November 4, 2024 at 6:30 PM - REGULAR BOARD MEETING
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I. Call To Order
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
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II. Public Comment
Citizens that would like an opportunity to speak to the Board of Education during public comment should sign up on the sheet provided at the meeting location. Anyone desiring to speak on any subject may speak for 3 minutes without prior school board notification. The sign-up sheet will be available from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Discussion:
Jack Morgan presented a student report from HCHS. Football, basketball, musical Into the Woods in December. Overall, school is going well. Duck River is out. The report ended by asking the board what they are excited about - basketball and the play.
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III. Moment of Silence
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
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IV. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
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V. Agenda for November 4, 2024
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
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VI. Regular Meeting Minutes for October 21, 2024
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VII. Special Recognition
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VII.A. Employee of the Month
Speaker(s):
Jane Herron
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VII.B. Athlete and Coaches Recognition - 2024 TSSAA Golf State Tournament
Speaker(s):
Dr. Tabitha Cude
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VIII. Consent Agenda Items
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VIII.A. Board Chair's Report
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VIII.A.1. Chair's Countersigned Warrants
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VIII.B. Director's Report
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VIII.C. Financial Report
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VIII.D. ESSER Updates
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VIII.E. Director's Monthly Attendance Report
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IX. Items Requiring Board Action
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IX.A. Trip Request
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IX.A.1. EHHS Girls Basketball
Speaker(s):
Coach and Players
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Discussion:
Overnight trip to Panama City, FL for a Christmas tournament. The tournament is Friday, Saturday, This will be a onding experience as well as good practice against competitive teams.
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IX.B. LEA Compliance Report
Speaker(s):
Deputy Director
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IX.C. Food Service Equipment Bids
Speaker(s):
Director of School Nutrition
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IX.D. Budget Amendments
Speaker(s):
Business Officer
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Line 15. Budget amendment moving line items - covering LOE bonuses and other hard-to staff positions. Money to be moved around in CTE as well as travel costs for teachers traveling from school to school. SPED busing as well.
Line 16. School mental health grant - public school safety grant - PreK SPED grant carryover dollars. |
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IX.E. Board Policies
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IX.E.1. Board Policy Review 1.806, 5.101--5.1101
Speaker(s):
Misty Shelton
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X. Discussion
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X.A. Admission Costs to Athletic Events
Speaker(s):
Director of Schools
Discussion:
Discount tickets for students have been allowed in order to encourage students to attend ballgames.
Money is lost from the gate - $4000 ticket loss. Discussion from Mr. Hobbs as well as a sheet of costs for football - doesn't want sports to lose money. The superintendent suggests to the board that we pay for the officials for all home games, $40,000 is the approximate cost. Superintendent will come back with a plan if the board is interested. He will speak to the ADs. Keep the discount tickets and then pay for the officials - this includes middle and high school. Mr. Hobbs has done research - one suggestion is that this is a Family Pass for that school. Mrs. Herron suggested raising the price, covering part of the officials and holding the students responsible, allowing them to learn to raise money. Mrs. Baker stated that the East Side would appreciate the continued release of responsibility for ticket costs. Mr. Lane echoed Mrs. Baker's statement. Directive from the board to come back with a proposal. |
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X.B. Discussion of Proposed/Draft Policy 3.218.2
Speaker(s):
Director of Schools
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Discussion:
3.218.2, policy tabled about service dogs. Mr. Hobbs requested this be discussed tonight - there are 3 reps attending where there will be a session about therapy dogs in schools.
Mr. Mullins completed research by reading passed documents from 2023, Study from Australia, 2021. What is the purpose of the therapy dog? Who will be the handler of the dog? It has to have the support of the whole school. The welfare of the dog is in question as well. You can't expect the dog to have 8 hours of interaction per day with students. The keeper of the dog has a full-time job, then adds the keeper of the dog. The dog has to be trained by an AKC-approved organization. Mr. Mullins stated the positives as well as the concerns from the research. Mrs. Baker suggested that the new board members, Mr. Mullins and the attorney to have time to look at this policy. Mr. Mullins has suggested that parents have a chance to comment. |
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XI. Announcements
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XI.A. Regular Board Meeting for December 9, 2024
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
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XII. Closing Comments
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XII.A. Legislative Representatives
Speaker(s):
Legislative Representatives
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XII.B. Board Chair, Board Members, Student Representatives and Director of Schools
Discussion:
A well-written report made by EHHS student representative about football, culinary arts, and other items.
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XIII. Adjourn
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
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