Public Meeting Minutes: April 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

2. Pledge to the Flag/Moment of Silence

3. Presentations:

ACS Retiree Recognition
- AHS: Joseph Piper, Carl Pfeiffer, and Brenda Rooks
- AMS: Diana White
- AES: James Stanko
- DES: Robyn Batson and Gail Mayo
AHS students participated in the SCOPE Student Congress on Educational Policy, hosted by TSBA.
- Abigail Cronau
- Malia Ezell
- Lexi Teague
- Paola Ynfante
AMS Creative Writing Students: Poetry Slam
- Students created and read their poetry.

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

Discussion:

No Citizen Comments.

5. Approval of Agenda

Attachments: (1)

04-22-25 BOE Agenda

4/9/2025 at 2:05 PM

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Motion to approve the agenda Passed with a motion by Mrs. Courtney Barnes and a second by Dr. Dale Viox

Barnes: Yea
Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Dunn: Yea
Viox: Yea

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

6. Reports

6.A. Chairman's Report

Discussion:

Get in the schools! There are so many outlets for creativity and opportunities to see and support our talented students; Spring sports, Fine Arts, etc.
TCAP Pep at AES was a great experience.

6.B. Superintendent's Report

Discussion: Superintendent:

Evening of Excellence
ACS Night of the Stars: April 29th at 6:00 p.m.
Student Art Award Recognition across all ACS schools
Kindergarten Round-Up at AES & DES
TCAP Pep Rally at DES, AES and AMS
DES Glow Day
AES STEAM Night
AHS Flag Football
JROTC Fitness Test
AHS Art Exhibit
AHS Listening Session Highlights
- Keep Stripes
- Increase School Spirit Events
- Wireless Communication Device - new state law
- Best Teaching Practices
4th Quarter Lunches week of May 5th

Mr. Goforth, Academics:

Summer Camp
- June 2-26
- Planning in Progress
- Wild About Animals for K-8 at Donelson Elementary
Summer School
- Arlington High School
- Registration will be May 23rd

Mrs. Walker, Human Resources:

Staff Updates
- Certified: 3 positions posted for next year
- Classified: 4 open positions
Spring Enrollment - 94% Projection
- 4,145 Total Projection
Attendance - 95%
Sub fill rate - 88%
Benefits Open Enrollment - May 12-17

Mr. Hill, Communications:

ACS Student Interns, Noah Certion and Grayson Brandt, were recognized as they head off to the next chapter in the field of communications.
Recap of Internship: Interview, portfolio, photography, camera work, workflow, editing and professionalism.
Mentor to the Intern program, as close as being a teacher.

Mr. Ruff, Operations:

Softball Fieldhouse:
- Ground-breaking
- Temporary Fence
- Soil testing
- Laying sod
- Painting
- Roof
- Finishing floors
Indoor Practice Facility
- Finishing the HVAC

6.C. Financial Reports

Attachments: (1)

February 25 Board Budget Report

4/8/2025 at 8:15 AM

Discussion:

Financial Reports accepted by the Board.

6.D. Legislative Liaison

Discussion:

Last-minute legislation will be brought before the General Session before they adjourn this week.

7. Approval of Contract of Employment between Dr. Allison Clark and the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Motion to Approve the Contract of Employment between Dr. Allison Clark and the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education Passed with a motion by Mr. Jonathan Dunn and a second by Dr. Dale Viox

Barnes: Yea
Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Dunn: Yea
Viox: Yea

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

8. Consent Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Move to approve the Consent Agenda Passed with a motion by Ms. Lyle Conley and a second by Dr. Dale Viox

Barnes: Yea
Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Dunn: Yea
Viox: Yea

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

8.A. Approval of Minutes from March 25, 2025

8.B. Resolution 2025-09 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education Amending the 2024-2025 Schools Budget

Attachments: (1)

Resolution 09-2025 - Budget Amendment within categories - UPDATED APRIL 2025

4/9/2025 at 1:57 PM

8.C. Resolution 2025-10 of the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education Amending the 2024-2025 School Fees and Field Trips

9. Business/Recommended Action Items

9.A. Recommendation to Approve and Purchase McGraw Hill Science Textbooks for Grades K-12, as part of the current State of Tennessee Science Textbook Adoption Cycle, from Tennessee Book Company in the amount of $507,543.02

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Motion to Approve the Recommendation to Approve and Purchase McGraw Hill Science Textbooks for Grades K-12, as part of the current State of Tennessee Science Textbook Adoption Cycle, from Tennessee Book Company in the amount of $507,543.02 Passed with a motion by Dr. Dale Viox and a second by Ms. Lyle Conley

Barnes: Yea
Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Dunn: Yea
Viox: Yea

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

Discussion:

The purchase amount includes renewables.

9.B. Approval of Inclement Weather Days

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Motion to Approve Inclement Weather Days Passed with a motion by Ms. Lyle Conley and a second by Mrs. Courtney Barnes

Barnes: Yea
Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Dunn: Yea
Viox: Yea

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

10. Adjourn

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: Move to adjourn Passed with a motion by Mr. Scott Benjamin

Barnes: Yea
Benjamin: Yea
Conley: Yea
Dunn: Yea
Viox: Yea

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

Discussion:
April 22, 2025 Minutes Approved on May 19, 2025

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Mr. Scott Benjamin, Board Chair

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Dr. Allison Clark, Superintendent

April 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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