August 10, 2020 at 5:30 PM - Jackson-Madison County School Work Session
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Discussion:
James Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:34 pm with a moment of silence
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1.A. Moment of Silence
Speaker(s):
Johnson
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2. REPORTS
Speaker(s):
Discussion:
Mr. Ray Washington read and discussed the year to date reports, budget amendments, and he answered questions from the Board concerning the reports. He discussed and compared the utility reports for the past 2 years. Washington stated as we upgrade from the Boiler System to HVAC we will see a difference as well. Financial Reports are attached to BOE for review.
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2.A. FINANCIAL REPORTS
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2.A.i. Year to date report
Speaker(s):
Washington
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2.A.ii. Budget Amendments
Speaker(s):
Washington
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2.B. POLICY
Speaker(s):
Discussion:
Dale Thomas stated that Policy 6.3041 Title IX and Sexual Harassment has to be approved by August 14 that will cover both students and employees. This policy is attached to BOE.
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2.B.i. 6.3041 Title IX & Sexual Harassment
Speaker(s):
Thomas
Discussion:
Dale Thomas presented policy 6.3041 Title IX & Sexual Harassment to be adopted by the Board
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2.C. HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT
Speaker(s):
Discussion:
Dr. Ricky Catlett discussed and presented the Personnel Report. James Johnson questioned the procedures of hiring and the process because of all the new hires it was only one black male.
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2.C.i. Personnel Report
Speaker(s):
Catlett
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3. UPDATES/INFORMATION
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3.A. JCM AND Madison Projects
Speaker(s):
Johnson
Discussion:
JCM and Madison Projects
They presented the board with updates that they are on schedule as planned. The plumbing and electrical wiring is on schedule. Madison concrete has been poured |
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3.B. SRO Memorandum of Understanding
Speaker(s):
Thomas
Discussion:
Dale Thomas presented the SRO Memorandum of Understanding. Johnson, Massey, and Black had concerns regarding this and would like for someone to speak with the Sheriff dept again before a decision is made.
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3.C. Rainey, Kizer Reviere, and Bell Engagement Letter
Speaker(s):
Johnson
Discussion:
Rainey, Kizer Reviere, and Bell Engagement Letter of agreement for personnel, legal fees, legal counsel and accessibility to attorneys with the firm.
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3.D. LOOP Status
Speaker(s):
Williams
Discussion:
Dr. Vivian Williams stated as of now we have 80 applicants. The deadline was delayed because of COVID-19. Oct 1st will be the kick off, December will be Parent Night and Open House, and students placement will be the 1st week in January.
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3.E. Disciplinary Hearing Authority Board Appointment
Speaker(s):
Williams
Discussion:
Dr. Vivian Williams read the Board appointed members for this 2020-2021 school year.
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3.F. Walker Wise Group (Professional Services)
Speaker(s):
Williams
Discussion:
Dr. Vivian Williams presented the Walker Wise Group Contract which is a bridge program designed to help over age students get back on track, increase graduation rates and decrease dropout rates. Contract is attached to BOE
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3.G. JMC Cyber School status
Speaker(s):
Williams
Discussion:
Dr. Teresa Littrell McSweeney presented on behalf of the JMC Cyber School status. She presented us with the powerpoint.
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3.H. Transition to Work Contract (State/Professional Services)
Speaker(s):
Williams
Discussion:
Dr. Vivian Williams presented the Transition to Work Contract. This a workbase program to help Job Exploration Counseling, Work-based program, Readiness and training for independent living, self advocacy, and transition or post secondary education counseling on opportunities.
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3.I. School Support Organization
Speaker(s):
King
Discussion:
Dr. Marlon King read the School Support Organization: Northeast Middle School PTO and SSHS Baseball Boosters
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3.J. Relocation Expense - Superintendent
Speaker(s):
Thomas
Discussion:
Dale Thomas discussed Dr. Marlon King relocation expense to move. Dr. King presented 3 quotes and we went with the least expense one.
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4. ADJOURNMENT
Speaker(s):
Discussion:
Meeting was adjourned at 7:36
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