June 10, 2013 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Agenda
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Discussion:
The following addition was made to the agenda: Mr. Moses - Under New Business, make a motion to give the Budget Committee permission to approve line item transfers to facilitate year-end cleanup.
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2. Minutes
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3. Austin Mowell presentation
Speaker(s):
Austin Mowell
Discussion:
Austin Mowell, a 2013 graduate of MCHS, gave a presentation on a 6-point plan he developed to combat below-average test scores, and low respect and motivation in Marshall County schools.
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4. MCEA Report
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There was no MCEA report.
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5. Committee Reports/Scheule Committee Meetings
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5.1. Budget Committee - May 30
Speaker(s):
Donnie Moses
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Discussion:
In the Budget Committee report, Mr. Moses stated the committee met on May 30 to discuss expenditures, revenues, and to prepare for the final push toward a budget that can be voted on and sent to the commission. Mr. Moses scheduled a Budget Committee meeting for Thursday, June 20 at 5:30 p.m.
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5.2. Maintenance Committee - June 4
Speaker(s):
Randy Perryman
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5.2.1. Cenergistic
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Rationale:
Truman Atkins, representative of Cenergistics, presented to the maintenance committee a proposal on an energy-savings program for the system. Mr. Atkins said this program would not replace Siemens, but would complement the savings being realized by Siemens. The committee voted unanimously to bring the topic to the full board for discussion.
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Discussion:
Truman Atkins of Cenergistic answered questions from the board.
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5.2.2. USS Engineering
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Rationale:
Maintenance Supervisor Sheldon Davis addressed the structural underpinning reports submitted by USS Engineering for Spot Lowe and Westhills Elementary. Per the USS conclusions, the committee voted unanimously to recommend sending the two proposals to the board and that the projects be bid out.
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5.2.3. Updates
Rationale:
Mr. Davis provided the following updates to the Maintenance Committee:
* Maintenance started working on the roofs on the 4th; once the maintenance crew became familiar with the equipment, they were able to cover 3200 sq. ft. in 3 hours. * Forrest building: Mr. Davis spoke with Mr. Chunn, who informed him the building should be on the ground this week; once delivered, it will not take long to erect. * The youngsters who were hired to help move items between elementary schools have done really well; Mr. Davis thought it would take three weeks to accomplish, but they should be done by Friday, June 7. * The front door cameras have been installed at LMS and MCHS - currently, the cameras at MCHS are not operational. |
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5.2.4. CVHS Security Cameras
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Rationale:
The Maintenance Committee, while discussing security cameras for Cornersville M/H School, reviewed quotes taken from the state contract for 23 cameras and 31 cameras. The committee agreed that it would be best to install the cameras at CVHS and see how they perform before looking at updating the camera system at MCHS and Forrest. The committee voted unanimously to recommend to the board to go with the quote for 23 cameras.
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5.3. Policy Committee - June 10
Speaker(s):
Barbara Kennedy
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5.3.1. Policies resulting from new laws, regulations, and court orders
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6. Surplus
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6.1. Technology Surplus
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6.2. Transportation Surplus
Speaker(s):
Tres Beasley
Rationale:
The Transportation Department would like Board approval to surplus buses 11 and 12 (1997 Bluebirds), and one van (2004 Ford Freestar).
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7. Fundraisers
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Discussion:
Ms. Abernathy will go back through the remaining (through fall) fund raisers, as well as check with legal on the extent of board involvement; will bring back the fund raising request forms with complete information in August.
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8. Adjust Parent/Teacher Conference in Lewisburg Elementary Schools
Speaker(s):
Jackie Abernathy
Rationale:
October 7 - Westhills Elementary School, 3:00-7:00 p.m.
October 8 - Oak Grove Elementary School, 3:00-7:00 p.m. October 10 - Marshall Elementary School, 3:00-7:00 p.m. The other hours will be made up in the spring for at-risk students February 10 - Westhills Elementary School, 3:00-5:00 p.m. February 11 - Oak Grove Elementary School, 3:00-5:00 p.m. February 13 - Marshall Elementary School, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
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9. School Bus Advertising
Speaker(s):
Jackie Abernathy
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10. Job Descriptions
Speaker(s):
Jackie Abernathy
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11. Organization Chart (Annual Agenda item)
Speaker(s):
Jackie Abernathy
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12. New Business
Discussion:
Mr. Moses's new business item was addressed during the Budget Committee report.
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13. Director's Report
Speaker(s):
Jackie Abernathy
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
During the Director's Report, Ms. Abernathy stated she had received a request to advertise a fundraiser for a student on the sign outside of MCHS. Ms. Abernathy asked the board for approval/denial; the board is leaving the decision to Ms. Abernathy's descretion.
Ms. Abernathy will be conducting interviews for the Deputy Director position on Wednesday, June 12. She asked for board approval to have the person come in on contract pay on a daily rate, not to exceed ten days, at $150.00 per day, no benefits.
Continuing Director's Report, Ms. Abernathy stated the technology plan has been approved by the state, and the building program will be brought up at the next county commission meeting (June 24). She thanked the board for all the calls and concerns during her recent health scare. She concluded by thanking the Tribune's Karen Hall for all the recent positive publicity.
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14. Adjourn
Discussion:
Mr. Keny read thank you cards from Megan Sanders, Sara Poarch, Lauren Blackmon, and the family of Keith Wiles.
The meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
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15. FYI
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15.1. Camps
Rationale:
The attached camps are not both overnight and out of state; therefore, they do not require board approval. They are included in your packet for your information.
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15.1.1. MCHS Yearbook Staff to Yearbook Camp
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15.1.2. MCHS Cheerleaders to Premier Cheerleading Camp
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15.2. Use of Facility
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Rationale:
The attached "Request for Use of School Facilities" forms do not need board approval; the facilities are being used by not-for-profit organizations. The TN Legends request was accompanied by a Certificate of Liability Insurance (on file in the Central Office). TDEC does not need a Certificate of Liability Insurance; TDEC is a self-insured Federal agency. Forrest principal Danny Morgan and Director of Schools Jackie Abernathy have approved the requests.
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