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1. ELECTION OF BOARD CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR
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2. CALL TO ORDER
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3. MOMENT OF SILENCE
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4. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
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5. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA
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6. TIME FOR CITIZENS TO SPEAK
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6.A. No citizens asked to appear before the Board.
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7. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
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7.A. Recognition of the T. A. Dugger Swim Team.
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Mr. White introduced Coach Sams to recognize the 8th graders. 10 girls broke school records and 3 boys broke school records. They won over Liberty Bell as well. Most all swimmers on the team cut their time.
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7.B. Recognition of the TAD Leadership team on visit to Arizona.
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Mr. Smithdeal thanked the Board for the opportunity to take the TAD Leadership Class and Elevate Kids to go on a service and learning trip to Arizona. What it means to lead helping others. Take what they learned and bring it back to our community. Sholo, Arizona, White Mountain Apache Indians. American Indian Christian Mission, boarding school from 2nd-8th grade. Blessed to go out on the reservation and work, cleaning several parks and helping out in many community areas. It was an eye-opening experience for our students. The students spoke about what the trip meant to them.
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7.C. Recognition of the Elizabethton High School Marching Band.
Discussion:
Mr. Valentine thanked the Board for their unwavering support. Competition local. Carter County Cup Award. Banner year for the Betsy Band. Hosted our first Band Competition which was wildly successful. Initiated the Carter County Cup. Our students got to serve instead of being served. Division II State Championship, won every caption in the morning and also that night. Won by .15! Proud and thankful for the leaders, staff, leadership team, and administration. It was an awesome year and looking forward to what comes next!
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
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8.A. Minutes of Regular Meeting: November 17, 2022.
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8.B. Approve General Purpose Fund Financial Statement, November 30, 2022.
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8.C. Approve Federal Projects Fund Financial Statement, November 30, 2022.
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8.D. Approve School Nutrition Fund Financial Statement, November 30, 2022.
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8.E. Approve Audit Reports for School Activity Funds and BOE Funds.
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8.F. Approve a Research Study Plan to be conducted by Milligan Student, Isabella Cranford at T. A. Dugger Jr. High.
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8.G. Approve Equipment Disposal Request from Jason Lancaster for the disposal of two Dell servers.
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8.H. Approve Equipment Disposal Request from Eric Wampler, Principal at Harold McCormick Elementary School for the disposal of a metal chair rack, metal folding chairs, folding tables, small filing cabinet, wooden desks, etc. Please see attached document for details.
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8.I. Approve Equipment Disposal Request from Josh Boatman for the disposal of a ColorPro poster printing system that is not functional.
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8.J. Approve Equipment Disposal Request from Regina Isaacs, Food Service Director, for the disposal of a Victory (2) door refrigerator at Harold McCormick Elementary, a Victory (2) door refrigerator at Elizabethton High School, and a Delfield Refrigerator at Elizabethton High School that no longer work.
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8.K. Approve Equipment Disposal Request from Jon Minton, Principal at EHS, for the disposal of 14 girls' basketballs and 18 shooter shirts.
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8.L. Approve Professional Leave for Director of Schools, Richard VanHuss to attend the TOSS Legislative and Learning Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, March 27-29, 2022.
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8.M. Approve Professional Leave for Director of Schools, Richard VanHuss to attend the Niswonger Director's Retreat, February 26-27, 2022.
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9. REPORT - DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS/BOARD MEMBERS
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9.A. Personnel Report
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9.A.a. ADDITIONAL POSITION: Craig Wilcox, Assistant Boys' Baseball Coach at EHS, effective November 9, 2022.
NEW: Marianna Krueger, Educational Assistant at EHS, effective November 14, 2022; Melissa Poderis Guyn, Special Education Assistant at ESE, effective November 28, 2022; Skyler Zupancic, Interim Educational Assistant at ESE, effective November 17, 2022; Matthew Clemson, Assistant Boys' Basketball Coach at EHS, effective November 15, 2022; Jennifer Singleton, Custodian at Central Office, effective November 15, 2022; Karen Kirkpatrick-Gagnon, SPED Assistant at EHS, effective December 1, 2022; Abigail Bailey, Media Assistant at EHS, effective December 8, 2022. TRANSFERS: Brittany Tipton, Interim ARP Educational Assistant at HME from PT to FT, effective November 28, 2022; Sarah Proffitt, from Interim ARP Assistant at TAD to Interim ARP Assistant at EHS, effective November 28, 2022; Juanita Coley to Interim ARP Special Education Assistant at WSE, effective November 21, 2022; Rebekah Hodge to Interim ARP Special Education Assistant at ESE, effective November 21, 2022; Adrienne Meade, from Substitute Teacher to Interim Special Education Assistant at ESE, effective December 5, 2022; Amy Hayden, from PT to FT Interim ARP Assistant at TAD, effective December 2, 2022; Lydia Wismer, to Special Education Assistant at EHS, effective November 15, 2022; Linda La'Shae Taylor, Educational Assistant from ESE to WSE, effective November 14, 2022; Melenda Egolf, from Educational Assistant to Instructional Assistant at EHS, effective November 16, 2022. RESIGNATIONS: Ashley Owenby, ESP Student Leader, Systemwide, effective November 10, 2022; Kaitlyn Haney, ESP Site Coordinator, effective December 16, 2022; Jacqueline Markland, ESP Student Leader, Systemwide, effective November 14, 2022; Carrie Matherly, Educational Assistant at WSE, effective November 12, 2022; Melissa Guyn, Special Education Assistant at ESE, effective December 5, 2022; Lacy Silvers, ESP Student Leader Systemwide, effective December 17, 2022; Elizabeth Austin, ESP Student Leader ONLY, effective December 16, 2022. RETIRING: Regina Carpenter, Teacher at TAD, effective January 1, 2023; Gene Fleenor, Educational Assistant at WELC, effective January 1, 2023. LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Becky Hughes, Custodian at HME from December 13, 2022, through December 27, 2022; Lori Barnett, Educational Assistant at WSE from November 14, 2022, through November 30, 2022; Emily Dugger, Teacher at ESE, from December 8, 2022, through February 17, 2023. NAME CHANGE: Emily Brooks, Director of Coordinated School Health, name change to Emily Mathews. |
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9.B. Director's Update
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Thanks to the Board for allowing the recognition of students. Congratulations to the group of teachers receiving tenure tonight! Attended different student events, and we have incredible students in Elizabethton. Very thankful for everyone that works with those students. Excited to present the contract to begin HME renovations. Lots of extracurricular activities going on. January 3rd, luncheon for staff and musical presentation by staff. Please consider moving the February 16th Board Meeting to Monday, February 13th due to the TSBA Legislative and Legal Conference Board Members will be attending. Congratulations to EHS, we were top 20 in the state that scored 21 or higher, and also in top 20 in average top composite scores. Tremendous accomplishment. Proud of students and staff. Thanks for all you do! We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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9.C. Board Member Reports
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Ms. Schaff: January 3rd luncheon at EHS. There's lots of talent in Elizabethton City Schools.
