speaker(s):
Suzanne Ingram
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11.2. Food Service
Speaker(s):
Larissa Delk
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12. Salvage
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12.1. Technology
Speaker(s):
Suzanne Ingram
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12.2. Maintenance
Speaker(s):
Sheldon Davis
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13. Purchasing Agent Designees
Speaker(s):
Jackie Abernathy
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As the purchasing agent for the Marshall County School System, I would like to appoint Janet Wiles and Teresa Moses as my purchasing agent designees.
Jackie Abernathy
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14. IDEA-B Budget Amendment
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15. Report Card from State Department of Education (Annual Agenda Item)
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To view the report card for each school, visit http://www.state.tn.us/education/; hover on"Data, Testing & Report Card" on the left and click "Report Card". Click "Report Card 2012". From there, select "System", then a school.
Discussion:
The report card from the State Department of Education will be discussed at the upcoming Curriculum/Instruction Committee meeting.
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16. New Business
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There was no New Business.
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17. Director's Report
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17.1. ACT
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Ms. Abernathy stated that ACT, the kindergarten survey, and K-2 guidelines will be discussed at Thursday night's Curriculum/Instruction Committee meeting. She announced that all employees will soon be getting information regarding diversity training.
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18. Adjourn
Discussion:
Mr. Keny pointed out the artwork created by MCHS art students lining the walls.
The meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
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19. FYI
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19.1. Requests for Use of Facilities
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The attached "Request for Use of School Facilities" forms do not need board approval; the facilities are being used by not-for-profit organizations or system employees. The requests were accompanied by a Certifiate of Liability Insurance (on file in the Central Office); the requests made by employees Angie Moffett, Michelle Proctor, Kelly Scott and Mary Gwen Whitaker do not require proof of insurance. The school principals and Director Jackie Abernathy have approved the requests.
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19.2. MCHS Volunteer Coach
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This item is for your information only; the board does not approve volunteer (non-paid) personnel. A successful background check is on file in the Central Office.
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19.3. 2003-2012 Enrollment Numbers
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19.4. Free/Reduced Lunch Percentages - October 2012
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