Maury County Board of Education

MAURY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

MINUTES Regular Session November 9 , 2006 6:00 p.m. Horace O. Porter School at College Hill 6

Following a reception recognizing Maury Alliance Education Council, Executive Director of Maury Alliance, Frank Tamberinno, spoke and provided an update on Tennessee Scholars Program and Imagination Library Program. He thanked the Board for their support and participation in those programs.

I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Daniels called the meeting to order, followed by the Pledge led by Central High School Student Council members, after which a moment of silence was observed. The following members were present: Shaw Daniels, Jerry Lassiter, Chet Rhodes, Talvin Barner, Loretta Goodloe, Steve Kindler, Daniel McCulley, Greg Ladd and Tommy Dudley. Hoyt Gardner and Todd Hooper were absent.

II. ADOPT AGENDA Upon a motion by Mr. McCulley, seconded by Mr. Dudley, Board approved the Agenda with the following revisions: Chairs request to move forward on the agenda VII Business # 3 to VII Business above # 1 and Mr. Dudley’s request to remove from VI Consent Items C, D1 and F3 for discussion.

III. RECOGNITIONS Academic Showcase featured Maury County Public School teacher Angela Bunyi and her report on the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program. She thanked the Director and the Board for allowing her to participate. Highland Park Elementary School Title I Teacher Mary Hamilton was recognized for Tennessee Schools Recycling contest award winner.

IV. MAURY COUNTY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION Rhonda Burkeen, MCEA President, speaking on behalf of the MCEA membership, reminded Board Members that American Education Week would be celebrated in November across the nation and this year will highlight the importance of bringing together teachers, school system staff, parents, students and communities in a unified effort to build great public schools. She invited Board Members to visit a school during the celebrated week and share the news that teachers are teaching and students are learning in every classroom everyday, regardless of happenings in the community and the world.

V. PUBLIC DELEGATIONS SHHS Music Club President Rick Smith was not present regarding the SHHS Band program.

VI. CONSENT ITEMS Upon a motion by Mr. Lassiter, seconded by Mr. Rhodes, Board approved: Minutes (October 25, 2006 Regular Meeting), Executive Committee Report approving request from Maury Regional Hospital to partner with elementary schools of Maury County on their annual Christmas project, “Holiday Hugs”, request from Mt. Pleasant Pop Warner to use the gymnasium at MPHS October 28, 2006 from 9 am until 7 pm for Pop Warner Cheerleading competition with all use of facilities fees waived, request from Girl Scouts to use the cafeteria at Santa Fe School Thursdays 2006-07SY from 3:30 until 4:30 for troop meetings with all use of facilities fees waived, request from Maury County Arts Guild to use the gym lobby and room 168 at Central High School November 4-5, 2006 from noon until 6 pm for auditions for performance with all use of facilities fees waived, request from Spring Hill Youth Football Assoc. to use the football stadium area at SHHS November 4 and 11, 2006 from 7 am until 5 pm for competition with the following use of facilities fees to apply: Custodian $15 per hour x 20 hours = $300 due and payable to Maury County Public Schools on or before the event, request from Girl Scouts to use the cafeteria at Hampshire School Mondays 2006-07SY from 2:45 until 4:30 pm for troop meetings with all use of facilities fees waived, request from Mt. Pleasant Jr. Basketball League to use the gymnasium at MPES Nov. 7-Dec. 30, 2006 from 3:30 until 7:30 pm for practice with all use of facilities fees waived, request from Mt. Pleasant Jr. Basketball League to use the gymnasium at MPMS Dec. 1-2006-March 31, 2007 from 3:30 until 7:30 pm for practice and games with all use of facilities fees waived, request from Lady Raiders Softball Boosters to use the concession stand at SHHS March/April/May 2007 for softball season home games to sell concessions with all use of facilities fees waived, request from parent Glenda Jones for her child to return to her home-zoned school from out-of-zone, request from Robert Wakefield to use the band room, band office, practice rooms at WMS 2006-07SY from 3 until 8 pm for private tutoring with all use of facilities fees waived, request from WMS Cheerleaders to use the gym(both boys and girls) June 18-20, 2007 from 7:30 am until 4:30 pm for Cheerleading Camp with all use of facilities fees waived, request for student trip: SHHS Girls’ Soccer Competition-Chattanooga, TN-Oct. 31- Nov. 4, 2006, request from Central High for Volunteer Coach: Christine Carol Schmalzer-Swim Coach, the following student trips: 1. Santa Fe Drama Club-TV-film related site visits-Los Angeles, CA-Feb. 16-20, 2007 2. Culleoka FCCLA Cluster Meeting-St. Louis, MO-Nov. 17-19, 2006 3. Santa Fe Drama Club-Tour theater district/historic sites-London, England-April 9-18, 2007 4. Central Boys’ Basketball tournament-Huntsville, AL-Nov. 24-25, 2006, Private Lesson tutoring: WMS Band-Robert E. Wakefield, and approval to participate in NIMS.

