2-14-2008 Minutes of Andersoncounty Board of Education Regular Meeting Page No

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2-14-2008 Minutes of AndersonCounty Board of Education Regular Meeting Page No.

Minutes

ANDERSONCOUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION

101 S. Main Street

Clinton, TN37716

February 14, 2008 – 6:30 PM

MembersPresentAbsent

John Burrell, Chairman√

Dail Cantrell√

Greg Crawford√

Ron Hagans√

Glenda Langenberg√

Wanda McCrosky, Vice-Chairman√

Peggy Hayes√

Jo Williams√

V. L. Stonecipher, Director√

Student Board Members:

Kelsey Hackler√

Alyshia Phillips√

Others in Attendance

Beth Roeder, John Derek Faulconer, Chuck Puglisi, Roxanne Puglisi, Larry Foster, William Haynes, Rebekah Taylor, Sid Spiva, Jeff Harshbarger, Jenny Harshbarger, Renee Moore, Paula Sellers, Johanna Whitley, Terri Ferry, Debbie Long, Jim Woodward.

1. CALL TO ORDER

Dr. Burrell, chairman, called the meeting to orderat 6:35PMas a regular monthly meeting of the Anderson County Board of Education. Greg Crawford led the board in the Pledge of Allegiance.

1. RECOGNITON OF GUESTS

Dr. Burrell welcomed Gail Martin and Jerry White, both former Board of Education members attending tonight’s meeting.

1. Faye Heatherly, Tennessee School Board Association (TSBA) representative, presented TSBA’s Board of Distinction Award to the Board of Education. Ms. Heatherly explained that the award is based on satisfying 15 requirements and the award presented to AndersonCountyis well deserved. Dr. Burrell was pleased to accept the award on the board’s behalf and stated this was our fifth time to receive it (it is awarded every two years) making ten consecutive years the Board has received the honor.

1. State Representative Jim Hackworth presented grants in the amount of $1,000 to DutchValley, Fairview, Norris, Grand Oaks and ClaxtonElementary Schools; and $2,500 grants to AndersonCounty and ClintonHigh Schools. Rep. Hackworth stated during his presentation that BEP2.0 will be fully funded andthe additional money that was rejected in last years bill will be funded. He mentioned that this will be a good year for education in Nashville and he is proud to be doing more for education in our area.

1. Emily Haverkamp was recognized for her selection as WIVK’s Teacher of the Month. Beth Roeder, Andersonville Elementary School Principal, presented a certificate to Emily and mentioned the person responsible for nominating her is an inclusion student whose mother felt very strongly that she went above and beyond her scope of work to meet all of his needs.

III. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

A. Request for an appeal of DHA decision –Tyler R. Student and parents did not appear. Motion by Dail Cantrell and seconded by Greg Crawfordto deny the appeal. Motion carried.

1. Doug Allredrepresented the Clinton High School Boosters Club and discussed their request to consider the remaining $14,000 due for basketball goals a capital expense. Dr. Burrell suggested Mr. Allred take the request to the Building and Grounds Committee. Greg Crawford, committee chairman, will advise Mr. Allred and Rick Scarbrough of the meeting time and date.

1. Chris Seeber represented the future NorwoodMiddle Schoolfootballprogram and asked for approval to form a football team. Mr. Seeber explained that he feels the school has lost students due to a lack of sports available. He acknowledged that it will take money to form a team, but he noted they have individuals willing to help with financial needs. Dr. Burrell stated the board would support the program, but a teacher or school employee must be involved in the program. He asked Mr. Seeber to prepare information to take to the Operations Committee for approval. Dail Cantrell explained that as members of TMSAA, they should go through the middle school principal to schedule games per TMSAA procedure.

1. Jo Williams asked to make a brief statement to the Board and audience as follows:

“I am truly honored to be able to serve on the Board of Education with these seven other dedicated members. I’m making this statement because a local political blog contains uncomplimentary comments about my reportedly opposition in the school board race for District 1. I want to publicly state that I had nothing to do with these remarks. I do not want the citizens of AndersonCounty to think that CountyCommission appointed someone who is capable of this. I would never intentionally embarrass this board, my family or my community.”

IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motionby Greg Crawfordand seconded by Peggy Hayesto approve the agenda. Motion carried.

V. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

1. Minutes of Regular Meeting – January 10, 2008

B. Personnel Actions (attached)

C. FIELD TRIPS

1.Tommy Mariner, Anderson County High School, to travel to Verland Park, KS to attend Area 9 Drill Championship Feb. 15 – 17, 2008. 25 students and 3 chaperones.

2.April Perry, ClintonHigh School, to travel to the University of Tennessee in Knoxville to attend Model United Nations Conference Feb. 22 – 23, 2008. 16 students and 3 chaperones.

3.Yelena Kirillina, Anderson County High School, to attend Junior Science and Humanities Symposium at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville Feb. 28 – Mar. 1, 2008. 4 students and 1 chaperone.

4.Vikki Burns, ClintonHigh School, to travel to Franklin, TN to attend state DECA Marketing Council Mar. 5 – 8, 2008. 15 students and 1 chaperone.

5.Tommy Mariner, Anderson County High School, to travel to San Diego, CA to attend orientation at naval base via Navy aircraft Mar. 17 – 20, 2008. 30 students and 3 chaperones.

6.Christy Castleberry and Martha Hubbs, Clinton High School, to attend FCCLA State STAR Convention in Nashville, TN Mar. 24 – 26, 2008. 10 students and 2 chaperones.

7.Heather Branum, AndersonCountyHigh School, to allow students to participate in softball tournament in Charlotte, NC Apr. 4 – 6, 2008. 20 students and 5 chaperones.

8.Heather Branum, AndersonCountyHigh School, to allow students to participate in softball tournament in London, KY May 2 – 3, 2008. 20 students and 5 chaperones.

9. Paul Brown, Anderson County High School, to allow students to perform at the Winter Guard Championship finals in Cullowhee, NC Apr. 5, 2008. 14 students and 2 chaperones.

10. Melanie Boruff, Learn Center, to allow students to participate in incentive trip to the Haunted Mansion in Gatlinburg, TN Feb. 29 – Mar. 1, 2008. 15 students and 8 chaperones.

11.Melanie Boruff, LearnCenter, to allow students to participate in incentive trip to Lazy Daze campground in Townsend, TN Mar. 28 – 30, 2008. 15 – 20 students and 10 chaperones.

12.Melanie Boruff, LearnCenter, to allow students to participate in incentive trip to Nashville, TN Apr. 24 – 27, 2008. 16 students and 10 chaperones.

13.Travis Hutcheson, AndersonCountyHigh School, to allow students to participate in SCOPE Conference in Nashville, TN Mar. 6 – 7, 2008.

D. PROFESSIONAL LEAVE

1.Terri Ferry, Central Office to attend DHA training in Nashville, TN Feb 24 – 26, 2008.

2.Joel Dahle, Melanie Boruff, Andrea Livingston, Cathy Toney, Clemmer Adams, Learn Center, to attend Yes 2 Kids Conference in Franklin, TN Mar. 2 – 4, 2008.

3.Journey Swafford, GrandOaksElementary School, to attend professional development for Reading Recovery teachers at Clemson, SC Mar. 5 – 7, 2008.

4.Harry Hitchcock, ClintonHigh School, to attend LeadershipAndersonCounty event in Nashville, TN Apr. 4 – 9, 2008.

5.Edward Sullivan, LakeCityMiddle School, to attend International Reading Association Convention in Atlanta, GA May 5 – 8, 2008.

6.Paula Kerr, Anderson County High School, to travel to Mexico City, MX to serve as translator to physicians who are providing free medical services to people in the Mexico City area May 6 – 12, 2008.

