Public Meeting Minutes: September 17, 2020 at 5:30 PM - Jackson-Madison County School Board Combine Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER

1.A. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance

Speaker(s): Johnson

Discussion: Mr. Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm. He started by thanking Judge Kyle Atkins for the swearing in ceremony for O’Neal Henley, Sherry Franks, Debbie Gaugh, Andre Darnell, and Janice Hampton.

2. ELECTION OF 2020-2021 SCHOOL BOARD OFFICERS
(Chairman, Vice Chair, and Chair Pro Tem)

Action(s):

Motion 1 Passed:

Motion Passed: A motion was made for James Johnson to continue as Board Chairman. Sherry Franks nominated AJ Massey for Board Chairman. No one seconded the motion therefore James Johnson is the only nominee for chairman. All voted YES. Passed with a motion by Mrs. Janice Hampton and a second by Mrs. Shannon Stewart.

Andre Darnell: Yes
Ms. Doris Black: Yes
Sherry Franks: Yes
Debbie Gaugh: Yes
Mrs. Janice Hampton: Yes
O'Neal Henley: Yes
Mr. James Johnson: Yes
Mr. A. J. Massey: Yes
Mrs. Shannon Stewart: Yes

Motion 2 Passed:

Motion Passed: A motion was made for Janice Hampton as vice chairman Passed with a motion by Ms. Doris Black and a second by Debbie Gaugh.

Andre Darnell: Yes
Ms. Doris Black: Yes
Sherry Franks: Yes
Debbie Gaugh: Yes
Mrs. Janice Hampton: Yes
O'Neal Henley: Yes
Mr. James Johnson: Yes
Mr. A. J. Massey: Yes
Mrs. Shannon Stewart: Yes

Motion 3 Passed:

Motion Passed: A motion was made to nominate Shannon Stewart but she declined as Parliamentarian. A motion was then made to nominate AJ Massey as Parliamentarian. Passed with a motion by Ms. Doris Black and a second by Andre Darnell.

Andre Darnell: Yes
Ms. Doris Black: Yes
Sherry Franks: Yes
Debbie Gaugh: Yes
Mrs. Janice Hampton: Yes
O'Neal Henley: Yes
Mr. James Johnson: Yes
Mr. A. J. Massey: Yes
Mrs. Shannon Stewart: Yes

Motion 4 Passed:

Motion Passed: A motion was made to reconsider vice chair because Janice Hampton withdrew. Passed with a motion by O'Neal Henley and a second by Andre Darnell.

Andre Darnell: Yes
Ms. Doris Black: Yes
Sherry Franks: Yes
Debbie Gaugh: Yes
Mrs. Janice Hampton: Yes
O'Neal Henley: Yes
Mr. James Johnson: Yes
Mr. A. J. Massey: Yes
Mrs. Shannon Stewart: Yes

Motion 5 Passed:

Motion Passed: A motion was made for AJ Massey to serve as vice chairman.A motion was made for by Shannon Stewart for Doris Black to serve as vice chairman no one seconded this motion. Passed with a motion by Mrs. Janice Hampton and a second by O'Neal Henley.

Andre Darnell: Yes
Ms. Doris Black: Yes
Sherry Franks: Yes
Debbie Gaugh: Yes
Mrs. Janice Hampton: Yes
O'Neal Henley: Yes
Mr. James Johnson: Yes
Mr. A. J. Massey: Yes
Mrs. Shannon Stewart: Yes

Motion 6 Passed:

Motion Passed: A motion was made for Doris Black to be the Legislative Liaison. Passed with a motion by Mrs. Shannon Stewart and a second by Sherry Franks.

Andre Darnell: Yes
Ms. Doris Black: Yes
Sherry Franks: Yes
Debbie Gaugh: Yes
Mrs. Janice Hampton: Yes
O'Neal Henley: Yes
Mr. James Johnson: Yes
Mr. A. J. Massey: Yes
Mrs. Shannon Stewart: Yes

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

Discussion: Janice Hampton made the motion for James Johnson to continue as board chairman.

3. APPROVALS

3.A. Approval of the Consent Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: A motion was made to approve the Consent Agenda. Passed with a motion by Mrs. Shannon Stewart and a second by Mr. A. J. Massey.

