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HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR SESSION – AUGUST 18, 2016
INDEX
Regular Session ............................................................................................................................. 1
Roll Call ........................................................................................................................................ 1
Meditation and Pledge to the Flag ................................................................................................ 1
I. Approval of the Agenda ................................................................................................................ 1
EXECUTIVE SESSION ........................................................................................................................... 1
II. Recognitions and Presentations
A. Recognition of Jump Rope for Heart Winners – Neelie Parker ............................................................ 1
B. Junior ROTC Program Recognition – Colonel McConnell .................................................................. 2
C. Recognition of Board Members ........................................................................................................ 2
III. Delegations
A. Dan Liner, HCEA ............................................................................................................................... 2
B. Michelle Lawrence ....................................................................................................................... 3
C. Jim Watson ....................................................................................................................... 3
D. Linda Sullivan ................................................................................................................... 3
**IV. Approval of the Minutes of the Special Called Session of April 21, 2016 and Regular
Session of April 21, 2016 ...............................................................................................................
3
**V. Approval of the Consent Agenda ....................................................................................................... 3 A. Executive Committee Report .............................................................................................................. 6 B. School Operations – Zac Brown (1) Field Trips 6 (a) Dr. Robert Sharpe and Le Andrea Ware (1) .................................................................. C. Business and Finance – Christie Jordan 6 (1) Bids ...................................................................................................................................................... 6 (2) Conferences and Consultants .............................................................................................................. 6 (3) Financial Reports ................................................................................................................................. 6 (4) Budget Amendments 6 (a) Federal and Self-funded ...................................................................................................................... 7 (b) Appropriation of Unassigned Fund Balance ................................................................................... 7
(5) Grant Application Requests .............................................................................................. 7
D. Human Resources – Stacy Stewart
(1) Request for New Positions (2) – Stacy Stewart ................................................................ 7
(2) Request for New Positions (2) – Stacy Stewart/Dr. McDade ........................................... 7
(3) Request for New Position (1) – Stacy Stewart/Dr. Kelly ................................................. 7
**VI. Administrative Matters – Dr. Lee McDade
A. First Reading of Board Policies: ................................................................................................. 7 *(1) Board Policy 5.205 - Retirement ................................................................................................. *(2) Board Policy 6.201 – Compulsory Attendance Ages .................................................................. *(3) Board Policy 6.201 – Compulsory Attendance Ages .................................................................. *(4) Board Policy 1.200 Methods of Elections ................................................................................... 8 *(5) Board Policy 1.201 Duties of Officers ........................................................................................ 8
**VII. Board Matters *A. Request to Name Conference Room Area at Red Bank High ..................................................................... 9
VIII. Schedule of Events/Announcements ........................................................................................................... 10 A.
C.
September 5, 2016
Labor Day
(Holiday)
September 15, 2016
Board of Education
Quarterly Session
Board Room
5:00 p.m.
B. September 8, 2016
Board of Education
Agenda Session
Board Room
5:00 p.m.
Adjourn
*Vote required
**Roll Call Vote Required
NOTICE: This is not a timed agenda however approximate times are listed to assist with facilitation of the meeting. Items may be
moved to another time/place on the agenda at the discretion of the Board. If you have an item on the agenda please be present
when called upon.
MINUTES
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The Hamilton County Board of Education met in Regular Session in the Board Room at
3074 Hickory Valley Road on Thursday, August 18, 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,
Mr. Anderson, and Interim Superintendent Kelly.
I. Approval of the Agenda Chairman Welch stated the following amendment to the agenda:
Under item II. Recognitions and Presentations - Add C. Recognition of
Board Members;
Under Item V. Approval of the Consent Agenda - Add item B. School
Operations – Field Trips; Under Item D. Human Resources – Add 3.
Request for New Position
Under Item VI. Administrative Matters – Add 4. Board Policy 1.200
Methods of Elections; Add 5. Board Policy 1.201 Duties of Officers
Under Item VII. Board Matters - Add A. Request to Name Conference
Room Area at Red Bank High; Add B. Release the Report of the External
Investigation by Courtney Bullard of Spears, Moore, Rebman and Williams
of the Ooltewah High School Basketball Program
Dr. Martin made a motion, seconded by Dr. Highlander, to approve the
agenda, as amended.
Mr. Ricks asked if he could add a resolution to the agenda. Chairman Welch
asked if there would be action. Mr. Ricks state he would like to ask for
action but it may not happen. Chairman Welch stated the Resolution would
be added as C under Board Matters.
Add C. Resolution to Build New Football Stadium and Track for Howard
School.
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
Executive Session - No Executive Session was called.
Meditation and Pledge to the Flag – Ms. Arielle Hayes, Principal of
Dalewood Middle - a student Keshonta Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance
and Ms. Hayes presented the meditation.
II. Recognitions and Presentations
A. Recognition of Jump Rope for Heart Winners – Neelie Parker
Mrs. Parker introduced Jean Saunders from the American Heart
Association who had some great news to share on behalf of Allen
Elementary and Westview Elementary. Ms. Saunders thanked the
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school system for being a great partner to the American Heart
Association. She presented a plaque as a token of appreciation to the
top schools that year after year support the American Heart
Association and inspire their children to live healthier lives. Allen
Elementary came in second place raising $14,752 and Westview came
in first place raising $15,002.00. Margo Williams, Principal at
Westview introduced Brin Lemaster from her school who has had
open heart surgery.