7. Debbie Long, Lesa Larson, Preschool, to attend THSA training in Nashville, TN Mar. 3 - 4, 2008.

8. Harriet Hensley, Preschool, to participate in Social Service Competency training in Gallatin, TN Mar. 3 - 7, 2008.

9. Larry Foster, Larry Pierce, Central Office, to attend TASPA meeting at Montgomery Bell State Park, Burns, TN Mar. 5 - 7, 2008.

10.Angela Carico, ClintonHigh School, to chaperone spring choir trip to Orlando, FL Mar. 13 - 18, 2008.

11.Jess Anne Cole, Norris Elementary, to attend Weber training in Atlanta, GA Feb. 21 - 22. 2008.

EXECUTIVE APPROVAL (for information only)

A.Field Trips

1.Paul Brown, AndersonCountyHigh School, to attend All State East Band Clinic in Gatlinburg, TN Feb. 7 – 9, 2008. 2 – 20 students (depending on auditions), 2 chaperones.

2.Philip Warfield, Anderson County High School, to attend Tennessee State Swimming finals in Nashville, TN Feb. 7 - 9, 2008. 10 students and 4 chaperones.

3.Melanie Boruff, LearnCenter, to attend Ice Bears game/lock in in Knoxville, TN Jan 18, 2008. 15 students and 8 chaperones.

4.Richard McAnulty, ClintonHigh School, to attend All East Sr. Band Clinic in Gatlinburg, TN Feb. 7 – 9. 11 students and 2 chaperones.

5.Richard McAnulty, ClintonHigh School, to attend UT at Martin Honor Band Jan. 24 – 26, 2008. 3 students and 1 chaperone.

B.Professional Leave

1.Ginger Spradlin, ClintonHigh School, to attend School Counseling Institute AIM for Success in Nashville, TN Feb. 11 – 12, 2008.

2.Gail Hunt, Central Office, to attend TCAP-Alt PA Anchor Setting Meeting in Nashville, TN Feb. 14 – 15, 2008.

3.Austin Williams, Norwood Middle School/ Clinton High School to attend All east Sr. Band Clinic in Gatlinburg, TN Feb. 6 – 7, 2008.

Motion by Greg Crawfordand seconded by Peggy Hayesto approve the consent agenda. Motion carried.

VI. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

1. Board Self-Evaluation – Dr. Burrell instructed Board members to return their self-evaluation forms to Pam Crawford no later than Thursday, February 21. Johanna Whitley will prepare the responses and Larry Foster will facilitate the meeting at 6:00 PM on Thursday, March 13.

1. SCOPE - Larry Foster briefedBoard members on SCOPE and let them know that six students have been selected to attend this year. Both high schools and ACCTC will send two students each. Our two student Board members are former SCOPE participants and they can help with any questions Board members may have regarding the session. SCOPE participants will make a presentation to the board when they return. Dr. Burrell suggested that Board members attend and listen to the debates if possible, it’s well worthwhile.

VII. DIRECTOR’S REPORT

A.Lisa Mills of theAsthma and Allergy Center in Knoxville would like to partner with Anderson CountySchools to provide asthma education for school nurses and teachers beginning July/ August 2008. It’s been the vision of Dr. Bob Overholt and the Center for the last six months to become more involved in the community. She mentioned that statistics show Knoxville at the top of the list of places you don’t want to live if you suffer with asthma. They plan to address the dangers of asthma and how to live with it. Jo Williams asked if there would be a cost to the school system and was assured there would be no cost.

B.The contract with the City of Clinton to lease the city athletic facilities has been reviewed and approved by the Board of Education, Jay Yeager, County Attorney, and Sal Varsalona, Board Attorney, and submitted to the purchasing committee who approved the contract to go to County Commission. It must go before CountyCommission because it’s a multi-year contract. If the contract is approved when it goes before CountyCommission on Monday and with the renovations scheduled to be made, we’ll be able to do more than offer ball games - we can host band contests and other events. Jo Williams asked if the additional cost of the matching portion would be an impact on the tax rate anytime in the future. Mr. Stonecipher stated he didn’t feel it would. Dr. Burrell said ClintonHigh Schooldeserves the same kind of stadium that ACHS has andit’s the best and fairest deal for Clinton and the Board. Motion by Jo Williams and seconded by Greg Crawford to agree to the terms of the contract with Clinton City as presented with the utilization privileges lease payments staying the same for ten years with payments controlled by the Atlanta area CPI; and agree to pay five annual installments up to $30,000 for capital improvements to the football stadium.

