January 22, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Williamson County School Board Meeting
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| Attendance Taken on 1/22/2024 at 6:31 AM | |
| Mrs. Jennifer Aprea | Present |
| Mr. Drason Beasley | Present |
| Mr. Joshua Brown | Present |
| Mr. Dan Cash | Present |
| Mrs. Donna Clements | Present |
| Ms. Sheila Cleveland | Absent |
| Mrs. Angela Durham | Present |
| Mr. Jay Galbreath | Present |
| Mr. KC Haugh | Present |
| Mr. Eliot Mitchell | Absent |
| Mr. Eric Welch | Present |
| Mr. Rick Wimberly | Present |
| Present: 10, Absent: 2 | |
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1. Call to Order
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1.a. Record Attendance
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1.b. Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
Discussion:
Madam Chair Durham called the meeting to order and asked the Board Members to record their attendance. She asked the Board members to record their attendance. Durham asked Board Member Eric Welch to lead the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment of silence. Welch then asked for personal privilege. He spoke about the death of Mr. Bill Peach, who served as a School Board Member for both Williamson County Schools and Franklin Special School District.
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2. Items of Particular Public Interest (Public Comment)
Discussion:
Madam Chair Durham called on the following individual who signed up to speak during public comment.
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3. Approval of Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Madam Chair Durham called upon Superintendent Golden, who recommended approval of the agenda.
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4. Approval of Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Madam Chair Durham called upon Superintendent Golden, who recommended approval of the consent agenda.
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4.a. Approval of November 27, 2023 School Board Meeting Minutes
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4.b. Board Policies - Second Reading
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4.b.I. 1.402 Agendas
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4.b.II. 4.211 Work Based Learning
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4.c. Annual Review of Board Policies (Annual Agenda Item)
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4.d. Approval of 2024-25 SACC Fees
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4.e. Recommendation for Field Trip Fee Requests
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4.f. Approval of Brentwood High Wrestling School Storage Shed
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4.g. Approval of Centennial High School Softball Batting Cage
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4.h. Approval of Nolensville High School Bleacher Fencing
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4.i. Approval of Nolensville High School Storage Shed
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4.j. Approval of Ravenwood High School Basketball Locker Room Renovation
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4.k. Approval of Renaissance High School Outdoor Patio
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4.l. Approval of Scales Elementary School Outdoor Classroom
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5. Communications to the Board
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5.a. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Superintendent Golden began his report by thanking the School Board members for all that they do for the students and staff of Williamson County Schools. He acknowledged that this is School Board Appreciation week in Tennessee. Golden also recognized Mr. Bill Peach and his service to Williamson County Schools. He stated that Williamson County has always had Schools Board members to carry on the great tradition.
Golden talked about the current weather and the late start for Tuesday, January 23, 2024. He stated that WCS has now taken 5 of the 10 inclement weather days we have built into our calendar. Golden also mentioned March 5, 2024 has been approved by the State to use as an inclement day due to several schools being used as a polling place for the primary election. Golden talked about the 4th grade retention law. He con concluded with a presentation from Trane Corporation in the amount of $94,139.69, a federal rebate for energy savings. |
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5.b. Board Chair Report
Discussion:
Madam Chair Durham thanked Sheriff's Deputy Randy Purcell for attending the meeting. She reminded the Board Members that their Disclosure Statement is due by January 31, 2024. Durham asked the Board to email the Board Secretary when they have completed the form.
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6. New Business
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6.a. 2023 2024 School Board Budget
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6.a.I. Approval of General Purpose School Fund Amendment 01.24 Donation for CTE- $30,000.00
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Discussion:
Madam Chair Durham called upon Superintendent Golden, who recommended approval of the General Purpose School Fund Amendment 01.24 Donations for CTE in the amount of $30,000.00.
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6.a.II. Approval of General Purpose School Fund Amendment 01.24 Opioid Task Force Grant - $5,500.00
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Discussion:
Madam Chair Durham called upon Superintendent Golden, who recommended approval of the General Purpose School Fund Amendment 01.24 Opioid Task Force Grant in the amount of $5,500.00.
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6.a.III. Approval of Education Capital Project Fund 01.24 Intracategory Transfer- Transportation Building- $1,600,000.00
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Discussion:
Madam Chair Durham called upon Superintendent Golden, who recommended approval of the Education Capital Project Fund 01.24 Intracategory Transfer- Transportation Building in the amount of $1,600,000.00.
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6.b. Board Policies - First Reading
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6.b.I. 2.400 Revenues
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Discussion:
Madam Chair Durham called upon Superintendent Golden, who recommended approval of Board Policy 2.400 Revenues on first reading.
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6.b.II. 2.601 Fundraising Activities
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Discussion:
Madam Chair Durham called upon Superintendent Golden, who recommended approval of Board Policy 2.601 Fundraising Activities on first reading.
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6.b.III. 2.8051 Purchasing Cards, Credit Cards & Credit Lines
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Discussion:
Madam Chair Durham called upon Superintendent Golden, who recommended approval of Board Policy 2.8051 Purchasing Cards, Credit Cards and Credit Lines on first reading.
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6.b.IV. 4.600 Report Cards and Grading Systems, per Board Member request
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Discussion:
Madam Chair Durham called upon Superintendent Golden, who deferred to Boar member Brown to describe his request. Mr. Brown thanked the Board for allowing this on the agenda. Mr. Brown motioned to approve, seconded by Mr. Beasley.
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6.b.V. 4.604 Credit for Prior Courses
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Discussion:
Madam Chair Durham called upon Superintendent Golden, who recommended approval of Board Policy 4.604 Credit for Prior Courses on first reading.
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6.b.VI. 4.700 Testing Programs
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Discussion:
Madam Chair Durham called upon Superintendent Golden, who recommended approval of Board Policy 4.700 Testing Programs on first reading.
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6.b.VII. 5.305 Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
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Discussion:
Madam Chair Durham called upon Superintendent Golden, who recommended approval of Board Policy 5.305 Family and Medical Leave on first reading.
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6.c. Approval of 2024-25 Open and/or Closed Zoned Schools (Annual Agenda Item)
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Discussion:
Madam Chair Durham called upon Superintendent Golden, who recommended approval of the 2024-2025 Open/Closed Zone Schools.
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7. Adjournment
Discussion:
There being no further business, Madam Chair Durham adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
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