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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Discussion:
Chairman Angela Griffith called the meeting to order at 6:02 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 Betsy Landers 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:
Upon approval by the Board on April 19 Board Meeting for the Tenure Recommended Teachers list, the Celebration is being held during the 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.
Discussion:
The Teachers who received the Tenure Status were recognized and awarded. Chairman Angela Griffith called a short recess break in session from 6:21 pm to 6:32 pm for pictures and cake during the Tenure Celebration.
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6. REPORTS
Speaker(s):
Chairman
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6.A. TLN Update (Tennessee Legislature)
Speaker(s):
Ryan Strain
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Discussion:
Board member and TLN Representative Ryan Strain presented the 5.23.22 TLN Report as follows,
The Tennessee General Assembly adjourned at the end of April, but not before passing a few additional pieces of education-related legislation. Notable legislation includes:
Finally, federal and state courts recently have issued rulings on issues covered in previous TLN reports.
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6.B. Chairman's Report
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Discussion:
Chairman Angela Griffith presented the Chairman's report as follows,
Two of the most important and impactful events that we as school board members get to participate in are, student commencement and teacher tenure granting ceremonies. These milestones, for both students and teachers represent a significant point in their personal and professional journeys. Houston High School and our district’s new Germantown Online Academy of Learning both recently held graduations for their current seniors. As we know, the Class of 2022 has been impacted by the pandemic throughout three of their four years of high school. Their disruption of a typical high school environment for this reason will forever be unique to them. I want to take this opportunity to congratulate all GMSD graduates. As with any graduating class, the path to graduation is different for each student. Congratulations to the students who sought and succeeded in their path of academic rigor with minimal interruption. Congratulations to the students who hit bumps in the road along the way but found a detour that still brought them to their planned or even a newfound destination. Congratulations to the students who at times, weren’t sure if they were going to make it to the finish line but persevered and found a way. Congratulations to those who received a full ride to your college of choice. Congratulations to those who were admitted to a school and had to determine how to fund their future education. Congratulations to those who are going to trade school or earning a certification towards their career path. Congratulations to those who are pursuing a future in service of our military, as a first responder, in mission work or any field that furthers their pursuit of their individual vocation, passion or calling. Thank you to the Class of 2022 for the legacy you leave our district and community. I wish each of you the best now and always! I want to take this moment to acknowledge every teacher within our district. Many of whom much like the graduating Class of 2022, have now had three pandemic affected school years. I haven’t yet heard of a college education course offered about how to manage your classroom during a pandemic, but I do now know some educators that could teach it. Earning tenure is an important point in any educator’s career. Whether they have taught in a single school district or have achieved eligibility in multiple districts. A teacher achieving the required qualifications for tenure is exciting and commendable and being recommended to and approved by the board is extraordinary. This evening, we celebrate the twenty-eight teachers and staff who have recently received GMSD tenure status. Congratulations and thank you to each of you for all you do every day to continue investing in your students, your schools and in your profession. Chairman Angela Griffith presented the Board Members' Activities for May 2022, BOARD MEMBER CURRY’S ACTIVITIES
VICE CHAIR EOFF’S ACTIVITIES
CHAIRMAN GRIFFITH’S ACTIVITIES
BOARD MEMBER LANDERS’ ACTIVITIES
BOARD MEMBER STRAIN’S ACTIVITIES
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6.C. Financial Report
Speaker(s):
Kevin Jones
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Discussion:
Chief Financial Officer Kevin Jones reported the Total Assets, Liabilities, and Fund Balances on the Balance Sheet for the period ending 4.30.22.
