November 9, 2020 at 5:30 PM - Jackson-Madison County School Work Session
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                                        1. CALL TO ORDER                 
        Speaker(s): 
Johnson     | 
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                                        1.A. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance                  
        Speaker(s): 
      
        Discussion: 
The meeting was called to order at 5:33 pm by Mr. Johnson with a moment of silence and the pledge of allegiance.      | 
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                                        2. REPORTS                 
        Speaker(s): 
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                                        2.A. Crosslin Internal Financial - Internal School Audit                 
        Speaker(s): 
Johnson     
        Discussion: 
A representative presented from Crosslin Internal Financial shared results from school audit. There were only a small issue with Thelma Barker, other than that the audit was good. All documents from audit are attached.      | 
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                                        2.B. JMCEA                  
        Speaker(s): 
Davis     
        Discussion: 
Mr. Davis started out by thanking Dr. King and Dr. Catlett for meeting with him and listening to their concerns. Shout out to the teachers and all staff for all they are doing during this pandemic.      | 
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                                        2.C. Financials                  
        Speaker(s): 
King     
        Discussion: 
Dr. King stated there are no new monies being pulled from the fund balance for budget amendments. All budget amendments are attached.      | 
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                                        2.D. Human Resources                 
        Speaker(s): 
Catlett     
        Discussion: 
Dr. Catlett presented the Human Resources Report. We only have a few vacancies left to fill. Our absences are still down from last year.      | 
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                                        3. DISCUSSION ITEMS                 
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                                        3.A. JCM and Madison Projects Update                 
        Speaker(s): 
Alexander/Rice     
        Discussion: 
Chris Alexander said thank you to the Board for coming out touring JCM and Madison. They provided an update to review and they are attached. There were no questions for Alexander or Rice at this time.      
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                                        3.B. Insurance Premiums                 
        Speaker(s): 
King     
        Discussion: 
The Insurance Premiums will increase 2%. A recommendation was made for the district to cover the 2% increase for employees. Shannon commented that Dr. King is keeping his promise he made to invest in everyone including all staff.       | 
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                                        3.C. ABM Groundskeeping Service Agreement                 
        Speaker(s): 
King/Thomas     
        Discussion: 
Dale stated that the contract get reviewed after June 3rd, 2020. Parties have 30 days to terminate. No actions will be taken at this time for grounds keeping. Board members gave several ways to decrease the cost. Dr. King stated the purpose of this agenda is provide the Board with insight around his vision for keeping the responsibility on the school system instead of contracting it out.        
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                                        3.D. LEA Compliance Report                 
        Speaker(s): 
Williams     
        Discussion: 
Recommendation to approve the LEA Compliance report. It needs to be approved by November 30th. This report is attached.     
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                                        3.E. School Support Organization                 
        Speaker(s): 
Johnson     
        Discussion: 
Recommendation to approve The School Support Organization for Thelma Barker.     
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                                        3.F. School Board Retreat                 
        Speaker(s): 
Johnson     
        Discussion: 
School Board Retreat will be held Saturday, November 14 at the Chamber of Commerce 8:00 am -3:30 pm.      
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                                        4. ANNOUNCEMENTS                 
        Speaker(s): 
Johnson     
        Discussion: 
Addendum to add Catherine Korth to Disciplinary Hearing to replace Corey Currie.  Ed Vision committee meeting will be Tuesday at 5:30 pm at Liberty Tech High. Thursday at the Board meeting we will recognize Employees of the Month and Support Staff Soup with the Super Nov. 20 at 11:30 at the Board of Education | 
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                                        5. ADJOURNMENT                 
        Speaker(s): 
Johnson     
        Discussion: 
Mr. Johnson adjourned the meeting at 6:41 pm seconded by Dorothy Black.      | 
 
 