September 28, 2022 at 6:00 PM - GMSD Board Business Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Discussion:
Chairman Angela Griffith called the meeting to order at 6:04 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:
Vice- Chair Amy Eoff led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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4. Approval of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Chairman
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Recognition and Awards
Speaker(s):
Chairman
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STUDENT RECOGNITIONS
Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of its Commended Students in its annual National Merit Scholarship Program including eight of HHS’ Seniors: These academically talented students scored in the top 34,000 students in the world on the P-SAT. Those who are named Commended students have demonstrated tremendous potential for academic success. Andrew Belles Jude Downing Kairavi Garde Angelina Ju Joseph Opferman Sooraj Pusapati Lydia Smith Yuka Yang Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of its Semifinalists in its annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 million that will be offered next spring. The nationwide pool of applicants is about 1.5 million, and the Semifinalists represent less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors. Over 90 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and about half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar® title. When I call your name please come forward. Nolawi Alemayehu Patrick Flaherty Trevor Hodgson Sydney Kong "My parents encouraged me to push myself and to take ALL the opportunities," said Sydney Kong. She also added that determination and confidence can go along way when competing in academic scholarship contests. Kong plans to pursue a career in the organic chemistry field, preferably she hopes as a research scientist. Ananya Mahapatra Ananya Mahapatra echoes that sentiment. She plans to pursue a post-secondary education in pre-Law--one day becoming a lawyer. Olivia Mittag Smayan Sompalli Semifinalist Smayan Sompalli encourages all students to take the PSAT, which qualifies you for the distinction. "It takes a bit of practice, studying, and maybe even a little bit of luck," said Sompalli. He plans to pursue a college education and career in Finance. Logan Wu |
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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 report as follows,
TLN Report (September 28, 2022) On September 27, the chair of the Tennessee Textbook and Instructional Materials Quality Commission appeared before a legislative subcommittee and indicated the Commission may need additional staff and an independent attorney to answer Commission questions related to the state’s new library materials law. In legal news, on September 19, a three-judge trial court panel heard arguments from the Tennessee Attorney General’s office to dismiss remaining legal challenges to the state’s voucher law. The Attorney General’s office argued Shelby and Davidson Counties lack standing to challenge the law because they allegedly cannot prove the law would harm the Counties’ school systems or violate students’ right to a free public education. A ruling will be issued at a later date. |
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6.B. Chairman's Report
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Discussion:
Chairman Angela Griffith presented the report as follows,
BOARD MEMBER CURRY ACTIVITIES 4 HHS football games 4 MYA cross country meets TSBA Fall District Meeting at Lakeland, earned Level 2 distinction with TSBA FHES September PTO meeting FHES Fox Trot Family Fun Run BOARD MEMBER EOFF’S ACTIVITIES Met with three School Board Candidates Participated in Calendar Committee meetings Attended two Houston high football games Attended one Houston Band competition Participated in TSBA Fall Distirict meeting where she was awarded Boardmanship Level four Was fingerprinted for her 5 year background check Spoke with multiple parents and constituents in person and over the phone regarding district related topics BOARD MEMBER GRIFFITH’S ACTIVITIES Attended annual TSBA Fall District Meeting at Lakeland, where I received my Level III TSBA Boardmanship award Attended Houston High Football Homecoming, plus two other home and away games including freshman games Attended Forest Hill Elementary School’s September PTO Meeting BOARD MEMBER LANDERS’ ACTIVITIES TSBA Fall District Conference, Sept. 12 Achieved my Level IV in TSBA’s Boardsmanship Awards Program Attended Germantown Education Commission Meeting on September 20th September Youth Excellence Award will go to Houston High senior, Logan Wu. (Logan will be recognized at the Oct. 24th BMA meeting) BOE Work Session, Sept. 22 BOARD MEMBER STRAIN’S ACTIVITIES Attend elementary school cross country meet Attend TSBA Fall District Meeting Attend Dogwood PTO Meeting Host Dogwood Dads volunteer meeting Tennessee Department of Education maintains that Tennessee public schools will be equipped to serve the academic and non-academic needs of all kids. In GMSD, one of the primary sources of whole child supports are provided by our award recognized Coordinated School Health team who promotes physical health in our district. Our dedicated TLA, ESE and Student Services departments implement the academic, social-emotional, mental health supports for all our student populations. I am grateful for GMSD’s partnerships with our esteemed, local first responders who through both direct support and collaboration efforts participate in our overall safety and facility security initiatives. A few of the whole child goals