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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. MOMENT OF SILENCE
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3. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
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4. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. TIME FOR CITIZENS TO SPEAK
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5.A. No citizens have asked to appear before the Board.
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6. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
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6.A. Recognition of the CER Curriculum Review Teams.
Discussion:
Mr. VanHuss recognized the work the CER Curriculum Review Teams have done. Very appreciative of teachers to share material with others. We're very proud of everything they do!
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6.B. Recognition of the Drama Department Students from EHS and TAD.
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Fall 2020 in the middle of a film project, but hybrid was not good. Opportunity to have a musical. Catch was it had to be filmed. Buckled down last year and made an hour-long film using adobe, industry style cameras and produced Beauty and the Beast in an hour-long production. Learned a lot. First full on stage film "The Adams Family". Hoping to grow forensics in the future. Upcoming events are"That's Not How I Remember It" and "Oz". May 6th at 7:30 and May 7th, 2:30 and 7:30 at the Bonnie Kate Theater. That's Not How I Remember It is a romp in the 80's. OZ is a story of grief as told by Oz himself. Liken it to a Pixar movie, lighthearted, then hard truth, then back up again. We've accomplished a lot and am very proud of them.
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6.C. Recognition of the EHS Marching Band.
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Students have exceeded all his expectations. Truly special at EHS, and looking forward to next year. Won three local competitions. Tennessee High (Music in the Castle) John Battle Invitational and Carnes Invitational. Western Carolina where they were the Reserved Grand Champion and beat a Nationally ranked band and were second to Dobyns Bennet. 2A State Champtionship, 2nd Place Reserve Grand Champions, and the Color Guard won a State Championship. Seven students made All-State East Ensemble. Concert Bands were split into, one went to an assessment and received an excellent rating and had 100+ Superior Ratings at a Solo Ensemble event. Spring Concert to be held Thursday, May 5th. Also, one All State Student, Ethan Horton, just found out he's 5th Chair in the All State Band Competition. Senior's are the reason they did very well. He acknowledged that Perry Elliott had these children for three years prior to Mr. Valentine. He's appreciative and thankful for their hard work.
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6.D. Recognition of the TSBA SCOPE 2022 Conference Students from EHS.
Discussion:
Dr. Minton shared in 2018 EHS opened up the opportunity for students to apply to attend Scope Conference. Opportunity for student leaders across Tennessee to learn about School Boards and how they work. EHS had eleven applicants this year. Students were interviewed and asked questions pertaining to the debate questions that would be asked at Conference. Elijah Smith, Ashlyn Meadows, Kaitlyn Glover, and Ryleigh Ruble were chosen. They had to debate issues they didn't agree on, then have a School Board Meeting. Thanks to Mr. Hensley for promoting. Just want them to know how proud we are of them for representing ECS with class. Student leadership is important.
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
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7.A. Minutes of Regular Meeting: March 17, 2022
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7.B. Approve General Purpose Fund Financial Statement, March 31, 2022.
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7.C. Approve Federal Projects Fund Financial Statement, March 31, 2022.
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7.D. Approve School Nutrition Fund Financial Statement, March 31, 2022.
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7.E. Approve second reading of Board Policy 1.102, Board Members Legal Status.
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Motion was made by Board Member #1, second by Board Member #2 to approve second reading of Board Policy 1.102, Board Members Legal Status. Motion carried.
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7.F. Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Frontier Health for a School-Based Behavioral Health Liaison to provide early intervention, prevention, consultation, assessment, and referral services to Elizabethton City Schools.
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7.G. Approve Interquest Detection Canines Agreement for 2022-2023.
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Motion was made by Board Member #1, second by Board Member #2 to approve Interquest Detection Canines Agreement for 2022-2023. Motion carried.
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7.H. Approve Equipment Disposal Request from Brian Culbert, CTE Director at EHS for the disposal of two manual sphygmomanometers and blood pressure cuffs and one manikin.
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7.I. Approve an Equipment Disposal Request from Eric Wampler, Principal at HME for the disposal of textbooks.
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7.J. Approve an Equipment Disposal Request from Dr. Jon Minton, Principal at EHS, for the disposal of a potters wheel and kiln to be sold on Gov Deals.
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7.K. Approve an Equipment Disposal Request from Dr. Jon Minton, Principal at EHS, for the disposal of a wooden bookshelf to be thrown away.
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7.L. Approve an Equipment Disposal Request from Jon Minton, Principal at EHS for the disposal of an Adams Vibraphone and Majestic Marimba to be sold.
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7.M. Approve an Equipment Disposal Request from Travis Hurley, Principal at ES for the disposal of two shelving units to be thrown away.
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7.N. Approve travel to Knoxville, Tennessee for Nursing Education students to take the CNA Certification Exam for Spring 2022, on Friday, May 6, 2022.
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7.O. Approve travel for the FBLA State Conference winners to travel to the FBLA National Conference in Chicago, Illinois June 27, 2022 through July 4, 2022.
