HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD of EDUCATION QUARTERLY SESSION – MARCH 17, 2016 INDEX Regular Session

APPROVED BY BOARD

HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION QUARTERLY SESSION – MARCH 17, 2016 INDEX Regular Session ...... 1 Roll Call ...... 1 Meditation and Pledge to the Flag ...... 1

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING SUPERINTENDENT 1

I. Approval of the Agenda ...... 1 EXECUTIVE SESSION ...... 1 II. Recognitions and Presentations A. 2016 SSAC Events – Student SPEAK OUT/TSBA SCOPE – Jadyn Snakenberg ...... 2 B. National Board Certification – Karen Glenn ...... 2 C. Red Bank High School Wrestling Team – Steve Holmes ...... 2 III. Delegations A. Dan Liner, HCEA ...... 2 B. Raylene Casson ...... 2 C. Clarence Seay ...... 2 D. Linda Slaughter...... 2 IV. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Session of November 19, 2015, the Quarterly Session of December 17, 2015, the Executive and Special Called Session of January 6, 2016, the Special Called Executive Session of January 19, 2016, the Regular Session of January 21, 2016 and the Regular Session of February 18, 2016 ...... 2 V. Approval of the Consent Agenda ...... 3 A. Executive Committee Report ...... 4 B. Education and Leadership Support – Dr. Robert Sharpe (1) Field Trips (a) Margaret Abernathy (3) ...... 4 (b) David Cowan (3) ...... 4 (c) Karen Hollis and Neelie Parker (1) ...... 4 (d) Steve Holmes and LeAndrea Ware (40) ...... 4 (2) Approval of Special Courses for 2016-2017 – Dr. Robert Sharpe ...... 8 C. Business and Finance (1) Bids – Leon Rash ...... 8 (2) Conferences and Consultants – Leon Rash ...... 3, 8 (3) Financial Reports – Christie Jordan ...... 8 (4) Budget Amendments – Christie Jordan (a) Federal and Self-funded ...... 8 (b) General Operating ...... 9 (c) Appropriation of Fund Balance Restricted for Career Ladder and True Up of Supplemental Revenue ...... 9 VI. Administrative Matters HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 1 QUARTERLY_SESSION – MARCH 17, 2016 The Hamilton County Board of Education met in Regular Session in the Board Room at 3074 Hickory Valley Road on Thursday, March 17, 2016 Chairman Welch called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Present were Chairman Welch, Vice Chairman Horn, Mr. Galloway, Dr. Highlander, Dr. Martin, Ms. Mosley, Mr. Ricks, Mr. Testerman, Mrs. Thurman, and Ms. Snakenberg.

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING SUPERINTENDENT

Mr. Ricks made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Thurman, to appoint Dr. Kirk Kelly and Dr. Lee McDade to serve as Co-Acting Superintendents. Discussion followed.

Mrs. Mosley amended the motion, seconded by Dr. Highlander, to state that Dr. Kelly act as primary and Dr. McDade act as supporting co-acting superintendents.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Galloway, Dr. Highlander, Mrs. Horn, Dr. Martin, Ms. Mosley, Mr. Ricks, Mr. Testerman, Mrs. Thurman, and Chairman Welch voted aye.

MOTION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED

I. Approval of the Agenda Chairman Welch stated the following requests to amend the agenda: Following Roll Call add: APPOINTMENT OF ACTING SUPERINTENDENT. Under item IV. Under Approval of Minutes add: Minutes of the Special Called Session of March 7, 2016 and Minutes of Special Called Session of March 10, 2016. Add Board Matters as item VII. Add items: A. Zero Tolerance Suspension Appeal Review by Board; B. Selection of Realtor for East Brainerd Elementary; C. Retention of an Outside Investigator; and D. Discussion of Interim Superintendent. Under Delegations add: C. Raylene Casson; D. Clarence Seay; and E. Linda Staughler.

Dr. Martin made a motion, seconded by Dr. Highlander, to approve the agenda, as amended.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Galloway, Mrs. Horn, Dr. Highlander, Dr. Martin, Ms. Mosley, Mr. Ricks, Mr. Testerman, Mrs. Thurman, and Chairman Welch voted aye.

