9/8/2011 Minutes of AndersonCounty Board of Education Regular Meeting Page No. 1
Minutes
ANDERSONCOUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION
101 S. Main Street
Clinton, TN37716
September 8, 2011
6:30 PM
MembersPresentAbsent
John Burrell,√
Dail Cantrell√
Greg Crawford√
Steve Fritts√
Scott Gillenwaters√
Glenda Langenberg√
Rickey Rose√
Jo Williams√
Larry M. Foster, Director√
Student Board Members
Brittany Kellison√
Emmalee Mariner√
Others in Attendance
Terri Ferry, Greg Deal, Leisa Fair, RaeAnn Owens, Angela Poole, Janine Brewer, Renee’ Childs, Phoenix Anderson, Carrie Stewart, Brian Stewart, Rachel White, Charles Grant, Ginger Leach, Terri Gilbert, Kelly White, Lesa Larson, Shelby Haun, Jim Woodward, Jennifer Foust, Karen Bridgeman, Ted Fletcher, Debe Eckley, Beth Roeder, Nikki Swisher, Myles Hebrard, Julie Minton, Jeff Harshbarger, Laurie Templin, Mary Hatmaker, Brad Pearman, Kelvin McCollum, Amy Ogle, Ashley Durham, Lori Reed, Jessica Carringer, Jacqueline Cofer, Johanna Whitley, Bob Stokes, Kelly Myers, Eric Snider, Karri Hobby, Andrea Russell.
- 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.
ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS
Dr. Burrell turned the meeting over to Mr. Foster, Director of Schools, who opened the floor for the nomination of board chairman. Jo WilliamsnominatedDr. Burrell to continue as board chairman, seconded by Rickey Rose. There were no other nominations. Dr. Burrellwas elected by unanimous vote.
Glenda Langenberg nominated Jo Williamsas board vice-chairman, seconded by Greg Crawford. There were no other nominations. Jo Williams was elected by unanimous vote.
- RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
A. Elgin Foundation Dental Program – Dr. Darrel Clabough addressed the board regarding amobile dentistry service for AndersonCounty’s elementary schools. Currently the health department is serving two schools and the LearnCenter. They will also serve students in middle school and high school. Larry Foster said his staff looked at the program and felt it was a win/win situation for Anderson County students. According to Dr. Clabough, transportation is an issue in getting kids to visit the dentist. The state-of-the-art mobile lab will eliminate that problem by providing screening and services at school. Every child will be offered screening/service. If a child already has a dentist, they will be encouraged to continue to see their dentist. This program will help those with TennCare and the uninsured that are unable to find a local dentist for treatment. Motion by Steve Frittsand seconded by GlendaLangenberg to approve the request to proceed with dental screenings at Grand Oaks and Claxton Elementary Schools tomorrow (September 9, 2011) and to work out a contract with a committee and correlate through the health department and the dental association at a later date. Motion carried. Dr. Burrell asked that Dr. Clabough, Leisa Fair, Jim Stewart, and Dr. Joe Rainey be named to the committee.
- The 2011 tenured teachers were recognized:
Fritts, Keely / Preschool / Anderson, Phoenix / CHS
Stovall, Rachel / Preschool / Chan, Adam / CHS
Miller, Dallas / Preschool / Elliott, Christina / CHS
Childs, Renee / ACCTC / Goodwyne, Chris / CHS
Powell, Heather / ACCTC / Leander, Filip / CHS
Downs, Benjamen / ACHS / Sharp (Pardue), Adrienne / CHS
Russell, Allen / ACHS / Stevens, Chantelle / CHS
Smith, Helen / ACHS / White, Rachel / CHS
White, Holly / ACHS / Cox, Shawna / DVES
Ditmore, Andrea / AES / Jacqueline Cofer / FES
Durham, Ashley / AES / Mangold, Shelley / FES
Hardy, Laura / AES / Parrott, Amanda / FES
Linkes, Jamie / AES / Speaks, Heather / GOES
Ogle, Amy / AES / Swanner, Allison (Penn) / LCES
Swisher, Nikki / AES / White, Kelly / LCES
Rettmann, Victoria / CES / Elliott, Lydia / LCMS
Webb, Travis / CES / Robin, Jammie (Cotton) / LCMS
Brewer, Janine / CMS / Scarbrough, Amanda / LCMS
Case, Lindsay (Smith) / CMS / Hatmaker, Mary / NES
Deal, Chad / CMS / Templin, Laurie / NES
Manning, April / CMS / Caldwell, Bobbi / NWES
Mayes, Rachel / CMS / Philips, Joshua / NWMS
Weaver, Ben / CMS / Ferry, Carah / TLC
Stewart, Brian / TLC
Dr. Burrell called a fifteen minute recess for refreshments in honor of the tenured teachers. Meeting resumed at 7:15 PM.
