MAURY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

MINUTES

Regular Session September 12, 2005

6:01 p.m. College Hill School Complex

I.  CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Daniels called the meeting to order, followed by the Pledge led by Brown Elementary School students, after which a moment of silence was observed. The following members were present: Shaw Daniels, Whitney Seaton, Talvin Barner, Hoyt Gardner, Chet Rhodes, Bill Muehlbauer, Greg Ladd, Judy Vick, Ricky Sims and Richard Thompson. Vince Springer was absent.

Chairman Daniels turned the meeting over to the Director for election of Chairman. The Director asked for nominations for Chairman. Ms. Seaton nominated Dr. Muehlbauer and Mr. Thompson seconded the nomination. Ms. Vick nominated Mr. Daniels and Mr. Sims seconded the nomination. Mr. Sims motion that nominations cease was seconded by Ms. Vick and motion carried. Upon a roll call vote, Dr. Muehlbauer received 5 votes and Mr. Daniels received 5 votes. Ms. Seaton, Mr. Rhodes, Mr. Barner, Mr. Thompson and Dr. Muehlbauer voted for Dr. Muehlbauer with Mr. Ladd, Mr. Gardner, Mr. Sims, Ms. Vick and Mr. Daniels voting for Mr. Daniels. Dr. Muehlbauer stated his appreciation for the nomination but withdrew his name from further voting. Mr. Rhodes nomination for Mr. Barner for Chairman was seconded by Mr. Thompson. Mr. Sims nomination for Mr. Daniels was seconded by Ms. Vick. Mr. Thompson’s nomination for Ms. Vick did not receive a second. Upon a roll call vote, Mr. Daniels was elected Chairman of the Board of Maury County Board of Education with Mr. Daniels, Mr. Gardner, Ms. Seaton, Ms. Vick, Mr. Ladd and Mr. Sims voting for Mr. Daniels and Mr. Rhodes Mr. Thompson, Mr. Barner and Dr. Muehlbauer voting for Mr. Barner.

The meeting was turned over to Chairman Daniels to call for nominations for Vice Chair, TLN Representative and Mr. Thompson’s request to add the position of Chairman Pro Tem to the roster of nominations.

Chairman Daniels asked for nominations for Vice Chair. Mr. Sims nomination for Ms. Vick was seconded by Ms. Seaton. Mr. Thompson’s nomination for Mr. Barner was seconded by Mr. Rhodes. Mr. Sims motion that nominations cease was seconded by Ms. Vick and motion carried. Ms. Vick was elected Vice Chair of the Board of Maury County Board of Education upon a roll call vote. Mr. Gardner, Ms. Vick, Ms. Seaton, Mr. Ladd, Mr. Sims and Mr. Daniels voted for Ms. Vick and Mr. Thompson, Dr. Muehlbauer, Mr. Barner and Mr. Rhodes voted for Mr. Barner.

Chairman Daniels asked for nominations for Chair Pro Tem. Mr. Sims nominated Mr. Gardner but he declined the nomination for health reasons. Mr. Thompson nominated Mr. Barner and Mr. Rhodes seconded this motion. Ms. Vick nominated Ms. Seaton and Mr. Daniels seconded this motion. Mr. Thompson’s motion for nominations to cease was seconded by Ms. Vick and motion carried. Ms. Seaton was elected Chair Pro Tem of the Board of Maury County Board of Education with a roll call vote. Voting for Ms. Seaton were Dr. Muehlbauer, Mr. Gardner, Mr. Daniels, Mr. Ladd, Mr. Sims, Ms. Vick and Ms. Seaton. Mr. Barner, Mr. Rhodes and Mr. Thompson voted for Mr. Barner.

Chairman Daniels asked for nominations for TLN Representative. Mr. Rhodes nominated Mr. Barner and Mr. Thompson seconded the motion. Mr. Rhodes motion for nominations to cease was seconded by Mr. Thompson and motion carried. Mr. Barner was elected as the TLN Representative of the Board of Maury County Board of Education with a voice vote.

II.  ADOPT AGENDA

Upon a motion by Ms. Vick, seconded by Mr. Thompson, Board approved the Agenda with additions. Board agreed to add the following addendum items after a motion by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Ms. Vick:

VII Unfinished Business #4 Construction/Renovations-SSOE (will review only SHHS Band Room project, Santa Fe Cafeteria Project and Culleoka tile floor removal-balance of report will be reviewed at later to be scheduled called meeting), #5 Capital outlay update and reevaluation, VIII New Business Policies and Planning # 2 Fingerprinting-volunteer coaches, VIII New Business Personnel # 2 Hiring of Grant Writer, #3 Hiring of Public Relations/Media Coordinator, # 4 Hiring of 2 nurses, and VIII New Business Other #2 FYI-Opening Prayer. The Director asked to speak regarding the Baker Elementary gymnasium issue and this was approved with a motion by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Ms. Vick.

