Public Meeting Minutes: November 8, 2022 at 6:30 PM - GCSSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Discussion: Mr. Tom Lannom led the Pledge of Allegiance.

2. CALL TO ORDER

Discussion: Mr. Tom Lannom, Board Chairman, called the meeting to order.

3. ROLL CALL

4. CONSENT AGENDA

Action(s):

Motion passed:

A motion was made by Mr. Benny Boals to approve the consent agenda, with a second by Mr. Eddie Watkins. Motion passed.

Ball: Yea
Boals: Yea
Campbell II: Yea
Lannom: Yea
Maitland: Yea
Scott: Yea
Watkins: Yea

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

4.A. ALC Report

4.B. Bullying/Harassment Report

4.C. Finance Reports

4.D. Juvenile Court Referrals

4.E. Maintenance/Technology Reports

4.F. Minutes Approval

4.G. Overnight Field Trips

4.H. Policy Revisions - Second Readings

5. RECOGNITION

Discussion: Mr. Eddie Pruett recognized Mr. Eddie Watkins, a board member, for receiving the Boardsmanship Level III award at the Fall District Meeting in October.

6. PUBLIC COMMENT

Discussion: No public comment

7. **AMENDED AGENDA

Action(s):

Motion passed:

A motion was made by Mr. Benny Boals to approve the amended agenda, with a second by Mr. Eddie Watkins. Motion passed.

Ball: Yea
Boals: Yea
Campbell II: Yea
Lannom: Yea
Maitland: Yea
Scott: Yea
Watkins: Yea

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

7.A. Board Self-Assessment Results

Discussion: Mr. Eddie Pruett explained the Board Self-Assessment loaded incorrectly. He asked the board if he could re-send it and add it to the next board meeting. They agreed.

7.B. American Education Week

November 13th -19th

Discussion: Mr. Pruett informed the board of American Education Week, November 13th - 19th. The Board and District usually provide breakfast for all employees. This year, breakfast will be served on November 15th.

7.C. ESSER 2.0 and ESSER 3.0 Application Approval

Action(s):

Motion passed:

A motion was made by Mr. Tom Lannom to approve ESSER 2.0 and 3.0 applications, with a second by Mr. Benny Boals. Motion passed.

Ball: Yea
Boals: Yea
Campbell II: Yea
Lannom: Yea
Maitland: Yea
Scott: Yea
Watkins: Yea

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

Discussion: Mr. Pruett presented the ESSER 2.0 and ESSER 3.0 applications for the 2022-2023 school year. Board approval is required for this application.

7.D. GCHS Soccer Field Irrigation Bids

Action(s):

Motion passed:

A motion was made by Mr. Benny Boals to approve Tried & True Lightscaping & Irrigation bid in the amount of $21,550 and amend the budget, with a second by Ms. Treva Maitland. Motion passed.

Ball: Yea
Boals: Yea
Campbell II: Yea
Lannom: Yea
Maitland: Yea
Scott: Yea
Watkins: Yea

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

Discussion: Mr. Terry Cunningham presented the GCHS Soccer Field Irrigation Bids.

Tried & True Lightscaping & Irrigation for $21,550.00
Design Irrigation Systems for $21,635.00
Tri-Turf Sod Farm, LLC for $45,400.00

7.E. GCHS Soccer Field Sod Bids

Action(s):

Motion passed:

A motion was made by Mr. John Campbell II to approve the Tri-Turf Sod Farms, Inc. bid in the amount of $95,810 and amend the budget, with a second by Mr. Benny Boals. Motion passed.

Ball: Yea
Boals: Yea
Campbell II: Yea
Lannom: Yea
Maitland: Yea
Scott: Yea
Watkins: Yea

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

Discussion: Mr. Terry Cunningham presented the GCHS Soccer Field Sod Bids.

Tri-Turf Sod Farm, Inc. for $95,810.00

7.F. GCHS Soccer Field LED Lighting Bids

Action(s):

Motion passed:

A motion was made by Mr. Eddie Watkins to approve the Musco Sports Lighting bid of $201,500 and amend the budget, with a second by Mr. John Campbell II. Motion passed.