MOTION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED

Executive Session No Executive Session was called.

Meditation and Pledge to the Flag HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 2 QUARTERLY_SESSION – MARCH 17, 2016 Krystal Scarbrough, Principal at Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts, gave the meditation and led the pledge to the flag.

II. Recognitions and Presentations A. 2016 SSAC Events – Student SPEAK OUT / TSBA SCOPE – Jadyn Snakenberg Ms. Snakenberg presented a brief update and video about the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SSAC) 14th Annual Student SPEAK Out in February and TSBA SCOPE in March. B. National Board Certification – Karen Glenn Ms. Glenn recognized six educators that have achieved National Board Certification (NBC): Tina Childers - Hixson Middle School, Christine Heffington – CSAS, Michelle Howell – CSAS, Yang Mathews - Signal Mountain Middle/High, Michele Pesce - East Ridge Elementary, and Jessica Smith - Signal Mountain Middle/High. C. Red Bank High School Wrestling Team – Steve Holmes Justin Roberson, Coaches Turner and Weinsburg recognized the Red Bank High School Wrestling Team for winning the 2016 A- AA State Wrestling Dual Meet. Red Bank Wrestling Roster: 2016 State Dual Champions - Zack Gee, William Riechel, Christopher Cagle, Gage Swanson, Justin Lanham, Gage Evans, Trent Comeaux, Jonah Bird, Cody Slatton, Gabriel McDuffie, Ashton Tubbs, David Johnson, Jackson Hash, Russel Kell, Gacomo Gunneson, Robert Perry, Devin Crawl, Devon Suddeth, and Anthony Ottinger.

III. Delegations A. Dan Liner, HCEA Mr. Liner addressed the Board requesting completion of collaborative conferencing and work toward creating a memorandum of agreement (MOA) before the end of this school year. B. Raylene Casson Ms. Casson addressed the Board regarding the mentoring program at Orchard Knob Elementary School. C. Clarence Seay Mr. Seay addressed the Board regarding the school climate and challenges toward achieving student success at Brainerd High. He presented a handout to board members. D. Linda Slaughter Ms. Slaughter addressed the Board regarding the I-Zone schools and recruitment.

IV. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Session of November 19, 2015, the Quarterly Session of December 17, 2015, the Executive and Special Called Session of January 6, 2016, the Special Called Executive Session of January 19, 2016, the Regular Session of January 21, 2016 and the Regular Session of February 18, 2016. Add: Approval of the Minutes of HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 3 QUARTERLY_SESSION – MARCH 17, 2016 the Special Called Session of March 7, 2016 and the Special Called Session of March 10, 2016.

Dr. Martin made a motion, seconded by Mr. Galloway, to approve the minutes.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Galloway, Mrs. Horn, Dr. Highlander, Dr. Martin, Ms. Mosley, Mr. Ricks, Mr. Testerman, Mrs. Thurman, and Chairman Welch voted aye.

MOTION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED

Chairman Welch recognized County Commissioners Warren Mackey and Sabrena Smedley who were present in the audience.

V. Approval of the Consent Agenda

Dr. Martin made a motion, seconded by Dr. Highlander, to approve the Consent Agenda.

Mrs. Horn requested to remove item V. C. (2) items (5) Real Word University and (6) Marcelus Barnes.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Galloway, Mrs. Horn, Dr. Highlander, Dr. Martin, Ms. Mosley, Mr. Ricks, Mr. Testerman, Mrs. Thurman, and Chairman Welch voted aye.

MOTION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED

V. C. (2) Conferences and Consultants (5) & (6) Real World University, Joe Martin, E.D. and Marcelus Barnes, Unity Performing Arts Foundation of Chattanooga (UPAFC)

Mrs. Horn asked for clarification regarding the contributions these consultants bring to the classroom. Ms. Sheryl Randolph and Ms. LeAndrea Ware addressed the question.

