April 8, 2013 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

Discussion:  Before the meeting commenced, Mr. Lilly recognized audience member Jonathan Ross, who was attending as a member of Junior Leadership Marshall.

Discussion:  In the MCEA report, President Nicky Randolph gave an overview of the Spring Symposium in Gatlinburg; announced that MCEA is currently planning the end-of-the-year banquet.

Discussion:  The following presentations were made: Blair Goodman and Ginger Tepedino on the Tennessee Counselor Institute; Beth Smith on the College-Ready Writers Grant Partnership; Suzanne Ingram on PARCC Technology Requirements; and Deborah Wade on the Employee Wellness Screenings.

Discussion:  A Transportation Committee meeting was scheduled for Thursday, April 25 at 5:30 p.m., with a Budget Committee meeting immediately following.

Discussion:  In the Maintenance Committee Report, Mr. Perryman stated the committee met on April 2. During that meeting: the board heard a presentation on the camera system at Cornersville School, reviewed a trend analysis on growth develooped by Mr. Lilly, received a status on entry cameras and magnetic locks (have been ordered), discussed damage at Westhills (an engineer will look at the damage on April 16), and discussed the bid on a storage building at Forrest.

Discussion:  Ms. Gold reported the Curriculum Committee met on April 4, during which they heard presentations by Beth Smith (social studies standards, AP programs and college-ready writing project), Jackie Morris (Title I Spring Meeting), Beth Wright (2014 SACS Accreditation Review), and Lewisburg Middle School's Mr. Hubble and Ms. Perryman, who presented on PLCs and how they prepare teachers. On May 6, National Writing Project representatives will be here and would like to meet with board members. Ms. Gold scheduled a Curriculum Committee meeting at Oak Grove Elementary School on Tuesday, May 7 (time to be determined) to see their Promethean Table and Interactive Presentation Hallway.

Discussion:  Mr. Keny reminded the board of three important meetings coming up: joint work session with the County Commission's Education Committee on Tuesday, April 16 at 5:30 p.m.; County Commission's Budget Committee meeting on Thursday, April 18 at 5:00 p.m.; and the County Commission's monthly meeting on Monday, April 22 at 6:00 p.m.

Discussion:  Ms. Gold explained how the Director's Evaluation Committee tallied the Director's Performance Evaluation. Mr. Keny announced the average overall score was 4.61 out of 5. Ms. Abernathy will be provided copies of the evaluation to allow her to see any noted comments.

Discussion:  Jackie Morris gave an update on what may be expected on next year's Federal Budget.

Discussion:  Under New Business, the board agreed they would like to host a reception for the high schools' Valedictorians, Salutatorians and 13-Year Perfect Attendance students. The reception will be held before the May board meeting.

Discussion:  Continuing the Director's Report, Ms. Abernathy stated that she has signed a new uniform contract which will save the system $600 per month; Ms. Morris, Ms. Wiles and others in the Special Education department met with PCG (Public Consulting Group) for a presentation on a new program that will bill insurance companies for occupational therapy, physical therapy, etc.

Discussion:  The meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.