CAFETERIA FUND SFE reported a net income of $135K for the month. OPEB TRUST FUND Year-to-date realized and unrealized losses on investments totaled $438K |
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6.D. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Jason Manuel
Discussion:
Superintendent Jason Manuel presented the 5.23.22 Superintendent’s Report with the following Highlights in his PowerPoint presentation,
Implementing New Laws 3RD GRADE RETENTION LAW
Act of 2022 - Age Appropriate Materials
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 Medical and Political Future for the Kids,
- Dr. Carle C. Kalsi, 2300 Elderslie Drive, 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
Rationale:
Minutes from 4.19.22 Board Business Meeting
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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 4.19.22 / Second Reading 5.23.22 *Attached - Consolidated Rationale and Revision Policies document Revisions are recommended for the following, First Reading 4.19.22 / Second Reading 5.23.22 Our objective is to make the policy manual more user-friendly. As has been done in past few months, we are standardizing the review date, to read "annually". Secondly, we are taking out footnote numbers so as to assist with confusion resulting from constant state board rules and regulations, state board policies and statutory changes. 1. Revision Policy 3.201 Safety - Changes recommended to exclude superfluous language, to include statutory language regarding who is authorized to enter buses/property; updated legal references. 2. Revision Policy 3.202 Emergency Planning - Changes recommended to add statutory language regarding fire statute, and AED training subjects; updated legal references. 3. Revision Policy 3.600 Insurance Management - Changes recommended to add statutory language regarding PHI, removed superfluous language; updated legal references. 4. Revision Policy 4.615 Service Animals - Complete overhaul of this policy required to comply with existing law; updated legal references. 5. Revision Policy 5.304 Long - Term Leaves of Absence for Professional Personnel-Changes recommended to change "Director of Schools" to "Superintendent". 6. Revision Policy 5.307 Physical Assault Leave - Changes recommended to change "Director of Schools" to "GMSD Human Resources Department"; updated legal references. 7. Revision Policy 5.402 Bloodborne Pathogens - Previously named Hepatitis B (HBV)-Complete overhaul required to make this policy comply with legal requirements; updated legal references. 8. Revision Policy 5.601 Conflict of Interest - Changes recommended to make this policy be more practical for employees. 9. Revision Policy 5.602 Staff Time Schedules - Changes recommended to remove superfluous language and comply with legal requirements regarding employee agreement to earn compensatory time. Additionally, the policy will now make a clear statement regarding the inclusion of flex time for employees whose regular schedule is less than 40 hours per week (i.e. allowing flex time for those employees for hours worked between 35 and 40); updated legal references. 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.C. Review / Revision of Policies - First Reading
Speaker(s):
Jason Manuel
Rationale:
5.23.22 Rationale for Revision of Policies - First Reading (PDF document attached.)
Revisions are recommended for the following, First Reading 5.23.22 / Second Reading 6.7.22 The Board recommended few changes after discussion during the 5.18.22 Board Work Session. These changes can be seen in Italics. Globally, substituted "Superintendent" for "Director of Schools", removed footnote numbering, updated citations, capitalized letters and removed superfluous language. Policies with no other references to rationale have recommended changes based on the above rationale.
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8.D. Miscellaneous FY 21-22 Budget Amendments # 26, 27, 28, 29 & 30
Speaker(s):
Jason Manuel
Rationale:
#26 - Grant for ESSER fiscal pre-monitoring
#27 - Severance/vacation pay for Law and Grace #28 - 30 - Summer Learning Programs |
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8.E. Approval of Houston Middle School Softball Fee
Speaker(s):
Jason Manuel
Rationale:
Requesting the Board to approve the Houston Middle School to start collecting a Softball fee of $250.
This fee will cover the following, Uniforms Team equipment (balls, lineup cards, scorebook, etc) Official Umpires Sponsor Fee |
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9. BOARD ACTION ITEMS
Speaker(s):
Chairman
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9.A. Revision Policy 4.700 Testing Programs
Speaker(s):
Jason Manuel
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion passed: I move to waive the second reading and adopt the Revision of Policy 4.700 Testing Programs after one reading, passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Rationale:
The Board discussed during the work session and recommended the following,
- On Page 2, in Line 1, after the phrase "Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Programs" add (TCAP) and that additional change should be included on lInes 4 and 8.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.B. Revision Policy 2.600 Bonded Employees - First Reading
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion passed: I move to approve the revision of policy 2.600 Bonded Employees after first reading, 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.C. GMSD FY 22-23 Other Funds Budget - First Reading
Speaker(s):
Jason Manuel
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion passed: I move to approve the GMSD FY 22-23 Other Funds Budget after First Reading, 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 - Second and Final Reading
Speaker(s):
Jason Manuel
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion passed: I move to approve GMSD FY 22-23 General Purpose Fund Budget after Second and Final Reading, passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Rationale:
Reporting the following budgetary changes for second reading:
BEP Revenue, $23K decrease Property Tax Revenues, $155K increase (ADA percentage increases from 4.21% to 4.27) Expenditure increases: Career and College Counselor, $103K Coaching Supplements, Step Increases, $14K ENA voice application software, $14K TSBA BOEconnect services, $1K
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.E. Health Clinic RFP
Speaker(s):
Jason Manuel
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion passed: I move to accept the Health and Wellness Onsite Clinic proposal from Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare (Community Care Associates), passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Rationale:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Announcements
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Discussion:
Chairman Angela Griffith announced the following,
- Tentative Board Work Session - Tuesday June 7 at 5:00 pm. - Tentative Board Business Meeting - Tuesday June 7 at 6:00 pm. |
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11. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned with consensus at 7:18 pm.
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