Mr. Dudley questioned whether Pre K student numbers are included on the Attendance Report and was advised they are not. Mr. Rhodes requested last year’s attendance numbers be provided on the monthly report. Ms. Carter advised the report as they now receive it is the state report and does not ask for last years numbers but would provide them. On a motion by Mr. Lassiter, seconded by Mr. Rhodes, Board approved Attendance Report. Low Bids/Purchases over $10,000: Alexander Ford (Vans-2 maintenance, 2 technology) $60,380.00 was discussed. Mr. Rhodes questioned why technology required the two vans. He was advised the techs go to all schools daily and their vehicles are aged. Mr. Dudley wanted assurance that the vehicles were purchased under the appropriate bidding process and was advised they were purchased under the state contract. Mr. Rhodes wanted assurance the vehicles were manufactured in the US and was advised that no vehicles now on the market have all parts manufactured in the US. Upon a motion by Mr. Rhodes, seconded by Mr. Ladd, Board approved Low Bids/Purchases over $10,000 as presented. Culleoka Unit School playground renovations were discussed. Mr. Dudley wanted to insure that the equipment would be installed using National Standards. Upon a motion by Mr. Ladd, seconded by Mr. Kindler, Board approved the request as presented/to meet National Standards.

VII. BUSINESS After discussion and upon a recommendation by the Director and upon a motion by Mr. Ladd, seconded by Mr. McCulley, Board approved Master Lease Agreement-Lighting Upgrade contract as presented. The County Commission Administration Committee had today passed on to the Budget Committee and Full Commission their approval of the plan. Mr. Dudley expressed his concern of the method for tracking the savings we are to realize. Architect’s Report was provided by SSOE Representative Dwain Hibdon and consisted of the following: a. Deferred Roofing Projects-Brown, Central, Hampshire b. Unit Schools c. SHHS Band Room d. Santa Fe Kitchen e. Central High Home Economics Wing f. Wright Elementary-Derryberry Road g. Santa Fe Roof h. Roofs-Phase III i. MPMS Gutter Repair j. Chillers-Central High, MPES, MPHS k. Crack Repair-SHES, SHHS l. Santa Fe Gym Repainting Mr. Lassiter’s move to waive policy and add an item was seconded by Mr. Rhodes. Motion required a 2/3 vote and failed with a roll call vote with Mr. Lassiter, Mr. Daniels, Mr. Dudley, Mr. Rhodes and Mr. Barner voting yes and Mr. Ladd, Mr. Kindler, Mr. McCulley and Ms. Goodloe voting no. Finance Director’s Project Cost Report was presented by Mr. Bobo: a. Deferred Roofing Projects b. Unit Schools c. SHHS Band Room d. Santa Fe Cafeteria e. Central High Home Economics Wing f. Wright Elementary-Derryberry Road g. Capital Outlay 2005-06 h. Capital Outlay 2006-07

VIII. OTHER BUSINESS A. Policies and Planning Committee Structure was discussed. The Chair requested that four committees be considered: Planning/Policy, Community Relations, Budget and Zoning/Facilities. Mr. Rhodes requested a Special Education Committee also be considered. Using a paper ballot, Board approved the following Committees:

Zoning/Facilities, Planning/Policy, Community Relations, Budget and Student Services. The Chair will fill slots on the committees by the December Board Meeting.