Andre Darnell: Yes
Ms. Doris Black: Yes
Sherry Franks: Yes
Debbie Gaugh: Yes
Mrs. Janice Hampton: Yes
O'Neal Henley: Yes
Mr. James Johnson: Yes
Mr. A. J. Massey: Yes
Mrs. Shannon Stewart: Yes

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

Attachments: (1)

Aug Worksession Mtg

3.B. Approval of the Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: A motion was made to approve the Agenda. Passed with a motion by Mrs. Shannon Stewart and a second by Ms. Doris Black.

Andre Darnell: Yes
Ms. Doris Black: Yes
Sherry Franks: Yes
Debbie Gaugh: Yes
Mrs. Janice Hampton: Yes
O'Neal Henley: Yes
Mr. James Johnson: Yes
Mr. A. J. Massey: Yes
Mrs. Shannon Stewart: Yes

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

Attachments: (1)

Aug Board Meeting Minutes

4. APPEARANCE BEFORE BOARD

4.A. N/A

5. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Discussion: No Public Comments

6. JMCEA PRESIDENT ANNOUNCEMENT REPORT

Discussion: President stated no issues at the moment. Welcomed the new board members and gave Dr. King a special thank you for working with them during the pandemic.

7. REPORTS

7.A. Financial Report

Speaker(s): Washington

Attachments: (3)

7.B. Human Resources Report

Speaker(s): Catlett

Attachments: (1)

August Human Resources Report

8. ACTION ITEMS

8.A. Budget Amendments

Speaker(s): Washington

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: A motion was made to approve the Budget Amendments. Janice Hampton request copies when money is being transferred from one line item to another. Passed with a motion by Mr. A. J. Massey and a second by Mrs. Shannon Stewart.

Andre Darnell: Yes
Ms. Doris Black: Yes
Sherry Franks: Yes
Debbie Gaugh: Yes
Mrs. Janice Hampton: Yes
O'Neal Henley: Yes
Mr. James Johnson: Yes
Mr. A. J. Massey: Yes
Mrs. Shannon Stewart: Yes

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

Attachments: (2)

8.B. Ombudsman Contract

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: A motion was made to approve the Ombudsman Contract Passed with a motion by Mrs. Janice Hampton and a second by O'Neal Henley.

Andre Darnell: Yes
Ms. Doris Black: Yes
Sherry Franks: Yes
Debbie Gaugh: Yes
Mrs. Janice Hampton: Yes
O'Neal Henley: Yes
Mr. James Johnson: Yes
Mr. A. J. Massey: Yes
Mrs. Shannon Stewart: Yes

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

Discussion: Dr. Williams updated with 40 students and focus is on Middle School. See attached contract.

Attachments: (1)

2020-2021 Ombudsman -Jackson-Madison County TN (Revised) 3[990]

8.C. School Report

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: A motion was made to approve the School Report read by Dr. King. See attached reports. Passed with a motion by Mr. A. J. Massey and a second by Ms. Doris Black.

Andre Darnell: Yes
Ms. Doris Black: Yes
Sherry Franks: Yes
Debbie Gaugh: Yes
Mrs. Janice Hampton: Yes
O'Neal Henley: Yes
Mr. James Johnson: Yes
Mr. A. J. Massey: Yes
Mrs. Shannon Stewart: Yes

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

Attachments: (1)

SSO September 2020 list to be approved

9. COMMITTEE REPORTS

10. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

11. ITEMS ADDED TO THE AGENDA PER VOTE ITEM 2.2

Discussion: There were no items added to the agenda.

12. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

13. UPDATES AND DISCUSSION ITEMS

Discussion: Board Member Shannon Stewart announced December 11, 2020 will be her last day. She will be moving.

14. ADJOURNMENT

Speaker(s): Johnson

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion Passed: A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:24 p.m. Passed with a motion by Mrs. Janice Hampton and a second by Ms. Doris Black.

Andre Darnell: Yes
Ms. Doris Black: Yes
Sherry Franks: Yes
Debbie Gaugh: Yes
Mrs. Janice Hampton: Yes
O'Neal Henley: Yes
Mr. James Johnson: Yes
Mr. A. J. Massey: Yes
Mrs. Shannon Stewart: Yes

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

September 17, 2020 at 5:30 PM - Jackson-Madison County School Board Combine Meeting

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