March 13, 2023 at 6:30 PM - GCSSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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

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

Discussion:  No public comment

Discussion:  Mr. Rory Hinson-Supervisor, Mrs. Emily Pitt-Project Director, and Mrs. Carly Robinson-Career Advising Specialist provided an overview of our Innovative High School Model. IHS is a consortium of three school districts; Trenton Special School District, Milan Special School District, and Gibson County Special School District.
GCHS currently has 36 students, and SGCHS has 46 students participating. Students are employed at 43 different locations in Gibson County and surrounding areas. The estimated earnings in 2021-2022 are $195,970, and in 2022-2023 projected earnings are $529,894. The total for the 2021-2023 grant cycle is $725,864.
Mrs. Emily Pitt explained that GCHS has had work-based learning for years, but IHS works on soft skills such as phone usage, email and phone etiquette, resume building, and career assessment. Mrs. Carly Robinson uses the career assessment to work with every 8th-grader and 11th-grader in the district. From the career assessment results, she works to align with their programs of study; 91%  are placed in jobs that align with their interests, aptitudes, and programs of study.
The Innovative High School Grant has helped purchase equipment such as Forklifts, Safety Harnesses, EKG Machine, Patient Left, Pocket Nurse IV Arm, Tire Alignment Machine, and two 2021 Ford Transit vans.
IHS has helped students complete industry credential certifications such as OSHA 10, OSHA Construction, OSHA Healthcare, Certified Nursing Assistance, ServSafe Culinary Food Manager, ASE (Auto Service Excellence), Briggs and Stratton, MacLean Forklift Operation, and Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications.
This program also helps students by transporting them from school to work with the help of our work support coaches. 
Online classes with teacher support coaches are also available;19 students enrolled in Personal Finance, Economics, and Applied Math. 

Mr. Eddie Pruett and Mr. Rory Hinson added that this part of the grant has expired, and we are applying for a non-competitive grant with different criteria. 

Discussion:  Mr. Eddie Pruett presented the 2023-2024 school supply list. The only changes are adding a Chemistry 2 class and the $20.00 classroom fee. 

Discussion:  Mr. Eddie Pruett asked the board members to approve the work session for June 15th at 6:00 pm and the board meeting on June 29th at 6:30 pm. 

Discussion:  Mr. Eddie Pruett presented the policy revisions:

• Policy #1.106 Code of Ethics and #1.107 Board Member Conflict of Interest. These two policies are TSBA recommended to allow more definition and separation of the policies. 
• Policy #4.205 Enrollment in Advanced Courses TSBA added specific criteria for advanced courses.
• Policy #6.200 Attendance 

Discussion:  Mr. Eddie Pruett presented the ESSER 3.0 Public Plan for Remaining Funds Six Month Addendum.

Discussion:  Mr. Eddie Pruett presented the Health and Safety Plan Six Month Addendum.

Discussion:  Mr. Eddie Pruett presented the list of surplus items from SGCMS and SGCES. 

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