January 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM - GCSSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Discussion:
Mr. Tom Lannom led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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2. CALL TO ORDER
Discussion:
Mr. Tom Lannom called the meeting to order.
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3. ROLL CALL
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4. CONSENT AGENDA
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.A. ALC Report
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4.B. Bullying/Harassment Report
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4.C. Threat Assessment
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4.D. Finance Reports
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4.E. Juvenile Court Referrals
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4.F. Maintenance/Technology Reports
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4.G. Minutes Approval
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5. RECOGNITION
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6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Discussion:
No public comment
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7. REGULAR AGENDA
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7.A. Teacher Tenure Recommendations
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett presented the Teacher Tenure Recommendations.
Dyer School — Katie Valdez and Franklin Leslie
GCHS - Joseph Dickinson Kenton School — Brandie Hinson SGCES — Michele Howe and Lucy Truett SGCMS — Shelby Fisher |
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7.B. School Board Appreciation Week
January 26 - February 1
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett announced that School Board Appreciation Week will take place from January 26 to February 1. The board will also donate $150.00 to the Gibson County Imagination Library.
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7.C. New extended learning assistant position at SGCMS
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett informed the board that SGCMS needs to add a new extended learning assistant position. Currently, a substitute is filling this role. Establishing this position will better address the needs of the students.
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7.D. District Vehicle
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett presented the District Vehicle. The Work-Based Learning transit van was declared surplus last month, enabling us to transfer Mr. Pruett's current vehicle. In return, Mr. Pruett will receive a new Ford Explorer through the state contract with Lonnie Cobb.
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8. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
February Board Meeting Food Service Management Company Pre-Budget Work Session High School Updates
Discussion:
February Board Meeting — Mr. Eddie Pruett requested to attend the February Board meeting remotely due to his participation in the National Superintendent Conference in Nashville.
Food Service Management Company — Mr. Eddie Pruett informed the board about the timeline for the Department of Education's Request for Proposal (RFP) regarding contracts with Food Service Management Companies. Mr. Pruett recommended that the board consider postponing the process until the 2027–2028 school year, as we are currently about four months behind schedule. However, the board suggested proceeding with the RFP process for the next school year. Mr. Pruett assured the board that the team would work as quickly as possible and would provide an update next month. Pre-Budget Work Session — Mr. Eddie Pruett suggested scheduling a pre-budget work session before the March board meeting. High School Updates — Mr. Jack Ball provided the board with an update on the recent activities at GCHS. |
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8.A. Upcoming Conference:
Legislative & Legal Institute, February 16–17
Discussion:
Mr. Pruett reminded the board of the Legislative & Legal Institute on February 16-17 at Franklin Marriott Cool Springs.
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9. ADJOURN
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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