| Regular Board | |
| Attendance Taken on 8/18/2022 at 5:21 PM | |
| Phil Isaacs | Present |
| Danny O'Quinn | Present |
| Eddie Pless | Present |
| Jamie Schaff | Present |
| Mike Wilson | Present |
| Present: 5, Absent: 0 | |
| Regular Board | |
| Attendance Taken on 8/18/2022 at 5:30 PM | |
| Phil Isaacs | Present |
| Danny O'Quinn | Present |
| Eddie Pless | Present |
| Jamie Schaff | Present |
| Mike Wilson | Present |
| Present: 5, Absent: 0 | |
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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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5. TIME FOR CITIZENS TO SPEAK
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6. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
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6.A. Recognition of Meg Foster, Tennessee Teacher of the Year Finalist.
Discussion:
Meg Foster chosen as 9-12 District Region. She's advanced from Regional and is now one of the nine State finalists. Invited to go to Nashville for ceremony where Tennessee Teacher of the Year is determined.
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
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7.A. Minutes of Regular Meeting: July 21, 2022.
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7.B. Approve General Purpose Fund Financial Statement, June 30, 2022, and July 31, 2022.
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7.C. Approve Federal Projects Fund Financial Statement, June 30, 2022, and July 31, 2022.
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7.D. Approve School Nutrition Fund Financial Statement, June 30, 2022, and July 31, 2022.
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7.E. Approve 2021-2022 Year End Reserves.
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7.F. Approve signature card changes to Elizabethton City School accounts held at Citizens Bank.
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7.G. Approve School Year 2022-2023 Agreement to Administer the School Nutrition Program(s).
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7.H. Approve ECS Reopening Plan for the 2022-2023 school year.
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7.I. Approve the Six-Month ECS Health and Safety Plan for the 2022-2023 school year.
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7.J. Approve second reading of updated Board Policy 1.102, Board Members.
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7.K. Approve second reading of updated Board Policy 1.105, School Board Legislative Involvement.
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7.L. Approve second reading of Board Policy 1.204, Board Member Development Opportunities.
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7.M. Approve second reading of Board Policy 4.101, Instructional Standards.
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7.N. Approve second reading of Board Policy 4.210, Credit Recovery.
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7.O. Approve second reading of Board Policy 4.402, Reconsideration of Textbooks and Instructional Materials.
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7.P. Approve second reading of Board Policy 4.403, Library Materials.
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7.Q. Approve second reading of Board Policy 4.406, Use of the Internet.
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7.R. Approve second reading of Board Policy 4.600, Grading System.
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7.S. Approve second reading of Board Policy 4.602, Honor Roll, Awards, & Class Ranking.
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7.T. Approve second reading of Board Policy 5.106, Application and Employment.
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7.U. Approve second reading of Board Policy 6.317, Student Disciplinary Hearing Authority.
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7.V. Approve an Equipment Disposal Request from Travis Hurley, Principal at East Side Elementary for the disposal of a filing cabinet that's broken and missing a key, to be trashed or recycled.
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7.W. Approve an Equipment Disposal Request from Travis Hurley, Principal at East Side Elementary for the disposal of a kitchen play center w/broken doors that was donated to a local church.
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7.X. Approve an Equipment Disposal Request from Travis Hurley, Principal at East Side Elementary for the disposal of two blue student chairs. The legs are broken and cannot be repaired and are to be thrown away.
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7.Y. Approve an Equipment Disposal Request from Beth Wilson, Finance Director at Central Office for the disposal of an OKI C532 Color/Black & White Printer, to be disposed of by the Technology Department.
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7.Z. Approve an Equipment Disposal Request from Beth Wilson, Finance Director at Central Office for the disposal of an HP Printer to be disposed of by the Technology Department.
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7.AA. Approve an Equipment Disposal Request from Beth Wilson, Finance Director at Central Office for the disposal of a Sharp Copier (MX-M623N) to be disposed of by the Technology Department.
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7.AB. Approve an Equipment Disposal Request from Joey Trent, Director of Technology, for the disposal of an APC-5MX1500RM2V VPS (battery back-up), to be recycled by the Technology Department.