B. Junior ROTC Program Recognition – Colonel McConnell
Colonel McConnell recognized that last May the County and City
hosted the 67th consecutive Annual Armed Forces Parade. It is one of
the longest standing parades of its kind in the nation. The Marine
Corps was highlighted this year and the celebration was the largest in
history for our community with over 90 parade entrants and over 70
tables sold for the luncheon. Hamilton County Schools were well
represented by over 1520 students who marched either as a band or a
JROTC unit. Over 540 students marched with 10 of our high school
bands and, for the first time, with one of our middle school bands.
Over 980 cadets marched with all 10 of our JROTC units. Our Armed
Forces Celebration events are funded by Hamilton County and
planned & executed by the Chattanooga Area Veterans Council and its
standing Armed Forces Celebration Planning Committee. My office
judges all JROTC marching units, including guest units from outside
Hamilton County, to select the top 3 winners. Making the
presentations tonight are Retired Navy CAPT Mickey McCamish,
Chairman CAVC, and Commissioner Joe Graham, Civilian Co-
Chairman of the Armed Forces Celebration Planning Committee. The
third place winner is the Trojan Battalion from Soddy Daisy High
School. Accepting for Soddy Daisy is JROTC Department Head,
Major Redlin, and Cadet Hawkins, Battalion Commander. Second
place winner is the First for Freedom Battalion from Central High
School. Accepting for Central is JROTC Department Head,
Lieutenant Colonel Brooks; Battalion Command Sergeant Major,
Cadet Anderson; the Battalion XO, Cadet Keohavong (pronounced “
Gayhavong”); and Battalion Commander, Cadet Eddy. And the winner
of the JROTC marching competition is the Lion Battalion from Red
Bank High School and its Leadership Academy. Accepting for Red
Bank is JROTC Department Head, Lieutenant Colonel Enicks, and
Cadet Pouncy, Colonel of Cadets.
C. Recognition of Board Members
Dr. Kelly recognized Dr. Welch, Mrs. Horn, and Mr. Ricks outgoing
Board members for their service on the Board. Each Board member
was presented with a plaque.
III. Delegations
A. Dan Liner, HCEA
Mr. Liner spoke in support of teachers in relation to a news article that
focused on the number 29 and it should have focused on 71 because
71% of teachers are effective or highly effective. He stated that there
should be celebrating for the teaching and learning that is going on in
every building. He further stated that last year graduates were awarded
millions of dollars in scholarship money that was not acknowledged
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by the media. There are students who score very high on the ACT and
those numbers are not reported by the media. There is a strategic plan
of action to address the 29% because Dr. Kelly along with his
administrative team has articulated what the plan is. He also
expressed appreciation for the vote in July to ratify the MOU
(Memorandum of Understanding).
B. Michelle Lawrence – Did not attend the meeting.
C. Jim Watson, Representing McKamey Animal Center
He spoke of a program started by McKamey called PAWS for
Reading. This is where students read to animals. Hixson Elementary
has agreed to be the pilot school this year with blanket approval and
transportation. He recommended 2nd
graders go to McKamey in
groups of 25. He requested bus transportation for one day a month and
blanket approval. Mrs. Levine will coordinate the process with Mr.
Watson.
D. Linda Sulllivan,
Former teacher at The Howard School. She addressed the fact that
there are 216 non speaking English students. She stated the
administration and staff have worked overtime to fulfill the needs of
these students. They make up over 33% of the student population. Her
feeling is that there are not enough teachers to take care of these
students’ needs.
IV. Approval of the Minutes of the Special Called Session of April 21, 2016
and Regular Session of April 21, 2016
Dr. Highlander made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Thurman, to approve the
minutes of the Special Called Session of April 21, 2016 and the Regular
Session of April 21, 2016.
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
V. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mr. Ricks made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Horn, to approve the Consent
Agenda.
Mrs. Thurman requested to pull item C. 1. 3. Public Consulting Group
Contract; C. 2. 5. Beverly Tyner; D. 2. Telecommunications Position; and D.
3. The new position.
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
Chairman Welch recognized Mrs. Thurman to speak on the items that were
pulled from the agenda. Mrs. Thurman asked about the early approval of the
Public Consulting Group (C.1.3). (Addendum I) She noted the supporting
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document was not attached. It was provided at the meeting to each Board
member. It says PCG in its discretion may require a fee in advance to cover
a portion of the staff time required to clarify the scope of work. She stated
she did not know what the fee is and that waiver of this fee is on a certain
change order request does not preclude PCG from charging this fee on
future requests. She asked for clarification on what that means including
what is the fee, how much is it, how much are they willing to waive? It was
already approved through emergency approval – she asked for more
clarification. Dr. McDade explained that there is no up-front cost there is a
flat fee for the program that is paid every year. It is just a continuation of
the program. Ms. Jordan stated that if some customization of the program
was required due to a specific type of student then there might have to be a
revisit to the contract but this has been the standard contract. Attorney
Bennett clarified further by reading more detail from the actual contract. He
further explained that it could include additional programming. It was
clarified that if that were necessary, it would have to come back to the
Board for additional funding. They couldn’t just send a bill for services.
Mrs. Thurman made a motion, seconded by Mr. Galloway, to approve item
C.1.3. Public Consulting Group contract.
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
Chairman Welch recognized Mrs. Thurman to speak on Item C.2.5 Beverly
Tyner contract. Mrs. Thurman stated that this name has shown up on many
consulting contracts over the many years she has served on the Board. She
further stated instead of having the same consultants over and over doing
the same thing, this needs to be really looked and find out if this is really
doing what she promised it would do. She continued discussion stating she
does not think it is doing what was promised because there is no result. She
just feels the Board may need to look elsewhere some time.
