June 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM - REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING
Eddie Pless | Phil Isaacs | Dr. Robert Lewis | Jamie Schaff | Josh Smith
Hudson Smith(Student Liaison)
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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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7. CONSENT AGENDA
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7.A. Minutes of Regular Meeting: May 15, 2025
Minutes of Called Board Meeting-May 30, 2025
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7.B. Approve General Purpose Fund Financial Statement, Date: May 2025
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7.C. Approve Federal Projects Fund Financial Statement, Date: May 2025
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7.D. Approve School Nutrition Fund Financial Statement, Date: May 2025
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7.E. Approve General Purpose Fund Financial Statement and Budget Amendment,
Date. June 2025
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7.F. Approve Federal Projects Financial Statement and Budget Amendment.
Date: June 2025
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7.G. Approve School Nutrition Financial Statement and Budget Amendment.
Date: June 2025
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7.H. Approve Consolidated Application Approval for IDEA/ESEA for 2025-2026 school year.
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7.I. Approve Summer Learning Camps FY 2025.
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7.J. Approve agreement between Pepsi Beverage Sales, LLC and Elizabethton City Schools for the 2025-2026 school year.
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7.K. Approve the renewal of BID2022-2023-02-SN for bread and bakery products for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
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7.L. Approve the renewal of BID 2022-2023-02-SN for Milk Products for the period of
July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
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7.M. Approve second reading of the following Board Policies:
5.602 Staff Time Schedules
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7.N. Approve for the Superintendent of Schools, Richard VanHuss, and Board Members, Eddie Pless, Phil Isaacs, Dr. Bob Lewis, and Josh Smith, to attend the Summer Law Institute in Gatlinburg, TN. July 18-19, 2025.
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7.O. Approve Board Member Josh Smith for Sick Bank approval.
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7.P. Approve contract between Elizabethton City Schools and Sidekick Therapy Services for the 2025-2026 school year.
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7.Q. Approve Dual Enrollment Agreement between Northeast State Community College and Elizabethton City Schools.
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7.R. Approve the EPP between Carson Newman University and Elizabethton City Schools for the 2025-2026 school year.
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7.S. Approve request for Property/Equipment Sale/Disposal.
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8. REPORT - DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS/BOARD MEMBERS
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8.A. Personnel Report
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NEW HIRES:
Alexander Dotson-Band Support Staff @ EHS,eff. 5/15/25 Madison Holly- ESP Student Leader, eff. 5/14/25 Sarah Holt-Substitute Teacher, eff. 5/22/25 Jackson Humphreys-Band Support Staff @ EHS, eff. 5/15/25 ADDITIONAL POSITION: Heather Brodio-ESP Student Leader, eff, 5/9/25 Jacqueline Mays-ESP Student Leader, eff; 5/9/25 Bonnie White-ESP Student Leader, eff. 5/9/25 TRANSFERS: Alexis Bier-Project On Track teacher to 3rd grade teacher @ WSE, eff. 7/1/25 Elly Cash- SPED Assistant to Educational Assistant @ TAD, eff. 7/1/25 Derrick Leonard-Interim ISS Teacher to 7th/8th grade Science Teacher @ TAD, eff. 7/1/25 Holly Schumann-Math Teacher to 7th grade ELA Teacher @ TAD, eff. 7/1/25 Jessica Ward-P.O.T. Math teacher to 7th grade Math teacher @ TAD.eff. 7/1/25 Jay Scurry-Educational Assistant to one on one Instructional Assistant @ EHS, eff. 7/1/25 Carla Whiles- Librarian to Assistant Principal @ HME. eff. 7/24/2025 Rebekah Hodge-SPED Assistant @ ESE to Educational Assistant @ WELC, eff. 