Discussion followed after presentation by Calendar Chair Ken Wiles. Upon the recommendation of the Director and with a motion by Mr. McCulley, seconded by Mr. Kindler, Board approved 2007-08 and 2008-09 School calendars as presented. Mr. Lassiter voted no. An update of the status of Negotiated Contract meetings was provided. VIII B. Personnel No consent items. C. Instruction Upon a recommendation by the Director, with a motion by Mr. Dudley, seconded by Mr. Ladd, Board approved the requests from Martin Methodist College, MTSU for student field observation/student teaching. D. Finance Manager of Business & Finance Walter Bobo presented his Report of Monthly Revenues & Expenditures. Upon a recommendation by the Director and with a motion by Mr. Dudley, seconded by Mr. Ladd, Board approved Budget Amendment BA0712. E. Other Notification of FY07 BEP Funding Allocation, State Revenues by Fund 2005-06, notification of findings of follow-up review of school lunch and breakfast programs federal monitoring and notification of Central Office of acceptance of costs associated with installation of new flag pole with dedication plaque from anonymous donor, SHES acceptance of $300 from Spring Hill Lions Club for General Fund, Marvin Wright Elementary School acceptance of $75 from United Methodist Women for General Fund and $1,000 from Rotary Club for the Music Department to General Fund and carpet remnants from Fisher Carpet for Physical Education, Highland Elementary acceptance of $2,500 for the library in memory of Mary Anderson were provided to Board Members for their information. Director of Schools’ Report on Personnel was provided to Board Members for their information as follows: The Director of Schools has approved the election of the following personnel: Licensed: Laura Burt, Woodard Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher, effective October 16, 2006 Tony Krueger, Central High School Math Teacher, effective October 16, 2006 Stacy Seal, Spring Hill High School Social Studies Teacher, effective October 16, 2006 Pamela Lok., Systemwide ESL teacher, effective October 16, 2006 David Pennington, Horace O. Porter School @ College Hill Teacher, effective October 24, 2006 Classified: Michael Poulson, Countywide Cafeteria Substitute Food Service Associate, effective October 23, 2006 Donald H. Hopkins, Transportation Substitute Bus Driver, effective October 27, 2006 Shannon VanBlaricum, Countywide Cafeteria Substitute Food Service Associate, effective October 25, 2006 Matthew Pace, Mt. Pleasant Middle School Sp. Ed. Educational Assistant, effective October 30, 2006 Angela Daniels, Countwide Cafeteria Substitute Food Service Associate, effective October 30, 2006 Geraldine Booker, Hampshire Unit School Cafeteria Interim Part-time Food Service Associate, effective October 30, 2006 Transfers and Assignments: Classified: Gary Hendley, Central High School 12 Month Custodian, to Horace O. Porter School @ College Hill 11 Month Custodian, effective October 20, 2006 Lane Odom, Transportation Full-time Assigned Bus Driver, to Transportation Substitute Bus Driver, effective October 30, 2006 Tammy Wills, Brown Elementary School Part-time Sp. Ed. Educational Assistant, to Brown Elementary School Full-time Sp. Ed. Educational Assistant, effective October 30, 2006 Ocie Pearl Brown, E.A. Cox Middle School Sp. Ed. Educational Assistant, to Brown Elementary School Sp. Ed. Educational Assistant, effective October 30, 2006 Leaves of Absences: Licensed: Megan J. Kuck, Woodard Elementary School SLP Teacher, maternity leave from October 30, 2006 to January 2, 2007, using 6 sick days, remaining days without pay Melissa S. Bassham, Whitthorne Middle School Teacher, maternity leave from November 27, 2006 to January 31, 2007, using 37 sick days Stephanie Plunkett, Highland Park Elementary School Teacher, maternity leave from October 30, 2006 to December 15, 2006, using 20 sick days, remaining days without pay Jack Ochs, Central High School Teacher, medical leave from September 28, 2006 to January 1, 2007, using 44 ½ sick days Leslie Denise Rogers, Santa Fe Unit School Teacher, extension of medical leave from October 30, 2006 to January 2, 2007, using 11 sick days, remaining days without pay Classified: Kimberly Trew, Woodard Elementary School Educational Assistant, medical leave from October 16, 2006 to December 1, 2006, leave without pay Deanna Jones, R. Howell Cafeteria Food Service Associate, medical leave from October

