July 14, 2016 at 5:30 PM - Bradley County Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Motion to transfer ownership of Bus Route #34 from Pam Earnest to James A. Lee

Discussion:  Motion to approve the ESG contract.

Discussion:  Motion to accept the Resolution to change dental carriers from the State of Tennessee Dental Program to a comparable dental program through Five Points with CIGNA as the carrier effective January 1, 2017

Discussion:  No one signed up to address the Board.

Discussion:  Doug Caywood and Greg Lusk gave an update on the Lake Forest Middle School project. Mr. Stevenson and Mr. Caywood have gone through the documents page by page since the documents were presented to Dr. Cash on June 21st. They are looking for anything that needs to be addressed before we move into the Construction Documents Phase which we will move into after approval of the Design Development phase. Mr. Caywood gave the Board an updated set of drawings of the school with some of the changes already incorporated into them. He told the Board that the administrative staff have done a wonderful job of trying to think of every detail and trying to save square footage. A one story vestibule was added for security and to help with student pick up in inclement weather. White stone accent bands were added to the red brick and the pediment at the top for a more attractive front to the school. Chris Turner asked when the groundbreaking will be? Mr. Cawood said that a date will be set after they get the approval from the fire marshal. By Mid fall we will be able to get it bid and awarded.

Discussion:  Mr. Turner asked the Board to hold all motions until all policy changes were reviewed and then if the Board feels the need for an individual vote, that's what we will do. The preference would be to adopt these as a whole and that the second reading be waived so these can be added to our policy manuals before school begins. Dr. Cash went through a brief explanation of the changes for policies 6.200, 4.605, 4.804, 6.204, 6.206, and 6.304.

Discussion:  Chairman Turner explained to the Board that the Bullying Report needs no action from them. It is a report to be sent to the state and is informational only.

Discussion:  The Summary of the Evaluation for the Director of Schools rated 9 of 10 items ACCOMPLISHED with item 8 rated as DISTINGUISHED by all 7 Board members. The Overall Rating will be ACCOMPLISHED. Dianna Calfee told the Board that in having a history of evaluating teachers she wants to compliment Dr. Cash for bringing this to the Board. She feels like it really took the subjectivity out of the whole process. It used performance standards and mirrored the evaluation method we use with teachers and administrators. It is all supported by data and evidence. Where there was an indicator based on the evidence presented it was clear. There was data and evidence so it was not subjective. It was very important to her to not have to evaluate a Director on how she felt she did. She felt it was very evident that Dr. Cash was distinguished in more than just item 8. Congratulations! Job well done. Dr. Cash requested to speak to the Board. She told them that she wanted to thank the entire Board for their support and having open communication. She feels very strongly that is very important in leading the schools because the Board leads with her. She went on to say that she has a phenomenal team that works together to accomplish everything we do. Even though she is the Director, the support she has from the Central Office staff, Principals and Teachers is what makes this such an outstanding District. She feels it is a privilege to be here and to work with each team member. She told the Board that she just can't say enough about her leaders. They work together for what is good for kids. She also told the Board that not one time has she felt that she didn't have the backing and support from the Board. It is truly a team effort. Vicky Beaty told Dr. Cash that she thinks the Administrators and Central Office staff feel the same way about her. Mrs. Beaty has heard many complimentary comments regarding Dr. Cash's leadership style, such as; including the administrators as a piece of her decision making process. While the Board was very complimentary and agrees that her work on the budget was distinguished, Mrs. Beaty told her that her work with instruction is truly distinguished as well. That is my heart Dr. Cash told her. Chairman Turner told them that he had his doubts about this process due to the way the indicators are built because it is cumulative from the bottom up. A year ago, he thought there is a lot of work to do. It is quite remarkable all that was Done! accomplished in 1 year. I am impressed. Job Well