November 12, 2015 at 5:30 PM - Bradley County Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Some of Valley View Elementary fifth grade students explained to the Board the leadership program. They work on communication skills, how to carry on a proper conversation, how to make eye contact and a proper handshake. They talk about professionalism. How to dress for the job you want (not the job you have), manners and respect.

Discussion:  No one signed up to address the board.

Discussion:  Ms. Miles presented Matthew Fulbright and Andrew Cresswell. They passed the CSWA certification in Engineering at WVHS.

Discussion:  Amanda Lee presented a certificate to Kathy Carter (School Counselor) and Tony Cameron (Top Dog) for the "Watch Dogs Program". DADS OF GREAT STUDENTS

Discussion:  Mr. Logan gave a brief update on the Liquor by the Drink case. He also came seeking the Boards authorization to proceed with an appeal. He offered to refund money to the School Board and go forward with contingences plus expenses. Dianna Calfee asked him about the expenses. Mr. Logan said he will reduce expenses by eating the cost to drive to Knoxville to argue the case and the coping cost of the briefs. He will donate these expenses to the school system. He believes that we have the best per dollar school system in the world right here in Bradley County. He is not in this to make money. Amanda Lee asked if Mr. Logan would be willing to negotiate the contingence fees. He answered Yes. He said he would reduce them to 20% and donate his expenses to the school system. He feels he would spend between $15,000 and $20,000 additional. Chairman Turner told the Board that with no motion, second and a majority vote there would be no continuing of this law suite.

Discussion:  Sarah Crispin, HR Supervisor, gave a report to the Board about the changes during this years Open Enrollment Period. 301 switched to the Limited PPO and Gap which will be a saving of $35,653.00. 18 were already on Limited and just added the Gap plan which gave us a total of 319 employees on the Limited PPO and Gap plan. We have 954 employees with insurance.

Discussion:  Mr. Lillios gave an update on the committee for the Janitorial Contract. He reported that they meet and are looking for more input from principals on what they expect from a janitorial service at the next meeting. They will create an RFP by March. The committee feels that changes to this service would be best at the end of the school year.

Discussion:  Dr. Cash and Mrs. Bauer presented the Board with a Mock Up budget for 2016-17 school year. Dr. Cash told them that this is just a basic budget with what we know we need for next year.

Discussion:  The Board will attend the TSBA Leadership Conference beginning Friday and the TSBA Annual Conference beginning Saturday and both will end on Monday. During the meeting on Saturday from 10:30 - 12:00 the Board will meet with a consultant for some long range planning. The consultants name is Jody Lentz.