Mr. Pless spoke about Gracie and a couple of other students who are concerned about the changing grading scale. Students that take that kind of initiative are refreshing. They should be commended for trying to find things that will benefit all students. |
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9.D. City Council Liaison's Report
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Mr. Simerly had a prior commitment and couldn't attend.
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9.E. Student Liaison's Report
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Key Club and NHS hosted a toy drive. NHS gathered around 175 toys for Niswonger. Key Club donated to Toys for Tots. Lots of people donated. Randy Little won Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year and Tiana Hitchew won the Voice of Democracy Essay. They'll be going to a regional competition. TuffyCon where people could come and talk about anime, cartoons, and board games. Over 200 students attended, and 14-15 vendors. Super pleasant to see the school supporting something that's not athletic or musical. Very impactful for all students.
Also want to recognize Natalie and Lauren. In her Creative Writing Class this summer. They recently went to a Barter Youth Playwright Competition. They stated there were 300 entries and Lauren Watson was a finalist. Inspired her, great experience! |
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10. REGULAR AGENDA
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10.A. Approve the following Teachers recommended for tenure:
ESE - Selina Stout ESE & WSE - Jennifer Keene Kesha Miller WSE - Amy Ensor TAD - Korey Hardin Justin White EHS - Michael Grindstaff Denise Hilton Lucas Andrews Travis Pennell Jay Shurtz
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Motion was made by Board Member #1, second by Board Member #2 to approve the following teachers recommended for tenure: Selina Stout-ESE; Jennifer Keene and Kesha Miller - ESE & WSE; Amy Ensor, WSE; Korey Hardin and Justin White, TAD; Michael Grindstaff, Denise Hilton, Lucas Andrews, Travis Pennell, and Jay Shurtz, EHS. Motion carried.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
A lot of work to get to this point. Congratulations, well deserved.
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10.B. Approve contract between J. E. Green Company and Elizabethton City Schools to complete alterations to the existing building at Harold McCormick Elementary School in the amount of $4,775,000.00.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion was made by Board Member #1, second by Board Member #2 to approve contract between J. E. Green Company and Elizabethton City Schools to complete alterations to the existing building at Harold McCormick Elementary School in the amount of $4,775,000.00. Motion carried.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Focus on construction and remodeling of the original main hallway of the building, new HVAC, ceiling, lighting, flooring, and windows. Remodel restrooms at end of the main hallway. Limited work downstairs on ceiling and lighting. New HVAC in cafeteria and downstairs. Very excited and looking forward to getting started. Start date around January 16th, procuring the equipment, asbestos abatement (in the summer), leap frogging through the main hallway finishing two classrooms at a time.
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10.C. Approve the TN Together Survey to be administered to 8th, 10th, and 12th-grade students. See attached documents for additional information.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Emily Mathews shared information about the survey and how the information will be collected. TN Together (opioid epidemic in Tennessee) initiative gives county-level data that could be used toward prevention efforts and also state funding for our county. This is another way to collect information to help educate and tools to fight this serious problem. It's a reality where we are. We need to be proactive. Brittany Horton also added that Carter County is on board with the survey. The last time this survey was done was 2018-2019.
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10.D. Approve creation of a part-time Basketball Skills and Drills Coach/Gym Supervisor position as part of the Community Involvement Program.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion was made by Board Member #1, second by Board Member #2 to approve creation of a part-time Basketball Skills and Drills Coach/Gym Supervisor position as part of the Community Involvement Program. Motion carried.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Basketball game at EHS tonight! Mr. Holt is over the Community Involvement Program. This position is funded by money generated from Community Involvement Program. No risk to the system at all.
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11. FOR YOUR INFORMATION
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12. NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING
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12.A. The next regularly scheduled Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, the 19th day of January 2023, 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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13. ADJOURN
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion was made by Board Member #1, second by Board Member #2 Motion to Adjourn Motion carried.
Discussion:
Motion to adjourn by Danny O'Quinn.
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