September 8, 2022 at 6:30 PM - GCSSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Discussion:
Mr. Tom Lannom led the pledge of allegiance.
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2. CALL TO ORDER
Discussion:
Mr. Tom Lannom called the meeting to order.
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3. ROLL CALL
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4. CONSENT AGENDA
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.A. ALC Report
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4.B. Bullying/Harassment Report
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4.C. Finance Reports
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4.D. Juvenile Court Referrals
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4.E. Maintenance/Technology Reports
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4.F. Minutes Approval
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4.G. Overnight Field Trips
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5. RECOGNITION-New Employee Reception
Discussion:
New employees were honored with a reception and introduced to the Board before the board meeting.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Discussion:
Heidi Hutchinson, along with her niece, Brooklyn, expressed concerns that the state law on 3rd-grade retention would cause unnecessary stress. John Stafford also voiced his concerns about 3rd-grade retention, agreeing with Ms. Hutchinson. Mr. Stafford pressed the board not to consolidate the K-8th-grade schools due to class size.
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7. REGULAR AGENDA
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7.A. Mr. Eddie Pruett's Contract
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett presented his four-year contract as Director of Schools, which will be from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2027. No change to the contract this year, except that his current base salary will increase by the same percentage increase as teachers for the 2022-2023 school year.
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7.B. Swearing In of New Board Member
Discussion:
Mr. Charles Scott, the Vice-Chairman, swore in Mr. Tom Lannom as a re-elected Board Member for the next four-year term. The meeting was turned back over to Mr. Tom Lannom.
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7.C. Election of School Board Officers:
Chairman, Vice-Chairman, TLN Representative
Discussion:
Mr. Benny Boals nominated Mr. Tom Lannom as Board Chairman, with a second by Ms. Treva Maitland. Motion Passed.
Mrs.Treva Maitland nominated Mr. Charles Scott as Vice-Chairman, with a second by Mr. John Campbell. Motion Passed. Mr. Charles Scott nominated Ms. Treva Maitland as TLN Representative, with a second by Mr. Benny Boals. Motion Passed. |
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7.D. Director Evaluation Recap Results
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett thanked the board for completing the evaluation and for the feedback. He scored the highest overall average in his eleven years with a 4.42.
Overall Average 21/22 Board Relationship 4.51 Community Relationship 4.29 Staff and Personnel Relationships 4.34 Educational Leadership 4.43 Business and finance 4.50 Total Average 4.42 |
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7.E. GCHS Soccer Field
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Terry Cunningham presented a proposal for a GCHS soccer field with a rough cost estimate. The board discussed location and parking alternatives.
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7.F. Update Board Member On-Line Profiles
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett reminded the Board to update the information on the district website by sending information to Ms. Laura Hawks.
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7.G. Policy Revisions
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett recommended the deletion of an old Covid-19 policy, Policy # 5.3051 FFCRA Leave.
He also presented Policy # 1.407 School District Records, which updates the record keeper from Carol Cunningham to Laura Hawks; Policy # 4.600 Grading System, which updates the grading scale; Policy # 6.2011 Voluntary Pre-K Attendance, which updates the Pre-K supervisor from Deloris Wilson to Kristin Hardin. Mr. Pruett recommends adopting Policy # 1.105 Board of Trustees Legislative Involvement, Policy # 1.104 Memberships, and Policy # 1.204 Board Trustee Development Opportunities. These three policies replace language from NSBA to reflect what TSBA currently does. |
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7.H. Third grade retention resolution
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett presented the third-grade resolution that states the board's desire to modify the current law. This resolution allows for the ability of the district to partner with parents/teachers and use data throughout the year to make retention decisions based on what is best for the student rather than one summative test.
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7.I. North End School Consolidation
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mrs. Heather Jones requested to speak to the board as a spokesperson for a group of teachers and parents in favor of the north end K-8th consolidation. Mrs. Jones introduced reasons that consolidation would benefit students, teachers, staff, and local communities in many different areas. Ms. Jones asked the board to consider a feasibility study. The board discussed the financial and community impact, along with the academic opportunities.
The board decided to discuss more in-depth options during their upcoming work session. |
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7.J. Director's Report
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7.J.1. Surplus
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett presented a list of equipment to be approved for surplus from SGCMS.
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7.J.2. TSBA Fall District Meeting
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett reminded the board of the TSBA Fall District Meeting on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Paris Special at 4:30 pm.
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7.J.3. TSBA Board Chairman Seminar
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett reminded Mr. Tom Lannom of the TSBA Board Chairman Seminar on October 7, 2022, at TSBA Headquarters in Nashville, TN.
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8. ADJOURN
Discussion:
Mr. Charles Scott made a motion to adjourn.
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