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7.AC. Approve an Equipment Disposal Request from Jon Minton, Principal at EHS, for the disposal of various items to be discarded. (Please see attached documentation for details.)
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7.AD. Approve an Equipment Disposal Request from Brian Culbert, CTE Director, for the disposal of books in the CTE Stem room to be discarded.
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7.AE. Approve an Equipment Disposal Request from John Wright, Principal at WS, for the disposal of a metal shelf unit to be thrown away.
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7.AF. Approve an Equipment Disposal Request from John Wright, Principal at WSE for the disposal of a broken red chair.
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7.AG. Approve an Equipment Disposal Request from John Wright, Principal at WSE for the disposal of old books to be discarded.
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7.AH. Approve an Equipment Disposal Request from John Wright, Principal at WSE, for the disposal of outdated books to be thrown away.
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7.AI. Approve an Equipment Disposal Request from Chris Berry for the disposal of broken chairs and shredder to be discarded.
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7.AJ. Approve an Equipment Disposal Request from Chris Berry, Principal at T. A. Dugger Jr. High for the disposal of old books to be discarded.
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7.AK. Approve an Equipment Disposal Request from Mr. Josh Boatman, Special Education Director for the disposal of several large special education aids that are no longer usable. Please see attached documentation for a detailed list.
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7.AL. Approve travel for Director of Schools to Nashville for Teacher of the Year, Meg Foster's recognition on August 25, 2022.
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7.AM. Approve travel by National Naval Defense Cadet Corp classes to travel to Kings Mountain National Military Park on November 28-29, 2022.
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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 HIRES: Amelia (Millie) Pierce, ESP Student Leader- Systemwide, effective August 4, 2022; Jeff Bohlke, Instructional Assistant at EHS, effective August 2, 2022; Bo Toft, Educational Assistant at HME, effective August 2, 2022; Mary Price, Cafeteria Personnel at EHS, effective August 3, 2022; Ashley Taylor, Cook at EHS, effective August 3, 2022; Vickie Livingston, SPED Teacher at HME, effective August 1, 2022; Scarlett Miller, Cafeteria Personnel at EHS, effective July 27, 2022; Hazel "Karen" Arnold, Cafeteria Personnel at TAD, effective July 27, 2022; Renee Hughes, Cafeteria Personnel at EHS, effective July 25, 2022; Doug Schulz, Boy's Head Soccer Coach at EHS, effective July 14, 2022; Austen Lopez, Educational Assistant at HME, effective July 21, 2022; Jennifer Sansom, Educational Assistant at EHS, effective August 9, 2020; Alexis Cook, Educational Assistant at HME, effective August 9, 2022.
ADDITIONAL POSITION: Mindy Salyer, ESP Student Leader, effective August 1, 2022; Abby Baker, ESP Student Leader, effective August 1, 2022; Molly Schell, ESP Student Leader (System-wide), effective August 1, 2022; Ellie Phillips, Assistant Cross Country Coach at EHS, effective July 28, 2022; Kinsey Baines, Cheerleading Coach at TAD, effective July 19, 2022; Leah Moore Assistant Volleyball Coach at TAD, effective July 19, 2022; Marianne Isbister, ESP Student Leader (System-wide), effective August 9, 2020; Michael Freeman, Educational Assistant at WSE, effective August 10, 2022; Brett Deaton, ESP Student Leader (System-wide), effective August 10, 2022; Tammy Gilbert, ESP Student Leader (System-wide), effective August 4, 2022. TRANSFERRALS: Jasmine Miller, Teacher at East Side, effective August 1, 2022; Mindy Salyer, TN All Corp Instructional Assistant at ESE, effective July 27, 2022; Bonnie White, SPED Assistant to the Teacher at WS, effective August 2, 2022; Dustin Duncan, College & Career Advisor at EHS, effective August 1, 2022 (Dustin will also continue his duties of Community Partnership Director); Brandon Blevins, Math Interventionist Assistant at EHS, effective August 9, 2022; Dolly Ruddlesden, Substitute Cook (System-wide), effective July 19, 2022; RESIGNED: April Shumate, Instructional Assistant at EHS, effective July 29, 2022; Abigail Carver, Educational Assistant at EHS, effective July 28, 2022; Adam Copeland, College & Career Advisor at EHS, effective July 20, 2022; Molly Schell, Instructional Assistant-FT Sub at ESE, effective August 9, 2022. LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Lou Ann Mollish, Cafeteria Personnel at EHS, from August 3, 2022 through October 31, 2022; NAME CHANGE: Sara (Penley) Tynes, Teacher at WSE, from Penley to Tynes; Hannah (Bowers) Starkey, Teacher at ESE, from Bowers to Starkey. REHIRE: Charlotte Bennett, Custodian at WSE, effective July 14, 2022. |