A Work Session/Special Called Meeting was scheduled for 6 pm Thursday September 29, 2005 at the College Hill School Complex to consider the remainder of the items on the SSOE Construction/Renovations list along with other items. An attorney/client privilege meeting will be held prior to the above meeting at 5:30 pm provided all parties can be in attendance.

III. RECOGNITIONS

The Director welcomed newly appointed system Administrators:

Linda Lester-Principal Whitthorne Middle School, Leasha Napier-Assistant Principal Whitthorne Middle School, Garth Pinkston-Assistant Principal Central High School, John Proctor-Assistant Principal Central High School, Eric Perryman-Assistant Principal Cox Middle School and Cathy Cook-Assistant Principal

Santa Fe Unit School. The Director reported Mr. Walter Bobo would be coming to the Central Office September 26, 2005 to fill the position of Manager of Business and Finance.

IV. MAURY COUNTY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Carol Ann Jent, MCEA President, speaking on behalf of the MCEA membership, spoke of the sorrow related to the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina and remembrance of “nine-eleven”. She stated education employees would rise to meet the challenges with loving and generous spirits. She commended Board Members for their dedication to the education of the youth of Maury County and urged that money going to education not be viewed as an expenditure but as an investment in the future.

V. PUBLIC DELEGATIONS

Judy Welch regarding out-of-zone for her child did not attend the meeting as her issues had been resolved.

VI. CONSENT ITEMS

Upon a motion by Mr. Gardner, seconded by Ms. Vick, Board approved: Minutes (August 4, 2005 Special Called Meeting and August 11, 2005 Regular Meeting), Executive Committee Report approving request for MTSU to allow students enrolled in a method’s course for elementary and middle school preservice teachers to get practical field experience in Maury County Schools as part of their course requirements during the 2005-06SY, request from MPHS for parent volunteer bus driver: Walter Smith, III who has met all requirements, request from Rock International Ministries, Inc. to use the auditorium at SHHS August 14, 2005 from 9:30 am until 1 pm with the following use of facilities to apply: Facility Use Fee $150 per day= $150 due and payable to SHHS on or before the event, Custodian/Supervision $15 per hour x 3.5 hours =$52.50 due and payable to Maury County Public Schools on or before the event, request from Rock International Ministries to use the auditorium at SHHS August 21, 2005 from 9:30 am until 1 pm for church service with the following use of facilities fees to apply: Facility Use Fee $150 per day=$150 due and payable to SHHS on or before the event, Custodian $15 per hour-Utilities $20 per hour=$35 per hour x 3.5 hours = $122.50 due and payable to Maury County Public Schools on or before the event, request from Rock Ministries to use the auditorium at SHHS August 28, 2005 from 9:30 am until 1 pm for church service with the following use of facilities fees to apply: $150 Facility Use Fee per day-$150 due and payable to SHHS on or before the event, Custodian $15 per hour-Utilities $20 per hour=$35 per hour x 3.5 hours = $122.50 due and payable to Maury County Public Schools on or before the event, request from Boy Scouts to use the cafeteria at Woodard Elementary 8/18,9/15,10/20,11/17,12/15,1/19 from 6 until 8 pm for Pack Meetings with all use of facilities fees waived, request from Cub Scouts to use the cafeteria at Howell Elementary August 9, 2005 from 5:45 until 7:30 pm for Round-up with all use of facilities fees waived, request from Boy Scouts to use Room 105/gym and/or library occasionally & picnic shelter at Woodard Elementary each Wednesday from 3 until 4:30 pm August 2005/May 2006 with all use of facilities fees waived, request from YMCA Fun Company to provide Before and After School Program in Maury County Schools for the 2005-06SY as per contract, request for Volunteer Coach: Central High-Justin Maggard-freshman football, request for student trip: Central High Girls’ Basketball Team Building Event-Atlanta, GA-August 19-20, 2005, request for student trip: Central High Girls’ Soccer Competitions-September 9-10, 2005, request from Transportation Supervisor for after school transportation to be provided for out-of-zone child of system teacher, request from Another Realm to use the gym at Brown Elementary August 20, 2005 from noon until 8 pm for play rehearsal with all use of facilities fees waived, request for student trip: SHHS BPA Leadership Camp-Doyle, TN-September 9-11, 2005, request for student trip: WMS Volleyball Team Tournament-Florence, AL-September 9-10, 2005, request from TWRA to use the lunch room at Hampshire School 8-29/9-02 from 5 until 9 pm for Hunter Safety Course with all use of facilities fees waived, request from TWRA to use the lunch room at Santa Fe School September 19-23, 2005 from 5 until 9 pm for Hunter Safety Course with all use of facilities fees waived, request from Maury County Sheriff’s Department to use the entire building at Hampshire School August 16, 2005 from 4 until 8 pm for S.W.A.T. Training with all use of facilities fees waived, request from Reunion Committee to use

the cafetorium at Hampshire School October 1, 2005 from 3 until 10 pm for School Class Reunion with

all use of facilities fees waived, request from Boy Scouts to use the cafeteria at SHES August 23, 2005 from 5:45 until 8:30 pm for Round-up with all use of facilities fees waived, request from Pop Warner to use the stadium/football field at MPHS 8-26-05 from 7 am until 7 pm for Jamboree with all use of facilities fees waived, request from Girl Scouts to use a classroom at Highland Park Elementary every other Tuesday

