October 24, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
| Regular Board | |
| Attendance Taken on 10/24/2023 at 5:55 PM | |
| Mr. Wesley Ballard | Absent |
| Mr. Butch Campbell | Present |
| Ms. Karen Dodd | Present |
| Ms. Barbara Long | Present |
| Ms. Amanda Moore | Present |
| Mr. Jimmy Richardson III | Present |
| Mr. David Settles | Absent |
| Present: 5, Absent: 2 | |
| Regular Board | |
| Attendance Taken on 10/24/2023 at 6:48 PM | |
| Mr. Wesley Ballard | Absent |
| Mr. Butch Campbell | Present |
| Ms. Karen Dodd | Present |
| Ms. Barbara Long | Present |
| Ms. Amanda Moore | Present |
| Mr. Jimmy Richardson III | Present |
| Mr. David Settles | Present |
| Present: 6, Absent: 1 | |
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
Staff: Dr. Trey Duke, Sheri Arnette, Angela Fairchild, Beth Prater, Quinena Bell, Dr. Christy Robinson, Ken Rocha, Kim Williams, Don Bartch, Lisa Trail, Maria Johnson, Natalie Hardiman, Kathie Brown
Assistant City Attorney Lauren Bush and City Liaison Bill Shacklett David Settles came in at 6:48 p.m. |
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I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Miller and Maddox Wilson and Kaleigha Grace Wilson, all kindergarten students, at John Pittard Elementary and Grant Goulet, a 1st grade student at Hobgood Elementary, along with his brother, Grayson Goulet, a 4th grade student also at Hobgood Elementary.
Discussion:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Miller and Maddox Wilson and Kaleigha Grace Wilson, all kindergarten students, at John Pittard Elementary and Grant Goulet, a 1st grade student at Hobgood Elementary, along with his brother, Grayson Goulet, a 4th grade student also at Hobgood Elementary.
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I.B. Moment of Silence
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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III. COMMUNICATIONS
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Lisa Trail
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Reeves-Rogers would like to acknowledge and thank St. Marks Woman to Woman Sunday School Class for donation of school supplies, St. Marks Church Family for the donation of clothing and St. Marks Church Sunday School Class for snacks for teachers.
Reeves Rogers would also like to thank Wal-Mart for donations of school supplies. Thank you to Jimmy John's for providing lunch for our bus drivers and maintenance team. Mitchell-Neilson would like to thank the Murfreesboro Airport for opening their doors and planes for a family field trip. You are invited to join Discovery School, MoreTreesBoro and the City of Murfreesboro for a tree planting celebrating Arbor Day on Firday, November 3 at 10 a.m. This is the first step in satisfying requirements for Murfreesboro to be designated a Tree City. Thousands of apples were crunched to celebrate National Farm to School Month. We appreciate our farmer educators and nutrition team for bringing farming to the classroom. The City Schools Foundation will be delivering over $100,000 in grants to our schools on November 1. This will be the largest grant season for the foundation and our educators. MTSU Education Day for 4th - 6th grade students is scheduled for November 9. Join us for a great day.
Discussion:
Reeves-Rogers would like to acknowledge and thank St. Marks Woman to Woman Sunday School Class for donation of school supplies, St. Marks Church Family for the donation of clothing and St. Marks Church Sunday School Class for snacks for teachers.
Reeves Rogers would also like to thank Wal-Mart for donations of school supplies. Thank you to Jimmy John's for providing lunch for our bus drivers and maintenance team. Mitchell-Neilson would like to thank the Murfreesboro Airport for opening their doors and planes for a family field trip. You are invited to join Discovery School, MoreTreesBoro and the City of Murfreesboro for a tree planting celebrating Arbor Day on Firday, November 3 at 10 a.m. This is the first step in satisfying requirements for Murfreesboro to be designated a Tree City. Thousands of apples were crunched to celebrate National Farm to School Month. We appreciate our farmer educators and nutrition team for bringing farming to the classroom. The City Schools Foundation will be delivering over $100,000 in grants to our schools on November 1. This will be the largest grant season for the foundation and our educators. MTSU Education Day for 4th - 6th grade students is scheduled for November 9. Join us for a great day. |
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III.A. The Best of MCS-Kathie Brown-Reeves Rogers
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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III.B. Spotlight on Education-School Improvement-OKRs
Speaker(s):
Mr. Ken Rocha
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
Mr. Ken Rocha explained the OKR process and how each principal has established OKRs for their school.
