February 9, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Bradley County Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Words of Encouragement
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2. Call to Order
Discussion:
Chairman Amanda Lee called the meeting to order and welcomed distinguished guests.
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3. Pledge to Flag
Discussion:
First District Board member, Nancy Casson, Lee led the Pledge.
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4. Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Consent Agenda.
Board Member #1 Board Member #2 Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.a. Meeting Agenda
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4.b. Minutes
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4.c. Field Trips
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4.d. Tenure Recommendations
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4.e. Bus Route Transfer
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5. Persons Requesting to Address the Board on Agenda Items
Discussion:
No one signed up to address the Board.
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6. Director of Schools Report
Discussion:
Dr. Cash announced that it was National School Counselors Week and Black History Month.
Reach Higher monthly theme is Family Engagement and the monthly video was premiered and played for the Board. Dr. Cash closed by stating that Mrs. Yost, Mrs. Kaylor, and herself were able to go to Nashville to present to the Education Committee on Third Grade Retention. She thanked Mr. Raper, Tennessee Representative, for making them feel welcome. |
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7. Bradley Cleveland Public Education Foundation Mid-Year Report (Informational) - Director Lynn Voelz and President Nancy Blank
Discussion:
Director Lynn Voelz and President Nancy Blank of the Bradley Cleveland Public Education Foundation gave the Board an update.
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8. School-Based Mental Health Services Grant (Informational) - Melissa Presswood
Discussion:
Bradley County Schools is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a School-Based Mental Health Services (SBMH) grant from the US Department of Education in the amount of $9,584,011. Melissa Presswood, Grant Director for Bradley County Schools, stated that it is a five-year grant program which will fund a project director, six school social workers, four school counselors, and one school psychologists.
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9. Discipline Appeal to the Board*
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Oak Grove Sign Approval* - Brad Davis
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Brad Davis requested permission to add an electronic sign to the front of Oak Grove Elementary School. Chairman Lee asked what funds will be used. Mr. Davis stated that they will use multiple accounts; Title 1, fundraising money, PTO money, and Best Partner money.
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11. Math Textbook Recommendation* - Elizabeth Kaylor and Todd Shoemaker
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mrs. Elizabeth Kaylor, Mr. Todd Shoemaker, and Mrs. Beth Fugate presented the Board their recommendation for the math curriculum. They explained the process of making the decision. The Committee recommended the following; K-8: Curriculum Associates, 9-12: Savvas.
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12. Revised Capital Outlay*
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Cash explained that this is not new money, this is money that was assigned for the 2022-2023 School Year and is remaining.
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13. Custodial Contract* - Johnny Mull
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Johnny Mull presented the ABM Custodial Contract, whose bid was accepted at the previous Board meeting. Mr. Mull explained that the contract had been reviewed by himself, Dr. Cash, Susan Willcutt, Ellen Smith, and the Board Attorney. Dr. Lovingood asked how we evaluate if ABM is doing an adequate job. Mr. Mull explained their documentation process.
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14. Change Order for TU Parks* - Kyle Page and Corbett Drew
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Discussion:
Mr. Corbett Drew explained each line item on the TU Parks Change Order.
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15. Change Order for Central Technologies* - Kyle Page and Corbett Drew
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16. Budget Amendment - GPS Fund 141 Amendment 141-2023-35: BEP Adjustment* - Susan Willcutt
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Discussion:
Mrs. Susan Willcutt explained the budget amendments and the reasoning for the change.
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17. Budget Amendment - GPS Fund 141 Amendment 141-2023-36 & -37: Additional State Grant Revenues* - Susan Willcutt
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Discussion:
Mrs. Susan Willcutt explained the budget amendments and the reasoning for the change.
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18. Announcements
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18.a. February 16-17 - TSBA Legislative and Legal Institute 2023
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18.b. February 20 - Schools Closed - Presidents' Day
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18.c. February 21 - Schools Closed - Stockpiled Staff Development
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18.d. March 2 - Kindergarden Rocks
Rationale:
February 21 - Schools Closed - Stockpiled Staff Development
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18.e. March 9 - Next Board Meeting
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19. Agenda Items for the Next Board Meeting
Discussion:
Mr. Taylor informed the group that he enjoyed this month's Work Session and would like to discuss having more of them.
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20. Adjournment
Discussion:
With no further discussions, Chairman Lee adjourned the meeting.
Amanda Lee, Chairman Dr. Linda Cash, Director of Schools |
