9/4/2012 Minutes of Anderson County Board of Education Regular Meeting Page No. 1

9/4/2012 Minutes of Anderson County Board of Education Regular Meeting Page No. 1

Minutes

ANDERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

101 S. Main Street

Clinton, TN 37716

September 4, 2012

6:30 PM

MembersPresentAbsent

John Burrell√

Dail Cantrell√

Greg Crawford√

Steve Fritts√

Scott Gillenwaters√

Glenda Langenberg√

Rickey Rose√

Jo Williams, Chairman√

Larry M. Foster, Director√

Others in Attendance

Darren Leach, Leisa Fair, Jim Woodward, Daniel Jenkins, Buford Bray, Alex Smith, Tim Parrott, Frank Hillon, Andy McKamey, Wilma Maloney, Justice Maloney, Evelynn Maloney, Beth Roeder, Kathy Gillenwaters, Pam Allen, Larry Stephens, Greg Deal, Sue Voskamp, Don Elledge, Katrina Oakley

1. CALL TO ORDER
   Dr. Burrell, chairman, called the meeting to order at 6:30PM as a regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education. Greg Crawfordled the pledge of allegiance.
   
2. SWEARING IN OF BOARD MEMBERS

The Honorable Judge Don Elledge conducted the swearing in of board members Dr. John Burrell, Dail Cantrell, Scott Gillenwaters, Glenda Langenberg and Rickey Rose.

1. ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS

Dr. Burrell turned the meeting over to Mr. Foster, Director of Schools, who opened the floor for nomination of board chairman. Rickey Rose nominated Jo Williams, seconded by Steve Fritts. There were no other nominations. Mrs. Williams was elected by unanimous vote.

Dr. Burrell nominated Greg Crawford as board vice-chairman, seconded by Glenda Langenberg. A motion to cease nominations was made by Scott Gillenwaters and seconded by Dail Cantrell. Mr. Crawford was elected by unanimous vote.

1. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS

1. Tim Parrott introduced Clinton High School (CHS) student board member Elijah Stiles and Anderson County High School (ACHS) student board member Tyler Smith.

1. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

None.

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
   Motion byGlenda Langenberg and seconded byGreg Crawford to approve the agenda. Motion carried.

1. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

1. Minutes of Regular Meeting –August 9, 2012
   
2. HR Staffing Report

Last Name / First Name / Location / Position / Effective Date / Return Date / Notes
New Hires
Carroll / Tamara / NMS / Food Service / 8/6/12 / Replacement for Dawn Walker
Dickson / Misty / NES / Food Service / 8/6/12 / Replacement for Julie Treadway
McMahan / Erica / LCMS / Food Service / 8/6/12 / Replacement for Lousie Elliott
Phillips / Cassandra / LCES / Food Service / 8/6/12 / Replacement for Julie Kanipe
Lindsay / Alisha / LCES / Food Service / 8/6/12 / Replacement for Connie Armstrong
Fox / Brandy / CHS / Food Service / 8/6/12 / Replacement for Gwyn Miller
Eustace / Abigail / CMS / Food Service / 8/6/12 / Replacement for Pat Butcher
Bunton / Melaney / CES / Food Service / 8/6/12 / Replacement for Shila Burchfield
Shetterly / Kimberley / ACHS / Food Service / 8/6/12 / Replacement for Stephanie Braden
West / Barbara / ACHS / Food Service / 8/6/12 / Replacement for Lisa Daugherty
Wilson / Charity / Preschool / Afterschool teacher / 8/8/12 / Replacement
Foster / Sheree / Preschool / Afterschool teacher / 8/8/12 / Replacement
Rhoades / Misty / CHS / Food Service / 8/9/12 / Replacement for Sherry Hutchison
Shefski / Mary / CES / Food Service / 8/9/12 / Replacement for Misty Rackard
Potts / Kelly / CES / Food Service / 8/9/12 / Replacement for Anna Kaufmann
Price / Kathryn / CO / Nurse Manager / 8/3/12 / Replacement for Amanda Bolton
Gallaher / Danielle / LCMS / 7th Grade Math Teacher / 8/7/12 / Replacement for Jamie Broyles
Hatmaker / Janice / AES / Café Monitor / 8/6/12 / Replacement for Margaret Davis
Howard / Patricia / AES / Café Monitor / 8/6/12 / Replacement for Pauline Bell
Crowley / Danielle / CES / Special Ed Asst. / 8/7/12 / Replacement for Roger Duncan
Goins / Jennifer / NMS / Special Ed Asst. / 8/8/12 / Replacement for Ashley Woods
Pyatt / Jenny / NMS / Interim 6th Grade Teacher / 8/13/12 / Board approved for increase in student enrollment
Shipley / Amy / CO / RN / 8/13/12 / Replacement for LuAnn Groover
Wilson / Sarah / DVES / 4th Grade Teacher / 8/20/12 / Board approved for increase in student enrollment
Richards / Karen / CES / Food Service / 8/22/12 / Replacement
Davis / Ashley / NES / Food Service / 8/15/12 / Replacement for Misty Dickson
Sexton / Pamela / CMS / Food Service / 8/15/12 / Replacement for Pat Butcher
Ridenour / Amanda / CES / Food Service / 8/15/12 / Replacement for Kim Vickery
Roskelly / Ronnie / LCMS / Interim 6th Grade Science / 8/6/12 / Replacement for Denise Houdeschell
Collett / Blaklee / LCMS / 8th Grade LA Teacher / 8/3/12 / Replacement for Pete Blair
Lancaster / Mary / CHS / Interim Math Teacher / 8/2/12 / Replacement for Kara Raymond (LOA)
Queener / David / CHS / Café Monitor / 8/20/12 / Replacement for Jason Rhodey (1/2 time)
Queener / Josh / CHS / Café Monitor / 8/20/12 / Replacement for Jason Rhodey (1/2 time)
Dyer / Elizabeth / CHS / Interim Math Teacher / 8/16/12 / Replacement for Christina Elliott (LOA)
Herrell / Penny / AES / Kindergarten Teacher / 8/17/12 / Board approved for increase in student enrollment
Jones / Vanessa / CO / Interim RN / 8/9/12 / Replacement for Sara Meyer (LOA)
Transfer/Change of Status
Steward / Janet / NWES / Food Service / 8/6/12 / Replacement for Tina Boggs
Armstrong / Connie / LCMS / Food Service / 8/6/12 / Transfer from LCES
Phillips / Teddy / CRCS / Special Ed Asst. / 8/1/12 / Replacement for Josh Miller
Lockard / Nicole / CHS / Swim Coach / 8/10/12 / Replacement for Daniel Jenkins
