April 27, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

Rationale:  The Oak Ridge Schools' Preschool will present the pledge of allegiance and program.

Rationale:  I recommend the approval of the transfer of funds detailed on the attached information. These changes do not impact the overall appropriation approved by the City and requires no action of City Council

Rationale:  I recommend the approval of the transfer of funds detailed on the attached information. These changes do not impact the overall appropriation approved by the City and requires no action of City Council.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the selection of a student to serve on the Board of Education.

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I recommend approval of the following clubs that were submitted and approved by the ORHS Student Council: ASAP Youth Coalition, Bowling Club, and the Compassion Club. Charter guidelines are attached.

Rationale:  I recommend the approval of the purchase of Surface Pro Tablets and peripherals for the Preschool Teachers in the amount of $31,332.44. No bids were required as we are members of the Co-Op Purchasing Venture with Admin Minnesota Materials Management Division. Title I monies will be used to purchase the tablets.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the FY'16 Math textbook adoption. See attached documents.

Rationale:  I recommend the purchase of the data center monitoring package from Graybar at a total cost of $43,753.77 as part of the data center project.  

Rationale:  I recommend approval of option 2 of the low bid from Waste Management, Inc. in the amount of $47,664.72.  Please see attached for details.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the bid from American Paper and Twine for the annual copy paper purchase.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the annual contract for Canvas learning management system.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the Tennessee Department of Education 2015-16 Differentiated Pay Plan report.

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I recommend approval of the summer credit recovery fees for the 2015 programs.

Rationale:  I recommend a change in band fees for FY'16. See attached documentation.

Rationale:  I recommend the annual renewal of the Transportation Services Contract with First Student, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2016.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of revisions to Board Policy 5.104 Equal Opportunity Employment.

Rationale:  I recommend approval to suspend Second Reading of Board Policy 5.104.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the revised ECOC.  This document has been revised by Upslope Solutions, LLC to coordinate with our revised policies and updated Tennessee legislation.  Both Administrative Council and OREA have reviewed the document and offered no comments or concerns. A topical analysis of changes that were made is attached.

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As we begin the development of the FY16 Budget, a number of issues require review and consideration.  The attached document provides a brief overview of staffing expenses, enrollment projections, anticipated revenues, use of fund balance, projected expenditures and initiatives to think about as development and review begin.

The Big Picture-Budget Development Concepts are based on revenue trends, available information and best estimates to date. These concepts are subject to change as new information becomes available.

Rationale:  Enrollment report is attached.

Rationale:  Financial Report for March 2015 is attached.

Rationale:  See attachments.