April 20, 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 6:34 pm.
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2. Moment of Silence
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Discussion:
Chairman Lisa Parker requested a moment of silence stating the quote, " A Teacher teaches with the heart and not with the books"
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
Board member Mark Dely 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:
The following amendments to the Agenda were recommended to the Board prior to approval,
1. Superintendent Jason Manuel recommended to remove Item 13 - TSBA GASB-45 Trust for OPEB Benefits.
2. Board member Mark Dely requested to pull Item 11.B from the Consent Agenda and to list it as a separate Item 10.A
3. Board member Mark Dely requested to remove item 11.E from the Consent Agenda, in order to enable to discuss later during the work session.
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5. Recognition and Awards
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Discussion:
1. Ms. Dianne Polly, Executive Director, Shelby County Education Foundation and Mr. Richard McBryde, Treasurer of the Shelby County Education Board of Directors presented a check for $280 to the GMSD schools for participation in the Race for Education.
2. Chairman Lisa Parker briefed on the TSBA SCOPE program and presented the certificates to the two participants at Houston High School, Antonio Scott and Julia Hostetter and appreciated them on their achievement. She also congratulated Antonio Scott on being elected as the President of the SCOPE for the year 2015-2016.
Superintendent Jason Manuel thanked Mr. Kyle Cherry, Principal of Houston High School for taking the initiative and supporting the participants at the TSBA SCOPE Conference. He said that he was looking forward for great things and great honors to happen in GMSD.
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6. Approval of the Minutes from 3.23.15 Board meeting
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. TLN Update (Tennessee Legislature)
Speaker(s):
Natalie Williams
Discussion:
Board member and TLN Representative Natalie Williams thanked the Superintendent and the Board Chair for the successful trip to Nashville to discuss the education bills and vouchers at the Capitol.
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8. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Jason Manuel
Discussion:
Superintendent Jason Manuel praised on the fact that the GMSD Staff are working diligently to close out the first school year.
He gave brief updates on the various cabinet activities,
Human Resources- Open enrollment and Benefits
Student Services- Online Registration
Technology - 1:1 Initiative presentation getting ready for the Board review.
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9. Citizens to be heard
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Discussion:
The following Citizen voiced her appreciation on the Online Registration successfully conducted by the GMSD Student Services department.
Mrs. Mindy Fischer, 8221 Beaufort Cove, Germantown TN 38138
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10. Approval of Kelly Services Contract
Speaker(s):
Dan Haddow
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.A. Revision of Policy FM 2.404 School Support Organizations - Second Reading
Speaker(s):
Autumn Enochs
Discussion:
Item moved from Consent Agenda 11.B to Item 10.A
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11. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The following amendments were approved for the Consent Agenda,
1. Board member Mark Dely requested to pull Item 11.B from the Consent Agenda and to list it as a separate Item 10.A
2. Board member Mark Dely requested to remove item 11.E from the Consent Agenda, in order to enable to discuss later during the work session.
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11.A. New Policy HR 5.201 Separation Practices for Non-Tenured Teachers - Second Reading
Speaker(s):
Dan Haddow
Attachments:
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11.B. Revision of Policy FM 2.404 School Support Organizations - Second Reading
Speaker(s):
Autumn Enochs
Attachments:
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Discussion:
To be removed from Consent Agenda and voted as a separate Item 10.A
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11.C. Revision of Policy FM 2.808 Purchase Orders after Second Reading
Speaker(s):
Autumn Enochs
Attachments:
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11.D. Revision OF Student Policy SP 6.4001 Survey of Students /per TSBA recommendations -First Reading
Speaker(s):
Chauncey Bland
Attachments:
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11.E. Revision of Policy IP 4.210 Honors, Dual Credit (DC), Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Enrollment (DE) Courses- First Reading
Speaker(s):
Teresa Price
Attachments:
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Discussion:
To be removed from the Consent Agenda and for discussion at a later meeting.
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11.F. Miscellaneous Budget Amendments
Speaker(s):
Autumn Enochs
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11.G. New Policy IP 4.605.1 High School Diplomas - Second reading (revised after first reading)
Speaker(s):
Teresa Price
Attachments:
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12. Miscellaneous Budget Amendment # 46
Speaker(s):
Autumn Enochs
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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13. TSBA GASB 45 Trust for OPEB Benefits
Speaker(s):
Autumn Enochs
Discussion:
Item removed from the Agenda by the Board.
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14. GMSD / City Loan Agreement
Speaker(s):
Jason Manuel
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15. Announcements
Speaker(s):
Chairman
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16. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:14 pm.
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