6/10/2010 Minutes of Andersoncounty Board of Education Regular Meeting Page No

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6/10/2010 Minutes of AndersonCounty Board of Education Regular Meeting Page No.

Minutes

ANDERSONCOUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION

101 S. Main Street

Clinton, TN37716

June 10, 2010

6:30 PM

MembersPresentAbsent

John Burrell, Chairman√

Dail Cantrell√

Greg Crawford√

Peggy Hayes√

Glenda Langenberg√

Wanda McCrosky, Vice-Chairman√

Rickey Rose√

Jo Williams√

Larry M. Foster, Director√

Student Board Members:

Others in Attendance

Julie Minton, Renita Dodson, Denise Wilburn, Johanna Whitley, Bob Stokes, Karen Bridgeman

1. CALL TO ORDER
   Dr. Burrell, chairman, called the meeting to order at 6:32PM as a regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education.
   

II.RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
A. Darla Williams, language arts teacher at NorwoodMiddle School, informed the board of a 10-day trip to France next summer. So far, eight students are considering the trip which is for students in 8th grade and older. The cost will be $3500 per person and all funds will behandled between the student and travel company. Motion by Glenda Langenberg and seconded by Greg Crawford to approve the trip to France in 2011. Motion carried.

1. Board resolution honoring Susan Silvey, NorrisMiddle School teacher
   

ANDERSONCOUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION

A BOARD RESOLUTION

HONORING NORRISMIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER SUSAN SILVEY

WHEREAS, the responsibilities of our educatorsinclude various duties, some challenging, others exciting, all worthwhile; and, from time to time, those teachers go above and beyond the call of duty; and

WHEREAS, Norris Middle School teacher Susan Silvey performed the Heimlich Maneuver three times on a seventh-grade student who was choking during TCAP testing on April 19, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Silvey’s calm efficiency successfully removed the obstruction, to the joy and relief of the student and his classmates; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education joins the people of Anderson County in recognizing her heroic, lifesaving action and does hereby take this small means to express appreciation to Ms. Silvey;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that by this resolution we extend to Susan Silvey our heartfelt thanks for her valuable contribution to the welfare of the NorrisMiddle School student body.

ADOPTED WHOLEHEARTEDLY AND UNANIMOUSLY BY THE ELECTED SCHOOL BOARD OF ANDERSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ON THE 10th DAY OF JUNE, TWO THOUSAND AND TEN.

1. Judge Brandon Fisheraddressed the board to express his support for their role in assuming the Access Breakawaygrant. He said he appreciates the open communication between the court system and Anderson County Schools.
   III.CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
   

None.

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
   Motion byWandaMcCrosky and seconded byPeggy Hayes to approve the agenda. Motion carried.

V. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

1. Minutes of Regular Meeting –March 11, 2010
   
2. HR Staffing Report

Last Name / First Name / Location / Position / Effective Date / Return Date / Notes
New Hires
Plummer / Troy / NMS / Custodian / 5/5/10 / Replacement for Tommy Taylor
Brown / Alicia / CMS / Girl's Basketball Coach / 7/1/10 / Replacement for Lisa Householder
Moore / Amber / Preschool / EHS Caregiver / 5/17/10 / Replacement for Brandy Webber
Sellers / Ronnie / LCMS / Custodian / 6/1/10 / Replacement for Ronnie Leinart
Pennington / Elwood / LCMS / Head Football Coach / 7/1/10 / Replacement for Josh Kerr
Humphrey / David / ACCTC / Carpentry Instructor / 7/1/10 / Replacement for Jerry Anderson
Faddis / Brenda / NES / Custodian / 6/1/10 / Replacement for Randal Smiddy
Transfer/Change of Status
Brock / Dee / CHS / Special Ed Teacher / 3/8/10 / Replacement for Richie Marsh
Smiddy / Randy / LCMS / Custodian / 6/1/10 / Replacement for Luther Randolph
Leave of Absence
Thornton / Brenda / CO / Secretary / 4/23/10 / 5/7/10 / Employee's own serious health condition
Pinkstaff / Jerry / CO / Custodian / 5/13/10 / 5/28/10 / Employee's own serious health condition
Keeney / Cristen / AES / 5th Grade Teacher / 8/2/10 / 11/29/10 / Birth of child
Guinn / Kim / CO / Coordinator / 4/19/10 / 4/30/10 / Serious health condition of child
Harmon / Tabitha / FES / 3rd Grade Teacher / 8/2/10 / 10/8/10 / Birth of child
Yankee / Jennifer / FES / 1st Grade Teacher / 7/1/10 / 12/31/10 / Birth of child
McElroy / Patricia / CHS / Educ. Asst. / 5/10/10 / 5/28/10 / Serious health condition of parent
Martin / Maggie / ACHS / Teacher / 8/2/10 / 5/27/11 / Other - stay home with new child
Left Employment
Davis / James / CHS / Teacher/Athletic Director / 6/30/10 / Retirement
Wakefield / Courtney / Preschool / Extended Care Teacher / 4/20/10 / Dismissal
Webber / Brandy / Preschool / Caregiver / 4/30/10 / Voluntary resignation
Davis / Linda / CHS / Principal / 6/30/10 / Retirement
Fragomeni / Frank / CHS / Teacher / 6/30/10 / Retirement
Toth / Elizabeth / GOES / Literacy Coordinator / 6/30/10 / Voluntary resignation
Simons / Christina / ACHS / English Teacher / 6/30/10 / Retirement
Owens / Debra / CMS / Teacher / 6/30/10 / Retirement
Lawson / Margie / ACHS / Science Teacher / 6/30/10 / Retirement
Elliott / Pat / ACHS / English Teacher / 6/30/10 / Retirement
Smith / Lauren / ACHS / Science Teacher / 6/30/10 / Voluntary resignation
Medley / Jim / ACHS / Social Studies Teacher / 6/30/10 / Retirement
Stewart / Brian / NMS / Boy's Basketball Coach / 6/30/10 / Voluntary resignation
Watson / Lecia / CHS / Bookkeeper / 6/30/10 / Voluntary resignation

