April 7, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Agenda
Speaker(s):
Mike Keny
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Recognitions
Discussion:
The following were recognized: SROs, SCOPE delegates, 2014 TSSAA State Wrestling Champion Tyler McClendon, Middle TN Wrestling Coach of the Year Kyle Stacey, District Coach of the Year Wes Hobbs, and teh 2014 Teachers of the Year.
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3.1. SCOPE Delegates
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During the recent Tennessee School Boards Association Student Congress on Policies in Education (SCOPE), Marshall County was well represented by four students: Alyssa Elliott (FHS), Patrick Kennedy (MCHS), Grace Medley (MCHS), and Katie Warrick (FHS). The day-long event included mock school board meetings, group discussions, and debates with their peers. At the end of the day, participants met as a congress, where each group's student leader gave a presentation on one of the day's topics.
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3.2. 2014 TSSAA State Wrestling Champion
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Forrest student Tyler McClendon wrestled his way to become the 2014 TSSAA State Wrestling Champion in the A-AA 195 Division.
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3.3. Middle TN Wrestling Coach of the Year
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Forrest Wrestling Coach Kyle Stacey was named Middle Tennessee Coaches Association's Wrestling Coach of the Year.
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3.4. District Coach of the Year
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Forrest Boys Basketball Coach Wes Hobbs was named District Coach of the Year.
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4. Honor Teachers of the Year
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5. Minutes
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6. MCEA Report
Speaker(s):
Nicky Randolph
Discussion:
There was no MCEA Report.
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7. Committee Reports/Schedule Committee Meetings
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7.1. Five-Year Strategic Plan Committee - February 24
Speaker(s):
Ken Lilly
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Rationale:
Additions/Changes appear in red type.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
In the Five-Year Strategic Plan Committee report, Mr. Lilly stated the committee met February 24 to discuss where the system stood with the current plan; during that meeting the committee voted unanimously to add virtual schools into the plan.
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7.2. Curriculum Committee - April 7
Speaker(s):
Kristen Gold
Discussion:
In the Curriculum Committee report, Ms. Gold stated the committee met before tonight's board meeting to discuss two items: Textbook Adoption and Additional Elective Focus Area.
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7.2.1. Textbook Adoption List
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7.2.2. Additional Elective Focus Area
Speaker(s):
Beth Smith
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The Tennessee Diploma Project states that one requirement for graduation is completing an elective focus of three courses. The Diploma Project lists several areas of focus then adds "or other area approved by the local Board of Education." We propose that Marshall County Schools add intervention elective courses as a choice for elective focus for our high school students needing Tier III Math and ELA Intervention. The Tennessee Department of Education is recommending that local education agencies add this elective focus to support learners struggling with skill deficits in reading, writing, and math.
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8. Resolution/Backup to Resolution (PARCC)
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9. Technology Salvage
Speaker(s):
Suzanne Ingram
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10. Annual Agenda
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10.1. Director of Schools Performance Evaluation
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Discussion:
In discussing the director's performance evaluation, Mr. Moses stated that in light of the building program and other activities, he would like the board to consider extending Ms. Abernathy's contract for an additional year.
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11. New Business
Discussion:
There was no new business.
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12. Director's Report
Speaker(s):
Jackie Abernathy
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Ms. Abernathy introduced Thomas Osteen, the new head football coach at Marshall County High School. Coach Osteen took a few minutes to address the board.
Continuing Director's Report, Ms. Abernathy explained she had sent an email to teachers to see if any are interested in driving a school bus; she received around 10 responses. Ms. Kennedy made a motion to suspend the rules and allow County Mayor Joe Boyd Liggett to address the board on the subject.
Ms. Abernathy revealed that Randy Blackmon has indicated he will not be the transportation supervisor next school year, and the position will be posted soon.
The school system has $114,000 from the liquor tax. The city will meet during the week to determine how the funds will be paid to the system.
Concluding her Director's Report, Ms. Abernathy said that she is still waiting to see what the state does with Common Core, PARCC, and RTI2.
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12.1. Reception for Valedictorians/Salutatorians/Career Perfect Attendance Students
Rationale:
If agreed upon by the board, we will hold a reception in the lower conference room at 5:30 before the 6:00 May 12th meeting. During the May board meeting, the students will be presented certificates and a Pandora charm (for girls) or a Cross chrome pen (for boys). Ms. Delk and Ms. Jett from Food Service will prepare the refreshments for the reception; Ms. Poole will procure the gifts. Please give Ms. Poole a $30 donation before leaving this evening so she may purchase the gifts.
Discussion:
During the Director's Report, the board agreed to host a reception for the county's Valedictorians and Salutatorians prior to the May board meeting.
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12.2. Roof Information
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Discussion:
Ms. Abernathy stated that the system has $250,000 at the courthouse that could be used to begin roof repairs. During discussions, the board determined to allow Mr. Sorrells and Mr. Turner (Stephen Ward & Associates) to decide the priority of the projects.
Prior to the vote on the motion, Mr. Moses scheduled a budget committee meeting for Thursday, May 1 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss what funds are available in addition to the $250,000.
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13. Adjourn
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
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14. FYI
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14.1. Use of Facilities
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The attached "Request for Use of School Facilities" forms do not need board approval; the facilities are being used by non-profit organizations. Proofs of insurance are on file in the Central Office. The school principal and Director Abernathy have approved the requests.
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14.2. Approved Fundraisers
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14.3. Johnson + Bailey April Statement
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Rationale:
NOTE: At the bottom of the statements you will see, "As of April 2, 2014, payment for Statement No. 1 has not been received." Finance Director Janet Wiles submitted the invoices to the courthouse on February 13. Ms. Wiles was notified on April 3 that those invoices have been paid.
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14.4. LMS Choirs and Band request
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Rationale:
Because this trip is not both overnight and out of state, it does not require board approval. The school principal and director of schools have approved the request.
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