and activities from the past year are listed below: Objective 2.1: Physical Health: Improve students’ physical health through the support of families, communities, and schools working together Established monthly staff and student health initiatives, sleep awareness challenge, hydration challenge and healthy cooking challenge Methodist LeBonheur and Project Adam revised GMSD’s Cardiac Emergency Response Plans, creating Heart Safe GMSD. HHS is designed as a Project Adam school. Bike Safety Education Program established in various schools 7th graders went through CPR and First Aid Training which now makes 7th, 9th and 11th grades all certified Objective 2.2 Student Engagement: Develop opportunities for student engagement beyond the traditional classroom HMS has implemented Wellness Wednesdays and expanded Mustang Mindset topics to better school culture GMSD Graduate Walk encourages recognition of graduating Seniors by their feeder schools and community members HHS students participated in Arrive Alive which demonstrates the effects of drinking and driving A student lead emergency response team called Houston Hearts will lead heart health initiatives at HHS Objective 2.3: Social Emotional Learning: Enhance wellness, balance and learning for students through a focus on social-emotional learning strategies to improve student outcomes Continued focus on identifying early warning system of data which includes attendance, grades, referrals from parents Continued to further expand services provided to our exceptional student population Quarterly parent engagement series: Anxiety and your child, The facts: Substance Abuse, The Emotional Effects of social media Panorama School Culture Survey for students Objective 2.4: Safe and Secure: Provide a supportive, safe, and secure learning environments that promotes learning for all students Olweus Bully Prevention Survey Working with school level admin to revamp the SWAT team meetings for students to voice their opinions on certain topics, meetings are starting back this school year for grades 6-12 Reinforced the CLASS (Closed Locked and Stay Safe) campaign with students and staff GPD Active Shooter Lock Down Training Germantown Fire Department First Aid Training Introduced new SRO Supervisor and furthered collaboration between all school SROs and school staff Some other examples of initiatives and events just from these first weeks of the school year that are aligned with GMSD’s Whole Child plan include the addition of Mustangs Move to add a flex/recess physical activity to the HMS schedule. The FHES charity basketball event supporting St. Jude Children’s Research hospital. The recent HHS homecoming week full of positive student relationship opportunities. Riverdale school just joined HHS as a Project Adam Distinguished School. Our Farmington Falcons didn’t waste any time promoting their monthly Walk to School Wednesday for families. These are just some examples of the many things that our schools do to support students in all aspects of their education to further foster and develop our future well rounded community members. |
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6.C. Financial Report
Speaker(s):
Kevin Jones
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Discussion:
Chief Financial Officer Kevin Jones presented the Financial Report for period ending 8.31.22 and reported the Total Assets, Liabilities, and Fund Balances on the Balance Sheet.
OPERATING FUND August is the first month that teachers’ salaries and fringe benefits are reported CAFETERIA FUND The district received a $124K supply chain assistance grant HEALTH INSURANCE FUND Year-to-date medical and pharmacy claims average $524K monthly versus $417K budgeted OPEB TRUST FUND Year-to-date realized and unrealized gains on investments totaled $81K |
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6.D. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Jason Manuel
Discussion:
Superintendent Jason Manuel presented the 9.28.22 Superintendent’s Report with the following Highlights in his PowerPoint presentation,
Houston High School Master Plan Presented by Fleming Architects Scott Fleming Steve Landwehr Matt Pate Update on Strategic Plan Goal 2.3 Student Readiness and The Whole Child
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:
There were no citizens to be heard at this time.
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
Speaker(s):
Chairman
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.A. Approval of the Minutes
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Chairman
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8.B. Review / Revision of Policies - First Reading
Speaker(s):
Jason Manuel
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8.C. Approval of change in Choir Fees at Forest Hill Irene Elementary School
Speaker(s):
Jason Manuel
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8.D. Miscellaneous FY 22-23 Budget Amendments # 8 through 11
Speaker(s):
Jason Manuel
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9. BOARD ACTION ITEMS
Speaker(s):
Chairman
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9.A. Revision of Policy 4.401 Textbooks and Instructional Materials after One Reading
Speaker(s):
Jason Manuel
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.B. Purchase of Standards-based Online Curriculum for GOAL
Speaker(s):
Jason Manuel
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Announcements
Speaker(s):
Chairman
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11. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Chairman
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned with consensus at 7:39 pm.
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