April 13, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

Discussion:  Director Abernathy recognized the following: MCEA District Spelling Bee winners, SCOPE Delegate, and Mike Whitehead, the South Central Regional Teacher of the Year.

Discussion:  Ms. Abernathy then honored the Classified Employees of the Month.

Discussion:  During the MCEA report, Vickie Michael told the board that the year is winding down, and they will each be receiving an invitation to the annual luncheon (Wednesday, May 27, 11:15-12:45 at the McKnight Building); all officer positions are open at MCEA this year.

Discussion:  Mr. Jones scheduled a Policy Committee meeting for Wednesday, April 22 at 5:00 p.m. Ms. Gold scheduled a Budget Committee meeting to immediately follow the Policy Committee's meeting.

Discussion:  In the Budget Committee report, Ms. Gold stated the committee met on March 16, during which Finance Director Janet Wiles presented a current statement of expenditures and encumbrances and stated the county would like to have a budget by June 30. Ms. Wiles will prepare a draft budget to present at a budget committee meeting in April. Mr. Sorrells provided information regarding supplements; the committee voted 8-0 to have Mr. Sorrells develop a final proposal with the suggestions made to be included in the budget when it is drafted.

Discussion:  Mike Keny, Coordinated School Health Co-Coordinator, presented information on Telemed, a program that allows a medical provider to treat a student either in person or by interactive video telecommunications. After discussions, Mr. Jones made a motion, with a second by Mr. Perryman, to try Telemed on a 5-month trial basis (August-December). The motion passed 9-0.

Discussion:  Mr. Perryman made a motion, with a second by Mr. Lilly, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 9-0.

Discussion:  Mr. Perryman made a motion, with a second by Mr. Jones, to approve the resolution to transfer funds from General Purpose School Fund to the Federal Projects Fund. The motion passed 9-0.

Discussion:  Prior to discussing Federal Budget Revision #3, Mr. Moses stated that $99.00 needs to be deducted from the materials and supplies line in the Preschool Budget 15.01, bringing the total for Preschool Budget to $36,510.05.

Discussion:  Mr. Moses thanked Ms. Cathey and Ms. McClintock for compiling the Director's Evaluation scores.

Discussion:  There was no new business.

Discussion:  Contuing Director's Report, Ms. Abernathy: thanked Blair Glenn for donating a flute to Marshall County High School; asked the board to consider a policy about December graduates during the upcoming Policy Committee meeting; asked if the board would like to continue or not continue the maintenance contract with the county.

Discussion:  During the Director's Report, ribbon cutting ceremonies were scheduled for Thursday, May 7 for the Lewisburg additions at the following times: Marshall Elementary - 11:00 a.m.; Westhills Elementary - 11:30 a.m.; Oak Grove Elementary - 12:00 noon.

Discussion:  The board agreed to host a reception for the system's Valedictorians/Salutatorians/13-Year Perfect Attendance students at 5:30 p.m. prior to the May 11 board meeting.

Discussion:  Mr. Moses stated that five of the MCBOE members attended TSBA's "Vision for Excellence" training. He asked the board to look at the system's website to familiarize themselves with the board's mission and vision. The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.