Mrs. Horn made a motion, seconded by Dr. Galloway, to approve Conferences and Consultants, as recommended.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Galloway, Mrs. Horn, Dr. Highlander, Dr. Martin, Ms. Mosley, Mr. Ricks, Mr. Testerman, Mrs. Thurman, and Chairman Welch voted aye.

MOTION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 4 QUARTERLY_SESSION – MARCH 17, 2016 A. Executive Committee Report – Approval of the Executive Committee Report for period of February 4, 2016 through March 4, 2016. B. Education and Leadership Support – Dr. Robert Sharpe (1) Field Trips (a) Margaret Abernathy (3) #1 Center for Creative Arts: Up to twenty four (24) students and two (2) teachers and (2) parent chaperones to participate in the 63rd Annual Tennessee YMCA Youth in Government Conference April 7-10, 2016 at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. #2 East Hamilton School: Up to twenty four (24) students and three (3) teachers to participate in the 63rd Annual Tennessee YMCA Youth in Government Conference April 7-10, 2016 at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. #3 Sale Creek High School: Up to twenty (20) students and three (3) teachers to participate in the 63rd Annual Tennessee YMCA Youth in Government Conference on April 14-17, 2016 at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. (b) David Cowan (3) #1 Ooltewah High – Eleven Students to participate in FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) State Conference and Competitive events to be held in Chattanooga, Tennessee, April 11-13, 2016. #2 Hixson High – Nine Students to participate in TN FFA (Future Farmers of America) State Conference and Competitive events to be held in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, March 20-23, 2016. #3 Red Bank High – Twelve Students to participate in the First Robotics Competition events to be held in Huntsville, AL. March 23rd-26th 2016. (c) Karen Hollis and Neelie Parker (1) #1 Barger Academy of Fine Arts – Twenty-six students enrolled in Movement Makers will travel to Disney World in Orlando, Florida May 11 - 15, 2016 to participate in dance competition. (d) Steve Holmes and Le Andrea Ware (40) #1 Chattanooga High, Center for Creative Arts – Two students enrolled in high school Strings will travel to Nashville, Tennessee April 13-16, 2016 to participate in the Tennessee Music Education Association All-State Clinic. #2 Chattanooga High, Center for Creative Arts – Forty students enrolled in Choir will travel to Orlando, Florida March 31–April 3, 2016 to perform in the Orlando Music Festival. HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 5 QUARTERLY_SESSION – MARCH 17, 2016 #3 Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences (Lower) – Sixty-one students enrolled in fifth grade will travel to Birmingham, Alabama May 12-13, 2016 to visit the McWane Science Center and tour the Birmingham Civil Rights Museum. #4 Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences (Lower) – Sixty-five students enrolled in fourth grade will travel to Nashville, Tennessee May 19-20, 2016 to tour the State Capitol and the Adventure Science Center. #5 Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences (Upper) – Fifty students enrolled in Strings will travel to Atlanta, Georgia April 7-9, 2016 to perform at the Atlanta Symphony Hall. #6 Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences (Upper) – Twenty-five members of the high school boys’ soccer team will travel to Nashville, Tennessee April 22-23, 2016 to compete in a soccer tournament. #7 East Hamilton School – Sixteen members of the softball team will travel to Cookeville, Tennessee March 18-19, 2016 to compete in a tournament. #8 East Hamilton School – Twenty-two members of the high school baseball team will travel to Murfreesboro, Tennessee April 1-2, 2016 to compete in the 2016 Murfreesboro Riverdale Baseball Tournament. #9 East Hamilton School – Sixteen members of the softball team will travel to Knoxville, Tennessee April 8-9, 2016 to compete in a softball tournament. #10 East Lake Academy – Thirty-five students enrolled in Chorus will travel to Atlanta, Georgia April 30- May 1, 2016 to perform at Marietta High School. #11 East Ridge High School – Six members of Youth in Government will travel to Nashville, Tennessee April 7-10, 2016 to participate in the 63rd Annual Tennessee YMCA Youth in Government Conference. #12 East Ridge Middle School – Five members of Jr. BETA Club will travel to New Orleans, Louisiana June 23-25, 2016 to compete in the National Jr. BETA Conference. #13 Hamilton County Collegiate High – One student enrolled in twelfth grade will travel to Orlando, Florida March 30-April 2, 2016 to present a Global Scholars Math Project