July 12, 2012 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

Discussion:  Prior to agenda approval, Mr. Keny thanked Larissa Delk, Beverly Jett, Beth Stockwell and others who supplied refreshments and set up the meet and greet reception welcoming new administrators. He then shared thank you cards from Forrest High School's Rachel Whaley and Paten Pruitt for the reception and gifts presented at the May board meeting. He also displayed a scrapbook which contains thank you cards and pictures from past events; the scrapbook will be placed in the front lobby.

Discussion:  Robbie McDaniel and Scotty Liggett of Lewisburg Elks Lodge #1990 presented copies of the book "America's Heroes: Untold Stories of Honor, Courage and Sacrifice" for placement in the libraries at Marshall County High School, Cornersville High School, Forrest High School, and Lewisburg Middle School.

Discussion:  In the MCEA report, MCEA President Nicky Randolph stated there are no issues or concerns at this time. She informed the board that everyone is working hard and several of the teachers are involved with Common Core training.

Discussion:  Mr. Moses scheduled a Budget Committee meeting for Monday, July 30 at 6:00 p.m.

Discussion:  Nancy Aldridge currently oversees the Bridges Program; once she retires in the next few months, the system's Deputy Director and Elementary Coordinator will take over those responsibilities.

Discussion:  Before discussions of the supplement list, Ms. Abernathy asked that the toppic be deferred until the August meeting to allow the budget committee a chance to look over the list, as well as give the principals an opportunity to complete the list once their employees are in place. Ms. Kennedy asked that the board be provided the number of students in each sport/club and what surrounding counties pay for supplements.

Discussion:  Ms. Kennedy made a motion, with a second by Mr. Perryman, to approve the first grade report card. During discussions, board members expressed concern that the markings indicating progress were not consistent on the front and back of the report card; suggestion was made to replace "A check indicates your child needs to improve" with "Check mark/Needs Improvement". The motion passed 8-1, with Mr. Denton voting no. Ms. Kennedy rescinded her original motion.

Discussion:  There was no New Business.

Discussion:  After discussions concerning the ImPACT program, Mr. Moses withdrew his motion until counsel can be consulted about any possible legal remifications in the future.

Discussion:  Concluding her Director's Report, Ms. Abernathy stated that Finance Director Janet Wiles has made some adjustments to the proposed budget, including adding the 3% support raise contingent on what the county commission decides concerning raises for county employees. During discussions, the board asked that a correction be made to Bus Drivers on 72710. Before taking a vote on the budget, Mr. Moses, Ms. Kennedy, Mr. Keny and Ms. Tears read a disclosure statement.

Discussion:  The meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.