16, 2006 to October 20, 2006, leave without pay Deanna Jones, R. Howell Cafeteria Food Service Associate, extension of medical leave from October 24, 2006 to October 25, 2006, leave without pay Roy Morton, R. Howell Custodian, extension of FMLA leave from November 13, 2006 to February 12, 2007, leave without pay Sherri Stacy, Culleoka Unit School Cafeteria Food Service Manager, medical leave from October 18, 2006 to November 7, 2006, using 14 sick days Tatiana Kennedy, Brown Elementary School Cafeteria Food Service Associate, 1 day personal leave on September 25, 2006, leave without pay Judy Pittenger, Riverside Elementary School Cafeteria, medical leave on October 16, 2006 to October 24, 2006, using 5 sick days, remaining days without pay Janie Boshers, Hampshire Unit School Cafeteria Food Service Associate, 1day personal leave on October 17, 2006, leave without pay Shirley Caulfield, Baker Elementary School Food Service Associate, 1 day personal leave on September 27, 2006, leave without pay Penny Southall, E.A. Cox Middle School Custodian, medical leave from August 21, 2006 to August 30, 2006, leave denied Retirements: Licensed: James Hardison, Horace O. Porter School @ College Hill Teacher, effective October 16, 2006 Charlene Osborne, Central Office Supervisor of Special Education, effective December 31, 2006 Classified: Joe Waymon Andrews, Transportation Assigned Bus Driver, effective October 20, 2006 Margaret E. Lee, Transportation Assigned Bus Driver, effective December 16, 2006 Regarding Extended Contracts: Name Activity Contract Hours Activity Site Cathey Kennedy MS Extended Learning—Fall 2006 70 Santa Fe UnitSchool John Welch HS Extended Learning—Fall 2006 70 Mt. Pleasant High School Kim Woody HS Extended Learning—Fall 2006 70 Santa Fe UnitSchool Tara Cheatham HS Extended Learning—Fall 2006 70 Spring Hill High School Deletions: Name Activity Contract Hours Activity Site Ben Rohling HS Extended Learning—Fall 2006 70 Spring Hill High School

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS A. Chairman Chairman Daniels thanked the Alliance for the reception and Central High School Student Council for leading the pledge. B. Director The Director expressed his appreciation to Central High School Student Council for leading the Pledge. He thanked the Alliance and Culleoka Unit School cafeteria for providing snacks for this meeting and the reception and thanked the Alliance for their update. He has been in all the schools during the past two weeks with principal performance visits and overall, schools are doing great things. He reminded Board Members of the following scheduled meetings: County Administration Committee-Thursday, November 9, 2006-4:30 pm County Budget Committee-Thursday, November 14, 2006-4:30 pm County Commission-Monday November 20, 2006-6:30 pm IV C. Board Members Mr. Lassiter thanked everyone for their comments. Mr. Ladd thanked everyone for their attendance. Mr. Dudley expressed his appreciation to the Alliance for the reception. He stated he feels the Board is making progress. Mr. Rhodes readdressed the value of the SACS District Accreditation and stated he looks forward to working with committee members and wants to focus on written goals. Mr. Barner stated he thinks the Board is moving forward in a cohesive manner. He congratulated SHHS an MPHS for their records in football competition.

X. ADJOURN Upon a motion by Mr. Barner, seconded by Mr. Ladd, Chairman Daniels adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m.

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