7/1/2025 RESIGNATIONS: Amanda Woodby-SPED Assistant @ TAD. eff. 5/30/25 Rachel Pawar- Educational Assistant @ WSE. eff. 5/30/25 Isabella Cranford- Science teacher and Asst. Girls Soccer coach @ TAD. eff. 5/24/25 Amanda Righter- 3rd grade teacher @ WSE, eff. 5/27/25 Madison Turley-ESP Student leader, eff. 5/12/25 Cody Williams- Educational Assistant @ EHS, eff. 5/26/25 TERMINATIONS: Michelle Fowler-SPED Teacher @ HME, eff. 5/30/25 Owen Jaynes-Educational Asst. @ ESE, eff. 5/30/25 Laura Kelley-POT Math Teacher @ HME. eff. 5/30/25 Nicole Johnson-Cafeteria Personnel @ WSE, eff. 5/30/25 Jaqueline Mays-Educational Assistant @ WELC., eff. 5/30/25 Brandi Parsons-Instructional Assitant @ ESE, eff. 5/30/25 Ryan Baker-substitute Cook.eff. 5/15/25 LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Jodi Buckles, LPN @ WSE. Educational Leave of Absence 8/4/2025-5/27/2025 |
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8.B. Director's Update
Dr. Loos with Ballad Health Academy |
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8.C. Board Member Reports
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8.D. City Council Liaison's Report
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8.E. Student Liaison's Report
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9. REGULAR AGENDA
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9.A. Approve agreement with Raptor Technologies for the Raptor Emergency Management Suite and Badge Alert System for the 25-26 school year at a cost not to exceed $46,000, using TIPS Cooperative Purchasing.
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9.B. Approve Innovate 2.0 Grant agreement (totaling $180,000) with the University of Connecticut for athletic training services, to begin July 1, 2025 and end June 30, 2028.
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9.C. Approve the purchase of Chromebooks through the Chromebook Replacement Cycle in the amount of $149,906.96.
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9.D. Approve purchase of weight and strength equipment from Total Strength and Speed Inc. for an amount not to exceed $151,000, using a TIPS Cooperative Purchasing agreement.
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9.E. Approve the award of bid number ECS2024-2025-01 for SEALING AND STRIPING EHS STUDENT PARKING LOT to be awarded to Raptor Sealcoating in the amount of $78,474.00.
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9.F. Approve ECS 5 year Strategic Plan for 2025-2030.
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9.G. Approve the Board of Education Meetings for the 2025-2026 school year.
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9.H. Approve 3-year Pricing Agreement between Elizabethton City Schools and MagicSchool for Artificial Intelligence software package.
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9.I. Approve first reading of the following Board Policies:
1.1021- Student Board Member 1.407- School District Records 1.901- Charter School Applications 1.903- Charter School Oversight 1.905- Charter School Renewal 1.906-Charter School Revocation 2.403- Surplus Property Sales 3.202- Emergency Preparedness Plan 3.204-Threat Assessment Team 4.100-Instructional Program 5.500-Discrimination/Harassment of Employees (Sexual, Racial, Ethnic, Religious) 6.304- Student Discrimination, Harassment, Bullying, Cyber-bullying, and Intimidation 4.212-Virtual Education Program 4.301-Interscholastic Athletics 4.403-Library Materials 4.406-Use of the Internet 4.601-Reporting Student Progress 5.100-Personnel Goals 5.110-Compensation Guides & Contracts 5.119-Employment of Retirees 5.305-Family and Medical Leave 5.701-Substitute Teachers 6.200-Attendance 6.303-Questioning Students and Searches 6.411-Student Wellness 6.312-Use of Wireless Communication Devices 6.600-Student Records 6.300- Code of Conduct 6.307-Drug-Free Schools 6.309- Zero Tolerance Offenses 6.316- Suspension |
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10. FOR YOUR INFORMATION
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11. NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING
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The next regularly scheduled Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 5:30pm in the Mack Pierce Board Room of the Elizabethton Board of Education, located at 804 S. Watauga Avenue, Elizabethton, TN.
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12. ADJOURN
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