Dr. Martin asked Dr. Kelly where the system goes to search for consultants.
Dr. Kelly stated that Dr. Tyner has had success with East Side. They have a
similar population as the iZone schools. A RFP is provided and companies
or individuals can respond. They are then evaluated to see which one is the
best fit for the need of the school. Dr. Martin asked how many responded to
this RFP. Dr. Kelly stated that the system reached out to Mrs. Tyner
because of the success she had at East Side. Ms. Mosley stated that teachers
get wonderful training and then end up at the schools outside of the inner
city. As new teachers come in they have to be trained also. Mr. Galloway
stated that if the system uses someone who has been successful it makes
sense not to bring in someone else. If someone isn’t successful then those
people shouldn’t be used. Dr. Highlander asked for clarification if this was
Title III money. Chairman Welch stated it is Title II funding (iZone
carryover). Discussion continued.
Ms. Mosley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ricks, to put item C.1.3.
Beverly Tyner contract back on the agenda.
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ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Galloway, Dr. Highlander, Mrs. Horn, Dr.
Martin, Ms. Mosley, Mr. Ricks, Mr. Testerman, and Chairman Welch voted
aye. Mrs. Thurman voted nay.
MOTION APPROVED
Chairman Welch recognized Mrs. Thurman to speak on Item D.2.
Telecommunications Positions. Mrs. Thurman stated she wanted the
explanation as to why these positions were needed to be given to the public.
Dr. McDade explained in the past the system has used Hamilton County
Telecommunications to take care of the phone systems but they are now
going in a different direction and have asked to separate from us and for us
to take care of our own phones. So the request is for two positions to be
under IT to go out and take care of our current phone systems. Mr.
Testerman asked Dr. McDade if the schools still have to contribute school
funds for part of their communication lines. Dr. McDade answered yes sir.
He further stated that a plan in the works to alleviate that expense.
Mrs. Thurman made a motion, seconded by Mr. Testerman, to put item D.2.
Telecommunications Positions back on the agenda and approve.
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
Chairman Welch stated next is the request for a new position (D.3.) by Dr.
Kelly and Ms. Stewart. Mrs. Thurman asked that Ms. Stewart explain
exactly what this position is please. Ms. Stewart stated this would be a
communications coordinator who would report directly to Dr. Kelly. They
would manage media requests, open record requests, and also be a liaison
for communication with the School Board. Ms. Mosley asked if this was an
effort to improve the correct identity in the community. Chairman Welch
said it is to improve a whole lot of things but number one it is to keep the
Chairman from having to coordinate half of this and two it is to keep our
staff from having to coordinate this. He further stated there needs to be
someone the media knows to call. Ms. Stewart stated that one big
improvement will be communication both for the Board and for the
community. Mrs. Thurman stated she saw no improvement when we had
one before, don’t know what it will pay, don’t know what the job
description will look like. Chairman Welch stated it is a coordinator
position and not a director so the salary will be lower than before. Dr.
Martin stated he thought the Board needed to wait and focus on getting a
Superintendent and as he restructures that may be a recommendation he
brings to the Board. He stated further he isn’t interested in hiring a lot of
staff. He is not opposed to the concept but doesn’t think it should be done
right now. Ms. Mosley stated she feels it is a needed position to report the
positive and not just the negative. Discussion continued. Mr. Ricks called
for the vote.
Mr. Ricks made a motion, seconded by Ms. Mosley, to put item D.3. New
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Communications Coordinator position back on the agenda and approve.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Galloway, Mrs. Horn, Ms. Mosley, Mr. Ricks,
Mr. Testerman, and Chairman Welch voted aye. Dr. Highlander, Dr. Martin
and Mrs. Thurman voted nay.
MOTION APPROVED
A. Executive Committee Report – Approval of the Executive
Committee Report for period of July 21, 2016 through August 18,
2016.
B. School Operations – Zac Brown
(1) Field Trips
(a) Dr. Robert Sharpe and Le Andrea Ware (1) (Addendum II)
#1 Sale Creek Middle/High School: Forty-seven cadets
enrolled in JROTC will travel to
Ft. Sumner, South Carolina September 8-10, 2016 to
attend leadership training.
C. Finance and Business – Christie Jordan
(1) Bids
(a) Purchase of Dual Purpose Paper for Warehouse Inventory
(Bid File 16-55)
(b) Recommended approval to participate in the NCPA
cooperative (National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance)
(c) Requesting approval to purchase Rosetta Stone, a
language learning software
(d) Contract to Furnish & Install Fencing Materials & Supplies
(Bid File 17-10)
(e) PowerSchool Benchmark Assessment Modules/Services
Contract
(f) Ratification of Emergency/Early approval to increase
the amount for the annual cost of Smart Find Express
contract. (g) Ratification of Emergency/Early approval of the Public
Consulting Group contract. (h) For your information is the purchase of motor fuel. (2) Conferences and Consultants
(a) Dr. Terry Stevenson. Funding Source: Self-Funded Bible in
the Schools Program
(b) Georgia ETA/Brenda Fitzgerald “The Complete Reading
Series” (CRS) Funding Source: Federal Title II Private
School Budget
(c) Sunistanai Educational Consulting. Funding Source: NSF
Project Inspire Residency Grant
(d) Teachers Development Group Funding Source: NSF Project
Inspire Residency Grant
(d) Dr. Beverly Tyner, iZone Schools Funding Source: Federal
Title II and the iZone carryover request
(3) Financial Reports
Due to year-end closing, the financial statements for the month of
June are not available. The state year-end financial report will be
submitted to the Board upon completion.
