August 8, 2024 at 6:30 PM - GCSSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Discussion:
Mr. Benny Boals 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. Finance Reports
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4.B. Maintenance/Technology Reports
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4.C. Minutes Approval
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4.D. Overnight Field Trips
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5. RECOGNITION
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5.A. AP Students & Spring Awards
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett honored students who achieved perfect scores on their Advanced Placement (AP) exams.
Ms. Amber Harris, SGCHS Assistant Principal, presented the awards to the following students: Human Geography - Juliet Baker, Jon Buck, Joshua Gowan, Vincent Lin, Ava Lisin, Everly Moore, Cooper Mutschler, Clayton Pruett, Ethan Scherer, Andrew Sutton
English Language & Composition - Ryan Baylis United States History - Ryan Bayliss, Lidiah Mahalati, Aidan Swanger, Adeline Carter, Mouad Hasan Calculus AB - Caden Clark, Ethan Dunevant, Madelynn Malone, Dev Patel, Bella Suiter, Katherine Robison Computer Science Principles - Caden Clark Psychology - Ava Holifield, Lidiah Mahalati, Luke Martin Statistics - Dev Patel, Bella Suiter |
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5.B. TN Teen Institute (TTI)
Discussion:
Ms. Amy Richardson, the Director of Coordinated School Health, and the students who participated in the Tennessee Teen Institute summer camp shared their experiences.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Discussion:
No public comment
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7. AMENDED AGENDA
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.A. Jace Hart
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Ms. Jace Hart spoke with the board about her daughter's enrollment in the first-grade class at Rutherford School. She expressed her concerns about the handling of policies and procedures. Ms. Hart resides outside the Rutherford School zone. Due to limited space, she was asked to transfer her daughter to the designated zone. The state regulations set a maximum of 25 students for a first-grade classroom, and the class had reached this limit. Therefore, Ms. Hart's daughter and another student were asked to relocate, reducing the student count to 23. This ensures there would be room for new students coming into the area. The board explored different solutions to deal with the situation and eventually agreed to allow Ms. Hart's daughter to continue attending Rutherford School under the condition that if a new student moves into the area, she may be required to change schools.
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7.B. Health Insurance
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Rory Hinson presented the health insurance plan. Currently, GCSSD contributes 75% to employee-only tiers and 59% to all other tiers of insurance. Mr. Hinson recommended changing the GCSSD contribution to 80% for employee-only tiers and 61% for all other tiers, and amend the budget by $120,971.16.
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7.C. Christmas / Longevity Bonus
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Rory Hinson presented the Christmas/Longevity Bonus. Bonuses are based on the length of employment within the district, ranging from $125 to $800.
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7.D. Bid Recap - Type A Bus
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Derek Norman presented the Type A Bus Bids.
Central States for $97,027
Central States for $107,195 |
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7.E. Bid Recap - GCHS Soccer Paving Addition
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Rory Hinson presented the GCHS Soccer Paving Addition Bids.
Cantrell for $20,900 with an additional 33C for $1,900
Sowell Boys for $24,750 McDonald Asphalt for $29,863 |
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7.F. Director's Evaluation
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett has shared the link with the board to complete his 2023-2024 evaluation.
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7.G. State & Federal Legislation
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett presented State & Federal Legislation, stating that most changes will be reflected in policy updates. One change is that schools must obtain permission before a child can receive treatment from nurses or other staff.
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7.H. Policy Revisions
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett presented the Policy Revisions.
1.501 Visitors to the Schools - Add a code of conduct for visitors on school property.
1.800 School Calendar - Reference changes only. 2.403 Surplus Property Sales - Add a notice published on a news and information website. 2.806 Bids and Quotations - Add services from an insurance provider to the list of exemptions. 3.202 Emergency Preparedness Plan - Changes to the fire drill procedures. 3.205 Security - Changes to who is notified and when. 3.400 Student Transportation Management - Each bus must display a notice in a visible location stating that only authorized individuals are allowed to enter. Bus drivers must receive a certificate from the board before operating a school bus, undergo a mental examination, and adds a complaint process. 4.201 Basic Curriculum Program to Class Size Ratios - Allows larger class size ratios for CTE classes. 4.213 Family Life Education - Must report to DCS the instructor and curriculum, add internet crimes against children to Family Life Instruction, include a presentation of human growth, and prohibit instructions related to sexual activity for students K-5. 4.214 Use of Artificial Intelligence Programs - New Policy - District technology staff will manage the implementation of AI programs. 4.301 Interscholastic Athletics - Home-schooled students can participate in interscholastic athletics, regardless of the school's TMSAA membership status. 4.403 Library Materials -Establishes standards for immediate removal of material containing certain content; allows a complainant to appeal if the board does not take action within 60 days. 4.600 Grading System - Dual Enrollment moved from 4 to 5 percentage points 4.603 Promotion and Retention - Parents/guardians can choose to retain students in K-2nd grade and a new pathway to 5th grade promotion. 5.307 Physical Assault Leave - Applies to all employees. 5.701 Substitute Teachers - Annual school safety training is required. 5.802 Qualification and Duties of the Director of Schools - Must report if a licensed educator has pleaded guilty, no contest, or has been convicted of an offense. 6.203 School Admissions -Principals may request information if a student has been adjudicated delinquent for certain offenses. 6.300 Code of Conduct - Requires law enforcement and the Director of Schools to be notified immediately about assaults on school property, revised the list of offenses and procedures. 6.309 Zero-Tolerance Offenses - The threat Assessment team will determine if the threat is a zero-tolerance offense. 6.316 Suspension - Invalid threat of mass violence and assault against school employees added to the list of reasons for suspension. If a student assaults an employee, the student can be suspended from attendance at school-sponsored activities for one year. 6.318 Admission of Suspended or Expelled Students - The principal may ask in writing if a student has been adjudicated delinquent for an offense listed in an investigation. 6.4052 Opioid Antagonist - States that school district staff may not prohibit individuals from possessing an opioid antagonist on school property or at off-campus school events. 6.409 Reporting Child Abuse - designate a Child Abuse Coordinator and the Alternate Child Abuse Coordinator to the Department of Children's Services. |
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8. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
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8.A. Upcoming Conferences
Discussion:
Mr. Pruett reminded the board of the upcoming conferences.
Summer Law-August 9th
Fall District Meeting-August 27th |
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9. ADJOURN
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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