Principals Dr. Christy Robinson from John Pittard Elementary and Ms. Quinena Bell from Hobgood Elementary both shared one of their schools' OKRs with the board. |
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III.C. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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IV. CONSENT ITEMS
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.A. Approval of 9-26-23 Board Minutes
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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IV.B. Approval of School Fees
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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IV.C. Approval of Contract: Beacon Cooperative Agreement (under consent because less than $50K)
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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IV.D. Second Reading of Board Policies
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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IV.D.i. Approval of Board Policy 1.405 Rules of Order on Second Reading
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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IV.D.ii. Approval of Board Policy 1.407 Public Records on Second Reading
Agenda Item Type:
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IV.D.iii. Approval of Board Policy 3.600 Insurance Management on Second Reading
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Consent Item
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IV.D.iv. Retirement of Board Policy 5.1101 Benefits for Full-time Employees
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Consent Item
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V. ACTION ITEMS
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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V.A. Approval of Board Policy 1.500 Board Community Relations on First Reading
Speaker(s):
Ms. Lauren Bush
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.B. Approval of Board Policy 1.806 Advertising and Distribution of Materials in the Schools on First Reading
Speaker(s):
Ms. Lauren Bush
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Action Item
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.C. Approval of Board Policy 3.200 Building and Grounds Management on First Reading
Speaker(s):
Ms. Lauren Bush
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.D. Approval of Board Policy 3.206 Community Use of School Facilities on First Reading
Speaker(s):
Ms. Lauren Bush
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Action Item
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.E. Approval of Board Policy 5.301 Emergency and Legal Leave on First Reading
Speaker(s):
Ms. Lauren Bush
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Action Item
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.F. Approval of ESSER 2.0 and ESSER 3.0 Carryover Budget
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.G. Approval of 2023 LEA Compliance Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
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Action Item
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.H. Approval of Contract: Systems Integration Cooperative Agreement
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
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Action Item
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.I. Approval of Contract: Solar Response Cooperative Agreement
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.J. Approval of Contract: Bradley Mutual Use Agreement with Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Campbell asked if we have always had a written agreement with Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation for Bradley students to use the facilities at Patterson Park. Dr. Duke explained that we have not, but Mr. Ken Rocha felt it best to put this agreement in place while he was principal at Bradley Academy so that everyone would know how to request needs for the facility.
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V.K. Approval of Tenured Teachers
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Duke told the board after approval of the tenured teachers, that they will be invited to the November 28th meeting to be recognized and presented their letter.
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V.L. Approval of TISA Accountability Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mrs. Moore said that these are great goals and great steps toward those goals. She wanted to know if there is a penalty if we don't meet these goals.
Dr. Duke explained that the law specifies that if a district does not meet the goals, the committee can come in and make recommendations. At this point, the committee will review and provide feedback.
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V.M. Approval of Revenue and Expenditure Report
Speaker(s):
Ms. Kim Williams
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
After Ms. Kim Williams presented the Revenue and Expenditure report, Dr. Duke explained to the board that the intent of this report is to inform the board of the impact of the loss of pennies and the flat sales tax to our budget. Dr. Duke told the Board that this is something that he and his team will watch closely.
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VI. REPORTS AND INFORMATION
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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VI.A. Enrollment (PTR) Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Ken Rocha
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Mr. Ken Rocha welcomed the Leadership Rutherford class of 2024 to our meeting.
Mr. Rocha explained the enrollment report to the Board along with truancy and chronic absenteeism. He explained that programs have been put in place to help families that are in a truancy or chronic absentee situation. Amanda Moore noticed a great decrease from last year in chronic absenteeism. Ms. Barbara Long asked what intervention for these families looks like. Mr. Rocha said that the rapport between the teacher and student/family is better and if they come to speak with Mr. Rocha, they understand that this is an opportunity to find out what their situation is and to provide supports for them. Ms. Long said that she appreciates the compassion that Mr. Rocha and his team has for these families. Dr. Duke said that Mr. Joe Marlin did a great job starting this program and Mr. Rocha is doing a great job keeping it going. Dr. Duke said that he knows that parents want their children in school and if they are not there, then it's our job to find out what the barrier is and help with that. He said that Mr. Rocha and dedicated principals have helped families be successful.
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VI.B. Personnel Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
David Settles asked how we are doing with bus drivers.
Mr. Don Bartch came forward to inform the Board that we are continuing to find bus drivers, and we have some drivers in the pipeline. He also said that every once in a while we have bus aides that decide to become drivers. Mr. Bartch said that the struggle right now is that when we hire bus drivers, we also may lose some. He told the Board that he and Mr. Brian Rome are working on strategies to put in place that will help. He said that this is a national problem. Mr. Bartch told the Board that the bus drivers work 7 hours a day (morning and afternoon) and may pick up a field trip during the middle of the day. He told them that bus drivers can apply on-line, and he is working with Ms. Trail to make the application process easier to find and understand.
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VI.C. Director's Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Trey Duke
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dr. Duke informed the Board that we've had alot of conversations about accountability and this very slow roll out. He said that there has been a state accountability group specifically looking at the letter grade system for schools. They have been meeting to finalize what this new system looks like and they will retroactively apply it to last year's scores. Dr. Duke told the Board that once this is applied, he will be sure to let the Board know what the scores would have been under the old system and we will celebrate those schools.
Dr. Duke thanked Kim Inglis who is the Instructional Coach at Black Fox. He said that she serves on that committee and has done a tremendous job of representing MCS and also being in contact with Dr. George and him and making sure our voice is heard. Secondly, Dr. Duke updated the Board about the 3rd grade promotion law. He said that we are in our 2nd year of 3rd grade promotion law and he recently held a zoom with those parents to go over the law and helped explain the process to them. He told the Board that we did promote over 99% of our third graders last year. Dr. Duke also held a meeting for 4th grade parents because there is one line in the law that states that students in 3rd grade that are on a specific pathway must show progress in 4th grade to be promoted to 5th grade. He held a zoom meeting with those parents as well. He said that he and his team will continue to work with those parents. He told the board that there is an appeal process in the 3rd grade law but no appeal process or pathway for 4th grade, and they will be retained. Dr. Duke said that we will keep parents informed early and often regarding this law. Dr. Duke thanked the City Schools Foundation for the over $100,000.00 in grants that are about to be awarded. He also invited everyone to the upcoming Tennis Tournament. |
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VII. OTHER BUSINESS
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Speaker(s):
Chair Butch Campbell
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The meeting adjourned at
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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