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(4) Budget Amendments
(a) Federal and Self-funded
(1) Community Donations-Schools Self-Funded
Program, totaling $952
(2) Maintenance Recyclables Self-Funded Program,
totaling $13,086
(3) Flower Fund Self-Funded Program, totaling
$7,460
(b) Appropriation of Unassigned Fund Balance (1) Approval is recommended to appropriate unassigned
fund balance in the amount of $2,135,000. These
funds will be used to convert the current HCDE
telephone system from analog lines to VOIP (Voice
Over Internet Protocol) for all schools at a cost of
approximately $2,000,000 and repair the foundation at
Westview Elementary at a cost of $135,000.
(Addendum III) (5) Grant Application Requests
(a) UTC – An Interdisciplinary CubeSat Research and
STEM Education Platform. (Funded by NSF for
$354,045. Contact- Jill Levine.) (b) UTC – REU Site: An Interdisciplinary CubeSat Research
and STEM Education Platform. (Funded by NSF for
$360,551. Contact- Jill Levine.)
(c) Safe Schools Climate – Building Strong Brains: Adverse
Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Initiative. (Funded by State
of Tennessee Dept. of Children’s Services for $141,194.
Contact- Karen S. Glenn)
(d) UTC – Introduction to Sustainability: Using a Zero+ Energy
Building as a Living Lab for Students. (Funded by NSF for
$1,049,235. Contact- Jill Levine.)
D. Human Resources – Stacy E. Stewart (a) Request for New Positions (2) – Stacy E. Stewart
(b) Request for New Positions (2) – Stacy Stewart/Dr. McDade
(c) Request for New Position (1) – Stacy Stewart/Dr. Kelly
(Addendum IV)
VI. Administrative Matters – Dr. Lee McDade A. First Reading of Board Policies:
(1) Board Policy 5.205 - Retirement
(2) Board Policy 6.201 – Compulsory Attendance Ages
(3) Board Policy 6.309 – Zero Tolerance Offenses
(4) Board Policy 1.200 Methods of Elections – First and Final
Reading
(5) Board Policy 1.201 Duties of Officers – First and Final Reading
(Addendum V – Items 4 and 5)
Chairman Welch asked if all items were first reading. He stated there
would be no action required. Dr. McDade stated that items 4 and 5 are
first and final readings so the chairmanship and vice chairmanship at
the next meeting. These items will be voted on together. Chairman
Welch reminded the Board that this was discussed at the policy
meeting the prior week.
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Dr. Highlander made a motion, seconded by Mr. Galloway, to approve
Board Policies 1.200 and 1.201.
Mrs. Thurman asked for an explanation for the public. Dr. McDade
stated current Board policy doesn’t give a way to select a chairman
and vice chairman. This allows you to replace those positions since
both will be leaving this month. Dr. Martin stated that the motion was
on all five. Clarification was made that the vote was only for items 4.
and 5, Policy 1.200 and Policy 1.201. Dr. Martin clarified that if
approved, the Board member with the longest tenure, Mrs. Thurman in
this case, would be the person who would call the meeting to order
and the first item of business of the new Board is the election of the
new chairman for the year. Attorney Bennett stated he couldn’t
remember the policy specifically says that officers are elected at the
quarterly business meeting in September or if it says the first meeting
in September. If it is the quarterly business meeting then it will be the
regular meeting. Ms. Mosley stated it said at the first regular meeting
in September each year the Board shall organize by electing a
chairman, a vice-chairman and a TLN representative to serve one year
terms or until a successor is named. So it is the first regular meeting in
September instead of a special called meeting. Mrs. Thurman would
serve as the Chairman until the next regular business meeting unless
the Board wanted to suspend the rules and elect and officer then which
you could. Discussion continued.
Dr. Martin made a motion, seconded by Mr. Galloway, to adopt
policies 1.200 and 1.201.
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 UNAMIOUSLY APPROVED
Mrs. Thurman asked about the first reading of Board Policy 5.205 –
Retirement – they get $40 if the teacher submits their notice on or
before February 1st and completes the remainder of their contract and
further provided that the administration shall not report this bonus to
the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System as part of the teacher’s
final compensation. Can we do that? Ms. Stewart stated that was never
report to TCRS and it was put in the policy to make it clear – we’ve
never done that and we don’t intend to. She continued with it is illegal
to do that. Attorney Bennett stated that came up at another district and
there was some question about whether that was permitted or not and
there is a state rule that says it is absolutely not. So Attorney Bennett
recommended that it be added to the policy.
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Mrs. Thurman asked about the compulsory attendance. She stated
there is a clause that she really likes about being 18 years old and are
causing problems and the principal says the student is a discipline
problem they do not have to allow the student to continue in the
school. She stated she was glad to have that statement because it
allowed the principals and teachers to get rid of some of the issues
they have had to deal with in the past.
VII. Board Matters
A. Request to Name Conference Room Area at Red Bank High
(Addendum VI)
Chairman Welch stated a committee had been formed to rename a
conference room after Don Bishop. There has been a large renovation
to turn the library into a community hub. Chairman Welch stated he
thought naming something for Mr. Bishop was entirely appropriate.
Dr. Highlander made a motion, seconded by Mr. Testerman, to
rename the conference room after Don Bishop.
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
B. Release the Report of the External Investigation by Courtney Bullard
of Spears, Moore, Rebman and Williams of the Ooltewah High School
Basketball Program.
