Public Meeting Minutes: June 23, 2020 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

2. Pledge to the Flag

3. Moment of Silence

4. Citizens Comments (limited to 2 minutes per speaker)

Discussion:

No Citizens Comments

5. Approval of Agenda

Attachments: (1)

Agenda Report for Regular Board Meeting 06-23-20

6/15/2020 at 12:38 PM

Action(s):

Motion Passed (With Subsidiary Motion):

Motion Passed: Motion to approve the agenda Passed with a motion by Hugh Lamar and a second by Dr. Dale Viox

Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Lamar: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

Subsidiary Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Motion to Amend agenda by adding approval of bonus for Superintendent Mason and naming rights for Arlington Middle School Gym Passed with a motion by Dr. Dale Viox and a second by Kay Williams

Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Lamar: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

6. Reports

6.A. Chairman's Report

Discussion:

2020-2021 School Board Meeting Schedule
Recognized meeting attendee, Fayette County School Board Member, Sally Spencer
Board members express their appreciation to Ms. Mason on her dedication and service to Arlington Community Schools
Presentation of Proclamation and token of appreciation presented on behalf of Mayor Wissman and the Town of Arlington

6.B. Superintendent's Report

Discussion:

Ms. Mason
- Emotional expression of gratitude to Board for the opportunity to serve as Superintendent of Arlington Community Schools
- Capital Project Update: Renovations actively in progress at AES secure entrance and AHS Indoor Athletic Facility and machining lab
Mr. Mayo:
- Re-opening school status report sent to board members weekly
- Employee survey launches this week
- Participate on weekly calls with Health Department
- Health Department determines the phase guidelines and how plan is carried out
- Social distancing will remain 6 feet
- School Opening:
  - Normal open: health and safety protocols in place including social distancing guidelines
  - Hybrid plan: open with some students attending some days and remote learning other days (combo virtual/remote learning)
  - Complete remote learning (least favorable and only if we return to Phase 1)
  - Possible Special Called Meeting in July to approve plan before being submitted to Health Department for approval
  - Plan to be released to parents mid to late July
  - Re-opening plans from Principals due June 30 and site visits July 1
  - Health Department has jurisdiction in pandemic situations.
    - Legislators are encouraged to talk to the Governor because he is the only one that can over rule the Health Department's decisions.
  - Remote learning different from optional Spring plan, new plan will be required
  - Transportation discussions
- Professional Development will be more direct
- Staffing update

6.C. Financial Report

6.C.1. Monthly Financial Report

Discussion:

Monthly financial report accepted by the Board. Not a voting item.

6.C.2. Inter Local Health Trust Report

Discussion:

Inter Local Health Trust report accepted by the Board. Not a voting item.

6.D. TLN Report

Discussion:

General Assembly has adjourned.

7. Consent Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Kay Williams and a second by Hugh Lamar

Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Lamar: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

7.A. Approval of Minutes from May 19, 2020

7.B. Policy 1.704 Charter Schools

7.C. Policy 1.802 Section 504 and ADA Grievance Procedures

7.D. Policy 1.805 Use of Electronic Mail

7.E. Policy 1.808 Registered Sex Offenders

7.F. Policy 1.809 Non-Discrimination Statements

7.G. Policy 1.810 Prohibition Against Carrying Weapons and or Firearms onto School Property