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7.P. Approve travel for Director of Schools to attend the TOSS Legislative Update on Monday, May 16th at Sarah Simpson PD & Technology Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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8. REPORT - DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS/BOARD MEMBERS
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8.A. Personnel Report
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8.A.a. NEW: Alexis Kirby, ESP Student Leader, Systemwide, effective March 30, 2022; Jan Broome, Tn All Corp Instructional Asst. at HME, effective April 4, 2022; Hailey Ingle, Asst. to the Teacher at ESE, effective March 23, 2022; Bonnie White, SPED Asst./Lunchroom Monitor at WSE, effective April 4, 2022; Dolly Ruddlesden, Substitute Cafeteria Personnel, Systemwide, effective March 17, 2022; Morgan Roszel, Swim Instructor/Lifeguard at EHS, effective March 16, 2022; Dalton Roszel, Lifeguard/Swim Instructor at EHS, effective March 7, 2022; Codi Taylor, Educational Assistant at HME, effective April 4, 2022; Lindsay "Makailah" Shell, Interim TNAC Teacher at HME, effective April 29, 2022 through May 25, 2022.
ADDITIONAL POSITION: Isayah Balaicuis, E-Sports Coach at EHS, effective March 21, 2022; Abbie Grindstaff, Asst. to the Teacher at WSE, effective March 24, 2022. TRANSFERRED: Megan Reid, Interim Kindergarten Teacher at HME, effective April 4, 2022, through May 25, 2022; Sienna Brown, from P/T Educational Asst. to F/T TN All Corp Instructional Asst. at TAD, effective March 15, 2022; Dolly Ruddlesden, Cafeteria Personnel at EHS, from Substitute Cook to P/T Cook, effective March 21, 2022; Leanna Murdock, from TNAC Teacher-ELA Teacher to ELA Teacher, effective April 8, 2022. RESIGNED: Barry Edney, Boys Asst. Basketball Coach at EHS, effective April 1, 2022; Elizabeth Austin, Tn All Corp Instructional Asst. at HME, effective March 24, 2022; Crystal Carpenter, Cafeteria Personnel at EHS, effective March 11, 2022; Bill McClay, Girls' Head Soccer Coach at EHS, effective March 16, 2022; Megan Ramirez, ESP Student Leader, Systemwide, effective March 19, 2022; Faith Simmons, ESP Student Leader, Systemwide, effective April 6, 2022; Lela Fasciano, Educational Assistant at ESE, effective April 15, 2022; Sarah Bowers, Educational Assistant at WELC, effective April 4, 2022; Emilee Carver, Asst. Volleyball Coach at EHS, effective April 12, 2022. LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Beth Stevens, Teacher at HME, from April 4, 2022, through May 25, 2022; Shelley Smithdeal, Speech Therapist at WSE, from March 16, 2022, through May 25, 2022; Kathryn Daugherty, Math Interventionist at HME, from April 4, 2022, through May 25, 2022; Tracy Hayes, Registrar at TAD, from April 25, 2022, through May 6, 2022; Debbie Estep, Teacher at HME, from April 11, 2022 through April 26, 2022. OTHER: Shawnna Valentine, name change from Shawnna Kelley, effective March 24, 2022; Brittany Tipton, name change from Brittany Starnes. |
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8.B. Director's Update
Discussion:
Ms. Malone and art Teachers across system had first community art show. Over 40 pieces of art by our students at the new Chamber of Commerce Building. It was fantastic! Students were so proud of their work! All 40 pieces of artwork were sold. They raised over $1,500.00 with proceeds going to the Isaiah 117 House. Great way to recognize students and their talents. Thanks to Ms. Malone, Mr. Roberts, Ms. Miller, Ms. Harris and Ms. Berry for all their work. Putting pressure on Ms. Malone for next year! Great night.
Continue to follow new funding formula. Looks promising. Updates to come. All Directors in NE Tn. sent letters in support of the new funding formula. Excited about the potential benefits to come. EHS hosted the Chamber Membership Breakfast this morning. Great chance for community to see all the good things going on in our schools. Visit from XQ Super School Institute as well. Potential for future partnerships with that organization. Thankful for all they've done! We have another mental health counselor through a grant approved. We now have three and appreciate the partnership with Frontier Health. Potential to add one for every school or one per 250 students. State recognizes this is a huge need. |
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8.C. Board Member Reports
Discussion:
Dr. Minton great job this morning. Thanks for a great morning!
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8.D. City Council Liaison's Report
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8.E. Student Liaison's Report
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Mental Health: It means a lot to see the School Board adding these things. Multiple students have asked for this for a long time.
