March 21, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Bedford County Board of Education
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I. PROCEDURAL ITEMS
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I.A. Call to Order
Discussion:
Chairman Michael Cook called the meeting to order, followed by a moment of silence, and the Pledge of Allegiance lead by KainaKoa Tomaselli, Jayden Tomaselli and Noah Tomaselli who are students at Liberty School.
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I.B. Moment of Silence
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I.C. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by KainaKoa Tomaselli, Jayden Tomaselli and Noah Tomaselli who are students at Liberty School
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I.D. Opening Remarks
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II. CONSENT AGENDA
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Consent Agenda was approved by acclamation upon the motion and seconded by David Brown and Brian Crews.
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II.A. Approval of Agenda
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II.B. Minutes from February Monthly Meeting
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II.C. Cascade HS FFA Trip Request
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II.D. Cascade HS Student Council Trip Request
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II.E. SCHS FCCLA Trip Request
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II.F. SCHS CTE HOSA Trip Request
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II.G. SCHS Soccer Trip Request
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II.H. Community HS FBLA Trip Request
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II.I. Community HS Softball Trip Request
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II.J. Community HS Keyclub Trip Request
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II.K. Policy for Deletion
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II.K.1. 5.604 Overtime Pay of Support Personnel (covered in policy 5.602 Time Schedules and Extra Duty)
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II.L. Policies for Revision
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II.L.1. 5.605 Staff Gifts and Solicitations
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II.L.2. 5.610 Staff-Student Relations
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II.L.3. 5.401 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
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II.M. Policies for Review
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II.M.1. 6.202 Home Schools
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II.N. FY 2024 - ESSER 3.0 - Rev 5
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II.O. FY 2024 - LEAPS - Rev 1
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II.P. CTE USDA Grant
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II.Q. FY 2024 - Consolidated - Rev 5 - Title I, Part A
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III. PUBLIC COMMENT
Discussion:
There was no public comment.
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IV. COMMUNICATIONS
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IV.A. Good News Report
Discussion:
Ms. Garrette gave a quick summary of the highlights on the Good News Report.
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V. PRESENTATIONS
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V.A. SCHS Wrestling
Discussion:
SCHS Wrestling members were not present.
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V.B. SCOPE delegates
Discussion:
Dr. Andrea Anderson spoke on the trip to SCOPE on March 5, 2024. She along with Glenn Forsee, Shanna Boyette and Rebecca Tidwell attended the event. The delegates that went to SCOPE gave a short account of their experience. Delegates present were Seth Sharp and Allison Farris. Ms. Boyette said it was a blessing to be a part of it and appreciated the opportunity to go. Mr. Forsee read some of the comments that the students wrote in their account that was sent to the board.
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VI. ACTION ITEMS
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VI.A. Liberty School Fieldhouse Proposal
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
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VI.B. Budget Amendment Request
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
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VI.C. Bid 24-30 Thomas Magnet and Liberty School Additions
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
It was recommended to go with OLG Services since they were the lowest bidder. Since the bid came in lower than expected Dr. Garrett has asked to renovate one of the CDC rooms into a bathroom with the money that was saved. Both projects are to be finished by December 2024. Motion was made by Glenn Forsee to approve and a second was by Shanna Boyette. Motion passed with an 9-0 vote.
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VI.D. Policy 3.206 Community Use of School Facilities
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Garrett has asked to add "Organizations/teams with 5 or more Bedford County Schools students will be permitted to practice without charge as long as the organization/team is not for profit and the coach is not compensated outside of Bedford County Schools for such practices" to this policy. Dan Reed asked about exemption from charging the organization/team if they give back to the school. Dr. Garrett answered yes, the principal will work it out because the principal knows what the organization/team does for the school. She also explained that we need people to clean up after events whether it’s the organization/team or custodians. Motion was made by Barton Williams to approve and a second was by Brian Crews. Motion passed with an 9-0 vote.
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VI.E. Capital Projects
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Garrett asked to approve the HVAC system at Eakin and awnings at Learning Way Elementary and Cascade Middle Schools. This will be funded out of growth money from the state. Motion to approve HVAC system at Eakin and the awnings at Learning Way Elementary and Cascade Middle Schools and to bring back the other capital projects for discussion at future budget meetings made by Glenn Forsee and seconded by Shanna Boyette. Motion passed by an 9-0 vote.
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VI.F. Budget Amendment No. 4
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This amendment includes grants and a federal disparity that needs amending. Motion to approve by Glenn Forsee and seconded by Andrea Anderson. Motion carried with an 9-0 vote.
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VI.G. February Monthly Financial Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Motion to approve by Dan Reed and seconded by David Brown. Motion passed by an 9-0 vote.
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VII. REPORT ITEMS
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VII.A. Monthly Tax Analysis
Discussion:
Robert Daniel stated that collections are a little behind from this time last year. It depends on when people pay their property taxes.
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VII.B. Executive Committee Report
Discussion:
Cartwright Projections - will have a clearer picture of how much was spent on Cartwright after we get all the invoices in, which should be soon after we get the keys to the building. There was discussion with Mr. Daniel on the money that was moved from Debt Service to Capital Projects and how that money can be spent. It can be used for construction. So if used for technology then it depends on when the lines/wires were put in the building, during construction or after construction.
Mr. Cook thanked the board members for attending the retreat in March. The next board meeting will be April 18th at the Central Office, March 25th - April 1st is Spring Break, April 1st - 5th is National Assistant Principal’s Week and April 4ht is School Librarian Appreciation Day. |
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VII.B.1. Cartwright Projections
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VII.C. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Dr. Garrett hopes everyone has a great spring break and comes back ready to rock the TCAP tests and EOC tests. Dr. Garrett said the Liberty and Cascade Middle’s spelling bee winners qualified for the regionals.
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VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
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VIII.A. Additional Acknowledgements
Discussion:
Dan Reed expresses that is has been a good night for Liberty School with the addition and the fieldhouse.
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VIII.B. FYI - Expenditures
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VIII.C. FYI - Personnel
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
Glenn Forsee moved to adjourn the meeting at approximately 6:45.
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