Roll Call Vote

Dail CantrellYea

Greg CrawfordYea

Ron Hagansabsent

Peggy HayesYea

Glenda LangenbergYea

Wanda McCroskyabsent

Jo WilliamsYea

John BurrellYea

Motion carried.

C. Sue Voskamp, Special Education Director, requested approval of a 260-day secretarial positiontomanage504 paperwork which would allow the nurse who currently handles this job to provide nursing services. Motion by Glenda Langenberg and seconded by Greg Crawford to approve the secretarial position in Special Education. Motion carried.

Roll Call Vote

Dail CantrellYea

Greg CrawfordYea

Ron Hagansabsent

Peggy HayesYea

Glenda LangenbergYea

Wanda McCroskyabsent

Jo WilliamsYea

John BurrellYea

Motion carried.

D.Mr. Stonecipher is currently monitoring the numbers at the alternative school. He stated he may be looking at an additional position for the remainder of the year only but it depends on the numbers. He’ll keep Board members posted.

E.Debbie Long, Preschool Director,mentioned there were two findings on the Head Start Monitoring Review– one issue was with a large dilapidated play structure at BricevilleElementary Schoolthat had no barrier around it, but she stated preschool children are not allowed to play on it. The other issue deals with our delegate agency in Oak Ridge. Their policy committee is not considered a “policy committee” because it doesn’t include 51% headstart parents. A new policy committee has been created and they will be trained on current policies within 120 days (per guidelines). Debbie congratulated Amy Butcher and Jim Woodward for an excellent job on the financial portion of the review.

F. Daphne Douglas, ACCTC and Rebekah Taylor, CHS CTE program instructors and their students Bonnie Warden, Daniel Warfield, Kimberly Byrgeand Billy Haynes presented an informative look at the recent media training conference they attended in Anaheim, CA. Theybegan by thanking the Board for their help in allowing them to attend. They were able to see what other schools around the country are doing related to media/ technology and had an opportunity to talk with industry professionals. The instructors were asked if they’ve noticed any changes to the program after theconvention, and both noted it taught the students how fun broadcasting can be andthey’veenjoyed implementing what they learned into their broadcasts. The senior students are anxious to go back next year as chaperones

G.V. L. Stonecipher stated we had people on campus early in the morning or late at night who spray painted windows on the ACHS campus andvandalized ACCTC’s playground and greenhouses. An investigation is currently ongoing and a reward has been offered in the amount of $500, matched by WYSH’sreward fundfor a total of $1,000 for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible.

H.Jo Williams commended Sid Spiva and Larry Foster for the Expo held last week. She said the exhibits were impressive and the work by students fantastic. V. L. Stonecipher added that we have successful graduates of our school. Staff and students are doing a fantastic job.

I.The Junior Achievement(JA) Open House originally scheduled on Thursday, February 21 has been rescheduled for mid-April. However, the Teacher of the Year banquet will be held at JA on March 25, so the Board will have an opportunity to see the facility at that time.

VIII. STUDENT SERVICES REPORT – Terri Ferry

1. Monthly Disciplinary Report– accepted as read. A brief discussion on attendance and Campus Court was initiated by Glenda Langenberg. Terri Ferry explained that attendance workers meet with students daily to help them understand the consequences of not attending school. Student Board members Kelsey Hackler and Alyshia Phillips said the code of conduct is discussed in advisor/advisee meetings, and in student-wide meetings so students should be aware.