Freeman / Travis / ACHS / Softball Coach / 8/8/12 / Replacement for Carey Downs
Converse / Cathy / CES / Reading Recovery / 8/2/12 / 100 Day contract
Thornton / Sonya / GOES / Café Monitor / 8/13/12 / Replacement for Beverly Wilson
Presley / Heather / DVES / 2nd Grade Teacher / 8/17/12 / Transfer from NWES due to increase enrollment numbers
McDonough / Kelley / DVES / Kindergarten Teacher / 8/17/12 / Transfer from CES due to increase enrollment numbers
Rauch / Linda / CO / EIS Data Analyst / 8/21/12 / New position
Sprouse / Rosemary / GOES / Reading Recovery Leader / 7/19/12 / Replacement for Journey Swafford
Houdeschell / Denise / LCMS / Academic Coach / 8/6/12 / Replacement for Kelvin McCollum
Watkins / Jaqueline / ACHS / Asst. Soccer Coach / 7/18/12 / Replacement for Dan Jenkins
Gilliam / Shasta / NWMS / Cheerleading Coach / 7/1/12 / Replacement for Mallory Wallace
Smith / Steve / NWMS / Football Coach / 7/1/12 / Replacement for Chris Seeber
Schmitz / Matt / NWMS / Athletic Director / 7/1/12 / Replacement for Mallory Wallace
Golden / Johnny / CO / Inventory Clerk / 8/22/12 / Replacement for Christopher Goins
Howard / Patricia / NES / Custodian/Café Monitor / 8/16/12 / Replacement for Kenda Leonard
Disney / Christie / CO / Officer Mgr. / 8/21/12 / Return from LOA
Sandberg / Jennifer / CMS / Special Ed Teacher / 8/15/12 / Replacement for April Manning
Manning / April / CHS / Special Ed Teacher / 8/15/12 / Replacement for Jennifer Sandberg
Leave of Absence
Disney / Christy / CO / Office Mgr. / 8/7/12 / 8/21/12 / LOA
Cummings / Robert / NMS / Asst. Principal / 9/10/12 / 9/28/12 / LOA
Left Employment
Blalock / Wanda / NWES / Food Service / 6/30/12 / Job abandonment
Rice / Phoebe / LCMS / Food Service / 6/30/12 / Job abandonment
Rackard / Misty / CES / Food Service / 6/30/12 / Voluntary resignation
Burchfield / Shila / CES / Food Service / 6/30/12 / Voluntary resignation
Daugherty / Lisa / ACHS / Food Service / 7/31/12 / Job abandonment
Hutchinson / Nancy / ACHS / Food Service / 6/30/12 / End of assignment
Parke / Donna / NWMS / 7th Math Teacher / 6/30/12 / Voluntary resignation
Whitaker / Cynthia / CHS / Food Service / 6/30/12 / Voluntary resignation
Broyles / Jamie / LCMS / 7th Math Teacher / 8/6/12 / Voluntary resignation
Hughes / Maranda / Preschool / Caregiver / 8/25/12 / Voluntary resignation
Leopper / Brittany / Preschool / Caregiver / 8/17/12 / Voluntary resignation
Cherry / Katrina / Preschool / Preschool Asst. / 8/2/12 / Voluntary resignation
Lowe / Marsha / CES / Special Ed Asst. / 8/24/12 / Voluntary resignation
Duncan / Roger / CES / Special Ed Asst. / 6/30/12 / Voluntary resignation
Groover / LuAnn / CO / LPN / 7/19/12 / Reduction in force
Wilson / Beverly / GOES / Café Monitor / 8/13/12 / Job abandonment
McLaurin / Hughlan / Preschool / Custodian / 8/16/12 / Dismissal
Thornton / Gary / CRCS / Custodian / 8/16/12 / Dismissal
Vickery / Kimberley / CES / Food Service / 8/22/12 / Voluntary resignation
Dickson / Misty / NES / Food Service / 8/22/12 / Voluntary resignation
Woods / Ashley / NMS / Educ. Asst. / 8/2/12 / Voluntary resignation
Buckner / Melissa / Preschool / Caregiver / 9/6/12 / Voluntary resignation
Goins / Christopher / CO / Inventory Clerk / 8/16/12 / Voluntary resignation
Leonard / Kenda / NES / Custodian/Café Monitor / 8/16/12 / Voluntary resignation
Boshears / Brandi / NMS / Asst. Girls BB Coach / 8/17/12 / Failure to renew
Russell / Allen / NMS / Asst. Boys BB Coach / 8/17/12 / Voluntary resignation

