December 13, 2018 at 5:30 PM - Jackson-Madison County School Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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1.A. MOMENT OF SILENCE
Rationale:
Kevin Alexander, Chairman will open the Jackson-Madison County School Board Meeting with a moment of silence
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1.B. PRESENTATION OF COLORS BY
Rationale:
South Side High School Navy ROTC will present the Colors at the School Board Meeting. South Side ROTC is under the direction of Commander David J. Conner and Chief Dennis Reggans
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1.C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Rationale:
Kevin Alexander, Chairman, will lead the Pledge of Allegiance
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2. APPROVALS
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2.A. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
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2.B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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3. APPEARANCE BEFORE THE BOARD
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3.A. SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHORUS
Rationale:
South Elementary School Chorus under the direction of Mrs. Sheila Houston. The South Elementary Chorus sang at the Monday, December 10, 2018 Work Session
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3.B. TVAAS SCHOOL RECOGNITION
Speaker(s):
Keli McAlister
Discussion:
Jared Myracle presented a JMCSS Recognition for Academic Growth 2017-2018 power point and a banner was presented to the following schools. TVAAS Level 4 (Above Expectations) South Elementary School - Principal Scott Nelson, Pope Elementary School - Tracy Vowel, Northeast Middle School - Micheal Morris and Alexander Elementary - Carolyn Caldwell TVAAS Level 5 ( Significantly Above Expectations) South Side High School - Anita Tucker, Community Montessori School - Dr. Melinda Harris, Madison Academic Magnet High - Chad Guthrie and Jackson-Central Merry Early college High - Nathan Lewis Jackson-Central Merry Early College High and Madison Academic Magnet High School were recognized as Reward Schools by the State of Tennessee, meaning they were in the top 5% for academic growth in the state. |
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4. JMCEA ANNOUNCEMENTS
Speaker(s):
Earlene Price, President of JMCEA
Discussion:
Earlene Price, President of JMCEA thanked the School Board for supporting the Teachers and attending the meetings.
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5. FINANCIAL REPORT
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5.A. MODIFIED SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Discussion:
Holly Kellar did not have any other information to report and Mike Nichols stated that there was an error in calculations but the error has been corrected.
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5.B. SALES TAX REPORT
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5.C. SCHOOL EXPENDITURE REPORT/SCHOOL UTILITY EXPENSE ANALYSIS
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6. ACTION ITEMS
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6.A. DISCIPLINARY HEARING AUTHORITY
Speaker(s):
Kevin Alexander
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.B. POLICY COMMITTEE REVISIONS FOR APPROVAL
Speaker(s):
Janice Hampton
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.C. LONG RANGE COMMITTEE - NAME FOR NEW LINCOLN SCHOOL
Speaker(s):
Morris Merriweather
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.D. 2019-2020 AND 2020-2021 CALENDARS FOR APPROVAL
Speaker(s):
Jared Myracle
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.E. RETIREMENT INSURANCE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE INSURANCE AND BUDGET COMMITTEES
Speaker(s):
Jim Campbell and James Johnson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.F. JMCSS MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT
Speaker(s):
Kevin Alexander
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The current Mission Statement - To prepare tomorrow's leaders by providing a safe, caring learning environment, working in cooperation with families and the community and providing appropriate curriculum and effective instruction. approved Mission Statement - To prepare tomorrow's leaders for options and opportunities by providing a safe, caring learning environment, working in cooperation with families and the community, and providing appropriate curriculum and effective instruction. The current Vision Statement - That all graduates will be effective problem solvers and have acquired the knowledge and skills to be life-long learners and productive citizens. approved Vision Statement - All graduates will acquire the knowledge and skills to pursue options and opportunities and become productive citizens. |
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6.G. 2018 LEA COMPLIANCE REPORT
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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7.A. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM
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8. ITEMS ADDED TO THE AGENDA PER VOTE UNDER ITEM 2.2
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8.A. ITEMS ADDED TO THE AGENDA BY A VOTE UNDER ITEM 2.2 WILL BE PLACED HERE
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9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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10. LEGISLATIVE CONTACT REPORT
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10.A. NUMBER OF LEGISLATIVE CONTACTS MADE DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH
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11. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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11.A. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Discussion:
Eric Jones mentioned that the School District signed a partnership with Western Governors University (WGU) Tennessee for the JMCSS employees to further their education and earn a master's and bachelor's degree. The JMCSS would be eligible for special scholarships, will be able to pay a flat-rate tuition, and further their education while education their students.
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12. CONSENT AGENDA
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12.A. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER MINUTES
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12.B. STUDENT SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
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12.C. HUMAN CAPITAL REPORT
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12.D. BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS
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12.E. CHECKLIST GREATER THAN $14,999.99
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13. ADJOURNMENT
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13.A. ADJOURN THE MEETING
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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