Ball: Yea
Boals: Yea
Campbell II: Yea
Lannom: Yea
Maitland: Yea
Scott: Yea
Watkins: Yea

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

Discussion: Mr. Terry Cunningham presented the GCHS Soccer Field LED Lighting Bids.

Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for $201,500.00

7.G. SGCHS Sports Complex Field Maintenance

Action(s):

Motion passed:

A motion was made by Mr. Charles Scott to approve 4Evergreen LLC in the amount of $27,992 and amend the budget, with a second by Mr. Eddie Watkins. Motion passed.

Ball: Yea
Boals: Yea
Campbell II: Yea
Lannom: Yea
Maitland: Yea
Scott: Yea
Watkins: Yea

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

Discussion: Mr. Terry Cunningham presented the SGCHS Sports Complex Field Maintenance bids.

4-Evergreen LLC for $27,992.00
ProgreenOne for $36,100.00

7.H. **Maintenance Personnel / Maintenance Van

Action(s):

Motion passed:

A motion was made by Mr. Tom Lannom to approve the hire of a maintenance person, purchase of a maintenance van and amend the budget, with a second by Mr. Benny Boals. Motion passed.

Ball: Yea
Boals: Yea
Campbell II: Yea
Lannom: Yea
Maitland: Yea
Scott: Yea
Watkins: Yea

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

Discussion: Mr. Eddie Pruett and Mr. Terry Cunningham informed the board of the need to hire a new maintenance employee and purchase a maintenance van.

7.I. **Employee Bonus

Action(s):

Motion passed:

A motion was made by Ms. Treva Maitland to approve the $600,000 total amount of employee bonus and amend the budget, with a second by Mr. John Campbell II. Motion passed.

Ball: Yea
Boals: Yea
Campbell II: Yea
Lannom: Yea
Maitland: Yea
Scott: Yea
Watkins: Abstain (With Conflict)

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

Discussion: Mr. Eddie Pruett and Mr. Terry Cunningham asked the board to approve a $600,000 total employee bonus. Each full-time employee gained $1,000.00 before taxes and part-time employee bonuses will be prorated.

7.J. PESG Custodial Services November 2022

Action(s):

Motion passed:

A motion was made by Mr. Benny Boals to approve the monthly increase and amend the budget, with a second by Mr. John Campbell II. Motion passed.

Ball: Yea
Boals: Yea
Campbell II: Yea
Lannom: Yea
Maitland: Yea
Scott: Yea
Watkins: Yea

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

Discussion: Mr. Terry Cunningham presented the PESG Custodial Service increase. This increase includes a $2.50 to $3.00 an hour wage increase and a material/supply increase. The monthly billing rate will increase to $110,602.00, up from the current monthly billing rate of $86,665.00.

7.K. North End School Consolidation

Michelle Wallsmith and Jon Stafford

Discussion: Mrs. Michelle Wallsmith and Mr. Jon Stafford spoke to the board opposing the north-end school consolidation.

Mrs. Wallsmith submitted to the board a petition composed of individuals and a list of reasons against the north-end consolidation.
Mr. Jon Stafford also added several reasons he is against the feasibility study and north-end consolidation.

The board discussed options and mentioned several solutions. The board suggested adding a vote to the ballot at the next election in 2024.

7.L. DIRECTOR'S REPORT

7.L.1. Request for Qualifications

Discussion: Mr. Eddie Pruett presented a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The board discussed options. However, no action was taken.

7.L.2. Surplus

Action(s):

Motion passed:

A motion was made by Mr. Charles Scott to approve the SGCMS surplus items, with a second by Mr. Scott Ball. Motion passed.

Ball: Yea
Boals: Yea
Campbell II: Yea
Lannom: Yea
Maitland: Yea
Scott: Yea
Watkins: Yea

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

Discussion: Mr. Eddie Pruett presented a list of surplus items from SGCMS.

7.L.3. TSBA Leadership Conference & Convention

November 10th - 13th at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN

Discussion: Mr. Eddie Pruett reminded the board of the TSBA Leadership Conference and Convention, on November 10th-13th in Nashville.

8. ADJOURN

Discussion: Mr. Charles Scott made the motion to adjourn.

November 8, 2022 at 6:30 PM - GCSSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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