Public Meeting Minutes: November 28, 2017 at 5:30 PM - Board Meeting

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

2. Pledge to the Flag

3. Moment of Silence

4. Citizens Comments (limited to 2 minutes per speaker)

Discussion: No comments.

5. Approval of Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Approval of the Agenda Passed with a motion by Dr. Dale Viox and a second by Hugh Lamar.

Benjamin: Yea
Fletcher: Yea
Lamar: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

6. Reports

6.A. Chairman's Report

Discussion: No report.

6.B. Superintendent's Report

Discussion:

Dr. Jim Mitchell (SES Consultants) and Doug Burris (Renaissance Group) summarized the need, progress and positive outcome of building the Central Office. Both thanked the ACS Board for selecting them.
Seemless move into 12060 Arlington Trail began Friday, November 10th with functioning work stations on Monday, November 13th.
First Board Meeting tonight, November 28, 2017.
Doors, blinds, miscellaneous furniture, board room signs forthcoming.
Landscape completed November 28, 2017.
Review of AHS student shadowing at MicroPort February 15, 2018.
LEAD December 5 (9:00-11:00) at Mains.
Review of 1:1, grades 5-12.
CIP to be reviewed and presented at December meeting.
Tennis courts - Town of Arlington will paying for courts with ACS having priority for court usage.
Lakeland - going ahead with building of high school.
Accountability - Rochelle Douglas summarized Accountability Test Data (2016-17)
Exemplary School District - with Arlington High School obtaining Dual Distinction Reward School on Performance and Growth.
Arlington Community Schools District Ranked#1 in the state by Schooldigger.com
AMS Gym timeline: move project to current fiscal year with completion in time for basketball season
CIP - review and adjust, to be presented at Board Retreat, January 9th.

Jeff Mayo, Chief of Staff reported on:

Vacancies - 2
Subs employed - 85
Community reminders: Arlington Christmas Parade with Teachers of the Year, Christmas on the Square (Dec. 9th), District Holiday Service Project
Proposed 18-19 Calendar - Amend (start school year later and whole week at Thanksgiving). Survey results will be provided in December.
Network upgrades - AES & DES
CIP

6.C. General Counsel Report

Discussion: No report.

6.D. Financial Report

6.D.1. Monthly Financial Report

Discussion: Monthly financial report was accepted by the Board. Not a voting item.

6.D.2. Inter Local Health Trust Report

Discussion: Inter Local Health Trust report was accepted by the Board. Not a voting item.

6.E. TLN Report

Discussion: No report.

7. Consent Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Move to approve the consent agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Barbara Fletcher and a second by Dr. Dale Viox.

Benjamin: Yea
Fletcher: Yea
Lamar: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

7.A. Approval of Minutes from October 24, 2017

7.B. Policy 3.401 Student Transportation

7.C. Policy 4.605 Graduation Requirements

7.D. Policy 4.608 High School Diplomas

7.E. Policy 4.700 Testing Programs

7.F. Policy 6.201 Compulsory Attendance and Withdrawal

7.G. Policy 6.313 Discipline Policy

8. Miscellaneous Budget Amendments FY 2017-18

8.A. Resolution 2017-19 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education Amending the 2017-18 Schools Budget

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Move to Approve Resolution 2017-19 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education Amending the 2017-18 Schools Budget Passed with a motion by Dr. Dale Viox and a second by Mr. Scott Benjamin.

Benjamin: Yea
Fletcher: Yea
Lamar: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

9. Business/Recommended Action Items

9.A. Resolution 2017-20 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education to Amend the 2017-18 School Fee Schedule

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Move to approve Resolution 2017-20 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education to Amend the 2017-18 School Fee Schedule Passed with a motion by Dr. Dale Viox and a second by Barbara Fletcher.

Benjamin: Yea
Fletcher: Yea
Lamar: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

9.B. Discussion on Construction and Timeline for Arlington Middle School Gym Project

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve amending Capital Improvement Plan to build new Arlington Middle School Gym Passed with a motion by Dr. Dale Viox and a second by Barbara Fletcher.

Benjamin: Yea
Fletcher: Yea
Lamar: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

10. Adjournment

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Move to adjourn Passed with a motion by Dr. Dale Viox and a second by Barbara Fletcher.

Benjamin: Yea
Fletcher: Yea
Lamar: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

November 28, 2017 at 5:30 PM - Board Meeting

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