May 19, 2022 at 5:30 PM - REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING

Discussion:  DANNY O'QUINN MADE A MOTION TO REMOVE ITEM I FROM THE REGULAR AGENDA DUE TO ADDITIONAL QUOTES NOT BEING RECEIVED.

Discussion:  Mr. Culbert discussed all the good things going on in CTE at EHS.  EHS placed 6th at Appalachian Fair.  6 CTE Teachers lead Regional Professional Development at Westridge High School in October. Two Criminal Justice Teachers spoke at the Criminal Justice Association in Florida in September.  First year the STEM lab looks as planned.  80 students in STEM received their Megatronics Industry Certifications.  First year for Navy Cadet Corp Program (JR ROTC).  Audio Video Program of study cannot be selected just yet but working on this.  Teaching as a profession also as an elected focus for students (all three courses offered). Local Dual Credit for Aviation through MTSU. Current student who desires to go to MTSU.  Is currently taking tests, no results yet.  

Health Science Students: Katie Dugger presented the students who have completed 60 classroom hours and 20 clinical hours and taken the certification exam to become certified nursing assistants.  Nine students took exam. Waiting on test results for 2 and 7 have passed and currently working as CNA's.  

Agriculture: Mr. Agan, Agriculture Teacher at EHS presented an award to State FFA Degree Recipient, Mahayla Carr.  Mahayla will be attending  Northeast State for two years then onto UT to pursue an AgBusiness Degree. 

Mr. Mills and Mr. Edmonds presented the Aviation Awards.  Mr. Mills thanked the Board for allowing them to appear.  Have put 2,600 hours on simulator. We have so many great programs at EHS that promote students. Three students that soloed last year. Those are Caleb Tipton, Clayton Meredith, Holston Howard.  This year Emma Garland, Jay Blake Stewart and Trenton Taylor and Carter Davison will solo.  

Mr. Mills also introduced, Ret. Lt. Col. Bill Powey (every dollar students put in he matches), John and Steve Brumit (own the aircraft that students use) $20.00 an hour for students to fly.  Flying left seat for $10.00, if paying through the airport it would be $200.00.  The Brumits father started this program with the goal of keeping children off drugs and alcohol.  Brad Hardee, spoke at EHS, Navy Retired.  Gave a $5,000.00 check for the aviation program.  Mr. Mills also read a statement from Mr. Dan Cogan, Elizabethton Airport Manager, in support of the program and the students he's employed from our Aviation program.  

Mr. Edmonds thanked Mr. Mills for the work he's done to build the Aviation program at EHS. Students presented him with a shirt.  

Work Ethic Distinction: State-wide.  Work Ethic Distinction based on points, attendance, tardiness, discipline, grade point average, drug free standard, CTE Coursework, competitions for CTE, dual enrollment, industry certifications, etc. Niswonger keeps up with this.  Students are guaranteed a job interview for something they qualify for. The students, Cagney Bennett and Lucy Maupin received these diplomas.  

Ms. Wilber: Career Quest-It's All About Business, Sam Bowers and Dillon McDuffey placed second place.  Owen Wampler-Excellence in Job Interview.  FLBA State Leadership Conference in April:  David Crowder, Corey Buchanan, Skylar Fair, George Dennis, Michelle Worley, Elizabeth Underhill, Ethan Horton, Clarice Dickinson, Ava Wilber, Reece Stonebreaker, Owen Wampler, Hayden Culbert, Holden Roaten.  Owen Wampler, Hayden Culbert and Holden Roaten will be attending the National Conference this summer in Chicago, Illinois.  

Audio/Video Production: New class this year.  ETSU held contest this year and had kids place in this contest. They were Jackson Clavier, Hayden Culbert, Legend Luttrell and Adam Hughes. Jackson Clavier Productions.

Criminal Justice: CSI Program is done at TCAT.  Students doing investigative field work. 
  
 

Discussion:  T. A. Dugger Golf Team Recognition: Girls finished 8-0, Boys finished 7-1 in regular season. Qualified for regions.  

Discussion:  Coach Witten read a letter that was presented to the TSSAA for the 2019 Mr. Football Award. Bryson's jersey will be enshrined in the trophy case at EHS.  Thanks to his family, teammates, and supporting cast.   

Discussion:  Great that we can recognize students and show support for those students.  Thanks to everyone who participated in all the programs this spring.  Graduation this Saturday at 9:00 a.m. in Citizens Bank Stadium.  Reception in the media center for Board Members at 8:00 a.m.  Very proud of faculty and staff for their commitment and resilience.  June Board Meeting ESSER Funds spending. Rejection of bids for baseball hitting facility on Consent Agenda. Came in way over budget.  Continue to look and study the project to make a reality for the future.  Summer Learning Camps begin Tuesday, May 31st.  Will last four weeks. Tremendous gains last year.  Camps take place at West Side and T. A. Dugger. Still have Summer ESP Program at Harold McCormick.

Discussion:  Ms. Schaff talked about the Ten Percent Banquet at EHS.  Decorations were beautiful, food was great.  Honors Day was so professional.  HME Senior Tea was amazing.  Thanks to everyone and hope they have a relaxing summer break.

Discussion:  Thank you on behalf of all the students.  Lots of opportunities this year. Thanks for everything. 

Discussion:  Looking at Mr. VanHuss' contract. Will bring back to the Board during the June meeting.

Discussion:  Proud to announce budget has employment raises for all employees in the system.  BS0 Certified salary step increases from 38,200.00 to 40,500.00.  Classified staff at school level: five steps, raise beginning pay.  Salary increases in excess of $1,200,000.00.  Dental and Life Insurance paid at 100%, 100% of most insurance plans. Proud to recognize employees hard work. 

Discussion:  Big part of ESSER 3.0 funds going toward HME construction.  Volatile time to be doing construction. Prices increasing 15-20% in the next few weeks.  Purchasing 15 units to replace two-pipe system. Boiler will be used in areas where units are not being installed, then to EHS to replace aging boiler.  Funds have to be spent by Summer 2023.  Will keep units until able to have them installed.  

Discussion:  Software installed on Chromebooks and devices in the system to monitor what sites students are going to.  

Discussion:  Received bid back from Summers Taylor. Bid was too high, and Summers Taylor was able to work with us to lower that amount.  Adds 50 parking spaces.  Currently, not enough parking spaces for employees or parents.  Huge improvement to the campus.  Mr. Hurley is very excited.  This will be done as soon as they can get to us.  Scope of work 45 days.  They asked that we be understanding with materials being hard to get.  

Discussion:  Hearts heavy with the passing of Danny Smith.  No rate increases.  Level of service over the years is testament to him.

Discussion:  Assists us with speech and language services.  Allows us an extra set of hands with all the services we provide. No charge to the system.  Great to have them working with our students. 

Discussion:  Three bidders for these services. G & R was the lowest compliant bidder.  G & R has been doing lawn care for the last couple of months. Fantastic job done by Eric Shepherd.  Encourage you to look at the campuses.  

Discussion:  This Item was removed from the Agenda due to bids not being received in time for the Board Meeting. 

Discussion:  Motion to Adjourn by Danny O'Quinn.