7.H. Policy 2.100 Instructional Supplies Fund

7.I. Policy 2.400 Revenues Fine and Fees

7.J. Policy 3.203 Crisis Management

7.K. Policy 3.206 Community Use of School Facilities

7.L. Policy 3.207 Care of ACS Property

7.M. Policy 3.500 Meal Services

7.N. Policy 3.600 Insurance Management

7.O. Policy 3.602 Workers Compensation

7.P. Policy 4.206 Homebound Instruction

7.Q. Policy 4.207 English Language Acquisition

7.R. Policy 4.208 Course Access Program

7.S. Policy 4.209 Virtual Courses

7.T. Policy 4.301 Interscholastic Athletics

7.U. Policy 4.302 Field Trips - Competition

7.V. Policy 4.401 Textbooks

7.W. Policy 4.403 Reconsideration of Instructional Materials and Textbooks

7.X. Policy 4.404 Intellectual Property

7.Y. Policy 4.407 School and District Websites

7.Z. Policy 4.501 School Volunteers and Non-Faculty Coaches and Contract Workers

7.AA. Policy 4.600 Grading Systems

7.AB. Policy 4.601 Reporting Student Progress

7.AC. Policy 4.603 Promotion and Retention

7.AD. Policy 4.604 Credits Awarded in Middle School

7.AE. Policy 4.605 Graduation Requirements

7.AF. Policy 5.106 Application and Employment

7.AG. Policy 5.109 Evaluations

7.AH. Policy 5.115 Assignment Transfer

7.AI. Policy 5.200 Separation Practices for Tenured Teachers

7.AJ. Policy 5.305 Family and Medical - Military Caregiver Leave

7.AK. Policy 5.400 Personnel Health Examination - Communicable Diseases

7.AL. Policy 5.401 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome - AIDS

7.AM. Policy 5.500 Discrimination Harassment of Employees - Sexual Racial Ethic Religious

7.AN. Policy 5.600 Teacher Code of Ethics and ACS Employee Responsibilities and Ethics

7.AO. Policy 6.203 School Admissions

7.AP. Policy 6.207 Attendance Zone Policy

7.AQ. Policy 6.304 Student Discrimination, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying and Cyberbullying

7.AR. Policy 6.311 Care of School Property

7.AS. Policy 6.312 Student Use of Personal Communication Devices

7.AT. Policy 6.316 Suspension Expulsion Remand and Appeals Related to Student Discipline

7.AU. Policy 6.318 Admission of Suspended or Expelled Students

7.AV. Policy 6.319 Alternative School Programs

7.AW. Policy 6.409 Child Abuse and Child Sexual Abuse

7.AX. Policy 6.414 Prevention and Treatment of Sudden Cardiac Arrest

7.AY. Policy 6.601 Student Records Annual Notification of Rights

7.AZ. Policy 6.604 Media Access to Students

7.BA. Policy 6.701 Fundraising

8. Miscellaneous Budget Items

8.A. Resolution 2020-10 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education Amending the 2019-20 Schools Budget

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Motion to approve Resolution 2020-10 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education Amending the 2019-20 Schools Budget Passed with a motion by Kay Williams and a second by Dr. Dale Viox

Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Lamar: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

9. Business/Recommended Action Items

9.A. Approval of CARES Act Spending Plan

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Approval of the CARES Act Spending Plan Passed with a motion by Hugh Lamar and a second by Kay Williams

Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Lamar: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion:

Approved by TDOE on June 22, 2020 with funds available on July 1, 2020

9.B. Resolution 2020-11 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education To Approve The 2020-2021 School Fee Schedule

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Motion to approve Resolution 2020-11 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education to approve the 2020-2021 School Fee Schedule Passed with a motion by Kay Williams and a second by Dr. Dale Viox

Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Lamar: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

9.C. Approval of Bonus for Superintendent Mason

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Motion to approve $10,000 bonus for Superintendent Mason Passed with a motion by Dr. Dale Viox and a second by Kay Williams

Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Lamar: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

9.D. Approval of Naming Rights of Arlington Middle School Gym

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Motion to approve naming rights of Arlington Middle School Gym Passed with a motion by Dr. Dale Viox and a second by Kay Williams

Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Lamar: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

9.E. Election of Chairman

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Hugh Lamar nominates Kay Williams for Chairman Passed with a motion by Hugh Lamar and a second by Lyle Conley

Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Lamar: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion:

Dr. Viox moved to nominate Scott Benjamin for Chairman and a second by Scott Benjamin.
Discussion to determine if Dr. Viox's motion was a substitute motion.
Decision was made to vote on both motions separately.
Roll call vote confirmed 3 votes for Kay and 2 for Scott.
Majority vote for Kay Williams determined that a vote on Dr. Viox's motion was unnecessary.

9.F. Election of Vice-Chair

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Hugh Lamar nominates Lyle Conley for Vice-Chair Passed with a motion by Kay Williams and a second by Hugh Lamar

Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Lamar: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

9.G. Election of TLN Representative

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Motion to nominate Kay Williams as TLN Representative Passed with a motion by Lyle Conley and a second by Dr. Dale Viox

Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Lamar: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion:

Lyle Conley nominates Dale Viox for TLN Representative
Dale Viox politely declines
Kay WIlliams offers to serve as TLN Representative

10. Adjournment

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Move to adjourn Passed with a motion by Hugh Lamar and a second by Kay Williams

Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Lamar: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

June 23, 2020 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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