January 18, 2018 at 5:30 PM - Board Meeting - Regular Session
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I. Roll Call
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II. **Approval of the Agenda
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Discussion:
The following request to amend the agenda was received:
Change Item XI. to Board Matters and renumber remaining items. Add A. PECCA – Appointment of Special Question Committee –Chairman Highlander Under Delegations add: Melissa Barrett, Signal Mountain Parent |
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III. Executive Session - No
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IV. Pledge to the Flag and Meditation - Dr.Rodney Knox, Principal of Washington Alternative
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V. Exemplars of Excellence
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V.A. National Merit Semifinalists - Dr. Robert Sharpe, Director and Le Andrea Ware, Director, Secondary Operations
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The following students were recognized for their selection as National Merit Semifinalists from the 2018 Merit Scholarship Competition:
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V.B. Outstanding Middle Level Social Studies Teacher of the Year - Dr. Justin Robertson
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The National Council for the Social Studies annually recognizes a middle level Social Studies Teacher for their exceptional teaching abilities. Erin Glen was recognized for winning the "Outstanding Middle Level Teacher of the Year" award. |
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VI. Presentations
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VI.A. Retreat Follow-up - Dr. Bryan Johnson, Superintendent
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Discussion:
Dr. Johnson gave a mid-year update regarding progress/changes made since the Board Retreat. After the update, Mrs. Thurman asked when the organizational chart would be ready. Dr. Johnson stated it would be available at the next Board meeting. Dr. Johnson stated that he had talked with the Chiefs and asked them to look at their departments and determine how and what shifts they may make so that a final document can be presented; understanding that things may continue to move and change.
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VII. Delegations
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VII.A. Dan Liner, HCEA
Discussion:
Mr. Liner spoke on behalf of teachers of Hamilton County regarding a piece of legislation connected to ESSA which is the A-F Grading system that was passed or signed by the Governor last Spring. Mr. Liner asked that the Board present a resolution against this legislation. Discussion continued with Mr. Liner asking that the Board adopt a resolution just as their fellow Board members did in Knox County most recently stating opposition to the A-F grading system for every school in Hamilton County and every school in the State. Dr. Highlander stated he is strongly in favor of drafting a resolution to present to the State. After continued discussion it was decided that Dr. Highlander would draft a resolution to add to the February agenda for a vote.
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VII.B. Melissa Barrett, Signal Mountain
Discussion:
Ms. Barrett thanked the Board for coming up to the meeting that was held a couple of weeks ago at Signal Mountain M/H and was very appreciative of the changes taking place.
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VIII. **Approval of the Minutes of the December 21, 2017 Quarterly Session
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IX. **Approval of the Consent Agenda
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Mrs. Thurman asked that item IX. D. Human Resources 1. Differentiated Pay Plan (2017-2018) Revised be pulled for discussion. After discussion, a motion was made to add the item back to the agenda for approval. |
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IX.A. Executive Committee Report
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IX.B. School Operations - Dr. Justin Robertson
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IX.B.1. Field Trips
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IX.B.1.a. Dr. Robert Sharpe – Director, Secondary Operations
Le Andrea Ware – Director, Secondary Operations (15)
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IX.B.1.b. Karen Hollis, Director and Dr. Neelie Parker, Director - Elementary Operations (1)
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IX.B.1.c. Garfield Adams, Director - Exceptional Education (2)
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IX.C. Business and Finance - Christie Jordan
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IX.C.2. Financial Reports
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IX.C.3. Budget Amendments
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IX.C.3.a. General Operating Amendments
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IX.C.3.b. Federal Grants and Self-Funded Programs
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IX.C.3.c. Appropriation of Fund Balance Committed for Capital Maintenance
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IX.C.4. Grant Application Requests
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IX.C.4.a. Hixson High - Joint Use Marksmanship Range
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IX.C.4.b. Opportunity Zone Schools - Teach to One: Math
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IX.C.5. Transmittal of School Activity Fund Audit Report
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IX.D. Human Resources - Penny Murray
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IX.D.1. Differentiated Pay Plan (2017-2018) Revision
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X. Administrative Business Matters
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X.A. Campus Support - Dr. Lee McDade
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X.A.1. **Board Policy 6.203 - School Admissions - Second & Final Reading
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X.A.2. **Zero Tolerance Suspension Appeal
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XI. Board Matters
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XI.A. **PECCA - Appointment of Special Question Committee - Chairman Highlander
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Chairman Highlander stated that according to the law two Board members need to serve and he and Mr. Galloway agreed to serve. They will work in conjunction with Mr. Liner, HCEA, and Kevin Aslinger and Steven Hinkle. In the past they have also worked with Dr. McDade and will continue to do so.
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XII. Information Only
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XII.A. Legal Services Report
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XII.B. FY2019 Budget Calendar
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Discussion:
Hamilton County Department of Education Administration January 2-25, 2018 Departmental work on the FY2019 Budget. a. Staffing Information is distributed to Cabinet.
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XIV. Adjourn
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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