III.CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
None.
- APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion byJo Williamsand seconded byGreg Crawford to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
- APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
- Minutes of Regular Meeting –August 11, 2011
- HR Staffing Report
Last Name / First Name / Location / Position / Effective Date / Return Date / Notes
New Hires
Gillum / Shasta / NWES / Interim Teacher / 8/5/11 / Replacement for Dominique Chitwood (LOA)
Neal / Matt / NMS / PE Teacher / 8/1/11 / Replacement for Jard Laverdiere
Price / Brooke / NWES / Teacher / 8/8/11 / Replacement for Shasta Gillum
Yaden / Emily / CHS / Health Science Teacher / 8/3/11 / Replacement for Vikki Burns
Reed / Justin / DVES / Custodian / 9/1/11 / Replacement for Jack Morrison
Boley / Pamela / BES / Food Service / 8/3/11 / Replacement for Margie Lawson
Cooper / Latisha / Preschool / Companion / 8/8/11 / Replacement for Elizabeth Hampton
Groover / LuAnn / CO / LPN / 8/5/11 / New Position - LPN
Bolton / Amanda / CO / Nurse / 8/1/11 / Replacement for Kathy Jackson
Ryder / Michelle / CO / LPN / 8/1/11 / New Position - LPN
Barker / Jana / CO / LPN / 8/8/11 / New Position - LPN
Beauchamp / Sallie / CO / LPN / 8/1/11 / New Position - LPN
Higgins / Shelly / CMS / Special Ed Teacher / 8/1/11 / Replacement for Ginger Shillings
Pyatt / Manda / CES / Special Ed Asst. / 8/12/11 / Replacement for Jennifer Carr
Skeen / Paula / CES / Special Ed Asst. / 8/12/11 / Replacement for Sheila Carney
Wallace / Shannon / AES / Food Service / 8/8/11 / Replacement for Tracey Ridenour
LaDue / Michelle / BES / Teacher / 8/2/11 / Replacement for Betty Barnes
Harris / Amber / LCES / Secretary / 8/5/11 / Replacement for Melinda Perkins
Herrin / Heather / LCES / Teacher / 8/5/11 / Replacement for Emily Bullock
Mattson / Abby / NES / Interim Teacher / 8/1/11 / Replacement for Laurie Templin (LOA)
McMillan / Bertha / NWMS / Café Monitor / 8/9/11 / Replacement for Shannon McKamey
Duncan / Roger / CES / Café Monitor / 8/15/11 / Replacement for Tiffany Fouse
Cruze / Kelsey / CMS / Special Ed Teacher / 8/22/11 / Replacement for LaCole Smith
Fredricks / Amanda / NES / Custodian / 8/22/11 / Replacement for Brenda Faddis
Wallus / Joshua / DVES / Interim Teacher / 8/16/11 / Replacement for Marcia Wade (LOA)
Hemphill / Amanda / FES / Teacher / 8/17/11 / Due to enrollment numbers
Sawyer / Geneva / CO / Interim LPN / 8/17/11 / Replacement for Michelle Ryder (LOA)
Conner / Tana / CO / LPN / 8/22/11 / New Position - LPN
Coleman / Debra / NMS / Special Ed Teacher / 8/2/11 / Replacement for Amy Randolph
Casey / Elizabeth / NMS / Special Ed Asst. / 8/12/11 / Replacement for Kelsey Foust
Nichols / Ryan / CHS / Custodian / 8/15/11 / Replacement for Dale Phillips
Turner / Chanda / NWES / Companion / 8/15/11 / Replacement for Courtney Bass
Henderson / Margaret / GOES / Companion / 8/15/11 / Replacement for Catheryn Long
