September 23, 2015 at 6:30 PM - GMSD Board Business Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Discussion:
Chairman Lisa Parker called the Business meeting to order at 6:41 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:
Chairman Lisa Parker 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.
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5. Recognition and Awards
Speaker(s):
Chairman Lisa Parker
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6. Approval of the Minutes from previous meetings
Speaker(s):
Chairman
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6.A. 7.27.15 Board Business Meeting minutes
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.B. 8.31.15 Board Business Meeting minutes
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Board member Ken Hoover requested to add to the minutes, the list of Teachers recommended for tenure.
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7. REPORTS
Speaker(s):
Chairman
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7.A. TLN Update (Tennessee Legislature)
Speaker(s):
Natalie Williams
Discussion:
Board member and TLN Representative Natalie Williams gave updates on the meeting with Senator Kelsey. She said that she was working on meeting with Representative Todd in the month of October.
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7.B. Chairman's Report
Speaker(s):
Chairman Lisa Parker
Discussion:
Chairman Lisa Parker briefed on the happenings at the various GMSD schools.
-August 31, 2015 - Houston High School received a donation from the National Guard in appreciation of their partnership
-Community Input Meetings for the start times were being held at various schools
-Houston High School Band celebrating 25 years of Marching Band
-September 9, 2015 was Community helper day at the elementary schools being organized by the Germantown Fire Department and the Germantown Police Department
-All Schools participated in remembering 9-11 and singing the National Anthem at noon
-Houston High Soccer helped Ally Allen with all proceeds from the soccer game
-The first Parent Teacher conferences for the year were held in all schools
-On September 18, 2015 the Honors Academy students took their Mock PSAT exams
-On September 21, 2015 Germantown Education Foundation and the Germantown Municipal PTA sponsored and organized the event at Houston High school, "How to Raise an Adult" by Julie Lythcott-Haims
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7.C. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Jason Manuel
Discussion:
Superintendent Jason Manuel gave updates on,
-Human Resources- licensure renewals
-Technology - Security cameras ,wireless network in schools
- Ongoing Audit for the District for FY 2014-15
-Operations -five year strategic plan, Capital improvements
-Academic Advancement -RTI training, Amplify data software, first district learning day
-Student services -Attendance related updates, cell phone boosters
Assistant Superintendent Dan Haddow briefed on the development of Strategic Plan for the Germantown Municipal School District.
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8. Citizens to be heard
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Discussion:
The following citizens spoke to the Board of Education,
regarding Math Curriculum, School start times and thanking for the event "How to Raise and Adult" at the Houston High School.
- Paul Koltnow, 7063 Woodridge Lane, Germantown TN 38138
- Jeremy Crowe, 8678 Pine Needle Cove, Germantown TN 38139
- Mindy Fisher, 8221 Beaufort Cove, Germantown TN 38138
- Preston Gilchrist, 2568 Yester Oaks Drive, Germantown TN 38139
- Paul Leonard, 9549 Ash Grove Cove, Germantown TN 38139
- Denise Stumph, 3255 Kenney Drive, Germantown TN 38139
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9. BOARD ACTION ITEMS
Speaker(s):
Chairman
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9.A. Revision of Policy IP 4.600 Grading/First reading
Speaker(s):
Teresa Price
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.B. Revision of Policy SBO 1.400 School Board Meetings/ First Reading
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.C. Inter local agreement for Vision Specialist
Speaker(s):
Teresa Price
Discussion:
Board member Mark Dely and Ken Hoover expressed concerns on the contract terms for the Vision Specialist and the Board decided to table the item for the next board meeting.
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9.D. Approval of awarding of bid for HHS TV Studio Camera System
Speaker(s):
Josh Cathey
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.E. Miscellaneous Budget amendments
Speaker(s):
Kevin Jones
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.F. Adoption of TOSHA Public Sector Plan
Speaker(s):
Josh Cathey
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.G. Re-Appropriation of Capital Improvement Funds from the Shelby County Commission
Speaker(s):
Josh Cathey
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.H. Five Year Strategic Plan
Speaker(s):
Jason Manuel
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Announcements
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Discussion:
Board member Mark Dely requested a discussion on the Math Curriculum during the next work session
Board member Linda Fisher requested the following during the next work session,
- Presentation on the "Naviance Program"
- Discussion on scheduling work sessions before the board business meetings"
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11. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Discussion:
Chairman Lisa Parker adjourned the meeting at 9:25 pm.
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