Public Meeting Minutes: October 26, 2021 at 5:30 PM - Regular 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 citizen comments.

5. Approval of Agenda

Attachments: (1)

Agenda 10-26-21

10/19/2021 at 9:50 AM

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Motion to approve the agenda Passed with a motion by Mr. Scott Benjamin and a second by Dr. Dale Viox

Benjamin: Yea
Conley: 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:

Congratulations to Mr. Goforth and his team on the LEAD Arlington meeting at AMS.
Superintendent Evaluation will be ready to vote on at the November meeting (Policy 5.800).
TSBA Workshop, Advocating the Board's Vision, will be held in Collierville on January 11, 2022. Contact Ms. Gore for registration.
Board Retreat will be held November 13th from 9:00 -12:00 at district office.
TSBA Annual Convention
- Journal provides helpful information (page 28) for the upcoming Leadership Conference at the Annual Convention.
- Dr. Viox will be speaking on the OPEB Trust at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, November 20th.
- Delegate Assembly will be voting on open Board of Director positions.
- Dr. Viox is nominated for the position of Vice-President of TSBA Board of Directors.
House Bill 9002:
- Partisan Elections for School Board Members would allow an election to be conducted on partisan basis.
- Board members are encouraged to contact legislators via email to vote against HB9002
Review of State Funding Formula is an attempt to have Voucher System for public schools.
Dr. Viox reports:
- TSBA Annual Convention attendance expected to be high.
- TSBA Board agreed to continue Fall District Meetings.
Humphrey County Auction:
- Mr. Lamar inquired on ACS contribution to auction for Humphrey County.
- Chairman asked for suggestions for contribution from district.

6.B. Superintendent's Report

Discussion: Superintendent communications sent to Board via email.

Academics: Mr. Todd Goforth

LEAD Arlington
- Highlights of meeting at AMS with special thank you to Ms. Banks and her team
- Next Meeting: December 9th, 9:00-11:00 at AHS

6.C. Financial Report

6.C.1. Monthly Financial Report

Attachments: (1)

Monthly Report for Board - August 2021

10/19/2021 at 8:15 AM

Discussion: Monthly Financial Report accepted by the Board.

6.C.2. Inter Local Health Trust Report

Attachments: (1)

INTERLOCAL FS AUG 2021

10/19/2021 at 10:29 AM

Discussion: Inter Local Health Trust Report accepted by the Board.

6.D. TLN Report

Discussion: No report.

7. Consent Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Move to approve the consent agenda Passed with a motion by Mr. Scott Benjamin and a second by Hugh Lamar

Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Lamar: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

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

7.A. Approval of Minutes from September 28, 2021

7.B. Policy 1.8011 Emergency Closings

7.C. Policy 2.400 Revenues, Fines and Fees

7.D. Policy 3.202 Emergency Preparedness Plan

7.E. Policy 3.208 Facilities Planning

7.F. Policy 3.500 Meal Services

7.G. Policy 6.201 Compulsory Attendance and Withdrawal

7.H. Policy 6.503 Homeless Students

7.I. Policy 6.600 Student Records

7.J. Policy 6.601 Student Records Annual Notification of Rights

7.K. Policy 6.602 Student Records Inspection and Correction Procedure

8. Miscellaneous Budget Items

8.A. Resolution 2021-17 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education Amending the 2021-2022 Schools Budget

Attachments: (1)

Resolution 17-2021 - Budget Amendment within categories - October 2021

10/19/2021 at 8:51 AM

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Motion to approve Resolution 2021-17 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education Amending the 2021-2022 Schools Budget Passed with a motion by Dr. Dale Viox and a second by Mr. Scott Benjamin

Benjamin: Yea
Conley: 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 2021-18 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education Amending the 2021-2022 Schools Fee Schedule

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Motion to approve Resolution 2021-18 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education Amending the 2021-2022 Schools Fee Schedule Passed with a motion by Ms. Lyle Conley and a second by Mr. Scott Benjamin

Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Lamar: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

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

9.B. Approval of Policy 4.600 Grading Systems

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Motion to approve Policy 4.600 Grading Systems Passed with a motion by Mr. Scott Benjamin and a second by Ms. Lyle Conley

Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Lamar: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

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

Discussion:

Detailed PowerPoint presentation provided clarification of changes in Policy 4.600.
Changes submitted based on Grade Scale Committee and survey results.
88% of survey results are in favor of new grading scale.
If approved, Policy 4.600 will become effective 2022-23 School Year.
Approved policy will not be retroactive.
State requires current grade scale to stay intact for Hope Scholarship.
Special attention given to Military and transfer students when changes were considered.

9.C. Approval of 2021 Local Education Agency (LEA) Compliance Report

Attachments: (1)

2021 LEA Compliance Rep

10/7/2021 at 10:04 AM

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Motion to approve 2021 Local Education Agency (LEA) Compliance Report Passed with a motion by Dr. Dale Viox and a second by Ms. Lyle Conley

Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Lamar: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

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

10. Adjournment

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Move to adjourn Passed with a motion by Dr. Dale Viox and a second by Ms. Lyle Conley

Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Lamar: Yea
Viox: Yea
Williams: Yea

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

Discussion:

Veterans Day Program:
- Focus on U.S. Navy
- Sunday, November 7th at 3:00pm
- Location: The Crossing

October 26, 2021 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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