Chairman Welch stated that everyone had received the final copy of
the external investigation regarding Ooltewah, had a chance to meet,
and to ask Mr. Bennett any questions.
Mr. Galloway made a motion, seconded by Mr. Testerman, to release
the report of the external investigation regarding the Ooltewah High
Basketball team.
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
Dr. Welch announced that Dr. Kelly would hold a press conference at
10:00 a.m. tomorrow (Friday) in the Board room for the media.
C. Resolution for Rebuilding the Football Stadium at The Howard
School – George Ricks (Addendum VI)
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Mr. Ricks stated he had been on the Board from 2008-2016 and he has
really enjoyed serving as representative. He continued that the
resolution is to build a new stadium and track for Howard School.
The Howard School sports program has produced some of the top
athletes not only in this city but in the nation. He named several local
athletes who have endured the poor conditions of the sports facilities.
He continued that students are still enduring these poor conditions so
he is asking the Board to support a motion for a resolution to build a
new football stadium and track for Howard School on property owned
by the school system next to Howard. (Addendum IV) Discussion
continued with several other Board members stating the needs in their
district in relation to sports facilities.
Chairman Welch made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Horn, to submit
the resolution to the County Commission in support of Howard
School.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Galloway, Dr. Highlander, Mrs. Horn, Dr.
Martin, Ms. Mosley, Mr. Ricks, Mr. Testerman, and Chairman Welch
voted aye. Mrs. Thurman voted nay.
MOTION APPROVED
VIII. Schedule of Events/Announcements
Chairman Welch confirmed with Mrs. Thurman that there would be a
Special Called Session on September 13 to elect a chairman. Also an
announcement that search firms will be interviewed after the election of the
chairman. The meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m.
Several Board members expressed their appreciation to the outgoing Board
members for their service and congratulated Mrs. Thurman on her victory.
A.
C.
September 5, 2016
Labor Day
(Holiday)
September 8, 2016
Board of Education
Agenda Session
Board Room
5:00 p.m.
B.
September 15, 2016
Board of Education
Quarterly Session
Board Room
5:00 p.m.
.
Chairman Welch adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
Hamilton County Department of Education3074 Hickory Valley Road
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421
Request for Emergency/Early Approval
MEMORANDUM
To: Executive Committee of the Board
Kirk Kelly, Interim Superintendent
From: Nancy Reed, SpecialProgramsJill Levine, Chief Academic Officer
Re: Public Consulting Group
Date: July 14, 2016
The attached request requires approval of the Boardof Education. The reasonthis item was not submitted within the timeframe necessaryfor it to be placedon the agenda for a scheduled Board session is as follows:
We could not do P.O.\s until alter July Pl and had to get another quote and
sole source letter elated after July Pr. Due to vacations, etc., we are now getting
this processed. We will send it to the August Board meeting. The PCG contract
total is $10,631.67 dated July 1, 2016-Junc 30, 2017. We need to push this through
as quickly as possible. Thank you!
(Signatures on file in the Purchasing Department)
Director/OriginatorSignature Assistant: Superintendent
APPROVED:
(Signatures on file in the Purchasing Department)
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Superintendent Board Chairman
PUBLIC CONSULTINGCROUP
401 Church St. Suile 2420. Nashville. TN 3?2
PublicConsuItingGroup.com/education615 933 5300 lei 615 933 5301 fax
Deliver To:
Hamilton County Schools3074 Hickory Valley RoadChattanooga, Tennessee 37421
Comments or Special Instructions:
A 57$5/
Services Estimate
Issued Date:
Monday, July 11, 2016
The following estimate is for the services requested. The School System and PCG may agree to additional services foradditional fees, to be agreed upon in an additional written agreement/contract.
Customization: Following the request of School System and the negotiation of a mutually agreeable scope of work, PCGcan prepare customized programming in addition to that available in PCG standard products. PCG in its discretion mayrequire a fee in advance to cover a portion of the staff time required to clarify the scope of work, finalize technicalspecifications, create test plans, determine pricing for the change request, and obtain approval from the client on timeline,scope, and cost. Waiver of this fee on a certain change order request does not preclude PCG from charging this fee onfuture requests.
If you have any questions or comments regarding this quotation, please feel free to contact Alicia Stewart at 615.983.5333or astewart@pcgus.com. This quotation is valid for 45 days from the issued date.
DescriptionEdPlan™ 504
Continuation of services in each renewal year includes:• administrative user support• one WebEx refresher training session• tri-annual district meetings• quarterly statewide EdPlan504™ district calls• hosting, maintenance, documentation
Paperless for EdPlan™ 504Paperless services each renewal year includes:
• 7,500 pages monthly for EasyFax• 25 MB monthly for Paperclip monthly.
*PCGcan provide Sen/ice Estimate if additional usage if needed.
PCG Services Purchase Order Confirmation
July 1,2016-June 30,2017
$7,737.61
$2,894.06
Please email your district purchase order to jstem@pcgus.com or fax to 615-983-5301 Attention: Jennifer Stem
PUBLIC CONSULTINGGROUP
Tuesday, July 12,2016
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Hamilton County Department of Education3074 Hickory Valley RoadChattanooga, Tennessee 37421
To Whom It May Concern:
PCG provides the Special Education Management program to all Tennessee school systems through a contract withthe State of Tennessee, effective from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2022 (contract number 44346/33136-000115).PCG offers additional services that may be used in conjunction with the EdPlan™ Special Education Managementservice. This letter represents Public Consulting Group, Inc. (PCG) as the sole source provider of the EdPlan 504system, as defined below, which is a component of the EdPlan Special Education Data Management System.