2005-06SY from 3:30 until 4:30 pm for Scout Meetings with all use of facilities fees waived, request from Delta Kappa Gamma to use the library at Howell Elementary September 13, 2005 from 4 until 6 pm for Fall Meeting with all use of facilities fees waived, request from MCEA to use the library at Howell Elementary August 25, 2005 from 4 until 6 pm for Conference Workshop with all use of facilities fees waived, request from Boy Scouts to use the cafeteria at Highland Park Elementary August 29, 2005 from 6 until 7:30 pm for sign-up with all use of facilities fees waived, request from Rock Ministries to use the auditorium at SHHS September 4-11-18-25 from 9:30 am until 1 pm for church services with the following use of facilities fees to apply: Facility Use Fee $150 per day x 4 days =$600 due and payable to SHHS on or before the event, Custodian $15 per hour-Utilities $20 per hour=$35 per hour x 3.5 hours x 4 = $490 due and payable to Maury County Public Schools on or before the event,

Low Bids/Purchases over $5,000:

1. Follett Software support-18 schools for 2005-06 $ 12,877.00

2. Avery Photo ID System 11,191.00

the following student trips:

1. Culleoka BPA State Conference-Nashville, TN-March 5-8, 2006

2. Culleoka Volleyball Team Tournament-Lavergne, TN-September 23-24, 2005

3. Central Band Contest-Huntsville, AL-October 22, 2005

4. MPHS FFA National Convention-Louisville, KY-October 26-29, 2005

5. Central Choral Competition-Washington, DC-March 30-April 2, 2006

6. SHHS FFA National Convention-Louisville, KY-October 25-29, 2005

7. SHHS Cross Country Competition-Decatur, AL-September 30-October 1, 2005

8. MPHS FCCLA Cluster Meeting-Louisville, KY-November 18-20, 2005

9. MPHS Baseball Team Competition-April 14-15, 2006

10. Central NJROTC Drill Team Competition-Madisonville, KY-September 23-24, 2005,

Board Members’ notification of Hampshire Unit School acceptance of anonymous donation of $500 for the Church-Albright scholarship, request from Cox Middle School Principal for purchase/use of cell phones to be used in the Crisis Management Plan, approval of Resolution re: Milmine estate, Board Members’ notification of walking track built on playground at McDowell Elementary by PTO, request from SHHS Young Democrats Club to pick up trash and request from MPHS to donate outdated library books.

Junior Auxiliary Member and Maury County School System Teacher Regina Peery spoke regarding the Cowboy Up Program proposed in 7th and 8th grades. After discussion and upon a motion by Mr. Vick, seconded by Mr. Sims, Board approved the project.

VII.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Board Members were notified of acceptance of gift of unusable cell phones to Hope House.

Upon a motion by Ms. Vick, seconded by Mr. Thompson, Board approved Policy 4.502/4.5021 (Parent/Family Involvement, Tennessee School Boards Association). It has been posted the required time.

A copy of Derryberry Lane Property Deed was provided to Board Members for their information.

Construction/Renovations-SSOE recommendations:

There was discussion regarding CO# 9 in the amount of $16,081 for abatement of asbestos tile flooring at Culleoka including testing of air following the removal. A motion was made by Mr. Sims, seconded by

Ms. Vick to approve the CO. Mr. Rhodes asked to amend the motion by striking the 20 day extension of

time requested to 5 days and Mr. Thompson stated the contractor could come to the Board with reasons

if more time was required. Mr. Sims called for the previous question and this was seconded by Ms. Vick.

The motion for call for previous question carried. With a roll call vote, previous motion failed with Mr. Thompson, Dr. Muehlbauer, Mr. Rhodes voting yes and Mr. Daniels, Mr. Gardner, Ms. Seaton, Mr. Ladd, Mr. Sims and Ms. Vick voting no. A motion by Mr. Rhodes, seconded by Ms. Vick asked to approve the CO

replacing the 20 day extension with a 10 day extension time frame. With a roll call vote, motion carried with Mr. Daniels, Dr. Muehlbauer, Mr. Gardner, Ms. Seaton, Mr. Ladd, Mr. Sims, Ms. Vick and Mr. Barner voting yes and Mr. Thompson and Mr. Rhodes voting no.

After discussion regarding the cafeteria at the Santa Fe School, the Board agreed to schedule a site trip to the

School. Board tentatively agreed SSOE should go ahead with the design for 800 student capacity at an approximate cost of $900,000.

The Board discussed SSOE’s recommendation of the SHHS band room addition. Upon a motion by Mr. Rhodes, seconded by Mr. Daniels, Board agreed to take to the October County Administration, Budget and full Commission plans and costs of the addition to cost approximately $375,000. Ms. Vick amended the motion to increase the size by approximately 1,000 sq. ft. to accommodate growth.