Public Meeting Minutes: January 15, 2019 at 6:30 PM - GMSD Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

Speaker(s): Chairman

Discussion: Chairman Rebecca Luter called the meeting to order at 6:29 pm

2. Moment of Silence

Speaker(s): Chairman

Discussion: Chairman Rebecca Luter called for a moment of silence

3. Pledge of Allegiance

Discussion: Board member Betsy Landers led the Pledge of Allegiance

4. Approval of Agenda

Speaker(s): Chairman

Action(s):

Motion passed:

I move to approve the agenda, passed with a motion by Mrs. Amy Eoff and a second by Mrs. Betsy Landers.

Mrs. Amy Eoff: Yea
Mrs. Linda Fisher: Yea
Mrs. Angela Griffith: Yea
Mrs. Betsy Landers: Yea
Mrs. Rebecca Luter: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

5. Recognition and Awards

Speaker(s): Chairman

6. REPORTS

Speaker(s): Chairman

6.A. TLN Update (Tennessee Legislature)

Speaker(s): Suzanne Jones

Discussion:

Board member and TLN representative Angela Griffith briefed on the following;

Legislative Breakfast on January 4th at Arlington Community Schools Office. All Germantown Board members and the Superintendent attended this event and discussed various legislative issues with other Board members and Superintendents
Upcoming event "TSBA Day on the Hill" on February 18 and 19 in Nashville, TN will be attended by all Board members and the Superintendent

6.B. Chairman's Report

Speaker(s): Betsy Landers

Discussion:

Chairman Rebecca Luter informed the board of the following;

Attended Winter party at Dogwood Elementary
PTO meetings at Dogwood Elementary and Riverdale Elementary
Attended TSBA New Board member Orientation on January 10 in Nashville along with Board member Angela Griffith

6.C. Financial Report

Speaker(s): Kevin Jones

Attachments: (2)

Discussion: Chief Financial Officer Kevin Jones presented the Financial Reports

6.D. Superintendent's Report

Speaker(s): Jason Manuel

Discussion:

Superintendent Jason Manuel presented his Superintendent's Report on Capital Projects and Timelines. He highlighted on the following;

Forest Hill Elementary Progress
Forest Hill Elementary Future timelines
Houston High Field House updates
Phasing Plan Summary
Athletic Field House
Band Hall Expansion
The Paddock Concession Stand
Performing Arts building Expansion
Capital Improvements update on Projects and their tentative timelines

7. Citizens to be heard

Speaker(s): Chairman

Discussion:

The following citizens voiced their concerns on the Tuition and Transfer policies in the school district,

Brian Curry 9321 Hollow Creek Cove, Germantown TN 38138

Dr. VijayKumar Agrawal 9933 S. Houston Way, Germantown TN 38139

8. CONSENT AGENDA

Speaker(s): Chairman

Action(s):

Motion passed:

I move to approve all the items in the Consent Agenda, passed with a motion by Mrs. Betsy Landers and a second by Mrs. Amy Eoff.

Mrs. Amy Eoff: Yea
Mrs. Linda Fisher: Yea
Mrs. Angela Griffith: Yea
Mrs. Betsy Landers: Yea
Mrs. Rebecca Luter: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

8.A. Approval of the Minutes

Speaker(s): Chairman

8.B. Annual Review/ Revision of Policies after first reading

Speaker(s): Meredith Park

Attachments: (6)

8.C. GMSD 2018-19 School Fees and Activity Costs Second Semester

Speaker(s): Kevin Jones

Attachments: (1)

GMSD 18-19 School Fees and Costs - 01.15.19 Final

8.D. Miscellaneous FY 18-19 Budget Amendment # 22

Speaker(s): Kevin Jones

Attachments: (1)

BUDGET AMENDMENT - 22

8.E. Approval to join NCPA-National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance

Speaker(s): John Pierce

9. BOARD ACTION ITEMS

Speaker(s): Chairman

9.A. Revision of Policy SP 6.2061 Inter District Open Enrollment

Speaker(s): Chairman

Action(s):

Motion passed:

I move to approve the revision of policy SP 6.2061 Inter District Open Enrollment as amended after first reading, passed with a motion by Mrs. Betsy Landers and a second by Mrs. Amy Eoff.

Mrs. Amy Eoff: Yea
Mrs. Linda Fisher: Yea
Mrs. Angela Griffith: Yea
Mrs. Betsy Landers: Yea
Mrs. Rebecca Luter: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (2)

9.B. Approval of Purchase of Promethean Active Panels for Forest Hill Elementary School

Speaker(s): Josh Cathey

Action(s):

Motion passed:

I move to approve the proposal from Personal Computer Systems through TIPS CONTRACT # 180306 in the amount of $193,765 for the turnkey install of Promethean Active Panels at Forest Hill Elementary School, passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda Fisher and a second by Mrs. Betsy Landers.

Mrs. Amy Eoff: Yea
Mrs. Linda Fisher: Yea
Mrs. Angela Griffith: Yea
Mrs. Betsy Landers: Yea
Mrs. Rebecca Luter: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (1)

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9.C. Agreement for Design and Consulting Services at Houston Middle School

Speaker(s): Josh Cathey

Action(s):

Motion passed:

I move to approve the agreement for design and consulting services with A2H for the Houston Middle School addition and renovation, passed with a motion by Mrs. Amy Eoff and a second by Mrs. Linda Fisher.

Mrs. Amy Eoff: Yea
Mrs. Linda Fisher: Yea
Mrs. Angela Griffith: Yea
Mrs. Betsy Landers: Yea
Mrs. Rebecca Luter: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (1)

2018-12-30 - 18486 - Germantown Municipal School District - Houston Middle School Additions and Renovations Letter Agreeement (A2H Executed)

10. Announcements

Speaker(s): Chairman

Discussion:

Chairman Rebecca Luter made the following announcements,

February 4 - GMSD Board work session on Attendance Zoning Review
February 11 - GMSD Board Business Meeting
February 13 - GMSD Community Tour Day

11. Adjournment

Speaker(s): Chairman

Discussion: The meeting was adjourned with consensus at 7:08 pm

January 15, 2019 at 6:30 PM - GMSD Board Meeting

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