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8.B. Director's Update
Discussion:
It's been a great week and a half. 2,800 students, largest enrollment in 30 years. EHS around 900 students. Record enrollment! Appreciate all that worked in Back to School Bash and Opening In-Service. Spoke at Kiwanis and appreciate that opportunity. New laws and legislation at the Summer Law Conference. Also met with Senator Marsha Blackburn today. We appreciate her support. Extra Curricular activities have kicked off. EHS vs. Science Hill tomorrow night. September meeting date moved from Thursday the 15th to Tuesday the 13th. Will discuss later in the meeting.
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8.C. Board Member Reports
Discussion:
TSBA best organizations to present timely information on the forefront.
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8.D. City Council Liaison's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Simerly: Carter Compassion Center almost ready for roof and opening. Located in old Chamber building. Good place for students if they need volunteer hours, we have licensed social worker and several others working at the Compassion Center. Reach out to Brandon Young or Mr. Simerly. Covered Bridge Days September 23rd and 25th. Greg Workman has worked to get performers there. Trick or Treat October 31st 3:00 - 4:30 downtown, December 10th at 6:00 p.m. Christmas Parade. It's the job the teachers are doing, everyone behind the scenes doing the work. Congratulations on doing such a good job.
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8.E. Student Liaison's Report
Discussion:
SGA held Senior sunrise. Student body has expressed the desire to paint their parking spot. Dress Code: Crack down on dress code. Embarrassed by teachers calling them out in the hallway.
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9. REGULAR AGENDA
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9.A. Ratify Memorandum of Understanding between Niswonger Foundation and Elizabethton City Schools to provide Project On-Track math tutoring for students in grades 1-8.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion was made by Board Member #1, second by Board Member #2 to ratify Memorandum of Understanding between Niswonger Foundation and Elizabethton City Schools to provide Project On-Track math tutoring for students in grades 1-8. Motion carried.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Time was of the essence. Informed of this grant opportunity in the amount of $280,000.00 from Niswonger per year to work on tutoring. These funds will help pay for four teachers, one teacher at each elementary and one at TAD.
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9.B. Ratify the creation of four (4) teacher positions to provide math tutoring services for 1st-8th grade students.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion was made by Board Member #1, second by Board Member #2 to ratify the creation of four (4) teacher positions to provide math tutoring services for 1st-8th grade students. Motion carried.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Please see 9.A. discussion.
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9.C. Approve creating full-time Teacher Assistant position for EHS, paid for using XQ Grant funds for the 2022-2023 school year.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion was made by Board Member #1, second by Board Member #2 to approve creating full-time Teacher Assistant position for EHS, paid for using XQ Grant funds for the 2022-2023 school year. Motion carried.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Teacher Assistant position assist Mr. Presnell in operating the cadet program to be funded by extra XQ Grant funds. Numbers growing. Recognized across the region at how quickly they've grown. Will help with drills, etc.
Mr. Wilson: Wasn't high on the program at the beginning, but couldn't have been more wrong. This program has filled the gap for a lot of students. Great opportunity for students. Group of cadets working at Back to School Bash. Incredibly good workers, self-motivated and self-directed. |
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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 Tuesday, the 13th day of September 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.
Discussion:
Mr. Pless asked if anyone had a problem with moving the September Board Meeting from Thursday, September 15 to Tuesday, September 13th. Everyone agreed that the meeting should be moved from Thursday, September 15 to Tuesday, September 13th.
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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.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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