at the Southern Regional Honors Council Conference. #14 Ooltewah High School – Forty-five students enrolled in Chorus will travel to Atlanta, Georgia April 22- 23, 2016 to perform at Six Flags Amusement Park. HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 6 QUARTERLY_SESSION – MARCH 17, 2016 #15 Ooltewah High School – Thirteen cadets enrolled in JROTC will travel to Greenville, Kentucky June 8- 12, 2016 to participate in leadership training at Wendell Ford Training Center. #16 Red Bank High School – Four cadets enrolled in JROTC will travel to Dallas, Texas May 27-29, 2016 to compete in the National Academic Quiz Bowl Tournament. #17 Sale Creek Middle/High School – Nineteen members of the softball team will travel to Gulf Shores, Alabama March 28-April 1, 2016 to compete in the Gulf Coast Classic III Tournament. #18 Sale Creek Middle/High School – Twelve students enrolled in Art 3 and Art 4 will travel to Serenbe, Georgia April 29-May 1, 2016 to participate in workshops at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta. #19 Sale Creek Middle/High School – Twelve cadets enrolled in JROTC will travel to Wendell Ford, Kentucky June 8-12, 2016 to attend leadership camp. #20 Sequoyah High School – Ten cadets enrolled in JROTC will travel to Wendell Ford, Kentucky June 8-12, 2016 to attend leadership camp. #21 Signal Mountain Middle/High School – Fifty-three members of the high school track team will travel to Johnson City, Tennessee April 1-2, 2016 to compete in a track meet at Kermit Tipton Stadium. #22 Signal Mountain Middle/High School – One hundred members of Youth in Government will travel to Nashville, Tennessee April 7-10, 2016 to participate in the 63rd Annual Tennessee YMCA Youth in Government Conference. #23 Signal Mountain Middle/High School – One student enrolled in Band will travel to Nashville, Tennessee April 13-16, 2016 to participate in the Tennessee Music Educators Association All-State Band Festival. #24 Signal Mountain Middle/High School – One hundred and five students enrolled in seventh and eighth grade Instrumental Music will travel to Orlando, Florida April 13-17, 2016 to participate in the Walt Disney World “You’re Instrumental” Workshop. #25 Signal Mountain Middle/High School – Twenty-four members of the high school baseball team will travel to Florence, Alabama April 22-23, 2016 to compete in the Lawrence County High School Baseball Tournament. #26 Signal Mountain Middle/High School – Fifteen students enrolled in high school will travel to Hamm, Germany May 25-June 18, 2016 to participate in the German-American Partnership Program. HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 QUARTERLY_SESSION – MARCH 17, 2016 #27 Soddy Daisy High School – Thirty-eight members of the Forensics Team will travel to Knoxville, Tennessee April 7-9, 2016 to compete in the District Forensics Tournament at Austin East High School. #28 Soddy Daisy High School – Twenty-four cadets enrolled in JROTC will travel to Gallatin, Tennessee April 8-9, 2016 to participate in a drill team competition at Station Camp High School. #29 Soddy Daisy High School – Thirty-eight members of the Forensics Team will travel to Morristown, Tennessee April 21-23, 2016 to compete in the State Forensics Tournament at Walter State Community College. #30 Soddy Daisy High School – Thirty cadets enrolled in JROTC will travel to Camp Wendell Ford, Kentucky June 8-12, 2016 to participate in the JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge. #31 The Howard School – Twenty cadets enrolled in JROTC will travel to Kings Bay, Georgia May 2-4, 2016 to participate in a STEM experience at the Navy Trident Submarine Training Facility. *#32 Chattanooga High, Center for Creative Arts – Forty- eight students enrolled in Musical Theatre/Art traveled to New York, New York March 11-15, 2016 for professional exposure to the art form and master classes with Broadway professionals. *#33 East Hamilton School – Eight members of the high school wrestling team traveled to Franklin, Tennessee February 17-20, 2016 to compete in the State Wrestling Tournament. *#34 East Ridge High School – Fifteen members of the cheerleading team traveled to Orlando, Florida February 5-8, 2016 to compete in the Universal Cheerleading Association National Cheerleading Championship. *#35 East Ridge High School – Six members of the wrestling team traveled to Franklin, Tennessee February 18-20, 2016 to compete in the TSSAA State Wrestling Tournament. *#36 Ooltewah High School – One member of the swim club traveled to Nashville, Tennessee February 11- 13, 2016 to compete in the Tennessee High School State Swim Championship. *#37 Red Bank High School – Thirteen members of the wrestling team traveled to Franklin, Tennessee