March 5, 2020 at 6:30 PM - WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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Mr. Ervin called the meeting to order. Following a moment of silence, student Kaidan Easterling led pledge to flag.
Chairman Ervin thanked everyone for coming. Chairman Ervin recognized County Commissioner Danny Edens. |
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II. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA
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II.A. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - February 13, 2020
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II.B. Payment of Bills
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II.C. Personnel
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III. CONSIDERATION OF MEETING AGENDA
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IV. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
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IV.A. Jonesborough Middle School Students
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Jonesborough Middle School Principal Brandon McKee introduced Jules Corriere of the McKinney Center. The students shared songs and poems from their participation in the recent production of "My Story."
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IV.B. 2020 - 2021 System Level Teachers of the Year
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Dr. Flanary introduced system level teachers of the years: Diana O'Neal, Kelly Davenport, and Mishayla Hensley.
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IV.C. Review of Insurance Provider
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Director Flanary, as requested, provided a review of insurance with Tennessee Risk Management Trust. It was asked if the system is a paying member of the TRMT. Dr. Flanary said yes.
On behalf of the Human Resources Department, Dr. Jarrod Adams and Finance Director Brad Hale explained the benefits and coverage the system receives. Dr. Adams said from the Human Resources point of view, the best thing about having TRMT is there is a local agent. He added the working relationship had been a very positive one. Mr. Ganger asked if the system pays a fee. Dr. Adams answered yes. Mr. Meredith asked how much the fee will come down after sell of the old Boones Creek Elementary and Boones Creek Middle. Dr. Flanary said approximately $4,500 per property. Dr. Flanary said there is one other firm that is available to offer the services received from TRMT. Mr. Ervin asked the direction the Board wants to take. Mr. Ganger said he had wanted the Board to review the insurance because it had not been in 30 years. He added it could be a possible way to save money. Dr. Flanary said the current policy expires in July. Mr. Ervin inquired about the next step to take. Dr. Adams said if the Board chose to explore using a different provider that bids would be released.
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IV.D. We Are Washington County
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Student Board member Laken Jones presented We Are Washington County.
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IV.E. Other
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Dr. Flanary said policy 6.403 - Student Communicable Diseases had not been reviewed in some time. Dr. Flanary presented the policy for the Board's review and consideration.
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V. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
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Board members who attended the TSBA Legislative and Legal Conference provided an legislative update.
Mr. Hammond reported Board members were able to meet with representatives. He said certain bills don't have to worry about. He continued that the biggest push was to get more BEP dollars. Mr. McLain said it was a good meeting. Some of the information provided at TSBA Summer Law Conference. He said the meeting would have been more beneficial for new board member. He shared Representative Matthew Hill had signed the bill to remove the requirement to have physical education certification to teach and had removed his name from the bill. Mr. McLain encouraged all Board members to go. He said it is good exposure to what we do and the more we know, the more we know what to do. Mr. Ganger said TSBA had changed the name from Day on the Hill to the Legislative and Legal Conference. He continued they did change the format to make it more conducive for others to come. In the past years, you invite legislators and they would not come. That is why they changed the format. It is also to help Board members to understand what legislation is coming. Mr. Ganger said there were several things TSBA didn't take a stand on. He added quite a few of legislations that had no support mostly because of language. Mr. Hammond suggested inviting our local legislators to come to our system, maybe in September, for a visit. |
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VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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VI.A. Athletics Committee Report
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VI.B. Bid Review Committee Report
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Mr. Hammond said the Bid Review Committee did not meet.
Dr. Jarrod Adams presented the bid results for fencing (Grandview Elementary) and propane. Dr. Adams said the low bid was Holston Gas, but they did not include a price for installing a tank at the bus garage. Dr. Adams said the recommendation was Heritage/Amerigas.
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VI.C. Facilities Committee Report
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VI.D. Finance Committee Report
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VII. STAFF REPORTS
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VII.A. Surplus Items
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VIII. NEW BUSINESS
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VIII.A. WCEA
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WCEA Regina France shared that WCEA would place a book in memory of Carolyn Bryant in the lobby.
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IX. ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION
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Ervin
I was here when Carolyn was here. She was a good woman. McLain Carolyn was very helpful. She was always gracious to help. Missed her when she left. She will be very missed by her family members. She was a fixture around this Board. I enjoyed the kids here tonight. Congrats to the Teachers of the Year. A hardy thanks to teachers and staff for all they do every day. Hammond Sad to hear about Carolyn. She was very helpful. Prayers for her family. Meredith Kelly Wagner is one of four finalists for "Remarkable Woman"- shout out to her- tomorrow the winner will be announced at noon. Ganger Sympathy to Carolyn's family. I remember one visual, her desk, it looked different when she was here. She was a sweet person. Enjoyed the school visit to Boones Creek today. It is a great location, size is showing growth. Kuddos to the Administrators. Fleenor Sympathy to Ms. Bryant's family. Congrats to tenured teachers.
Teachers of the Year - hate to narrow down to three. Impressed with job teachers do.
Good luck Ms. Wagner. Thank you for all work you do. Thank you to Mike Edmonds for robotics team at Lamar - their first team. Day Good meeting. There is a lot of great stuff going on in the system. Dellinger Congratulation to the system Teachers of the Year and tenure teachers. Jonesborough Middle School students did good job. My mom, Betty, worked here with Carolyn. I am enjoying school visits. Participated in Reading Across America. Ervin Good meeting. We need to have another called meeting for policy. Will work on scheduling meeting. |
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X. ADJOURNMENT
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