Sliger / Melissa / Preschool / Caregiver / 8/22/11 / Replacement for Elizabeth McKinney
Box / Dena / NWES / Companion / 8/15/11 / Replacement for Casey Worley
Seiber / Megan / LCES / Special Ed Asst. / 8/5/11 / Replacement for Dargie Arwood
Whitaker / Cynthia / CHS / Food Service / 8/25/11 / Replacement for Kathy Woods
Schmitz / Carrie / NWMS / Family Resource Director / 9/7/11 / Replacement for Mindy McDaniel
McMahan / Erica / DVES / Café Monitor / 8/22/11 / Replacement for Michelle Nichols
Stokley / Jean / LCES / Reading Recovery / 8/30/11 / Replacement for Karen Clark
Raines / Mark / CHS / Asst. Softball Coach / 8/30/11 / Replacement for Destiny Brummitt
Rogers / Susie / NES / Café Monitor/Custodian / 8/19/11 / Replacement for Andrea Richardson
Casey / Eddy / LCES / Interim Teacher / 8/8/11 / Replacement for Anglea Martin (LOA)
Transfer/Change of Status
Bradburn / Molly / NWES / 5th Grade Teacher / 8/19/11 / Due to enrollment numbers
Raney / Anna / NMS / Special Ed Asst. / 8/11/11 / Replacement for Diane Nelson
Murphy / Lise / CES / Special Ed Asst. / 8/1/11 / Return from LOA
Ridenour / Tracey / ACHS / Food Service / 8/15/11 / Replacement for Theresa Raysin
Boley / Pamela / LCMS / Food Service / 8/8/11 / Replacement for Brenda Tucker
Williams / Maria / LCES / Educational Asst. / 8/5/11 / Replacement for Holly Bailey
Smith / LaCole / NES / SLP / 8/12/11 / Replacement for Kay Porter
Leave of Absence
Cardwell / Meg / Preschool / Nurse / 7/21/11 / Unsure / LOA
Chitwood / Dominique / NWES / Teacher / 7/1/11 / 1/1/12 / LOA
Castleberry / Christian / CHS / FACS Teacher / 8/1/11 / 12/31/11 / LOA
Wade / Marcia / BES/DVES / PE Teacher / 8/9/11 / Unsure / LOA
Robinson / David / ACCTC / Teacher / 8/15/11 / Unsure / LOA
Goins / Rhonda / Preschool / Preschool Asst. / 8/15/11 / 9/5/11 / LOA
Kennedy / Linda / Preschool / EHS Caregiver / 8/22/11 / 11/18/11 / LOA
Jenkins / Stephanie / CES / Educational Asst. / 9/1/11 / 9/16/11 / LOA
Miller / Missie / Preschool / Teacher / 8/4/11 / 8/19/11 / LOA
Smith / Melissa / CES / Educational Asst. / 8/22/11 / 9/7/11 / LOA
Left Employment
LaFever / Catherine / CHS / Science Teacher / 12/16/11 / Voluntary resignation
Wade / Crystal / Preschool / EHS Caregiver / 8/18/11 / Voluntary resignation
Sharp / Jenna / AES / Teacher / 6/20/11 / Voluntary resignation
Laverdiere / Jared / NMS / PE Teacher / 7/31/11 / Voluntary resignation
McDaniels / Mindy / NWMS / Family Resource Director / 8/2/11 / Voluntary resignation
Cox / Karen / LCES / Teacher / 8/1/11 / Retirement
Tipton / Caleb / CMS / Golf Coach / 8/12/11 / Voluntary resignation
Phillips / Betty / ACHS / Food Service / 8/7/11 / Voluntary resignation
Ward / Lisa / CMS / Food Service / 8/15/11 / Voluntary resignation
Foust / Mandy / ACHS / Special Ed Asst. / 7/12/11 / Voluntary resignation
Motion byGreg Crawford and seconded byGlenda Langenberg to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried.