1. Field Trips

Name / School / Travel Date / Destination / No. of students / No. of chaperones / Purpose
Rodney Mann, David Rogers / CHS / 9/15-16/12 / Rogers farm and retreat, Speedwell, TN / 6 / 2 / To participate in activities to build leadership and team building skills
Sammy Woodfin / ACHS / 9/21-22/12 / Chattanooga Christian School / 27 / 12 / Soccer tournament
Riley Sain / CHS / 10/1/-2/12 / So. Appalachian Highlands Research Center, Maggie Valley, NC / 15 / 3 / To participate in NPS led data collection and analysis activities in GSMNP curriculum
Riley Sain / CHS / 9/20-21.12 / USFS Cradle of Forestry Museum, Brevard, NC / 15 / 3 / Dual enrollment students will attend workshop classes by USFS personnel

1. Professional Leave
   

Name / School / Travel Date / Conference or Training / Purpose
Sue Voskamp / CO / 10/29-31/12 / TASPA, Burns, TN
Sue Voskamp / CO / 3/6-8/12 / TASPA, Burns, TN
Sue Voskamp, Lynnette Currie, Alex Smith, Gail Hunt, Dr. Paula Hughes / CO / 12/3-5/12 / TAASE Fall legal conference, Sevierville, TN / to keep updated with regard to legal issues
Rosemary Sprouse / GOES / 10/3-5/12 / Fall 2012 Teacher Leader Profession Development, Atlanta GA / to update knowledge ofhow to support struggling readers and writers
Sue Voskamp / CO / 10/2-4/12 / SPED Supervisors meeting, Nashville, TN / to obtain new information regarding policy and procedure
Sue Voskamp, Leisa Fair / CO / 10/7-10/12 / LEAD Conference, Nashville, TN / to learn best practices in inclusive environments
Holly White, Kim Sadler, Kayla Watson / ACHS / 11/1-3/12 / TN Foreign Language Conf., Franklin, TN / to collaborate with teachers across the state to learn new methods
Amanda Evans / Adult Ed / 8/27-28/12 / Regional GED training- Memphis, TN / Present and attend curriculum training
Christa Frost / CHS / 9/13-14/12 / VE facilitator training, Murfreesboro, TN / training for VE teachers
Larry Foster / CO / 9/9-11/12 / TOSS Supt. Conference, Gatlinburg, TN / Supt. Fall conference
David Rogers, Rodney Mann / CHS / 9/15-16/12 / Rogers' farm, Speedwell, TN / Officer retreat
Nicole Lockard / NWES / 9/11-12/12 / TCAP Achievement Review, Nashville, TN
Myles Hebrard / CES / 10/10-12/12 / 2012 Administrator Exchange Program, Washington, DC / Collaborate with Argentine partner, develop school strategies
Melissa Hughes, Gladys Stooksbury / CES / 1/16-18/13 / SERRA, Wilmington, NC / To become more efficient in teaching students
Melissa Hughes / CES / 9/20-21/12 / Cradle of Forestry, Brevard, NC / to learn about forestry science to help incorporate into wetlands program
Leisa Fair / CO / 10/3-5/12 / Murfreesboro, TN / State Attendance Conference
Johanna Whitley / OOT / 11/28-30/12 / Nashville, TN / Educational Technology Conference
Johanna Whitley / OOT / 10/8-10/12 / Nashville, TN / LEAD conference

EXECUTIVE APPROVAL (for information only)

None.

Motion byGreg Crawford and seconded byScott Gillenwatersto approve the consent agenda. Motion carried.

1. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

1. The Fall District Meeting is scheduled on September 18 at 4:30 PM. A carpool will leave from central office at 3:15 PM.

IX. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
A. Something Good –Three Clinch River Community School (CRCS) students spoke to the board about their new school. Katlyn Aldrich stated she has been at the Learn Center for two years. She’s excited about the new school and clubs, and realizes there’s more than “drama” and drugs in life. Bobby Young said he will be the first student to graduate from CRCS. He said it’s not like the old Learn Center, he and his friends like going to school. The classrooms are big and there’s an actual gym. He said it looks just like a regular school. He likes his teachers and the peer buddy class for five year olds that he is a part of. Technology is awesome and the teachers and students have a good outlook. He plans to attend Roane State Community College to study EMS. Justice Maloney is in his sixthyear at the alternative school and said he has never been in a real high school building before CRCS. Students who never came to school in the past are now attending. He said he is a junior and is doing his best to keep good grades so he can go to college and make something of himself. He added he isn’t there for behavior problems; he just couldnot function well in a regular school setting.

1. Greg Deal apprised the board of a need for a 40-day art position at Dutch Valley Elementary School and a 100-day system-wide evaluation position. Motion by Dail Cantrell and seconded by Rickey Rose to add this item to the agenda as an action item. Motion carried.
   
2. Mr. Deal and the instructional team recently traveled to Putnam County to see what they’ve done to implement the new Common Core Standards intothe curriculum. He said Tennessee students are now on the same playing field as 47 other states in the nation to raise the rigor in Tennessee. Instruction is geared toward raisingthe level of writing and critical thinking skills. Putnam County is working with a company to develop the capacity of principals and central office staff to help to teachers. They are training principals, administrators and central office staff to transition into common core. Anderson County is now investigating a piece by ENI for principals and central office staff to lead teachers through the process. Mr. Deal said the team is looking at products to see what’s available and will keep the board updated.