C. Field Trips

1. Emily Campbell, NMS, to allow cheerleaders to attend UCA Cheer Camp in Knoxville, TN Jul. 21 – 24, 2010. 14 students and 2 chaperones.

2. Jennifer Goins, LCMS, to allow students to attend U. S. Space and RocketCenter camp in Huntsville, AL Jun. 14, 2010. 20 students and 2 chaperones.

3. Phil Warfield, ACCTC, to allow students to attend FFA camp in Lake City, TN Jun. 21 – 23, 2010. 7 students and 2 chaperones.

D. Professional Leave

1. Vikki Burns, CHS, to attend CTE Competency Attainment Rubric session in Nashville, TN Jun. 15 – 16, 2010.

2. Amanda Evans, CO, to attend Adult Education Conference in Franklin, TN Jul. 11 – 14, 2010.

3. Jonathan Lewis, CMS, Ben Barrington, CHS, to attend Project Lead the Way conference in Columbia, SC Jun. 20 – Jul. 2, 2010.

4. Darren Leach, LC, Chris Goodwyne, CHS, to attend High Schools that Work conference in Louisville, KY Jul. 14 – 16, 2010.

5. Angela Martin, LCES, to attend National Healthy Minds Strong Bodies conference in Chattanooga, TN Jun. 13 – 15, 2010.

6. Laura Campbell, NES, to attend a National Association of School Psychologists conference in Denver, CO Jul. 12 – 14, 2010.

7. Joe Forgety, CO, to attend e4TN conference in Nashville, TN June. 22 – 23, 2010.

8. Joe Forgety, CO, to attend state Adult Ed. conference in Nashville, TN Jul. 12 – 14, 2010.

9. Sherry Risden, CO, to attend recording method training in Franklin, TN Jul. 12 – 14, 2010.

10. Lesa Larson, Amy Butcher, Sharon Gaylor, Julie Julian, and an alternate if needed, Preschool, to attend 2010 Fiscal Management Institute in Atlanta, GA Jun. 14 – 16, 2010.

11. Brenda Bean, Janice Longmire, EHS, to attend ECER-S AND ITERS-R training in Chapel Hill, NC Jun. 13 – 18, 2010.

12. Julie Julian, Meg Cardwell, Andrea McBrayer, Julia Kendrick, Brenda Bean, Amy Butcher, Lesa Larson, Sharon Gaylor, Tammy Hembree, Becca Sharp, Preschool, to attend Federal Review training in Cumberland Gap, TN Jun. 29 – 30, 2010.

13. Johanna Whitley, Stewart Hicks, Wade Haney, David Beets, William Job, Ryan Sutton, OOT, Greg Deal, ACHS, and Janet Deal, LCMS, to attend state meetings and technology training in Jackson, TN Jul. 13 – 16, 2010.

14. Rae Ann Owens, LCMS, Cindy Border, NMS, Caleb Tipton, CMS, Angela Poole, NWMS, Debbie Tackett, NWES, Journey Swafford, CO, Jessie Fritts, NES, Jacqueline Cofer, FES, Stephanie Sherwood, AES, Sue Potter, BES, Candace Eubanks, GOES, to attend the Comprehensive Literacy Institute in Little Rock, AR Jun. 21 – 25, 2010.

15. David H. Wood, ACCTC, Rodney Mann, CHS, to attend Rubric Pilot 2 Focus Group in Nashville, TN Jun. 15 – 16, 2010.

EXECUTIVE APPROVAL (for information only)

A. Field Trips

1. Phil Warfield, ACCTC, to allow students to attend FFA Camp in Doyle, TN Jun. 7 – 11, 2010. 8 students and 3 chaperones.

