March 23, 2015 at 6:30 PM - GMSD Board Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Discussion:
Chairman Lisa Parker called the meeting to order at 6:31 pm
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2. Moment of Silence
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Discussion:
Chairman Lisa Parker called for a moment of silence
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
Board member Natalie Williams lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
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4. Approval of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Two changes were recommended to the existing Agenda,
To add item 14.A as Textbook adoption and
To pull item 15.D.I New Policy IP 4.605.1 High School Diplomas after first reading from the Consent Agenda and to make it as a separate item number 14.B
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5. Recognition-2015 GMSD Teachers of the Year Awards
Speaker(s):
Dan Haddow
Discussion:
The GMSD Teachers of the Year Award winners were recognized and appreciated by the entire Board,GMSD Staff and audience,
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6. Approval of the Minutes from the GMSD Board Meeting on 2.23.15
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Board member Natalie Williams recommended the correction in item number 6 as "senate" to "elected officials"
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7. TLN Update (Tennessee Legislature)
Speaker(s):
Natalie Williams
Discussion:
Board member Natalie Williams thanked everyone for the input in the last work session regarding the education vouchers and bills. She gave updates on the current education bills and vouchers being discussed at the State and informed about the trip being planned to go to Nashville along with Ms. Parker and Mr. Manuel. She said that the group is also planning to meet with Senator Kelsey to discuss education bills.
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8. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Jason Manuel
Discussion:
Superintendent Jason Manuel briefed on the Spring season of Retiring and Hiring of Employees. On the financial front, he informed that the Actuary is still working on providing the actual data for GMSD. He also updated on the School Support Organization (SSO) procedures and upcoming meeting. He informed about the mini internal audits being conducted at the various GMSD schools in a process of getting ready for the Final Audit.
Josh Cathey, Chief of Operations briefed on the RFP for the window replacement at Farmington Elementary School. He also gave updates on the outdoor lighting project and the two new sidewalk projects at Houston High School.
Chauncey Bland, Director of Student Services, briefed on the completed Transfer process and the developments in the online registration process for the upcoming school year.
Superintendent Manuel appreciated the Team comprising of Chairman Lisa Parker, Cabinet members Teresa Price, John Pierce and Mason Grace visiting Tullahoma and Alabama Schools for the Technology upgrade of "one to one initiative" being discussed for the upcoming school year.
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9. Citizens to be heard
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Discussion:
There were no citizens to be heard at this time.
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10. GMSD Resolution 1-15
Speaker(s):
Chairman
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11. RFP - Farmington Window Replacements
Speaker(s):
Josh Cathey
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12. TSBA Hearing Officer List
Speaker(s):
Jason Manuel
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Board Attorney Ms. Debra Owen explained the process of adopting the TSBA Hearing Officers list and informed that the Board would approve the panel of Hearing Officers and the Superintendent would choose the Officers based on recommendations received.
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13. Annual Review of HR Policies
Speaker(s):
Dan Haddow
Attachments:
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14. Annual Review of Fiscal Management Policies
Speaker(s):
Autumn Enochs
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14.A. Textbook Blanket Adoption
Speaker(s):
Teresa Price
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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14.B. New Policy IP 4.605.1 High School Diplomas for first reading
Speaker(s):
Teresa Price
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the agenda with a recommendation to pull item 15.D.I New Policy IP 4.605.1 High School Diplomas from the consent agenda and to add it as a separate item as 14.B
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15.A. Revision of Board Policies - Second Reading
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15.A.I. Revision of 2 Policies, HR 5.200 - Separation Practices for Tenured Teachers - Revised since the first reading and HR 5.303 - Employee Personal and Professional Leave
Speaker(s):
Dan Haddow
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15.A.II. Revision of Policy SP 6.2062 - Eligible Circumstances Transfer after second reading
Speaker(s):
Chauncey Bland
Attachments:
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15.A.III. Revision of Policy FM 2.400 Revenues, Gifts and Bequests after second reading
Speaker(s):
Autumn Enochs
Attachments:
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15.B. New Board Policies - Second Reading
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15.B.I. New Policy IP 4.615 - Service Animals after second reading
Speaker(s):
Teresa Price
Attachments:
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15.B.II. New Policy - SP 6.204 Foreign Exchange Students after second reading
Speaker(s):
Chauncey Bland
Attachments:
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15.C. Miscellaneous Budget Amendments # 37 and 38
Speaker(s):
Autumn Enochs
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15.D. New Board Policies - First Reading
Speaker(s):
Chairman
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15.D.I. New Policy IP 4.605.1 High School Diplomas after First Reading
Speaker(s):
Teresa Price
Attachments:
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Discussion:
*PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA AND ADDED AS A SEPARATE ITEM NUMBER 14.B- PER RECOMMENDATION BY THE BOARD
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15.D.II. New Policy HR 5.201 Separation Practices for Non-Tenured Teachers after First Reading
Speaker(s):
Dan Haddow
Attachments:
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15.E. Revision of Board Policies - First Reading
Speaker(s):
Chairman
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15.E.I. Revision of Policy FM 2.404 School Support Organizations after First Reading
Speaker(s):
Autumn Enochs
Attachments:
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15.E.II. Revision of Policy FM 2.808 Purchase Orders after First Reading
Speaker(s):
Autumn Enochs
Attachments:
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16. Miscellaneous Budget Amendments # 39, 40, 41, 42 and 43
Speaker(s):
Autumn Enochs
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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17. Approval of GMSD 2015-2016 Budget after Second Reading
Speaker(s):
Superintendent Jason Manuel
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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18. Announcements
Speaker(s):
Chairman
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19. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm
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