Public Meeting Minutes: November 19, 2019 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

2. Pledge to the Flag

3. Moment of Silence

4. Presentations

4.A. Apple Distinguished School - Arlington Middle School

Discussion:

Jerram Froese, Apple, Inc., highlighted requirements for obtaining Apple Distinguished School status and presented Arlington Middle School with banner.

4.B. Recognition of Tenured Teachers

Discussion:

Superintendent Mason presented certificates to teachers receiving Tenure.

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: 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:

Board Retreat with Tammy Grissom, November 23, 2019, 8-noon at ACS District Office.
TSBA Annual Convention - 100% Board Attendance
Dr. Dale Viox received TSBA Level 5 and School Board Member of the Year
Concern on vaping
TSBA School Board Academies opportunities for continued learning

7.B. Superintendent's Report

Discussion:

Kudos to Dr. Viox on TSBA awards
LEAD Arlington, December 3rd at Wright Medical
University of Memphis Herff Engineering E-Day
- AMS: 1st Flash Building
- AES: 1st Transportation Challenge
- AHS: 1st Wall Challenge
- AHS: 3rd Wing Design
Background checks - 100% complete
8-9 Day, November 7 - transitioning 8th graders visiting AHS
Arlington Education Business Partnership prospectus complete
Naming of facilities will come to board for approval

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:

TSBA 2020 Legislative Agenda finalized. Copies will be sent to all board members.
Push to eliminate A-F Grading.
Legislative Breakfast (Host: Germantown) date to be determined.
Legislative and Legal Institute (formerly Day on the Hill) in February 17-18, 2020.
Ben Torres and Garrett Knisley argued to Tennessee Supreme Court on behalf of TSBA.
Kudos to General Counsel Speakman and Glenda Haskins for preparing Legislative Agenda pamphlet.

8. Consent Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Move to approve the consent agenda Passed with a motion by Dr. Dale Viox 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.

8.A. Approval of Minutes from October 22, 2019

9. Business/Recommended Action Items

9.A. Resolution 2019-23 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education Amending the 2019-20 Schools Fee Schedule

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve Resolution 2019-23 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education Amending the 2019-20 Schools Fee Schedule Passed with a motion by Dr. Dale Viox and a second by Mrs. Kay Williams.

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

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

9.B. Resolution 2019-24 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education Granting Tenure to Eligible Teachers

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve Resolution 2019-24 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education Granting Tenure to Eligible Teachers Passed with a motion by Dr. Dale Viox 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.C. Resolution 2019-25 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education to Adopt a Legislative Agenda for 2020

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve Resolution 2019-25 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education to Adopt a Legislative Agenda for 2020 Passed with a motion by Hugh Lamar and a second by Mrs. 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 Textbook Adoption Committees

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve Textbook Adoption Committees Passed with a motion by Dr. Dale Viox 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.

10. Adjournment

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Move to adjourn 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

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

Discussion:

Announcements:
- Christmas on the Square, November 23, 2019, 4-7 p.m.
- Christmas Parade, December 7, 3 p.m.
- Chamber presented $6,000.00 to Arlington Education Foundation
- Shelby County Government 200th Celebration, November 24, 1-5 p.m. at Shelby Farms

November 19, 2019 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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