Description of the Sole Source Service
• EdPlan 504 is PCG Education's management solution for helping school districts meet the requirements ofSection 504 and providing efficient and effective management of information for students v/ho qualify for 504plans under the federal legislation. EdPlan 504 is an add-on module to the district's existing Special EducationManagement system. PCG's EdPlan 504 module is built on the same platform as EdPlan Special EducationManagement and is an extension of the district's existing implementation. The 504 module includes: thesystem, user support, standard updates and documentation, an annual WebEx refresher training, two districtupdate meetings, and quarterly all-district Mid-South 504 calls.
Due to the technological, specialized and unique nature of the EdPlan 504 System being within the EdPlan SpecialEducation Management tool, PCG should be considered the sole source provider for this procurement.
While PCG currently maintains the statewide IEP special education module and the integrated service documentationsolution for the State of Tennessee, PCG has implemented the optional module in at least one Tennessee district.Thus, our solution is compliant with Tennessee regulations and conforms to Tennessee-specific user requirements.
Ifyou have any questions or comments regarding this sole source letter, please feel free to contact me at 615.983.5311or via e-mail at RAmmons@pcgus.com. You may also contact Alicia Stewart at 615.983.5333 or via e-mail atAStewart@pcgus.com. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Robbie C. Ammons
Manager
414 Union Street. Suite 1100, Nashville. Tennessee 37219 Telephone: (615) 983-5300
HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
BID OPENING -JULY 25, 2016
PURCHASE OF MOTOR FUEL
TABULATION SHEET
BIDDERS: Sweetwater ValleyOil Co.
Mansfield Oil Co. Collins Oil Co. and
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Recommend Award of Bid to: Sweetwater Valley Oil Company
Funds provided by: Warehouse Inventory Fund
HAMILTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION3074 Hickory Valley Road
Chattanooga, TN 37421
MEMORANDUM
TO: Hamilton County Board of EducationDr. Kirk Kelly, Interim Superintendent
FROM: Dr. Robert Sharpe - Director, Secondary OperationsLe Andrea Ware - Director, Secondary Operations
DATE: August 18,2016
RE: Overnight Field Trips
This is to request Board approval of the following overnight field trip:
# 1. Sale Creek Middle/High School: Forty-seven cadets enrolled in JROTC will travel toFt. Sumner, South Carolina September 8-10, 2016 to attend leadership training.
HAMILTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONRequest for Field Experience
• Day B Overnight (Must go 10 Hoard ibr Approval) Today's Date: 9Aug 2016• Career/Tech. • Elementary Q Exceptional Ed. • PreK H Secondary
School Sale Creek High School Destination Citadel, JAB Charlston, Ft. Sumner, SC
TripDate(s) 8-10 Sep 2016 Group/Gradej_RQTC ^2Departure Date and Time 2:45 p.m Thurs, 8Sep 2016 Rchir[1 Date :nul Tjnic JjUO p.m. Sat., 10 Sep 2016Provisions for those not attending Substitute teacher// Physical Training DayInstructional value Historic Value, Military Academy Knowledge, Teamwork. LeadershipEvaluation JROTC Seniors will prepare historical presentations forlhe group ___
Fee Requested $ 9? Ilow Acquired? Cash Collection __
Total* of Students ^]_ Total fl ofTtochers/ChaperonesJ Nurse Required: • Yes H No
Number of subs needed J Funding source for subs _JR0TC• Total HofStudents with 504 Plan _? Modifications Needed _j• Total ft ofStudents with Disabilities 0 Modifications Needed 0
Transportation: The PRINCIPAL is responsible for verifying thai ALL drivers are properly licensed and insured.County School Bus Drivers} Cost SHandicap Accessible Bus ' osl *Charter Bus (Board Approved) Malone Busing (Cadet Command Paid S2.450 of the cost) cost S^3S0Cars List Driver(s) Cost S
WRITTEN parental permission (and medical information, ifovernight) for each student is required and must bereceived beforethe student is permitted to attend.
List Chancrones:
Staff: LTC Storey, SFC Clark. Tom GardnerParents: Lofi Storey, Julie Bowman. Anita Defore, Bonnie Cordell, Andy Coulter
Background checks on nonHCDE employee chaperones. Have you complied? __Yes
^Overnights Only♦Numberof students not attending for economic reasons _°
•Number oftrips this group expects to take which will require funds j*.