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9. REGULAR AGENDA
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9.A. Approve first reading of revised Board Policy 6.206, Transfers Within the System.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion was made by Board Member #1, second by Board Member #2 to approve first reading of revised Board Policy 6.206, Transfers Within the System. Motion carried.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Legislature enacted a procedure for all districts to follow for open enrollment. Students within the district to be able to go to different schools for which they're not zoned. We have had procedures in place for many years but felt is necessary to add language that mirrors state law. It's a little more work on our end but not that drastic a change. We will be notifying parents of spots available past the first half day. Hard to determine in April. If we have a request for a specific grade level at a specific school that exceeds slots available, a lottery process will be in place to determine who gets those spots.
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9.B. Approve first reading of revised Board Policy 6.600, Student Records.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion was made by Board Member #1, second by Board Member #2 to approve first reading of revised Board Policy 6.600, Student Records. Motion carried.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The number of computer programs and software we continue to add to the district, there's a question as to who is a school system official. Ms. Owen advised we tighten up our policy. Best for All District Grant working with software company allowing teachers to monitor chromebooks in the classroom. This software company will need to be considered a school official. This is where we need to tighten policy up.
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9.C. Approve the Elizabethton (101) Public District FY 2022 Fiscal Pre-Monitoring Supports Grant in agreement with Blackburn, Childers & Steagall, CPA's.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion was made by Board Member #1, second by Board Member #2 to approve the Elizabethton (101) Public District FY 2022 Fiscal Pre-Monitoring Supports Grant in agreement with Blackburn, Childers & Steagall, CPA's. Motion carried.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
State Grant to utilize our auditors to help with ESSER reporting, tracking, and monitoring. Another layer in being transparent.
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9.D. Approve the Elizabethton (101) Public District FY 2022 Best for All District Grant.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion was made by Board Member #1, second by Board Member #2 to approve the Elizabethton (101) Public District FY 2022 Best for All District Grant. Motion carried.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
We've received another $200,000.00 Grant due to ECS being designated a Best for All District. Proposing two things with this Grant. (1) Tremendous success with TN All Corp tutoring at elementary and junior high level. (2) Implement TN All Corp Tutoring program at EHS focused on math. Item F Agenda Item addresses hiring a teacher and assistant for EHS. Software Contract mentioned in previous Agenda Item also ready for approval in May.
Math not subject specific, just where needed.
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9.E. Ratify a Licensed Psychologist Services Contract between Elizabethton City Board of Education and Chastity Chartier, PsyD., for psychological services for Elizabethton City Schools from April 18, 2022, through June 30, 2023.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion was made by Board Member #1, second by Board Member #2 to ratify a Licensed Psychologist Services Contract between Elizabethton City Board of Education and Chastity Chartier, PsyD., for psychological services for Elizabethton City Schools from April 18, 2022, through June 30, 2023. Motion carried.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
We currently have two individuals performing psychological services (testing for special needs). We've had three people at one time or the other. But due to health issues we only have one at the current time. We're hopeful the psychologist with health issues can get well and return. Currently, we need to meet timelines and this will make a difference. This has been a burden on our Special Education Department.
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9.F. Approve creation of a Full-Time Teacher position and Full-Time Teacher Assistant Position to provide in-school math support at Elizabethton High School for the 2022-2023 school year, or until grant funding is exhausted.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion was made by Board Member #1, second by Board Member #2 to approve creation of a Full-Time Teacher position and Full-Time Teacher Assistant Position to provide in-school math support at Elizabethton High School for the 2022-2023 school year, or until grant funding is exhausted. Motion carried.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Paid for by Best for All District Grant and may be able to extend it an additional year. We're hopeful it will be an asset to the high school.
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9.G. Approve the creation of two part-time summer library interns and one grant manager, utilizing funding received through the American Rescue Plan (ARP): Humanities Grants for Libraries.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion was made by Board Member #1, second by Board Member #2 to approve the creation of two part-time summer library interns and one grant manager, utilizing funding received through the American Rescue Plan (ARP): Humanities Grants for Libraries. Motion carried.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Hensley wrote a grant through ARP. Positions are specifically to do research on the building we're in (Douglas School). Internships for current college students (graduate or undergraduate) preferably with history or communications degree. Preferably former EHS students. Interns would be working in the community, holding community events, trying to bring people in for oral story telling, get artifacts (yearbooks, pictures, brochures, etc.) digitizing all the paperwork. Some might not be willing to give up their materials but might do so if we can digitize it and return it to them. Then they would organize the material over the summer.
Dustin to work as Grant Manager and reporting back to the American Library Association. Starts May 25, 2022, and just for this summer. We appreciate Mr. Hensley to tackle this task.
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10. FOR YOUR INFORMATION
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11. NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING
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11.A. The next regularly scheduled Board Meeting will be held on the 19th day of May 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in the Mack Pierce Board Room in the offices of the Elizabethton Board of Education, located at 804 S. Watauga Avenue, Elizabethton, Tennessee.
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12. ADJOURN
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion was made by Board Member #1, second by Board Member #2 Motion to Adjourn Motion carried.
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned by Mr. Pless.
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