October 29, 2024 at 5:30 PM - WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Discussion:
Annette Buchanan Chairman called the meeting to order
Student Board Member Kendall Hodge let us in the Pledge of Allegiance |
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I.A. School Presentation -- Fall Branch Elementary School
Discussion:
Fall Branch Student council presented a presentation. See attached.
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I.B. Recognizing Excellence
Discussion:
Mr. Boyd introduced Dr. David Little to highlight Mrs. Diane O'Neal. Mrs. O'Neal is a wonderful leader and servant. Receiving state wide recognition for Science teacher of the Year. Video showing many congratulations to Mrs. O'Neal. See attached video presentation.
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I.C. Washington County Education Association
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Congratulations and Thank You from Doug Harris
I want to extend huge shout-outs to everyone who assisted during the recent flood. Your efforts in opening schools during this time of need were invaluable. Special thanks to Mr. Merriman and Mr. McKinney for going above and beyond for our families and communities in crisis. I am incredibly grateful to our community. Washington County is truly a special place, and I am super proud of all that we accomplish together. Thank you! |
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II. PUBLIC COMMENT
Discussion:
No Public comment
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III. CONSIDERATION OF MEETING AGENDA
Discussion:
Mr. Fleenor proposed an amendment to the agenda by removing item 8A, stating that he prefers to discuss it during the workshop in November instead.
Gregg Huddlestone didn't want item 8A removed from the agenda.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.A. October 7, 2024 -- Regular Meeting
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IV.B. October 22, 2024 -- Workshop
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V. ANNOUNCEMENTS
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V.A. Washington County Commission HEW Committee Meeting
November 7, 2024; 1:00 PM
Discussion:
Reminder there will be items added to the HEW committee agenda
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V.B. November 7-10, 2024: Tennessee School Board Association; Annual Leadership Conference and Convention; Opryland Hotel and Convention Center; Nashville, Tennessee
Discussion:
TSBA Conference November 7-10th, 2024
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V.C. Washington County Commission Budget Committee Meeting
November 13, 2024; 9:00 AM |
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V.D. American Education Week
November 18-22, 2024 |
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V.E. Washington County Commission Meeting
November 25, 2024; 6:00 PM |
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V.F. THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
All Schools Closed Wednesday, 11/27 - Friday, 11/29 All District Offices/Services Closed, Thursday, 11/28 - Friday, 11/29
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V.G. December Regular Board Meeting
December 5, 2024; 5:00 PM The meeting agenda will include a review of the Superintendent's Annual Evaluation results by the Board with discussion of the Superintendent's contract.
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VI. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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VI.A. Student Board Member Report -- Kendall Hodge, DCHS
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Kendall Hodge, our student board member, delivered an impressive presentation on DCHS, which can be viewed in the included video slide. Mr. Walters commended Ms. Hodge for her excellent presentation, highlighting her leadership at DCHS. Ms. Hodge shared that she works with fellow students every other Wednesday on a group project focused on bullying prevention. When Mr. Walters inquired whether her classmates have noticed any changes in bullying due to the program, Ms. Hodge responded that she believes it has been helpful. She noted that the meetings have been very insightful, and students seem to respond positively to the initiative.
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VI.B. Enrollment Update
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VI.C. Monthly Financials
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VI.D. Field Trips Report
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VI.E. Maintenance Report
Discussion:
Click the link in report to view jobs completed.
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VI.F. Personnel Report
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VI.G. Grants Report
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VI.H. Other
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VII. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA
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VII.A. Overnight/Out of State Field Trips
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VII.B. Purchase Orders
Discussion:
See attachments
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VIII. DISCUSSIONS/PRESENTATIONS
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VIII.A. 2024-2025 Committees
Discussion:
Recommend Approval of Committee Membership as Submitted
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VIII.B. Capital Projects Updates
Discussion:
Jeff Esser from Merit Construction updates on DBHS/DCHS projects; see attached slide.
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VIII.C. DBHS Heating and Cooling System Estimate
Discussion:
Next step, we can get a design and bid it out. Requesting authorization to take the next step to obtain a mechanical engineering estimate.
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VIII.D. Operations-PCO-DBHS Abatement
Discussion:
Using contingency funds regarding insulation issues at DBHS
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VIII.E. Demo existing house on DBHS property
Discussion:
Mr. Fleenor wishes to move forward with Demo
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VIII.F. School Nutrition -- Request for Payment of Expenses for adult meals served during disaster relief effort
Discussion:
Reimbursement of $25,000 to Nutrition Department
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IX. Additional Items for Board Approval
Discussion:
DCHS Overnight Trip to Doyle, TN
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X. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
We miss Jennifer and hope she gets back soon.
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