♦Estimated cost to parent support groups for this trip S_°_
♦Projects studentshave undertaken to secure funds 0
*Co-ed trips require co-ed chaperones. Have you complied? __Ycs
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Rev 7/2016 LBSecondary Operations
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HAMILTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 3074 Hickory Valley Road
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421
ACTION ITEM TO: Hamilton County Board of Education Dr. Kirk Kelly, Interim Superintendent FROM: Christie N. Jordan, Assistant Superintendent of Finance DATE: August 18. 2016 RE: Budget Amendment – Appropriation of Unassigned Fund Balance Approval is recommended to appropriate unassigned fund balance in the amount of $2,135,000. These funds will be used to convert the current HCDE telephone system from analog lines to VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) for all schools at a cost of approximately $2,000,000 and repair the foundation at Westview Elementary at a cost of $135,000. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the following budget amendment. Source of Funds: 10000000 - 30009000 Unassigned Fund Balance $2,135,000 Use of Funds: 19060000 – 52613999 Telecommunications Contracted Services $2,000,000 78210000 - 59005901 Transfer to Capital Maintenance $ 135,000 NEXT AGENDA ITEM BACK TO AGENDA
Hamilton County Department of Education 3074 Hickory Valley Road
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421 Phone (423) 209-8400
MEMORANDUM To: Hamilton County Board of Education From: Dr. Kirk Kelly, Interim Superintendent Stacy E. Stewart, Assistant Superintendent for HR Date: August 18, 2016 Subject: Request for New Position I am requesting to add one position, Communications Coordinator, to the Central Office staff. This individual would manage the communications with the School Board and also media relations for the district. This position will be a full-time classified (non-licensed) position with benefits. I recommend a starting salary at Grade 32, which (at Step 0) would be approximately $57,284.50 plus benefits. Please do not hesitate to ask should you have questions regarding this request. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
HAMILTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
3074 HICKORY VALLEY ROAD
CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE 37421
MEMORANDUM
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Hamilton County Board of Education
Kirk Kelly. Ed.D.Interim Superintendent
Lee McDade. Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent. Campus Support
August 18.2016
First and Final ReadingBoard Policies 1.200 and 1.20
Method of Elections
Duties of Officers
It is necessary to revise two of our current board policies under School Board Operations in orderto provide for a provision in the event that a vice chairman is unable to perform his or her duties.The revision of board policy 1.201 will correct this gap in our current policy, and the revision ofboard policy 1.200 will remove unnecessary duplication of provisions stated in board policy1.201.
A copy of the current policies and the proposed new policies are attached for your approval.
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At the first regular meeting in September each year, the Board shall organize by electing a chairman, avice chairman and a TLN representative to serve one-year terms or until a successor isnamed. In the eventthat an officer's seat on the board is vacated, the Board shall elect a successor to servethe remainder ofthe officer's term. Each board officer shall be eligible for re-election.
Ifno officer of the Board isserving at the time of the organizational meeting, the most senior membershall call the meeting to order and preside until a chairman iselected as the first order of business.
If the office of chairman is vacated prior to the expiration of the annual term, the vice chairman shallassume all responsibilities of the chairman until a newchairman is elected.
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At the first regular meeting in September each year, the Board shall organize by electing a chairman.1a vice chairman and a TLN representative to serveone-year terms or until a successor is named. Inthe event that an officer's seat on the board is vacated, the Board shall elect a successor to serve theremainder of the officer's term. Each board officer shall be eligible for re-election.
If no officer of the Doard is .serving at the lime of the organizational meeting, the most scniur membershall call the meeting to order and preside until a chairman is elected as the first order of business.
If the office of chairman is vacated prior to the expiration of the annual term, the vice chairman shallassume all responsibilities of the chairman until a new ehairman is elected.
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CHAIRMAN
The chairman of the Board shall have the following duties:
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To assist the director of schools in preparing meeting agendas:To preside at all meetings of the Board; 'To appoint committees authorized by the Board: 'To function as chairman of the executive committee; 'To countersign all warrants authorized by the Board and issued by the director of schools forall expenditures of the school system; •To conduct Board hearings; 2To prepare the school budget with the directorof schools;3To authorize the use of mechanical checkwriting equipment:ATocertify the value of surplus property valued less than $250;5 andTo carry out other such duties as may be assigned by the Board.
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The vice chairman shall assume the duties of the chairman in his/her absence or function as the chairman
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SECRETARY
The director of schools, as the executive officer of the Board, shall serve as secretary to the Board. He/she shall conduct all correspondence of the Board, keep and preserve all of its records, receive all reportsacquired by the Board, and see that such reports are in proper form. He/she has the right to advise onany question under consideration but has no vote.
The Board may assign the keeping of the minutes to a clerk; however, the responsibility resides with thedirector of schools.
CHAIRMAN PRO TEM
A chairman pro tern shall be elected to preside during a meeting when neither the chairman nor the vicechairman is present.
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1. TCA 49-2-205
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CHAIRMAN
The chairman of the Board shall have the following duties:
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VICE CHAIRMAN
The vice chairman shall assume the duties of the chairman in his/her absence or function as the chairman
until a new chairman can be elected in the event the chairman is incapacitated or the office becomesvacant.
SECRETARY
The director of schools, as the executive officer of the Board, shall serve as secretary to the Board. He/she shall conduct all correspondence of the Board, keep and preserve all of its records, receive all reportsacquired by the Board, and see that such reports are in proper form. He/she has the right to advise onany question under consideration but has no vote.The Board may assign the keeping of the minutes to a clerk; however, the responsibility resides withthe director of schools.
CHAIRMAN PRO TEM
A chairman pro tern shall be elected to preside during a meeting when neither the chairman nor the vicechairman is present. In the event that both the Chairman and Vice Chairman are absent or incapacitated,or in the event that both offices become vacant for whatever reason, then the most senior member of
the Board shall serve as the Chairman Pro Tern until such time as the Board elects new officers. In the
event that two or more members of the Board have equal seniority, then the Chairman Pro Tern shallbe determined by blind draw.
