December 14, 2023 at 6:30 PM - GCSSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Mr. Benny Boals led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Discussion:  Mr. Tom Lannom called the meeting to order.

Discussion:  Mr. Ryan Sims spoke to the board about the outdated football equipment at the north-end schools. Mr. Sims requested assistance in purchasing new equipment, and the board agreed to discuss options and add the topic to the agenda. 

Discussion:  Mr. Rory Hinson introduced Ms. Marcie Williams with Alexander Thompson Arnold, CPA. Ms. Williams presented the audit results for the 2022-2023 GCSSD District Audit and Internal School Funds Audit.
No findings were reported by the District Audit, and two findings in the Internal School Funds have been addressed.

Discussion:  Mr. Eddie Pruett presented the list of teachers for tenure. 

• Dyer School - Taylor Record
• Gibson County High School - Michael Wickersham
• Rutherford School - Jayna Watkins, Shelby Dotson, and Tyler Tate
• South Gibson County Elementary School - Samantha Ellis, Jessica Cerven, and Rachel Sanford
• South Gibson County High School - Matthew Curry

Discussion:  Mr. Eddie Pruett presented the 2024-2025 School Calendar survey results.
Total responses - 1,604
Option 1 received 29.5% of the votes, 5 days - Fall Break, 3 days - Thanksgiving Break
Option 2 received 62.2% of the votes, 5 days - Fall Break, 5 days - Thanksgiving Break
Option 3 received 2.9% of the votes, 2 days - Fall Break, 5 days - Thanksgiving Break
Option 4 received 5.5% of the votes, 2 days - Fall Break, 3 days - Thanksgiving Break

 

Discussion:  Mr. Derek Norman presented the Agriculture Truck Bid from Steve Marsh Ford for $52,256 with ISM funds. 

Discussion:  Mr. Rory Hinson requested to amend the budget to include the amount received from the State Special School Education Grant.

Discussion:  Mr. Eddie Pruett presented the Board of Trustee Resolution 2. The resolution aims to amend the private act which governs the board election process by changing the election dates. The resolution will be submitted to the legislature for approval. 

Discussion:  Mr. Eddie Pruett presented Policy #5.608 Tutoring for Pay. Policy #5.608 prohibits using the school building for private profit. The board members engaged in discussion pertaining to tutoring options and agreed to continue conversation at the January board meeting.

Discussion:  Mr. Tom Lannom initiated discussion about what the board learned at the TSBA Conference. The board discussed improvements and goals for the upcoming months.

Discussion:  Mr. Eddie Pruett presented the policy revisions.

• Policy #1.105 School Board Legislative Involvement - Changes the title of the person in charge of informing the board of legislative changes from legislative representative to legislative liaison. 
• Policy #1.701 School District Planning - Adds board improvement plans to the TISA accountability report
• Policy #2.400 Revenues - Adds collection of funds through online payments
• Policy #2.601 Fundraising Activities - Adds information on recordkeeping
• Policy #2.800 Expenditures of Funds - Changes the language from board to board of education employees 
• Policy #2.8051 Debit Cards, Credit Cards, and Credit Lines - Provisions added for the use of debit cards, credit cards, and credit lines
• Policy #4.603 Promotion and Retention - Creates another pathway for third-graders to be promoted to fourth grade

Discussion:  Mr. Eddie Pruett presented the tire machine and balancer for surplus. 

Discussion:  Mr. Eddie Pruett informed the board of the upcoming conferences.

Discussion:  adjourn