2. Ginny Micelli, ACHS, to allow student to participate in state Special Olympics in Nashville, TN May 21 -23, 2010. 1 student and 1 chaperone.

B. Professional Leave

1. Myles Hebrard, CES, to chaperone 5th grade students on AAA Safety Patrol Trip to Washington, DC Jun. 4 – 7, 2010.
Motion byWanda McCroskyand seconded byGlenda Langenbergto approve the consent agenda. Motion carried.

VI.COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

1. Dr. Burrell described Joint Venture, held in Pigeon Forge May 26 & 27, as a good session where the board reviewed the 5-yr plan, budget, and future goals including a special education academy. He reported TSBA gave an update on No Child Left Behind and a briefing on Race to the Top. The board also reviewed their self-evaluation. He said they discussed the director of schools’ evaluation and added the form is still something of a struggle and they are not satisfied withthe instrument. He said the next step is to form a committee to review all ideasand assemble an evaluation instrument to be used in the future. Dr. Burrell asked Jo Williams, Strategic Evaluation committee chair, to go forward and begin working on an evaluation form for next year.

VII. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
A. Wanda McCrosky described the Race to the Top Summitshe, Denise Wilburn, Chuck Puglisi, andLarry Foster attended in Nashville. Mr. Foster added educators, Board of Education members, SCORE representatives, and industry representatives attended as well. Denise Wilburn said the budget still has to be finalizedand one job description added before the proposal is submitted.

1. B. Mr. Foster introduced new administrative personnel. Matt Bradburn, HR, will be on board July 1. Renita Dodson is our Federal Projects Director also starting on July 1. He also said a potential ClintonHigh School principal was interviewed this week. Eric Snider has 14 years experience and is the current assistant principal and Freshman Academy principal in South Carolina. Mr. Foster said he hopes Mr. Snider accepts the offer.

1. VIII. STUDENT SERVICES REPORT

The Student Services report was approved as presented. Dr. Burrell asked about starting enrollment and the capacity of the LearnCenter. Terri Ferry said she thought starting enrollment was 86. Mr. Foster said 160 is capacity. Jo Williams stated 30 students graduated this year so that frees up some space.
IX.COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. TLN notes – Wanda McCrosky advised the board that the random drug testing policy passed.

B. Policy Committee – second reading (copy of policy follows)

Motion by Jo Williams and seconded by Greg Crawford to approve policy 6.313Disciplinary Procedures on second reading. Motion carried.
X. ACTION ITEMS
A. Motion byJo Williams and seconded byPeggyHayes to approve the ClintonHigh School and AndersonCountyHigh Schoolfee structurefor 2010-2011. Motion carried.

B. Motion byDailCantrell and seconded by Greg Crawford to approve the Code of Student Conduct on second reading. Motion carried.

C. Motion byDail Cantrell and seconded by both Wanda McCrosky and Rickey Roseto approve the delay of start time on second reading. Motion carried.

D. Motion byJo Williams and seconded unanimously by the boardof education to approve the submittal of Wanda McCrosky’s nomination to TSBA for the East District seat on the TSBA Board. She would also like to apply for treasurer. Motion carried.

E. Motion by WandaMcCrosky and seconded byGregCrawford to approve the list of tenured teachers as presented. Motion carried.

Name / School / Name / School
Murrell, Anne / Preschool / Harrison, Lisa / CHS
Clark, Teresa / ACCTC / Jenkins, Dan / CHS
Crass, Robert / ACCTC / Naseem, Parveen / CHS
Goins, Jennifer / ACCTC / Ray, Sarah / CHS
Herrell, Robbie / ACCTC / Coffey, Billie Jo / DVES
Hess, Pat / ACCTC / Harmon, Tabitha / FES
Hopper, Timothy / ACCTC / Plemmons, Beth / GOES/NWES
Jones, Patricia / ACCTC / Boynton, Josh / LCES
Wilson, Pamela / ACCTC / Elkins, Amber / LCES
Chambers, Jason / ACHS / Meredith, Kimberly / LCES
Cook, Ginger / ACHS / Phillips, Katie / LCES
Fowler, Benjamin / ACHS / Thurman, Marleah / LCES
Kerr, Paula / ACHS / Coffman Price, Mary / LCMS
Price, Justin / ACHS / Enix, Christopher / LCMS
Price, Matthew / ACHS / Pemberton, Rachel / NMS
Enix, Charity / AES / Sampsel, Michelle / NMS
Jordan, Robin / AES / Smith, Teresa / NMS
Rutig, Danielle / AES / Kilgore/Byrge, Jackie / NWES
Traverse, Gerrilynn / AES / Chitwood, Dominique / NWES
Brummett, Michele / CMS / Jett, Laura / NWES
Hatfield, LaCole / CMS / Lively, Ria / NWES
Lynch, Jamie / CMS / Bearden, Kalie / NWMS
Pridemore, Stephanie / CMS / Williams, Darla / NWMS
Smith, Lauren / CMS / Smith, Shannon / TLC

