Public Meeting Minutes: December 15, 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. Presentation

4.A. Recognition of Arlington Elementary

Discussion:

Recognition of Shaun Perry, AES Plant Manager, for perfect OSHA Inspection
Retirement recognition of Anna Jones
Proclamation issued by Mayor Wissman on behalf of the citizens and Town of Arlington, and hereby declare December 18, 2020 as Anna Jones day.

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

Discussion:

No citizens comments.

6. Approval of Agenda

Attachments: (1)

12-15-20 Agenda 1

12/8/2020 at 9:18 AM

Action(s):

Motion 1 Passed:

Motion Passed: Motion to approve the agenda Passed with a motion by Mrs. Kay Williams and a second by Dr. Dale Viox

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

Motion 2 Passed:

Motion Passed: Motion to approve amended agenda with removal of Item 10A Superintendent's Evaluation Instrument Passed with a motion by Mr. Scott Benjamin 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.

7. Reports

7.A. Chairman's Report

Discussion:

Praise to all employees for hard work and dedication during pandemic

7.B. Superintendent's Report

Discussion: Superintendent Mayo:

Praise to all employees for working together during the pandemic
Praise to the Executive Staff "Think Tank Team" and their ability to come together and provide resolutions to issues
Presentation of board members Christmas gifts
Top Work Place 2020 award
Top Work Place: ACS placed 3rd and is the only school district to place
Conversation with Tami Sawyer, Education Chair for County Commission, regarding funding, CIP projects, and COVID-19
Second semester planning is ready to implement
COVID case update, 2.8 percent of student population, 7.0 percent employee population
Stockpile days: 4 days used for delay of school start, can move to remote learning platform if inclement weather occurs
Announcement: Ms. Tonya Hawkins, new principal at Arlington Elementary
Ms. Manley will take Ms. Hawkins place
Happy Birthday to Ms. Dana Viox
Lakeland started on time and will have a delayed start January 7

Dr. Clark:

Substitute update, fill rate currently 85%
Open positions filled
Virtual recruitment tool promoting ACS district

Ms. Speakman:

General Assembly will convene on January 12, 2021
Special Session: 2 week session devoted to education providing more solid answers in January instead of May
Bill: Hold Harmless in regard to funding as it relates to total enrollment
Push to exclude districts from hold harmless provisions who have not offered in person education
Holding teachers harmless with exception of observations
Learning loss
Federal bill proposals include, general education pertaining to COVID, broadband, liability protection, by-partisan support fee in investments in students with disabilities
Payroll tax credit for employees pertaining to COVID proposed but questionable as to whether that will pass

7.C. Financial Report

7.C.1. Monthly Financial Report

Discussion:

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

7.C.2. Inter Local Health Trust Report

Discussion:

Inter local Health Trust Report accepted by the Board. Not a voting item.

7.D. TLN Report

Discussion:

2020 Legislative Agenda brochure
Legislative Agenda letters to legislators and other municipal school districts
General Assembly will convene on January 12, 2021
TSBA Legislative Agenda
Dr. Viox will be attending Legislative and Learning Institute in February
No legislative breakfast this year

8. Consent Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Move to approve the consent agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Hugh Lamar and a second by Mr. Scott Benjamin

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

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

8.A. Approval of Minutes from November 17, 2020

9. Miscellaneous Budget Items

9.A. Resolution 2020-23 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education Amending the 2020-21 Schools Budget

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Motion to approve Resolution 2020-23 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education Amending the 2020-21 Schools Budget Passed with a motion by Ms. Lyle Conley and a second by Mr. Scott Benjamin

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

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

10. Business/Recommended Action Items

10.A. Recommendation to award the bid for Arlington High School Wrestling Gymnasium, Parking Lot Expansion, Soccer Concessions and Restroom Facility Project in the amount of $3,638,854.00 and a contingency of $125,000.00 and grant the Superintendent the authority to negotiate the terms of the related contract

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Motion to approve the recommendation to award the bid for Arlington High School Wrestling Gymnasium, Parking Lot Expansion, Soccer Concessions and Restroom Facility Project in the amount of $3,638,854.00 and a contingency of $125,000.00 and grant the Superintendent the authority to negotiate the terms of the related contract and grant the bid to Chris Woods Construction Company Passed with a motion by Hugh Lamar and a second by Ms. Lyle Conley

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

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

Discussion:

July 6 proposed completion date

10.B. Approval of 2021-22 Budget Planning and Preparation Calendar

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Motion to approve 2021-22 Budget Planning and Preparation Calendar Passed with a motion by Hugh Lamar 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.

11. Adjournment

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Move to adjourn Passed with a motion by Hugh Lamar and a second by Ms. Lyle Conley

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

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

December 15, 2020 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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