Public Meeting Minutes: May 20, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

Discussion:

Mr. Dunn participated via zoom.
Let the roll reflect the arrival of Ms. Conley and Mrs. Williams at 5:32 p.m.

2. Pledge to the Flag/Moment of Silence

3. Citizen Comments (limited to 2 minutes per speaker)

Discussion:

No Citizens Comments.

4. Approval of Agenda

Attachments: (2)

Notice of Public Meeting REGULAR 05-20-24 REVISED

5/17/2024 at 11:16 AM
05-20-24 BOE Agenda REVISED

5/20/2024 at 7:48 AM

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Motion to approve the agenda Passed with a motion by Dr. Dale Viox and a second by Mr. Jonathan Dunn

Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Dunn: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

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

5. Reports

5.A. Chairman's Report

Discussion:

An exciting day for our AHS Baseball and Softball teams as they head to Murfreesboro for the state tournament. This is an historical moment, that both teams made it to this level at the same time.

5.B. Superintendent's Report

Discussion: Superintendent

Principals
- AMS: Welcome our newest Principal, Mrs. Shannon Blackburn.
- AHS: Thank you to Mr. Abraham for his leadership and wish him well as he heads back to Bartlett.
- AHS: New Principal will be introduced in June.
Evaluation:
- Thank you board members for the very positive and supportive evaluation.
Employees:
- Thank you to ALL of our employees, especially the Executive Staff, Principals and Mrs. Gore for being truly Arlington Awesome!
Class of 2024:
- Graduation is over and AHS has set a new record of $51.4 million scholarship offerings.
Celebrate:
- Great things are happening at ACS. With the leadership of a good coaching staff and amazing student athletes, Baseball and Softball teams are going to STATE!
Next Year:
- 2024-2025 theme will be revealed at the District Inservice. Stay tuned for more details.
Retirees:
- Thank you to all the retirees for their dedicated service and wish them well as they head into retirement.
Summer Learning Camps:
- Mr. Goforth and his team have been working behind the scenes, so teachers and staff are prepared for another great summer with these camps.

Dr. Clark, Human Resources

Substitute Average 2023-2024: 89%
Student Enrollment Projection 2024-2025: 97%
Staff Openings: 7 Classified, 10 Certified

Mr. Goforth, Academics:

AES/DES:
- Camp Explore 2024 Summer Learning Camp begins June 3-27 with 160 enrolled.
Thanks to our team, ACS was the first municipal to notify all families of their children's TCAP score.
AMS:
- Updating our enriched curriculum and redesigning our APEX/Gifted program.
AHS:
- Thanks to Ms. Segerson, EPSO Administrator, for leading the charge of the EPSO program.
- 115 students took welding in partnership with TCAT Memphis, earning a total of 13,980 credit hours.
- Students took a combined total of 671 Dual Enrollment Courses, earning 2,585 credit hours (U of M, UTM, and SWCC).
- 18 Industry Certifications are offered and our students earned 863 credentials (doubled from last year). A special Thank You to Mrs. Douglas, Secondary Supervisor for leading her work here.
- Dual Credits earned with SWCC:
  - Wellness - 338
  - Business Management - 27
  - Personal Finance - 383
Technology:
- AMS: New Fab Lab is complete.
- AES: STEM Lab redesigns in progress
- ACS: Summer Summit Technology Conference, June 22, 2024. All Board members are invited to attend.

Mr. Ruff, Operations:

AHS
- Band storage equipment installation completed.
- Canopy installed (2 sections - cafeteria/senior eating area)
- Theater Curtains installation in process.
- Last of CTE Film classroom furniture expected in June.
- Basebeall sod to be completed in June.
AMS
- Theater curtain installation in process.
Other
- All locations: Urinal partitions were installed.
- AES/AMS/AHS: Fire Back Flows to be brought out of the ground. To be completed in June.
- AES/DES: First Responder Radio Response to be completed in June.

5.C. Financial Reports

Attachments: (1)

May 20 Board Budget Report

5/17/2024 at 4:16 PM

Discussion:

Financial reports accepted by the Board.

5.D. Legislative Liaison

Discussion:

No report.

6. Consent Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

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

Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Dunn: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

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

6.A. Approval of Minutes from April 23, 2024

6.B. Resolution 2024-10 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education Amending the 2023-2024 Schools Budget

Attachments: (1)

Resolution 10-2024 - Budget Amendment within categories - MAY 2024

5/20/2024 at 10:16 AM

6.C. Resolution 2024-11 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education to Authorize Participation in the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit PEPPM Technology Purchasing Cooperative Program and the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit Keystone Purchasing Network (KPN) Purchasing Cooperative Purchasing Program

Attachments: (1)

Resolution 11-2024 - Central Susquehanna and Keystone Purchasing - with attachments - MAY 2024

5/20/2024 at 10:16 AM

6.D. Resolution 2024-12 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education Approving Superintendent's Bonus

6.E. Approval of Amendment to Superintendent's Contract

6.F. 2024-2025 Board Meeting Schedule

7. Business/Recommended Action Items

7.A. Approval of Proposed 2024-2025 Budget

Attachments: (2)

FY25 General Fund Budget DRAFT Work Session

5/16/2024 at 12:51 PM
FY25 Other Funds Budget DRAFT Work Session

5/16/2024 at 12:51 PM

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Motion to Approve the 2024-2025 Budget Passed with a motion by Ms. Lyle Conley and a second by Dr. Dale Viox

Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Dunn: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

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

Discussion:

Superintendent Mayo:
- Provided a presentation of the process and rationale detailing the proposed budget that was reviewed by the Board at both individual budget meetings and the Board Retreat.
Ms. Williams:
- Commended the Superintendent and his Executive Staff for the fantastic job on the budget as well as getting the Salary Schedules fixed.
Dr. Viox:
- Praised Superintendent Mayo and his team for reaching a new level of investing in ACS teachers.
Chairman Benjamin:
- States it is a joy to work and be a part of ACS in all aspects.
Ms. Conley:
- The employees see the investments that are made in them.

8. Adjourn

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Move to adjourn Passed with a motion by Mr. Scott Benjamin

Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Dunn: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

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

Discussion:
May 21, 2024 Minutes Approved on June 25, 2024

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Mr. Scott Benjamin, Board Chair

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Mr. Jeffery G. Mayo, Superintendent

May 20, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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