XI. FINANCIAL REPORT

1. Motion by Wanda McCrosky and seconded byGregCrawford to approvepayment ofunpaid cafeteria charges. Motion carried.
   
2. APPROPRIATIONS

1(a) / 141-34386/71100; To appropriate funds for 2010-11 textbook purchase. / $100,000.00
1(c) / 141-35110/72130; To appropriate funds to reflect changes within SRO Budget. / $34,000.00
1(d) / 141-34180/Various Expenditure Codes; To adjust salary codes to account for changes in experience, education, and changes in personnel. / $128,893.35
1(e) / 142.101; Federal Projects; To reflect budget currently in Title IA into separate subfund for clearer audit trail within Title IA and to establish accountability for use of funds received as payments for staff development provided to other school systems. / -$39,452.00
1(f) / 142.23S; Federal Projects; To appropriate additional funds received from State for Title IID, ARRA, e4000. / $10,000.00
1(g) / 142.801; Federal Projects; To appropriate the Cooperative Training Grant received from the Department of Energy for 2010. / $5,000.00
1(h) / 142.961; To appropriate current revenue received from other school systems for staff development training. Difference between 1 (e) and 1 (h) is the amount of current reserve ($11,200). / $28,252.00

Motion byWanda McCrosky and seconded byRickey Roseto approve appropriations1 a, and c-h. Motion carried.

Roll Call Vote

Dail CantrellYea

Greg CrawfordYea

Peggy HayesYea

Glenda LangenbergYea

Wanda McCroskyYea

Rickey RoseYea

Jo WilliamsYea

John BurrellYea

1(b) / 141-46990-1000/71600; To appropriate an enhancement grant from the Office of Workforce Development - Region IV for the FastTrack Program / $50,000.00

Motion by Wanda McCrosky and seconded by Greg Crawford to approve appropriation 1b. Motion carried.

Roll Call Vote

Dail CantrellYea

Greg CrawfordYea

Peggy HayesYea

Glenda LangenbergYea

Wanda McCroskyYea

Rickey RoseYea

Jo WilliamsYea

John Burrellabstained for due cause

B. TRANSFERS

2(a) / 141-Various categories; To provide funds for one-time retirement incentives. / $32,875.00
2(b) / 141-Various categories; To provide sufficient funds for insurance coverage. / $202,773.68
2(c) / 141- 72310; Board of Education; To adjust the budget for audit services, travel and liability insurance. / $11,950.00
2(d) / 141-72410; Transfer is necessary to adjust principals' travel code to assure appropriate funds are available in the event there are additional travel reimbursement requests. / $7,500.00
2(e) / 141-73400; Early Childhood; To provide funds for annual license renewal and supplies. / $4,370.00
2(f) / 142.411; Federal Projects; To transfer remaining Title IVA balance to stipends and benefits to be expended by 06/30/10. Amounts must be expended by 09/30/10 according to NCLB requirements. / $724.12
2(g) / 145.12; Companion; To provide funds for staff changes, substitute teachers, and supplies. / $1,881.00
2(h) / 145.13; Head Start; To provide funds for technology and instructional classroom needs. / $6,969.43
2(i) / 145.14; Early Head Start; To provide funds for technology and instructional classroom needs. / $13,409.16
2(j) / 145.15; T & TA; To provide funds for Region IV Fiscal Conference. / $12.00
2(k) / 145.16; USDA; To provide funds for meals to Head Start and Early Head Start children. / $15,000.00

Motion by Greg Crawford and seconded by Peggy Hayesto approve 2a – k. Motion carried.

TRANSFERS Addendum 1-a

1(a) / 141-76260; Maintenance; to provide funds for emergency replacement of forklift for Maintenance Department / $4,990.00

Motion by Rickey Rose and seconded by Wanda McCrosky to approve transfers addendum 1a. Motion carried.

C. FEDERAL BUDGETS

3(a) / 142.802; Carl Perkins / $123,984.00
3(b) / 142.803; High Schools That Work - ClintonHigh School / $5,000.00
3(c) / 142.804; High Schools That Work - ACCTC / $7,000.00

Motion byJo Williamsand seconded byGlenda Langenberg to approve 2010-2011 Federal Budgets3a - c. Motion carried.

Motion by Wanda McCrosky and seconded by Peggy Hayes to approve the Access Breakaway budget for 2010-2011. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at8:05 PM

Respectfully submitted by Pam Crawford, recording secretary.

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John Burrell,ChairmanLarry M. Foster, Director of Schools