February 18-20, 2016 to compete in the TSSAA State Wrestling Tournament. *#38 Signal Mountain Middle/High School – Eleven members of the wrestling team traveled to Franklin, Tennessee February 18-20, 2016 to compete in the TSSAA State Wrestling Tournament. HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 8 QUARTERLY_SESSION – MARCH 17, 2016 *#39 The Howard School – Two members of the wrestling team traveled to Franklin, Tennessee February 18- 20, 2016 to compete in the TSSAA State Wrestling Tournament. *#40 Tyner Academy – Six members of the wrestling team traveled to Franklin, Tennessee February 18- 20, 2016 to compete in the TSSAA State Wrestling Tournament. *Previously approved by Superintendent and Chairman. (2) Approval of Special Courses for 2016-2017 – Dr. Robert Sharpe Approval to submit special course applications to the State Department of Education for 2016-2017 school year. C. Finance and Business (1) Bids – Leon Rash Approval of the following low bids meeting specifications: (1A) Contract Extensions and New Bids needing approval for the School Nutrition Program for SY 2016-2017; (1B) Contract Extensions for Various Maintenance Projects; (1C) Contract Extensions for Various Bids/RFPs; (1D) Purchase of Toilet Partitions for Lakeside Academy (Bid File 16-29); (2) Ratification of Emergency/Early Approval for the Payment of a Sign Installed at Brown Middle School; and (3) Ratification of Emergency/Early Approval for Commodity Processing Bid for the School Nutrition Program. (2) Conferences and Consultants – Leon Rash Approval of the following conferences and/or consultants the District is requesting approval to use during the upcoming school year. Items and unit prices on file in Purchasing Department. (1) International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference. Funding Source: General Fund Budget. (2) National Council of Teacher of Mathematics (NCTM) Conference. Funding Source: School Based Federal Title I Budget. (3) Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Conference. Funding Source: School Based Federal Title Budget. (4) Georgia ETA/Brenda Fitzgerald “The Complete Reading Series” (CRS). Funding Source: School Based Federal Title II Private School Budget. (5) Real World University, Joe Martin, Ed.D. Funding Source: Innovation Zone School Improvement Grant III. (6) Marcelus Barnes, Unity Performing Arts Foundation of Chattanooga (UPAFC). Funding Source: Innovation Zone School Improvement Grant III. (3) Financial Reports – Christie Jordan Presentation of the monthly financial report comparing budget to actual through January 31, 2016. The presentation of the monthly financial statement compares actual year-to-date expenditures to the original adopted budget and the year-to-date amended budget. (4) Budget Amendments – Christie Jordan (a) Federal and Self-funded HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 9 QUARTERLY_SESSION – MARCH 17, 2016 Approval of the following budget amendments for Federal Grants and Self-Funded Programs for FY2016. The Federal Programs budget is amended by items #1-3. Items #1-2 consist of a current award and carryover funds from the prior year. Item #3 is a current year award. The Self-Funded Programs budget is amended by items #4-5, and consists of grants awarded by non-federal agencies and designed for a specific purpose. Item # 4 consists of current year contributions. Item #5 consists of carryover contributions. (1) Title II Part A, Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting, with transfers between line items and a net increase of $4,558 for a state reallocation. (2) Title III English Language Acquisition, with transfers between line items and a net increase of $4,251 for a state reallocation. (3) 21st Century Community Learning Centers (Year 2, East Lake Academy), with transfers between line items. (4) Bible History Teachers Self-Funded Program, with transfers between line items and a net increase of $76,750. (5) Volkswagen Teacher Training & Development Self-Funded Program, with transfers between line items. (b) General Operating Approval to amend the FY16 General Purpose Operating Budget for transfers between accounts. These amendments reclassify existing budget appropriations between various accounts. (See Addendum 1) (c) Appropriation of Fund Balance Restricted for Career Ladder and True Up of Supplemental Revenue Approval to appropriate Fund Balance Reserved for Career Ladder carried forward from prior year for Career Ladder & Career Ladder Extended Contracts as follows. Source of Funds: 10000000-30004555 Restricted for Education Fund Balance $101,024; 10000000-30004560 Restricted for Instruction Fund Balance $43,185; and 18040000-41103991 Supplemental Revenue ($144,209).