VI.COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
A. Fall District Meeting – HardinValleyAcademy on September 20, 2011.
B. The TSBA annual convention will be held November 12 – 15, 2011.
C. The board will receive the TSBA Board of Distinctionaward and recognition at the October board meeting.
- The board agreed to move the October board meeting from Thursday, October 13, 2011 to Thursday, October 20, 2011 due to fall break.
- Karen Cupples, Fairview Elementary School principal, advised the board that SCORE (State Collaborative on Reforming Education) representatives visited her school this week to interview students, parents and staff in their effort to award the $10,000.00SCORE prize. Fairview is a finalist in the elementary school category. SCORE will award one elementary, middle and high school, and one district having the most dramatically improved student achievement.Ms. Cupples said she, the staff and students areexcited about being in the running for the award which will be announced at the LEAD conference on September 20, 2011.
VII. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
- Brad Pearman, ACCTC, reported Something Good going on at ACCTC. He said twelve students will participate in the LeadershipAndersonCounty program. They will work with students from CHS and the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce and attend classes to gain skills to help develop as leaders.
- Several teachers were awarded ORAU grants totaling $36,000.00.
Debe EckleyAndersonville Elementary
Jessica Conatser
and Debbie NallClaxton Elementary
Sherry LaddClaxton Elementary
David TraceyClinton Middle School
Jenny PaynterFairview Elementary School
Kelly Raye WhiteLake City Elementary School
RaeAnn OwensLake City Middle School (school retains award)
Cindy BorderNorris Middle School
Kathryn HallNorris Middle School
Angela PooleNorwood Middle School
Renee BranhamNorris Elementary
- Graduation rateinformation was provided.
- Ginger Leach provided test data information for review in October.
- Jeff Harshbargerstated the IntegrationLearningAcademy is impacting all kids at his school in a positive way. He invited the board to visit at their convenience.
- Mr. Foster reported that he received a response to a letter written to TSBA at Dail Cantrell’s request to inquire whether or not a local chiropractor is qualified to conduct sports physicals for student athletes. TSSAA’s letter states “the only individuals designated in our bylaws to conduct and sign preparticipation medical evaluation forms are doctors of medicine, osteopathic physicians, physician assistants, or certified nurse practitioners. A Doctor of Chiropractic is not listed as one who meets our current guidelines.” The local chiropractor who is currently conducting physicals will hire a nurse practitioner to continue providing the service.
- VIII. STUDENT SERVICES REPORT
The report was accepted as read.
IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Transportation Committee – Greg Crawford, chair, reported that a parent made a request to the committee to add a bus stop at his house for his children. The committee denied the request based on the fact that it could possibly slow bus transportation and that it might open the door for additional requests of this nature. Mr. Crawford said Joe Forgety briefed the committee on an unsafe bus stop on Edgemoor Road in Claxton and said he is working with the county highway department to get it fixed.
X.ACTION ITEMS
A. A committee meeting will be scheduled to discuss when the director of schools’ evaluation and board’s self evaluation will be held each year. TSBA will be contacted to determine if both can be done at the same time during a special called meeting. The annual agenda will be approved once this task is completed.
B. Motion by Jo Williams and seconded by Scott Gillenwaters to approve policy 4.503 Service Animals on second reading. Motion carried.
