April 12, 2016 at 5:30 PM - Bradley County Board of Education Work Session
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1. Call to Order - Chris Turner, Chairman
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2. GOAL Academy Student Presentation
Discussion:
GOAL Academy was not able to present at the work session.
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3. Update on the Energy Project - Johnny Mull
Discussion:
Russ from Energy Systems Group (ESG) gave the Board an update on their progress. They have completed approximately 60% of the review. They visited and evaluated all schools. ESG believes the cost of the project will be $15,700,000.00. They think the Board will see an annualized savings of 1.2 million and a annualized financed cost of 1 million.
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4. Approval of a Sick Leave Bank Committee - Dr. Cash
Discussion:
Dr. Cash asked the Board to approve a Sick Leave Bank Committee. The recommended Committee members are Sarah Crispin, Danny Coggin, Dr. Linda Cash, 1 Elementary Representative, and 1 Secondary Representative.
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5. Policy Review - Dr. Cash
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5.a. Section 6 (6.100 to 6.319)-Students
Discussion:
Dr. Cash asked that policy 6.304 (Hazing) be changed by adding a section on reporting. The changes are attached. Also, policy 6.305 is just updating the complaint managers in the policy. The changes are attached. All other policies between 6.100 to 6.319 were reviewed and need no changes.
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5.b. Policy 5.205 - Retirement Recommendation
Discussion:
Dr. Cash recommended the following for the Board's consideration. Bradley County Certified employees that have submitted an application for retirement to TCRS that have a minimum of 15 years of full time service may receive a bonus of $10.00 per unused day of service up to a maximum of 200 days for the year 2015-16.
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6. Grant - Arlette Robinson
Discussion:
Arlette Robinson told the Board that a Grant was awarded to Bradley County Schools through Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga. This grant will help with a teacher for worked-based learning in Advanced Manufacturing area of study. The grant is $75,000.00 per year for 3 years.
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7. Textbook Adoption - Arlette Robinson
Discussion:
Mrs. Robinson presented to the Board the Textbook Adoption for the Career Cluster Categories of Advanced Manufacturing, Information Technology, Human Services, Education and Training, and Miscellaneous. She asked that the Board blanket adopt all books on the state list.
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8. Bids - Tom Crye
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8.a. Charleston Seating
Discussion:
Mr. Tom Crye gave the Board a recommendation for the Charleston Seating. He recommended A & W at $59,500.00 There were 4 bids. $68,800.00, $102,778.00, and $114,039.00.
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8.b. Bradley High Roofing
Discussion:
Mr. Crye reported to the Board the bids for Bradley Central High School roofing. He recommended Cleveland Roofing at $152,000.00. There were 5 bids. 184.488.00 200,280.00, 261,287.00,and 310,795.00
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9. Adjournment
Discussion:
Mr. Turner asked the Board to look at their calendars because the normal meeting for May will fall on Walker Valley High School's Graduation. He would like to move the Board meeting to May 5th and not have a Work Session. Thursday night's schedule is Teacher of the Year reception at 4:30, recognition at 5:00, meeting at 5:30, and pictures after the meeting. The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Turner.
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