VI. Administrative/Business Matters A. First Reading - Board Policy 6.304 Student Discrimination, Harassment, Bullying, Cyber-Bullying and Hazing – Dr. Lee McDade Dr. McDade stated that at the request of the Board’s Policy Committee it was necessary to revise our current board policy regarding Student Discrimination, Harassment, Bullying, Cyber- Bullying and Hazing. He stated no action required on first reading.

VII. Board Matters A. Zero Tolerance Suspension Appeal Review by Board – Dr. Lee McDade HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 10 QUARTERLY_SESSION – MARCH 17, 2016 Dr. McDade stated that Mr. & Mrs. William Crowell had requested the Hamilton County Board of Education review their son’s zero tolerance suspension appeal decision. The confidential student information was sent under separate cover. Dr. McDade recommended the Board uphold the Superintendent’s decision.

Mr. Galloway made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Horn, to uphold the suspension. Discussion followed.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Galloway, Mrs. Horn, Dr. Martin, Ms. Mosley, Mr. Ricks, Mrs. Thurman and Chairman Welch voted aye. Dr. Highlander and Mr. Testerman voted nay.

MOTION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED

B. Selection of Realtor for East Brainerd Elementary – Justin Witt Mr. Witt stated that after discussing the companies’ qualifications with the Board, he was recommending Keller Williams as the realtor for the old East Brainerd Elementary property.

Dr. Highlander made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Horn, to approve the recommendation of Keller Williams.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Galloway, Mrs. Horn, Dr. Highlander, Dr. Martin, Ms. Mosley, Mr. Ricks, Mr. Testerman, Mrs. Thurman, and Chairman Welch voted aye.

MOTION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED

C. Retention of an Outside Investigator – Attorney Bennett Attorney Bennett stated that he has been working to identify attorneys to conduct an outside investigation into bullying and hazing on the Ooltewah High School basketball team, both as to the specific events in Gatlinburg during winter break and the over-arching climate of the team. He stated he has solicited proposals from the membership of the National Council of School Attorneys (COSA). Additionally, one local firm expressed interest after learning about the Gatlinburg incident in the press. Including this local firm, he received six responses. Of these six, only three provided sufficient information for him to identify clear experience in Title IX. He presented a summary of their responses. Discussion followed.

Chairman Welch stated to put this at a Special Called Session on April 14. Discussion continued.

Dr. Highlander made a motion, seconded by Mr. Testerman, to contact Ms. Bullard and get started. HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 11 QUARTERLY_SESSION – MARCH 17, 2016

ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Galloway, Dr. Highlander, Mrs. Horn, Mr. Ricks, Mr. Testerman, Mrs. Thurman, and Dr. Welch voted aye. Ms. Mosley abstained. Dr. Martin voted nay.

MOTION APPROVED

D. Discussion of Interim Superintendent Chairman Welch stated that a question has been raised as to whether the Interim can become the Superintendent. Discussion followed. It was the consensus of the Board that it is open to everyone right now. Discussion continued.

