April 11, 2024 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. Funding Applications
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4.E. Juvenile Court Referrals
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4.F. Maintenance/Technology Reports
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4.G. Minutes Approval
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4.H. Overnight Field Trips
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5. RECOGNITION
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5.A. ACT 30+ Scores
Discussion:
Ms. Amanda Cary and Ms. Amber Harris recognized students who scored 30 or more on the ACT exam.
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5.B. ↵SCOPE Representatives
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett recognized students who attended the SCOPE Conference. Eli Brown shared his experience.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Discussion:
No public comment
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7. REGULAR AGENDA
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7.A. Mission, Vision, and Core Values
Discussion:
Mr. Tom Lannom presented and reviewed the Mission, Vision, and Core Values statements for Gibson County Special School District, and welcomed any suggestions for improvements. However, there were no suggestions for changing the statements at this time.
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7.B. Referendum
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett stated that holding a referendum would not be possible. The board members discussed conducting a feasibility study which would provide the necessary information to determine whether or not to consolidate the north-end schools.
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7.C. TSBA School Volunteer Award
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Pruett recommended nominating Ms. Keri Lannom as the 2023-2024 TSBA School Volunteer Award winner.
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7.D. Honors and Special Courses Request
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Kevin Turner presented Honors and Special Courses for 2024-2025 without changes. Mr. Eddie Pruett suggested adding a Middle College program. Middles College program helps eligible students earn an associate degree while in high school.
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7.E. Copy Paper Bids
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Rory Hinson presented the Copy Paper Bids.
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7.F. Energy Efficient Lighting Project Loan
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Rory Hinson proposed the Energy Efficient Lighting Project Loan. Mr. Hinson requested the board amend the budget by $318,970.070 to pay off the loan. This measure will save the district from recurring debt payments over the next three years and $15,000 in interest.
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7.G. TISA Budget Amendment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Rory Hinson presented the TISA Budget Amendment and proposed amending the budget revenues by $503,524.
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7.H. Security Upgrades (Closed Executive Session)
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett, Mr. Rory Hinson, and Mr. Derek Norman, along with all the board members, moved to another room for a closed executive meeting to discuss the security upgrade bids.
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8. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
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8.A. Surplus
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett presented the Surplus items.
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9. ADJOURN
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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