August 28, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

Rationale:  The pledge and program this evening will be presented by the Jefferson Middle School 7th and 8th grade Chorus under the direction of Ms. Amanda Leamon, Jefferson Middle School Choral Director.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the Anderson County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan that has been approved by TEMA and FEMA. The purpose of this plan is to reduce or eliminate the loss of life and property damage resulting from natural and human-caused hazards. Participants in this plan includes Anderson County, City of Clinton, City of Norris, Oak Ridge City Emergency Management, City of Oliver Springs, City of Rocky Top, Anderson County Schools, Clinton City Schools, and Oak Ridge Schools. 

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the ESG Resolution.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of Board Policy 2.703 Audits. Changes are in red.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of Board Policy 3.202 Emergency Preparedness Plan. Changes are in red.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of Board Policy 3.400 Student Transportation Management. Changes are in red.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of Board Policy 4.210 Credit Recovery. Changes are in red.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of Board Policy 4.301 Interscholastic Athletics. Changes are in red.

Rationale:  I recommend the removal of Board Policy 4.402 Instructional Supplies per the TSBA recommendation.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of Board Policy 4.600 Grading System. Changes are in red.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of Board Policy 6.411 Student Wellness. Changes are in red.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the TSBA recommended updates to Board Policy 1.407 School District Records.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the TSBA recommended updates to Board Policy 5.200 Separation Practices for Tenured Teachers.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the TSBA recommended updates to Board Policy 5.201 Separation Practices for Non-Tenured Licensed Employees.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the newly proposed TSBA Board Policy 5.203 Recommendations and File Transfers.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the TSBA recommended updates to Board Policy 5.600 Staff Rights and Responsibilities.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the TSBA recommended updates to Board Policy 5.701 Substitute Teachers.

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I recommend approval of the FY18 Coordinated School Health Grant.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the FY18 Family Resource Center Grant.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the CTE Equipment Grant. This is a competitive grant coming from Governor Haslam’s $15M CTE Equipment budget. Oak Ridge received $176,234.00 for IT, Advanced Manufacturing, and Health Science courses.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the 2017-2018 assurances for the Read to Be Ready Coaching Network. Lynn Tschaplinski is the Oak Ridge Schools Read to be Ready Coach.

Rationale:  I recommend approval for Oak Ridge High School Band travel to Orlando, FL to participate in a STARS Concert & Jazz performance, March 10-13, 2018 at Universal Studios.

Rationale:  I recommend approval for Oak Ridge High School Orchestra travel to Chicago, IL to participate in a National Orchestra Competition and adjudication, April 5-8, 2018.

Rationale:  I recommend the approval of the required Head Start Policies and Procedures.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of an additional .5 Special Education TA Job Coach for FY’18.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the attached contract with Brown Jane and McDaniel, PC to perform the FY’18 Financial Audits at a fee of $32,120.

Rationale:  See attached financial report for June 2017.

Rationale:  See attached financial report for July 2017.