May 10, 2021 at 5:30 PM - Jackson-Madison County School Work Session

Discussion:  The JMCSS Work Session was called together at 5:30 with an invocation led by AJ Massey followed by the pledge of allegiance. Roll call was taken at 5:33 pm. Mr. Andre Darnell came in shortly after and Mrs. Janice Hampton was virtual. 

Shortly after the meeting was called to order Crocker, Chris Alexander and Chris Rice gave an update to the board on JCM and Madison.  Due to a storm there will be a delay in shipping on the elevators from the vendor. They need to check and see if the elevators are damaged and will keep us updated. They are also having labor and material issues at Madison. They believe the schedule is still achievable. 

Discussion:  The policy committee met on April 27th to discuss Section 5 Board Policies. Policies 5.106, 5.307,5.309, 5.310, 5.400, 5.401, 5.402, 5.601, 5.602, 5.603, 5.605, 5.606, 5.607, 5.608, 5.610, 5.611, 5.700, 5.800, 5.801, 5.802, and 5.803 will be submitted to TSBA to update with no corrections. Policies 5.601, 5.6002, 5.609, and 5.703 will need to be deleted from JMCSS policies. Policies 5.118, 5.308, 5.403, 5.500, 5.5001, 5.501, 5.600, 5.701, 5.702 will be submitted to TSBA for corrections to be made. 
 

Discussion:  Budge Amendments Fund #141 General Purpose Schools
1. $2,206 (New Money) Insurance recovery - Funds received for a damaged bus. 
2. $878,023 Summer Learning Camps Grant- This grant provides funding to offer in-person learning loss remediation and student acceleration programs with emphasis on reading and math instruction. 
3. $131,742 STREAM Mini Camps Grant- This grant provides funding to offer in-person learning loss remediation and student acceleration programs with emphasis on reading and math instruction. 
Fund #143 Food Services
4. $200,000 This amendment reallocates funds to cover the purchase of additional equipment for the JCM remodel and for Madison. 
Fund #177 Education Capital
5. $5,936 Insurance recovery-Fund received for water damage to Liberty High School. 
Discussed to approve at Board Meeting.

Discussion:  Please see attached copies that was presented to the board. We are only at 76% of the budget for the year. We are able to put money we have saved back into the fund balance. Teachers will get a 3% raise and the board will pay the 2.5% insurance increase.

Discussion:  a. Superintendent Evaluation instrument form submitted for approval to evaluate Dr. King.  Will resend a better copy of this evaluation from TSBA. Board Members please put Yes/No. If No please explain why. Will discuss in June Board meeting. 
b. Capital Projects - ESSER 3.0 commitment  
    i. Oman Arena
   ii.  Multipurpose Football Stadium
  iii.  Central Office convert to Career Center
  iv.  JASA at Malesus School
  v.   JCM Auditorium
 vi.  Madison High convert to District Office
            1.  District Safety and Emergency Command Center
            2.  Parent and Family Resource Center
            3.  Student-ran Cafe
            4.  Social & Mental Health Support Center
            5.  etc
Need to go ahead and approve at board meeting to proceed. 
c.  High School Graduation Ceremonies:  JCM Early College Tuesday, May 18 at 6:00 pm at Oman Arena, Liberty Tech Saturday, May 22nd  at 6:30 pm at Oman Arena, Madison Academic High Thursday, May 20 at 6:00 pm at Oman Arena, North Side High Saturday, May 22nd at 10:00 am at Oman Arena, and South Side High School Friday, May 21 at 4:00 pm at Civic Center. 
d. School Volunteer Recognition Award deadline has passed but we will submit for other recognition. 
e. Consolidated Federal Application Annual Approval- will need to approve at board meeting and upload. 
f. Rising STARS Learning Loss Summer Camp Overview- Dates Elementary May 24-June 18, Middle School June 28-July 23rd. Monday-Thursday and one Friday. Southwest will provide meals. See attached forms for sites, transportation, physical activity/STEAM. 
g. CMS and Madison 25% zone (new map to include the 3 A's Arlington, Alexander and Andrew)
h. JCM/Madison Transition plan Phase I, II, and III depending on occupancy. The executive team will continue to meet to see the best and most effective way once they receive occupancy. Each transition phase is attached.   
    i.  Contingency Plan
   ii.  Sports Program Plan/Co-op agreement will come up with a way for the students to participate and be eligible to play sports. 
i.  Personnel Update -Vacancies 0, Absentee at 6%, 
j. Teacher of the Year Recognition- Teachers of the Year will have a Luncheon Friday, May 21 at the Farmers' Market
k. Teacher Appreciation Week- this week Dr. King and staff will visit each school and hand deliver each teacher/staff a cookie from Chick-Fil-A. 
 

Discussion:  Board Committees

Discussion:  TLN update - Ms. Black gave an update on the 42.6 million budget bill approved for BEP.
JMCEA: Thanked Dr. King and the Board first by stating the boardroom looks amazing, and thank them also for allowing him to speak at the board retreat. Thanks for celebrating Teacher Appreciation week.

Discussion:  No comments from superintendent. Board Chairman reminded everyone of the Ed Vision meeting at 5:30 pm Tuesday. 

Discussion:  Meeting was adjourned at 7:15 pm.