Dr. Martin made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Thurman, to suspend Policy 5.802 in selection of an Interim. Discussion continued. Attorney Bennett clarified the motion was to lift the requirements in Board policy so that the interim only has to have a bachelor’s degree. Dr. Martin stated that is correct.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Dr. Martin, Ms. Mosley, Mr. Testerman, Mrs. Thurman, and Chairman Welch voted aye. Mr. Ricks abstained. Mr. Galloway, Dr. Highlander and Mrs. Horn voted nay.

MOTION APPROVED

Chairman Welch called a Special Called Session on April 14, 2016.

VIII. Schedule of Events/Announcements A. March 25, 2016 B. March 28 – April 1, 2016 Spring Holiday Spring Break (schools closed) (schools closed)

C. April 6, 2016 D. April 14, 2016 Kindergarten Pre-Registration Board of Education Budget Work Session Board Room 4:00 p.m. Agenda Work Session Board Room 5:00 p.m.

C. April 14, 2016 Board of Education Budget Work Session Board Room 4:00 p.m. Agenda Work Session Board Room 5:00 p.m.

Chairman Welch adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.

A. First Reading - Board Policy 6.304 Student Discrimination, Harassment, Bullying, Cyber-Bullying and Hazing – Dr. Lee McDade ...... 9 VII. Board Matters A. Zero Tolerance Suspension Appeal Review by Board – Dr. Lee McDade ...... 9 B. Selection of Realtor for East Brainerd Elementary – Justin Witt ...... 10 C. Retention of an Outside Investigator – Attorney Bennett ...... 10 D. Discussion of Interim Superintendent 11 VIII. Schedule of Events/Announcements ...... 11

MINUTES Summary of Transfers within the FY16 Operating Budget March, 2016

ORG ORG DESCRIPTION OBJ OBJECT DESCRIPTION INC. OR DEC. DESCRIPTION 18220000 OPERATION OF PLANT 52613071 Telephone 70,000 Transfers between account codes are needed in order to 18220000 OPERATION OF PLANT 52613291 Laundry 13,000 charge expenses to the proper account. No additional funds are 18220000 OPERATION OF PLANT 52613591 Disposal Fees (83,000) requested. -

03/17/2016 Summary of Transfers within the FY16 Operating Budget March, 2016

ORG ORG DESCRIPTION OBJ OBJECT DESCRIPTION INC. OR DEC. DESCRIPTION 18177061 DAWN SCHOOL 51201162 Speech/Languague Teacher (50,475) Transfers between account codes are needed in order to 18177061 DAWN SCHOOL 51202011 Social Security (3,129) charge expenses to the proper account. Due to SLP personnel 18177061 DAWN SCHOOL 51202041 Retirement (4,563) on LOA and an unfilled SLP position it is necessary to use 18177061 DAWN SCHOOL 51202121 Medicare (733) Stellar Therapy Services to provide services for students and 18177061 DAWN SCHOOL 51202991 LTD (100) purchase physical therapy equipment for use of Exceptional Ed. 18179980 EXCEPTIONAL ED SYSTEM WIDE 51203121 Contracts with Private Agencies 20,000 students. No additional funds are requested. 18179980 EXCEPTIONAL ED SYSTEM WIDE 51207251 Equipment-Exceptional Ed. 39,000 -

03/17/2016 Summary of Transfers within the FY16 Operating Budget March, 2016

ORG ORG DESCRIPTION OBJ OBJECT DESCRIPTION INC. OR DEC. DESCRIPTION 18390000 CUSTODIAL SERVICES 52613281 Janitorial Services (400,000) Transfers between account codes are needed in order to 18220000 OPERATION OF PLANT 52614341 Natural Gas (100,000) charge expenses to the proper account. Renovations are 18220000 OPERATION OF PLANT 52615992 Storm Water Fees (50,000) needed for the expansion of Calvin Donaldson Annex. 18210000 MAINTENANCE OF PLANT 59005901 GP Transfers-Calvin Donaldson Annex Renovations 550,000 No additional funds are requested. -

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