AndersonCounty Board of Education
Descriptor Code Issued Date
4.503 09/08/2011
Service Animals In Schools
Anderson County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of disability, and complies with all state and federal laws, regulations, and rules regarding the use of service animals by students with disabilities under appropriate circumstances. (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act- IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, TCA§62-7-112)
Service animal means any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. Other species of animals, whether wild or domestic, trained or untrained, are not service animals for the purposes of this definition. The work or tasks performed by a service animal must be directly related to the individual's disability Section 504 means section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Pub. L. 93-112, 87 Stat. 394 (29 U.S.C. 794), as amended. .(ADA Title ll, 2011, 28 CFR §§ 35.104,28 CFR §§ 35.136,)
Possible exceptions – miniature horse. The ADAAA includes miniature horses as service animals. In compliance with ADAAA, the district shall make reasonable modifications to permit the use of a miniature horse if the horse has been trained to work or perform a task.
Requirements for Admission of a service animal. – The student’s need for and use of the service animal must be documented in the student’s individual educational plan (IEP) or Section 504 plan. The district may review existing documentation or evaluate the student’s disability and obtain documentation to determine whether the animal’s function allows the student to access the student’s IEP.
The district may offer alternative modifications to the use of a service animal, but the alternative must be effective in all of the functions that service animal performs with respect to the student’s disability.
Request- The district shall identify the administrative staff responsible for determining whether the service animal meet s the standards for acceptance in the school setting. If the animal is to be allowed in other locations, the handler must make a written request to the director of schools. These requests must be renewed each school year.
Behavior –The service animal must not interfere with theeducational process of any student and must not pose a health or safety threat to students, school personnel, or other persons.
Health – The animal must be in good health. The owner or handler must submit to the school principal each, year documentation from a licensed veterinarian the following; a current veterinary certificate of health; proof of the service animal’s current vaccinations and immunizations.
Control – A service animal must be under the control of its handler at all times. The service animal must have a harness, backpack, vest identifying the dog as a trained service dog, leash, or other tether, unless;
A) The handler is unable because of a disability to use a harness, leash, or other tether; or
B) The use of a harness, leash, or other tether would interfere with the service animal’s safe, effective performance of work or tasks, in which case the service animal must be otherwise under the handler’s control (e.g. voice control, signals, or other effective means).
Supervision and Care – The owner or handler of a service animal is responsible for the supervision and care of the animal, including any feeding, exercising, and clean up.
Transportation – The Coordinator of Transportation, the school principal and the animal’s owner shall be responsible for developing procedures to accommodate a student’s use of school transportation vehicles if necessary.
Damages to School Property – The owner or handler of a service animal is responsible for any damage to school property or injury to personnel, students or others caused by the animal.
Removal of Service Animals – A school administrator can require an individual with a disability to remove a service animal from school property under the following circumstances:
- The presence of the animal poses a direct threat to the health and safety of others;
- The animal is out of control or disruptive and the animal’s handler does not take effective action to control it;
- The animal is not housebroken; or
- The presence of an animal would require a fundamental alteration to the service, program or activity of the school system.
Any handler or student with a service animal who disagrees with a decision to remove, limit or exclude a service animal may appeal that decision to the director of schools. This appeal must be in writing and provide detailed information regarding the basis of the appeal.
Legal references:
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, implementing regulations at 34 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 300; Section 504 means section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Pub. L. 93-112, 87 Stat. 394 (29 U.S.C. 794), as amended. Americans with Disabilities Act – Amended Act of 2008, 28 CFR §§ 35.104,28 CFR §§ 35.136,)Parts 35 and 36
Cross Reference– Procedures for Service Animals
- Motion by Rickey Roseand seconded by Glenda Langenberg to approve a request for an ESL (English as Second Language) instructor. Motion carried.
XI. FINANCIAL REPORT
APPROPRIATIONS
Motion byGregCrawford and seconded byJo Williams to approve appropriations 1 a-p. Motion carried.
Roll Call Vote