December 9, 2013 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Agenda
Speaker(s):
Mike Keny
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2. Honor 100% TCAP/EOC Students
Speaker(s):
Jackie Abernathy
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Discussion:
Director of Schools Jackie Abernathy honored the 100% TCAP and EOC students.
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3. Employer Mandate - Affordable Care Act
Speaker(s):
Beth Stockwell
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Discussion:
Benefits Administrator Beth Stockwell addressed the board concerning the Affordable Care Act.
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4. Minutes
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5. MCEA Report
Speaker(s):
Nicky Randolph
Discussion:
On behalf of the MCEA, Vickie Michael thanked Ms. Abernathy for allowing the teachers to have input regarding differentiated pay.
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6. Committee Reports/Schedule Committee Meetings
Discussion:
A Budget Committee meeting was scheduled for Monday, January 6, 2014, at 5:00 p.m., immediately followed by a Maintenance Committee meeting.
A Curriculum Commmittee meeting was scheduled for Thursday, January 9, 2014, at 5:30 p.m., immediately followed by a Five-Year Strategic Plan meeting.
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7. Consent Agenda
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The Consent Agenda consisted of: Forrest Softball Team's request to make its annual trip to Panama City Beach, Florida, during Spring Break (March 23-27, 2014); Forrest Rocket Band of Blue's request to attend a Band Rewards Weekend on April 25-27, 2014, in Panama City Beach, Florida; and the Compliance Report.
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7.1. Forrest Softball Team request (Panama City)
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7.2. Forrest Rocket Band of Blue request (Panama City)
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7.3. Compliance Report
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8. Set Graduation Dates (Annual Agenda item)
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9. Salvage Lists
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10. Policies - Second Reading
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11. Policy - First Reading
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Discussion:
With the earlier passage of 1.600 Policy Development and Adoption which allows the board to pass policies on first reading with a two-thirds majority, this policy passed on first reading.
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12. Alignment System Bids
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13. Sundrop Contract
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Discussion:
In discussing the Sun-drop contract, Mr. Lilly requested the rules be suspended to allow MCHS principal John Bush to address the topic.
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14. New Business
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There was no new business.
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15. Director's Report
Speaker(s):
Jackie Abernathy
Discussion:
During the Director's Report, Ms. Abernathy asked that the board consider wages for bus drivers and mechanics in the upcoming Budget Committee meeting; principals have asked their faculties to provide input on the 2014-2015 school calendar, which is on the annual agenda for approval in February; information on differentiated pay has been distributed to schools through the Director's Advisory Committee, and feedback will be presented at the upcoming Budget Committee meeting; auditors have informed us that games of chance, including cakewalks, are not permitted; several changes next year in CTE offerings (will be addressed at upcoming Curriculum Committee meeting); accreditation visit from AdvancEd for SACS will be November 10-12, 2014; Virtual School enrollment next semester: 20 at Cornersville, 24 at MCHS, and 23 at Forrest, with more possible; thanked Vicki Veatch and Jeff Brock for maintenance updates; Jim Bailey will be here December 19 with initial plans for school additions and new building; Kevin Turner (roofing consultant) met with Ms. Abernathy and Mr. Sorrells today and will present his findings to the Maintenance Committee.
Ms. Abernathy wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
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15.1. Resolution
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16. Adjourn
Discussion:
Mr. Keny read thank you notes from Jo Stinson and Madelyn Shelton.
The meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
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17. FYI
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17.1. Use of Facilities
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17.1.1. Town of Chapel Hill request
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17.2. Free and Reduced Lunch Percentages
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17.3. Personnel Changes
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17.4. Letter from Gov. Haslam
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