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1. TCA 49-2-205 4. TCA 49-2-1132. TCA49-5-512(5)(6) 5. TCA 49-6-20073. TCA49-2-203(10)(A)(i)
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Role of the Board 1.101
Duties of Board Members 1.202
HAMILTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION3074 HICKORY VALLEY ROAD
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
MEMORANDUM
TO: Hamilton County Board of EducationDr. Kirk Kelly, Interim Superintendent
FROM: Zac Brown, Assistant Superintendent for School OperationsLeAndrea Ware, Director of Secondary Operations
DATE: August 18,2016
RE; REQUEST TO NAME CONFERENCE ROOM AREA IN HONOR OFDON BISHOP
We are requesting your approval to name the newly created conference room at Red Bank HighSchool, "The Don Bishop Conference Room." In recognition for his contribution to thecommunity and education as a whole, a committee made up of various members made the initialrequest to honor him in this way and we concur with their request.
Along with this request, we are submitting the list of committee members, a written justificationfor the honor, and signatures in support.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
PrincipalElaine D. Harper
640 Morrison Springs RdChattanooga TN 37415
Auuusi4. 2016
Hamilton County Board of Education3074 Hickory Valley RoadChattanooga. TN 37421
Assistant PrincipalsMonica Gordon
Wendell Weathers
423-874-1900
School Board Members:
During the summer of 2016 the Red Bank High School library underwent a renovation totransform it into "The Hub."" As pari of the renovation a conference room was created that willserve as a meeting space for RBI IS students, faculty, and the wider Red Bank community.
A committee met on July 25. 2016 and voted to submit a request to the Hamilton County Boardof Education to name the space '"The Don Bishop Conference Room"* in honor of his exceptionalcontributions as principal to Red Bank High School. We would like lo dedicate the space at theend of the RBI-IS Mali of Fame Ceremony on September 23. 2016.
Attached lo this letter is a list of the committee members, a written justification for the honor,and signatures in support. Please let me know ifany additional documentation is required. Thankyou for your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
Elaine HarperPrincipalRed Bank High School
Don Bishop
Someoneonce said, "You have to put in many, many, manytinyefforts that nobody sees or appreciatesbefore youachieve anything worthwhile." This statement describes the career of Don Bishop at RedBank High School. Mr. Bishop began his career as a biology teacher and a football coach. From theclassroom he became the assistant principal and ended his long career as principal of Red Bank. Hiscontributions were many and his days were longas he devoted 30 plus years to this school.
He worked tirelessly to introduce the age of technology to the staff and students for the first time. Itwasa change that did not comeeasy. As an administrator, he rekindled his loveof beingaround thestudents by driving the bus formany field trips and participating with them at the Okefenokee Swamp inFlorida and the science labs in Colorado. He could beseen at every extracurricular activity -encouraging, praising, and supporting the students.
Mr. Bishop encouraged the teachers to try new methods ofreaching kids and supported his faculty inevery way. He had a great deal of pride Inthe academic success of the students, teachers, athleticteams,the band, the ROTC program and every other facetthat makes up a high school. Someof themostsuccessfulyears at Red Bank were under his leadership.
He worked with people in the community to help theschool and in turn, had the school help thecommunity. He was partofthecatalyst that began the Red Bank High School Hall of Fame. Itwas a wayto honor graduates who have been successful in theirpersonal and professional lives and who haveimpacted our city, state, countryand somewho have even beenworldchangers.
While Mr. Bishop was a giant ofa man, he had a very tender heart. He was quick to laugh andshareoldstories. He could justas quickly be sternand right a wrong before itgot out of hand.
He gave his life to Red Bank High School. There was never a jobtoo big or one too small that hewouldn't do. His "handy-man" skills fixed many things that would breakdown in the schoolor on an oldbus called The Blue Goose that carried students onfield trips.
Real success is finding your lifework in the work that you love. Don Bishop loved Red Bank High Schooland he was successful in his job because oftheamount ofhard work he putforth and his love for kidsand watching them succeed along the way.
Jonathan Welch
Elaine Harper
Lauren Turner
Karen Hatter
Lauren Coyne
Casey Christopher
Edna Clemmons
Matt Johnson
Don Bishop Conference Room
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RESOLUTION TO BUILD NEW FOOTBALL STADIUM AND TRACK FOR HOWARD SCHOOL
The Howard School sport program hasproduce some of the top athletes not only in thiscity but thenation. Reggie White Pro Football Hall of Famer played football for 3 years on a contaminated field inRed Gaston football stadium. LaQuisha Jackson memberof University of Missouri track team, one of thetop high school female sprinters in the nation didn't have a track to practice on while at Howard.Howard community have been asking for better condition for its student for manyyears. But its athletescontinue to played football on an unsafe field and practice track at other school which is unsafe forstudent who walk back to Howard after practice.
It is time to bring the promise of a new Stadium and track for Howard to the forefront, therefore I'masking the Hamilton County School Board to support a motion for a resolution to build a New FootballStadiumand Track for Howard School on property owned bySchool system next to Howard school.
This resolution isasking the County Commission to fund or partner with other to build a facility that willserve the students of Howard and the Community at large.
Whereas The Howard School Football stadium and track has been deteriorating for manyyearsand
conditions are getting worse.
Whereasthere have been talk of a newfacility for a long time but Howard athletes continueto play on a
contaminated field and raw sewage still come up in stadium restrooms.
Whereas the track team practice off campus which limit participation and many students walk back to
Howard under unsafe conditions (late in evening/gang activities in area)
Whereas the Howard community, alumni, boosters, supporters, parents and students support this
resolution to build a new football stadium and track for Howard school
Therefore be it resolved that the HamiltonCounty Board of Education request that the County
Commission fund or partner with others to fund and build a sport facility on property owned by the
School system next to Howard school.
The stadium and track will serve students of Howard and the Community at large.
Submitted by: George E. Ricks Sr., District 4 School Board Member 2004-2016
Date: August 18, 2016
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