May 16, 2016 at 6:30 PM - GMSD Board Meeting

Discussion:  Chairman Linda Fisher called the meeting to order at 6:42 pm.

Discussion:  Chairman Linda Fisher called for a moment of silence.

Discussion:  Board member Mark Dely led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Discussion:  The following amendments were made to the agenda, 1. Addition of agenda item 10.H -Riverdale Parking lot 2. Addition of agenda item 10.I -GMSD Strategic Plan

Discussion:  May 2016 Board Recognitions STUDENTS: ? Both the Boys and Girls Tennis teams from Houston High School for winning the District Championships ? Taichi Kuriyama, a student from Houston Middle School for representing the State of Tennessee in the national Math Counts competition.- math counts champ ? Katherine Nowak (HHS) and Lucy McCarren (FES), Khushi Patel (FES), all exceptional art students who are representing GMSD in national art contests. STAFF: ? Vijaya Subramani, Germantown Municipal School District, Executive Secretary of the Superintendent’s Office and Board Secretary has been recently named the President-Elect 2016-2017 for the Tennessee Association of Board Secretaries (TABS) ? Brian Fisher, Coordinated School Health Supervisor for his work in helping the City earn the “Healthy Germantown” distinction ? Stephanie Brockway, Brian Fisher and their Committee for excellently planning the GMSD 5K Stampede. ? Lanie Wood, P.E. teacher from Farmington Elementary School for going above and beyond with her students by providing before and after school tennis practice. ? Elissa Stratton, Human Resources Supervisor for her work in orchestrating the potential employee meet and greet, “GMSD Snapshots” ? Elizabeth Butler, Amy Harrell, and Danna Lane, all teachers at Farmington Elementary School for being awarded 3 of 16 national GP Scholarships to attend conferences this summer. ? Brandy Thompson and Carla Christian, Counselors at Houston Middle School for earning the prestigious “RAMP” distinction (Recognized ASCA Model Program). They are the only middle school to achieve this award in the entire State of Tennessee given by ASCA (American School Counselors Association) OTHER: ? Mindy Fischer, President of Germantown Municipal Council PTA

Discussion:  Board member and TLN Representative Natalie Williams informed that she will be attending a Legislative Webinar from TSBA and will share those updates at the next Board meeting. She also said that she is setting up meetings with the legislators now that the session is finished and is looking forward to next year. She requested the board for input on issues to discuss with the legislators.

Discussion:  Chairman Linda Fisher gave the Chairman's Report as follows, "It is that time of the year at the end of school when there are art shows and choir, band and orchestra performances. I know several of our board members have attended these artistic performances and shows by our students. Thank you to all of our band and choir directors for all of their hard work and long hours. Germantown Education Commission held their annual Education Celebration and recognized the following teachers: HHS Jim Smith was named Teacher of the Year and HMS Katie Prentice was selected as New Teacher of the year. Thank you to Dr. Rayburn for bringing his HHS choral group Fifth Measure to perform for the celebration that night. Riverdale ground breaking ceremony was a joyous occasion for all of us. It celebrated the beginning of a new milestone in the journey of our school district. State Board of Education Rules and Regulations require that every board member participate in seven hours of training annually. Ken Hoover, Lisa Parker, Ms. Subramani and myself attended Board/Superintendent Relations Academy in Jackson. Mr. Dely and Ms. Williams are scheduled to attend other academies on other dates. Finally I want to encourage everyone to go to the GMSD web site and look at the number of students and teachers of GMSD who have received local, regional, state and national awards. As we end the second year of school for GMSD, I could not be prouder of the accomplishments of our teachers and our students. The past two years our district has worked hard to enhance our academic, extracurricular and athletic programs. Local control is about us building the future and I believe we are doing just that."

Discussion:  Chief Financial Officer, Kevin Jones presented the Financial Report including the Balance Sheet, Revenue and Expense Statement for period ending April 30, 2016.

Discussion:  Superintendent Manuel said that the Key factor in student achievement is the exceptional teachers. He briefed on the four important things the District is currently doing for the teachers, to make them exceptional, 1. Recruiting the best from both local and several nearby universities 2. School Snapshots program to give an inside look for both Administrators and the potential staff 3. Blue Chip program for current new teachers 4. Professional Development and My Learning Plan resources to help in growth and evaluation

Discussion:  The following Citizens expressed their opinion in favor of the proposed permanent parking lot addition at Riverdale Elementary School, 1. Terri Harris, 1816 Old Mill, Germantown 38138 2. Amy Jenkins, 7046 Great Oaks Road, Germantown 38138 3. Joseph Bond, Principal, Riverdale Elementary School, Germantown 38138

Discussion:  There was no new business at this time.

Discussion:  The Chairman announced that the next board meeting was scheduled for Monday June 6, 2016

Discussion:  The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm