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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Discussion:
Chairman Angela Griffith called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
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2. Moment of Silence
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Discussion:
Chairman Angela Griffith called for a moment of silence.
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
Board Member Ryan Strain led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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4. Approval of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion passed: I move to approve the agenda,, passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Recognition and Awards
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Rationale:
Hannah Griffin, TSBA Student Recognition Award Nominee
"My favorite thing about volunteering is seeing people’s reactions to a [young person] volunteering," said Hannah. And, she can be seen volunteering in MANY locations across Germantown-at church, at school, and as an intern for the Germantown Education Foundation. Hannah serves as the President of the Executive Council Student Government Association (SGA) at Houston High School and has recently been appointed at the state level to serve as Secretary Co-Host for the Tennessee Association of Student Councils. In these roles, much like the Germantown Education Foundation, she collaborates with peers and adults to plan large-scale events. This year, she added a new Teacher’s Night Out event on Valentine’s Day. She and fellow SGA members babysat 20+ children of staff members so that GMSD employees could enjoy a romantic night out. Kind and easy-going, she is also a dedicated member of the Houston High School cheerleading team. With a 4.0 grade point average and some serious leadership skills, Hannah will do great things! Right now, she’s planning to study engineering in college. "Hannah is an excellent example of a student-leader due to her ability to balance so many areas of her life. She is the SGA President, TN Association of Student Council Secretary Co-Host, an HHS Cheerleader, a student with a 4.0 grade point average, and member of several other clubs and organizations. It is evident that she has a drive and determination about her that is unmatched," said Traci Spain, who serves as the sponsor of the Houston High School SGA. Terry Rogers, TSBA Volunteer of the Year Award Nominee "Terry Rogers lives out loud both with integrity and honesty - he is a walking party that people want to join," shared GMC PTO President Joy Williams. Besides being a ‘walking party’, Terry Rogers and his wife set to work volunteering in our school district from the moment they enrolled at Riverdale. And for the past decade, the husband and wife team have served in various roles. His first assignment was to emcee the Riverdale Addition Groundbreaking Ceremony. Rogers is no stranger to the stage-a performer on "Live at the Apollo" (2002) and a contestant on the first season of "So You Think You Can Dance" (2005) he enjoys time in the spotlight. "But honestly, I just like being where I’m needed," said Rogers, who mentioned that it was mentors in his own hometown that inspired him to make time to invest in children. More than anything, he shared, he enjoys bringing people from diverse backgrounds together. He’s often found in classrooms teaching dance routines for upcoming events or DJing the school dances. What people may not know is that the financial planner-by-day and local personality is also a legislative advocate for public education. In Forrest City, where he grew up and he and his wife Cameisha began their family, he served as an elected school board member for Forrest City Schools. At Riverdale K-8 School, he quickly plugged into the PTO, joining the Knight’s Watch, a PTO division of dads, and became the school’s legislative chairman. "I follow local policy changes, state legislation, and national shifts," said Rogers. As his four boys aged out of Riverdale and moved onto high school, Terry and his wife moved up to the high school as well. On the HHS PTSO, they chair the Project Graduation committee-responsible for fundraising for and planning the penultimate drug and alcohol free graduation celebration for students. To date, they’ve raised about $10,000 for the event. Noticing his talents for legislative advocacy, the GMC PTO (the school district’s PTO) recruited him as their Legislative Chair in 2018. Last month, he organized Germantown Municipal School District’s Day on the Hill. Thirty-two middle and high school students joined him and some chaperoning teachers, and others for a trip to Nashville. They met Representatives and Senators, toured the Capitol Building, explored the ‘new’ State Library and Archives, and participated in a mock session in the main House Chamber with Rep. Mark White and Rep. Kevin Vaughan. The group also met Governor Bill Lee. His lifelong service to the schools is inspired by his wife’s devotion to servant leadership. "It was understood that to be with Cameisha, you have to be willing to serve the community," he said. The two met in elementary school and were high school sweethearts. Together, the duo volunteer in two PTOs, and help with different ministries at their church. He sees himself in the children that he works with. "No matter their background, they need attention. These days kids have more anxiety and stress and I want to make a difference in their lives," said Rogers. |
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6. REPORTS
Speaker(s):
Chairman
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6.A. TLN Update (Tennessee Legislature)
Speaker(s):
Ryan Strain
Attachments:
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Discussion:
Board member and TLN Representative Ryan Strain presented the TLN Report (April 19, 2022) as follows,
All Tennessee House and Senate Education Committees have now closed, subject to the call of their respective chair. Education-related legislation, however, continues to make its way through the Tennessee General Assembly. Notably:
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6.B. Chairman's Report
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Attachments:
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Discussion:
Chairman Angel Griffith reported the Board Member Activities for April 2022 as follows,
BOARD MEMBER ACTIVITIES APRIL 2022 BOARD MEMBER CURRY’S ACTIVITIES Attended TSBA Legal Lunch discussing TISA Attended HHS Mustang Theatre’s production of Fiddler on the Roof Attended two MYA track meets at CBHS and Bartlett Attended the Houston Invitational Houston Middle Track Meet at Houston High Attended FHES’ Fine Arts Night and General PTO Meeting Attended HHS International Clubs’ Annual International VICE CHAIR EOFF’S ACTIVITIES Enjoyed the four performances of Mustang Theatre’s Fiddler on the Roof Watched the Houston Band in the Disney Parade Attended HHS International Clubs’ Annual International CHAIRMAN GRIFFITH’S ACTIVITIES Attended Dogwood Elementary’s Dolphinfest Attended TSBA Legal Lunch on Board Policy and Meeting Operations Attended HHS Mustang Theatre’s production of Fiddler on the Roof Attended Farmington Elementary’s Fine Arts Night Attended HHS International Clubs’ Annual International Extravaganza BOARD MEMBER LANDERS’ ACTIVITIES Enjoyed the HHS Theatre Department’s production of Fiddler On The Roof Met with Alderman Hicks, April 5th Attended the GMSD Budget Review/Work Session, April 12th BOARD MEMBER STRAIN’S ACTIVITIES Attended the Houston High Master Plan Committee Meeting Chairman Angela Griffith presented the Chairman's Report as follows, Did you know that GMSD’s mission changed from Excellence Always to Inspiring Personal Excellence? This change was made by the previous school board during our strategic planning meetings and continues to be further incorporated in the policy and planning processes of this current school board and our district. What is excellence? Merriam- Webster defines it as the quality of being excellent. Some synonyms include choiceness, distinction, greatness, perfection, superbness. Everyone’s individual goals and pursuit of their personal excellence is unique to them. How one measures their personal excellence can only be based on where they began and what they aim to accomplish by their own growth and development. The best thing about public education to me is that it is literally for the public. The students in our community schools are met where they are from Pre-K to twelfth grade and on, for some of our instructional skills students. As a district, we must provide all necessities for every student. These can be special education accommodations for students based on their supplemental or enrichment needs. However, it is the everyday differentiated teaching designed for all, that has such a tremendous impact on the largest number of students. With every concept mastered and standard understood, our students strive to achieve their personal academic excellence. Our district’s focus on the whole child with an emphasis on building confident learners and engaged community members also inspires personal excellence both in and out of the classroom. I commend our teachers, counselors, and paraprofessionals as they work to inspire personal excellence in every student, every day. As we enter TCAP testing this week, I am mindful of all the stresses that this time of year brings for our students, staff and families. We continually try to encourage our test takers and subdue the worries and text anxiety that is often present. We say, "it’s ok, just take your time and show what you know". Our teachers have worked diligently to prepare their students with the goal of demonstrating proficiency. I want to thank our district staff and parent volunteers who are working as proctors for these tests. Finally, as we approach the close of this school year, there will be plenty of awards, recognitions, and milestones celebrated. I want to encourage all our stakeholders to continue inspiring personal excellence in each other. What is your excellence? What is my excellence? What is our excellence? |
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6.C. Student Board Representative's Report
Speaker(s):
Laila Sharif
Rationale:
Student Board Representative Report presented by Ms. Laila Sharif
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Discussion:
Student Board Representative Laila Sharif reported as follows,
In our April meeting, the Student Advisory Council met to discuss a variety of topics, one of which being the development of our goal to expand student outreach to ensure feedback and concerns from all GMSD schools are easily accessible, addressed and appropriately conveyed. In pursuit of this goal by applying this to our middle schools, we have continued working with administration in our initiative to create a program in which the council holds monthly meetings either online or in person with each middle school in the district where driven students are given the opportunity to take initiative and address what they feel is important. Additionally, recognizing that this would be the last meeting of the year, the council took the time to review the 2025 GMSD Strategic plan in order to better establish where and how next year’s advisory council most effectively contributed to promoting the wellbeing of the student body. In doing so, we found that, moving forward, the council can offer the most support in working towards Goal 2: Whole Child. Specifically in objective 2.2 to develop opportunities for student engagement beyond the traditional classroom, we created a general outline to conduct student outreach including distributing surveys identifying what opportunities students express interest in and would therefore prove most beneficial so the district may work to provide opportunities that will nurture and further stimulate student interests. The council also discussed forming a partnership with Houston High’s Student Wellness Advisory Team in the upcoming year in order to work towards objective 2.3 to enhance wellness, balance, and learning for students through a focus on social emotional learning and strategies to improve student outcomes. Through this partnership we hope to cultivate an amicable environment filled with dynamic conversations in which students can voice and discuss their concerns and feedback that the council can relay back to the district and effectively create a bridge between the students and board of education on a fundamental level. |
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6.D. Financial Report
Speaker(s):
Kevin Jones
Attachments:
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Discussion:
Chief Financial Officer Kevin Jones reported the Total Assets, Liabilities, and Fund Balances on the Balance Sheet for period ending 3.31.22
SCHOOL OPERATING FUND Received $6.2 million in property taxes from the County - this represents 37% of the total budgeted. Received almost $1 million in local option sales tax - sales tax revenue is trending at $9.5 million for the year. FEDERAL PROJECTS FUND Received $6.4 million in ESSER 3.0 reimbursements or 56% of the total budget. $2.8 million is for the Houston Middle School addition project. CAPITAL PROJECTS Received $800K from the Shelby County Commission for capital outlay projects CAFETERIA FUND SFE reported a net income of $129K for the month. OPEB TRUST FUND Year-to-date realized and unrealized losses on investments totaled $149K |
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6.E. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Jason Manuel
Discussion:
Superintendent Jason Manuel presented the 4.19.22 Superintendent’s Report with the following Highlights in his PowerPoint presentation,
2023 GMSD BUDGET Highlights
The above presentation can be found at our GMSD website link https://www.gmsdk12.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2177271&type=d&pREC_ID=2181786 |
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7. Citizens to be heard
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Discussion:
The following citizen voiced their opinion on Social Emotional Learning (SEL),
- Kristin New, 1859 Glenbuck Cove North, Germantown TN 38139 |
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion passed: I move to approve all the items in the Consent Agenda,, passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.A. Approval of the Minutes
Speaker(s):
Chairman
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8.B. Review / Revision of Policies - Second Reading
Speaker(s):
Jason Manuel
Rationale:
Revisions are recommended for the following,
First Reading 3.29.22 / Second Reading 4.19.22
1. Updated Revision Policy 1.803 Tobacco-Free Schools Page 1 / Line 16 - Add "es" to possess to become "possesses" 2. Updated Revision Policy 1.806 Advertising and Distribution of Materials and Use of School District Name Page 2 Line 7 - No.4 - Change to "No advertising shall be permitted' 3. Updated Revision Policy 5.113 In-Service and Professional Learning Opportunities Page 1/ Line 8 - Change to "insubordination" Page 1 / Line 14-20 - Strike entire paragraph 4. Updated New Policy 5.606 Political Activities Page 1 / Line 29 - immediately following the words "GMSD owned buildings," to include the following verbiage, "...except for political signs being held by poll workers on Election Day at such locations that are being utilized as a voting site" This is to resolve any inconsistencies between policies 5.606 and 1.806.
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8.C. Review / Revision of Policies - First Reading
Speaker(s):
Jason Manuel
Rationale:
Revisions are recommended for the following,
First Reading 4.19.22 / Second Reading 5.23.22 *Attached - Consolidated Rationale and Revision Policies document 1. Revision Policy 3.201 Safety 2. Revision Policy 3.202 Emergency Planning 3. Revision Policy 3.600 Insurance Management 4. Revision Policy 4.615 Service Animals 5. Revision Policy 5.304 Long-Term Leaves of Absence for Professional Personnel 6. Revision Policy 5.307 Physical Assault Leave 7. Revision Policy 5.402 Bloodborne Pathogens - Previously named Hepatitis B (HBV) 8. Revision Policy 5.601 Conflict of Interest 9. Revision Policy 5.602 Staff Time Schedules The Board recommended the following edits after the discussion during the 4.12.22 Board Work Session, 1. Updated Revision Policy 5.304 Long-Term Leaves of Absence for Professional Personnel Page 1 / Line 18 - Change "the teacher" to "such employee" 2. Updated Revision Policy 5.602 Staff Time Schedules Page 1 / Line 9 - Change "their" to "his/her" Page 2 / Line 22 - Fix typo in "provided" |
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8.D. Miscellaneous FY 21-22 Budget Amendments # 24 & 25
Speaker(s):
Jason Manuel
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8.E. GBOE Advocacy Plan 2022
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Rationale:
GBOE Advocacy Plan 2022
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9. BOARD ACTION ITEMS
Speaker(s):
Chairman
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9.A. Approval of Grant of Tenure to the Recommended Teachers
Speaker(s):
Jason Manuel
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion passed: I move to approve the Grant of Tenure to the Recommended Teachers, passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Rationale:
Upon approval by the Board for the Tenure Recommended Teachers list, the Celebration will be held during the upcoming May Board Business Meeting.
GMSD Tenure Recommendations The following Certified Staff Members have met the requirements for initial tenure eligibility according to TCA 49-5-501 et seq.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.B. Nominations for 2022 TSBA Volunteer and Student Awards
Speaker(s):
Jason Manuel
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion passed: I move to approve the Nomination of Terry Rogers for the 2022 TSBA Volunteer Award and the Nomination of Hannah Griffin for the 2022 TSBA Student Recognition Award, passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Rationale:
TSBA 2022 Award Nominations: Student Recognition Award - Hannah Griffin (HHS Student) Volunteer Award - Terry Rogers (HHS, RES and GMC PTO)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.C. Maintenance RFP Results/Recommendation
Speaker(s):
Jason Manuel
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion passed: I move to approve ABM's response to RFP #FY2021-2022-07 to continue the current maintenance program provided to GMSD at $470,700 for 2022-2023, passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.D. GMSD FY 22-23 General Purpose Fund Budget First Reading
Speaker(s):
Jason Manuel
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion passed: I move to approve the GMSD FY 22-23 General Purpose Fund Budget after First Reading, passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Rationale:
There were no changes in the dollar amounts budgeted since the Board Budget Work Session on 4.12.22
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion:
Board member Ryan Strain stated that per Board Policy 1.106 Code of Ethics, he would like to disclose that his wife is a substitute with Kelly Services and that his vote was made in the District's best interests and not due to his wife's role.
Chairman Angela Griffith disclosed that her sister is a substitute with Kelly Services working at Riverdale Elementary School and also stated that her vote was made in the District's best interests and not due to her sister's role. |
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10. Announcements
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Discussion:
Chairman Angela Griffith made the following announcements,
Next Tentative Board Work Session is Wednesday, May 18, 2022 - 5:00 pm. at our District Office. Next Tentative Board Business Meeting is Monday, May 23, 2022 - 6:00 pm. at our District Office |
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11. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned with consensus at 6:59 pm
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