X. STUDENT SERVICES REPORT
None.

XI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Budget/ Building & Grounds – Scott Gillenwaters reported the joint committees met on August 27 to discuss the purchase of the Evans propertyfor the school maintenance department. Motion by Scott Gillenwaters and seconded by Dr. Burrell to proceed with the purchase of the Evans property from bond monies for $350,000. Discussion followed with Steve Fritts stating he was not comfortable proceeding with the purchase until CRCS closeout costs are reviewed. Mr. Foster stated his staff looked at the numbers and would not feel comfortable moving forward with the request if the funds were not there. Rickey Rose stated he met with Evans and the building is well maintained. He asked what the excess office space would be used for and Mr. McKamey statedthere are three offices for staff along with storage areas for blueprints, deeds, custodial and plumbing supplies, etc. There is also a crew and lunch area. Mr. Fritts asked about spending excess money on roofing needs in the county. Mr. McKamey stated all roofs needing attention have been taken care of. Mr. Fritts asked about HVAC systems and concerns. Mr. McKamey stated each HVAC system has been checked and all are in good working order. Mr. Fritts then asked if the board removed the need for a maintenance facility from the priority list given to county commission. Board members agreed the facility was number three on the list. Dr. Burrell said he couldn’t think of anything else that was needed more than a new maintenance facility. Motion carried with Steve Fritts, Glenda Langenberg and Rickey Rose voting no.

Motion by Scott Gillenwaters and seconded by Dr. Burrell to approve middle school technology requests as presented. Motion carried.

B. Personnel – Glenda Langenberg reported the committee met to receive the director of schools evaluation form. She asked board members to complete the evaluation and return to the board secretary at the September 4 board meeting. Johanna Whitley will tabulate the evaluation and announce the results at a special called meeting. Mrs. Williams asked that the board complete the self-evaluation and return no later than September 18 to review along with the director’s evaluation. She suggested the board return to the February schedule after this evaluation is complete.

C. Policy – Jo Williams discussed policy 3.404 Private Vehicles liability limits. Jim Woodward explained the revised policy increased liability limits to 300/700/100, which is a significant increase. After much discussion, it was agreed to refer the policy back to committee. Mrs. Williams asked if Special Education vans could be used for student travel, and Sue Voskamp stated they must only be used for Special Education activities. Motion by Dr. Burrell and seconded by Rickey Rose to refer the policy back to committee. Motion carried.

Motion by Jo Williams and seconded by Glenda Langenberg to approve policy 5.109 Evaluationon first reading. Motion carried.

Ms. Williams stated policies 5.110 Compensation Guides& Contracts and policy 5.202 Separation Practices for Classified Employeeswould be put on the back burner for the time being.

Motion by Jo Williams and seconded by Glenda Langenberg to approve policy 5.115 Assignment/ Transferon first reading. Motion carried.

1. ACTION ITEMS
   A. Jo Williams recommended that the annual agenda be referred to the policy committee for review.

1. Motion by Dr. Burrell and seconded by Glenda Langenberg to approve the revised bus contracts to replace the contractor who did not fulfill his commitment as presented by Mr. Forgety. Motion carried.
   
2. Motion by Dail Cantrell and seconded by Dr. Burrell to approve a request for wrestling teams at both Anderson County High School and Clinton High School at a cost of$4,034 each and a one-time cost of $8,500 each for wrestling mats from undesignated reserves. Motion carried. The $4,034 cost is a recurring cost for coaching supplements.
   
3. Motion by Glenda Langenberg and seconded by Scott Gillenwaters to approve the request for cell phone zones at Anderson County High School. Motion carried.
   
4. Motion by Dr. Burrell and seconded by Scott Gillenwaters to approve the request to fund the robotics program at Clinton High School in the amount of $10,000 from undesignated funds. Motion carried.
   
5. Motion by Rickey Rose and seconded by Dail Cantrell to approve the request for a 40-day art teacher at Dutch Valley Elementary School and a 100-day system-wide evaluator. Motion carried.

XIII. FINANCIAL REPORT
APPROPRIATIONS

Motion byGreg Crawford and seconded by Dr. Burrellto approve appropriations 1a-k. Motion carried.

Roll Call Vote

Dail CantrellYea

Greg CrawfordYea

Steve FrittsYea

Scott GillenwatersYea

Glenda LangenbergYea

Rickey RoseYea

Jo WilliamsYea

John BurrellYea

TRANSFERS

Motion by Greg Crawfordand seconded by Glenda Langenberg to approve transfer 2a-e. Motion carried.

Mr. Cantrell asked Mr. Foster to monitor the first grade situation (teacher/ ratio)at Fairview Elementary School. He congratulated Mrs. Williams andMr. Crawford on their new assignments and a smooth transition, and thanked Dr. Burrell for the excellent job he’s done for many years.