Public Meeting Minutes: February 27, 2018 at 5:30 PM - Board Meeting

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

2. Pledge to the Flag

3. Moment of Silence

4. Presentations

4.A. Arlington High School AP Scholars

Discussion:

Arlington High School Assistant Principal, Reginald Gipson, summarized requirements to be an AP Scholar. Vice Principal, Diana Penny, presented certificates to AP Scholars in attendance.

Superintendent Mason thanked the administration and AP Scholars for their dedication to academic excellence.

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

Discussion: No citizens comments.

6. Approval of Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

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

Benjamin: Absent
Fletcher: 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:

Hugh Lamar received the Norheast Shelby County Rotary Club's Community Service Heroes Award

7.B. Superintendent's Report

Discussion:

School Safety Update (policies and procedures)
Enrollment update (increase in building permits)
Academics - Emergency Services Program expands to include Nursing
Family Life Curriculum will be taught May 7-11. Letter to be sent March 23 to parent with option to opt-out.
Memphis-Shelby County AgTech Summer Youth Program
Textbook Adoption Preview Day - March 1
LEAD Arlington final meeting - May 6

7.C. General Counsel Report

Discussion:

Committee Hearings overview
Legislators acknowledge the request of Board of Educations to reduce new policy request.
3 groups of Legislators: Charter Schools, Lead in Water Testing, and Sexual Assualts
More training on Opioids/Marijuana/Tobacco and follow-up steps
Legislative timeline for bills

7.D. Financial Report

7.D.1. Monthly Financial Report

Discussion: Board accepted financial report. Not a voting item.

7.D.2. Inter Local Health Trust Report

Discussion: Board accepted Inter Local Health Trust report. Not a voting item.

7.E. TLN Report

Discussion:

Day on the Hill/OPEB Trust review
Local "Breakfast with Legislators" more productive than at Day on the Hill
Summary of bills TSBA Supports and Opposes

8. Consent Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Barbara Fletcher and a second by Hugh Lamar.

Benjamin: Absent
Fletcher: Yea
Lamar: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

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

8.A. Approval of Minutes from January 23, 2018

8.B. Policy 4.603 Promotion and Retention

8.C. Policy 5.401 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

8.D. Policy 6.319 Alternative School Programs

8.E. Policy 6.404 Special Education Students

8.F. Policy 6.500 Special Education Students

9. Miscellaneous Budget Amendments FY 2017-18

9.A. Resolution 2018-03 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education Amending the 2017-18 Schools Budget

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve Resolution 2018-03 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education Amending the 2017-18 Schools Budget Passed with a motion by Dr. Dale Viox and a second by Barbara Fletcher.

Benjamin: Absent
Fletcher: Yea
Lamar: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

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

10. Business/Recommended Action Items

10.A. Resolution 2018-04 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education Amending the 2017-18 School Fee Schedule

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve Resolution 2018-04 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education Amending the 2017-18 School Fee Schedule Passed with a motion by Dr. Dale Viox and a second by Hugh Lamar.

Benjamin: Absent
Fletcher: Yea
Lamar: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

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

10.B. Approval of Renewal Application for Special Courses

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve Renewal Application for Special Courses Passed with a motion by Hugh Lamar and a second by Dr. Dale Viox.

Benjamin: Absent
Fletcher: Yea
Lamar: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

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

10.C. Recommendation to grant the Superintedent authority to execute contract with ENA in the amount of $141,780.00

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to grant the Superintedent authority to execute contract with ENA in the amount of $141,780.00 Passed with a motion by Barbara Fletcher and a second by Hugh Lamar.

Benjamin: Absent
Fletcher: Yea
Lamar: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

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

11. Adjournment

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to adjourn Passed with a motion by Dr. Dale Viox and a second by Hugh Lamar.

Benjamin: Absent
Fletcher: Yea
Lamar: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

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

February 27, 2018 at 5:30 PM - Board Meeting

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