December 9, 2021 at 5:30 PM - Hamilton County Board of Education Board Meeting - Quarterly Session

I. Roll Call

II. **Approval of the Agenda

III. Executive Session - No

IV. **Selection of Superintendent

V. Pledge to the Flag and Meditation - Dustin Humphreys, Bible History Teacher at Lookout Valley Middle High

VI. Exemplars of Excellence

VI.A. Recognition of Signal Mountain Signal Corp High School Marching Band - Mr. Marco Perez, School Board District 2 and Dr. Robert Sharpe, Community Superintendent

VII. Presentation(s)

VII.A. Chief Equity Officer - Dr. Marsha Drake

VII.A.1. Future Ready 2023 Presentation - Cassie Davis, Integrated Student Supports Program Manager

VIII. Board Member Disclaimer Statement - I declare that I have a [spouse, parent, grandparent, child, sibling, aunt, uncle, nephew, niece, relation-in-law or member of my household] who works for the school system and that the Board's vote on [budget, policies, etc.] may have an effect on my relative's employment. Even so, I hereby certify that I will cast my vote in the best interest of the school system.

IX. **Approval of the Consent Agenda

IX.A. Approval of the Minutes of the November 8, 2021 Special Called Session and the November 11, 2021 Regular Session

IX.B. Executive Committee Report

IX.C. Chief Schools Officer - Dr. Neelie Parker

IX.C.1. Field Trips

IX.C.1.a. Dr. Larrie Reynolds and Dr. Robert Sharpe - Community Superintendents

IX.C.1.b. Elaine Harper and Dr. Jason Vance - Community Superintendents

IX.D. Chief Financial Officer - Mary Ellen Heuton

IX.D.1. Bids/Contracts

IX.D.2. Financial Reports

IX.D.3. Budget Amendments

IX.D.3.a. Federal Grants, State Grants, and Self-Funded Programs

IX.D.3.b. School Nutrition Budget Amendments

IX.D.4. Head Start Lease Renewals

IX.D.5. Board Policy - First Read

IX.D.5.a. Board Policy 2.403 - Personal Property Sales

IX.E. Chief Talent Officer - Penny Murray

IX.E.1. Board Policy - First and Final Read

IX.E.1.a. Board Policy 5.701 - Substitute Teachers

IX.F. School Health Manager - Marisa Moyers

IX.F.1. Board Policy - First Read

IX.F.1.a. Board Policy 5.703 - Private Duty Nurses

X. Delegations

X.A. Jennifer Piroth speaking regarding liberty and freedom in public schools (District 3)

X.B. Levi Black student at Battle Academy speaking regarding his love of reading, books, and the impact they've had on his learning journey and perspective (District 6)

X.C. Jeanette Omarkhail, HCEA speaking regarding educator concerns

X.D. Rosie Fitzgerrel speaking regarding vaccines, school lunches, and the meeting format

X.E. Heather Modrow speaking regarding the Superintendent vote

X.F. Rebecca Day speaking regarding the committee to review books

X.G. Reverend Dr. Jeffrey Wilson speaking on behalf of the African American clergy regarding books and protecting children's rights

XI. Board Matters

XI.A. Chief Financial Officer - Mary Ellen Heuton

XI.A.1. **New Position Request - Director of Budget

XI.B. Community Superintendent - MidTown Learning Community - Dr. Sonia Stewart

XI.B.1. **School Turnaround Pilot

XI.C. Community Superintendent - Missionary Ridge - Dr. Jason Vance

XI.C.1. **Intervention and Support Grant Program

XI.D. **Formation of a Special Committee - Chairman McClendon

XII. Information Only

XII.A. Legal Services Report

XIII. Events/Announcements

XIV. Adjourn