1. Peggy Hayes stated Board of Education Scholarship forms will go out to AndersonCountyHigh School, ClintonHigh School and ACCTC on February 21 and should be returned to the Director’s Office by March 26 togive the Board time to evaluate the candidates and determine who the recipients are.

IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS–none

X.ACTION ITEMS

A.2008-2009 School Calendar – Chuck Puglisi stated the calendar is very similar to the calendar we’ve used the past three years; it minimizes interruptions and it has included quality time for family. Motion by Peggy Hayes and seconded by Jo Williams to approve the 2008-2009 school calendar as submitted. Motion carried.

B.Cable TV PEG Oversight Committee–Dail Cantrell agreed to serve on the oversight committee. The committee will meet at some point during the week of February 18 to schedule its first official meeting. Dail suggested we invite the students who attended the Media Conference in California to attend.

XI. FINANCIAL REPORT

a. Appropriations

a) 141, Adult Education, Advertising, Travel, Supplies, Materials and Data Processing Equipment, APPROPRIATIONS / $ 4,462.70
b) 142.802, Carl Perkins IV, APPROPRIATIONS / $ 8,122.00
c) 142.805, Academy Small Learning Comm Grant,APPROPRIATIONS / $ 221.33
d)142.912, LEAPs – 08.01 Amendment # 1, Teacher Salaries, Ed. Asst;Social Security, Retirement, Medicare, Workers Comp, Materials, Supplies, Travel , APPROPRIATIONS / $ 56,725.00
Motion by Dail Cantrelland seconded by Peggy Hayesto approve appropriations 1a-d
Roll Call Vote
Dail CantrellYea
Greg CrawfordYea
Ron Hagansabsent
Peggy HayesYea
Glenda LangenbergYea
Wanda McCroskyabsent
Jo WilliamsYea
John BurrellYea
Motioncarried.
b. Transfers
a) 141-71200, Transfer to Other Funds, TRANSFERS / $ 2,500.00
b) 141-72520, Human Resources, Advertising, Travel, TRANSFERS / $ 2,200.00
c) 141-76100, Architects, Construction-Facilities, TRANSFERS / $ 5,800.00
d) 145.13, Head Start, Amendment # 8, Secretary, Educational Assistant, Sub-Teacher [Non-Certified], Medical Insurance, Food Supplies/USDA, Principal on Capital Lease, TRANSFERS / $ 25,745.16
e)145.14, Early Head Start, Motor Vehicle, Principal on Capital Lease
TRANSFERS / $ 476.24
Motion by Peggy Hayes and seconded by Jo Williams to approve transfers 2a-e. Motion carried.

c. Request from Schools

a)Norris Elementary has completed their yearly book fair.
They are requesting to write a check to Scholastic Book
Fair, Inc. for approximately $3,500.00 / $ 3,500.00
Motion by Jo Williams and seconded by Peggy Hayes to approve the request to write a check to Scholastic Book Fair. Motion carried.
d. Information for the Board–Jim Woodward said we’ll be going through a rigorous budget process next month as our budget has been requested by mid-April. While it won’t be a complete budget because we won’t get our first BEP passed until mid- April, we’ll put it together like we did last year. He applauded legislators for fully funding BEP.

The following committee meetings were scheduled as follows:

• Policy Committee – to include code of conduct and policy – Monday, March 3 at 6:30
• Transportation Committee – Wednesday, March 12 beginning at 5:00 PM
• Building & Grounds Committee – Wednesday, March 12, following the Transportation committee meeting
• Operations Committee– Wednesday,March 12, following the Building & Grounds committee meeting
• Budget Committee – Wednesday,March 12, following the Operations Committee meeting

Greg Crawford stated the fence problem has been resolved at ClaxtonElementary School. He, Jo Williams and Andy McKamey met with Mrs. Dobbs on Wednesday, February 13 to work through the issue.

Meeting Adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by Pam Crawford, recording secretary.

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John S. Burrell, ChairmanV. L. Stonecipher, Director of Schools