September 23, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

Rationale: 

I recommend the approval of the transfer of funds to allow for the purchase of equipment for the CTE program in the 2013-2014 school year. Funds originally budgeted in Other Contracted Services for the Carl Perkins grant are no longer needed in that line item.  This transfer is being requested so that the funds can be used for purchasing equipment

 

Rationale:  I recommend to approve the Budget Amendment as presented. This amendment will not change the overall appropriation approved by the City and requires no action of City Council. Please see the attached documentation for details.

Rationale:  I recommend the revision to the Extracurricular Activities board policy which address the recent change in state law to allow home school students to participate in athletics. Changes are noted in red. Changes requested by the Board are noted in blue.

Rationale:  I recommend the approval of the addition of a .5 Reading Coordinator position. This addition will further the implementation of best practices and common core standards.  Funding is available in the general purpose budget to cover the cost of the proposed addition.

Rationale:  I recommend the reclassification of the .5 Math Specialist position to a systemwide Mathematics Coordinator. The Math Specialist position is classified as a 10 month specific school-based personnel, and usually has teaching responsibilities.  With reclassifying to a coordinator, we are looking to create this position so they will be working with multiple schools, as extended year district support personnel working with teaching staff.  Funding is available in the general purpose budget to cover the cost of the proposed change.

Rationale:  I recommend the approval of the Extended Contract Proposal for FY 2013-2014. A copy of the Extended Contract Program Proposal for Providing Extended Learning Time Through Extended Learning Programs – 2013-2014 is attached to the agenda materials. This represents a funding reduction of 25% over the FY13 allocation.

 

Rationale:  I recommend the approval of a contract with Patterson, Hardee, and Ballentine to perform the FY'14 financial audit at a cost of $27,950.

Schools are required to contract with independent auditors annually for the provision of an independent audit of all financial activities.  The FY ’14 proposal from Patterson, Hardee, and Ballentine meets all the needs of the district and comes in at a cost that is 51% lower than the amount paid to the current audit firm.

Rationale: 

I recommend the Special Education director’s secretary position be reclassified from a C to a D level.  This request is made to institute equity with all other district departments which have one D level secretary serving the director.  Funds are available within the special education budget to cover the expense.

Rationale:  I recommend the approval of the ORHS Ski Club to travel to Winter Park, Colorado for the cultural experience of skiing in the mountains of Colorado. The cost per student is $1,500 and the total cost is $34,000. Cost will be paid for by students.

Rationale:  I recommend the approval of the ORHS Band to travel to the National Adjudication Competition in Orlando, Florida. The cost per pupil is $600.00, and the total cost is $60,000.00. Cost will be paid for by students.

Rationale:  I recommend the approval of the ORHS Orchestra to travel to the National Adjudication Competition in Orlando, Florida. The cost per student is $550.00, and the total cost is $77,000.00. Cost will be paid for by students.

Rationale:  I recommend the request of application for a waiver from the Tennesssee Department of Education to opt out of the requested but not required fee regulation.