April 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: 

 

Discussion:  Vice Principals', Ms. Amber Harris and Ms. Amanda Cary recognized students from South Gibson County High School and Gibson County High School who scored 30+ on the ACT. The students from SGCHS were Lilyan Baggett, Jonathan Phillips Balcunas, Sara Kate Camp, Makenzie Hendren, Harrison Parker Hicks, Darron Patrick Kastner, Ansel Conner Khamapirad, and Amanee Razeq; students from GCHS were Gentry Clanton and John Trouy.

Discussion:  Mr. Eddie Pruett recognized the SCOPE Representatives Noah Hassell and Jatavis Moffatt from GCHS and Nate Buck and Tanner Hatch from SGCHS.  Nate Buck spoke about his experience and learning how school board meetings operate. 

Discussion:  Ms. Krista Grace, Librarian of SGCMS, recognized Jeremiah Bailey for winning an Honorable Mention in the TASL Bookmark Contest. Each board member was given a gift bag with the bookmark and other winning bookmarks. All the winning bookmarks will be distributed throughout schools in Tennessee.  
 

Discussion:  No public comment

Discussion:  Copy Paper
Mr. Cunningham recommended Contract Paper Group (Natural Choice) for the amount of $33,792.00. 
A motion was made by Mr. Eddie Watkins to approve Contract Paper Group (Natural Choice) for the amount of $33,792.00, with a second by Mr. Benny Boals. Motion passed

DES/GCHS/SGCHS Band Instruments
Mr. Cunningham recommended ARMO Music as the bid for Dyer Elementary School Band Instruments for the amount of $17,780.00 and amend the budget. He also recommended Washington Music Center as the bid for Gibson County High School Band Instruments for the amount of $33,264.00 and amend the budget. Lastly, he recommended Percussion Source as the bid for South Gibson County Band Instruments for the amount of $31,776.28 and amend the budget. 

Discussion:  High-Cost Budget Amendment
Mr. Terry Cunningham presented the High-Cost Budget Amendment for $51,397.00.
A motion was made by Mr. Tom Lannom, with a second by Mr. Scott Ball. Motion Passed

Innovative School Models (ISM) Grant Budget Amendment
Mr. Terry Cunningham presented the Innovative School Models (ISM) Grant Budget Amendment for $3.9 million. 
A motion was made by Mr. Eddie Watkins, with a second by Mr. Scott Ball. Motion Passed

Insurance Recovery Funds Budget Amendment
Mr. Terry Cunningham presented the Insurance Recovery Funds Budget Amendment for damage done by frozen busted water lines at GCHS for the amount of $24,616.14.
A motion was made by Mr. Benny Boals, with a second by Mr. Eddie Watkins. Motion Passed

Math Adoption Textbooks Budget Amendment
Mr. Terry Cunningham presented the Math Adoption Textbooks Budget Amendment for the amount of $313,200.00. The increase is due to rising costs and additional online components.  

Discussion:  Mr. Eddie Pruett recommended adding a full-time Assistant Principal position. Currently, SGCES and SGCMS have one full-time Assistant Principal each and split one. This would increase one position, so each school will have two full-time Assistant Principals. 

Discussion:  Mr. Rory Hinson presented the Anatomage Table bid for both GCHS and SGCHS for $212,930.00. The tables are utilized by the Health Science departments but will be mobile and can be used throughout each school. The total includes set-up, training, and support for a five-year extended warranty. The tables will be purchased with funds from the Innovative School Model Grant. 

Discussion:  Mr. Rory Hinson asked the board to approve the purchase of 2023 F-150 4 x 4 Super Crew Cab 5.5 Box XL work truck for the SGCHS Agriculture Department at a state contract price of $45,150.00 from Lonnie Cobb Ford. Funds to purchase this truck are from the Innovative School Model Grant.
This truck will be used to haul equipment and livestock, as well as travel to FFA competitions and livestock shows. Reference: Statewide Contract 209, Lonnie Cobb Ford Contract #75347

Discussion:  Mr. Rory Hinson requested approval for Honor's and Early Post Secondary Opportunity (EPSO) courses. The list is similar to last year with a Chemistry 2 CLEP course added. 

Discussion:  Mr. Eddie Pruett recommended Mr. Bob McCurdy as GCSSD's TSBA School Volunteer. Mr. McCurdy is a lifelong stakeholder in Gibson County Special School District. He volunteers his time, resources, product, and expertise in sod farming for the GCSSD. It is not just because of the business that he wants to help GCSSD; he desires to see this school system strive to new heights. He focuses on the students and the teachers, whatever it takes to move the school system to greater levels, both academic and extracurricular activities. 

Discussion:  Mr. Eddie Pruett presented Policy # 6.200 Attendance. State law no longer permits the denial of a driver's license for poor student academic performance. 

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

Discussion:  Mr. Tom Lannom made the motion to adjourn.