August 23 2018 Board Minutes
The Jackson County Board of Education met in regular session on August 23, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Office. Members present were Mark Brown, Jeff Lynn, James Childress, Amanda Taylor, Mark Allen, and Marty Woolbright. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mark Brown.
A motion made by Mark Allen, seconded by James Childress, approved the following consent agenda:
- Adopted the agenda
- Approved the July 19, 2018 meeting minutes
Motion carried all ayes.
Director Joe Barlow presented a certificate of appreciation to Jeff Lynn for his distinguished service to the Jackson County School System.
A motion made by Marty Woolbright, seconded by Jeff Lynn, gave permission to the School Nutrition Program to advertise bids for a steamer at JCMS. Motion carried all ayes.
A motion made by James Childress, seconded by Marty Woolbright, approved the following policy revisions:
- 4.608 Transcript Alterations (2nd Reading)
- 5.118 Background Investigations (2nd Reading)
- 6.300 Code of Conduct (Replacing 6.313 Discipline Procedures)
- 1.701 School District Planning
- 1.901 Charter School Applications
- 4.206 Homebound Instructions
- 6.200 Attendance
Motion carried all ayes.
A motion made by Mark Allen, seconded by Amanda Taylor, approved on 1st Reading the following new policies:
- 1.900 Charter School Authorizing Principles
- 1.902 Charter School Agreements
- 1.903 Charter School Oversight
- 1.904 Charter School Intervention
- 1.905 Charter School Renewal
- 1.906 Charter School Revocation
- 3.202 District Water Testing
- 6.2001 Attendance During Postsecondary Visits
Motion carried all ayes.
A motion made by Marty Woolbright, seconded by Amanda Taylor, approved the 2018-19 Non-Teaching Pay Scale. Motion carried all ayes.
A motion made by James Childress, seconded by Marty Woolbright, approved the 2018-19 Teacher/Principal/System-Wide Pay Scale. Motion carried all ayes.
Dr. Myra West, Director of TCAT Livingston, addressed school board members expressing her appreciation of the partnership between TCAT Livingston and Jackson County Schools. She talked about the importance of a higher education campus in the area and the opportunities it could provide the community and its students. Dr. West made a request to name the TCAT Building in Jackson County “The Joe Barlow Workforce Development Building” in honor of Mr. Barlow’s vision of bringing more businesses and job opportunities to the people and students of Jackson County. A motion was then made by Jeff Lynn, seconded by Marty Woolbright, to officially name the TCAT Building “The Joe Barlow Workforce Development Building”. Motion carried all ayes.
A motion made by Marty Woolbright, seconded by Mark Brown, approved Kristy Brown’s two (2) year contract for Director of Schools beginning November 1, 2018. Motion carried all ayes.
A motion made by Mark Allen, seconded by Jeff Lynn, approved the following School Support Organization and its Financial Report:
- 2018-19 DBS PTO: Officers-Amanda Lee & Kim Hall, Presidents; Jennifer Wheeler, Vice-President; April Wilmoth, Treasurer; and Courtney Saling, Secretary
Motion carried all ayes.
A motion made by Mark Allen, seconded by James Childress, approved the start of a Junior Fishing Team at DBS. Motion carried all ayes.
A motion made by Marty Woolbright, seconded by Jeff Lynn, approved an overnight trip for JCHS Biology (Dale Hollow Campground, September 11-13, 2018). Motion carried all ayes.
A motion made by Marty Woolbright, seconded by Mark Brown, approved a JCMS Cheerleading fundraiser (T-Shirt Sale). Motion carried all ayes.
A motion made by Marty Woolbright, seconded by Mark Allen, approved the following School Support Organization and its Financial Report:
- 2018-19 Jackson County Volleyball Parent Club: Officers: Lori Davenport, President; Terra Long, Treasurer
Motion carried all ayes.
Director Joe Barlow presented and reviewed the reserve/fund balance document for the year ending June 30, 2018 with beginning balances for the 2018-19 school year. Mr. Barlow also gave updates on projects and principals gave updates on school activities and events.
A motion made by Mark Allen, seconded by Jeff Lynn, approved the following Director’s Report:
- Accepted resignation letters from the following: Heather Cooper (GES Cafeteria), Lori Jackson (DBS Teacher Assistant), Nicole Church (DBS Nurse), Cindy Morgan (JCMS Teacher Assistant)
- Hired: Alexandria Chitwood (JCMS Teacher), Hope Mayberry Vargas (DBS Teacher), Maralee Borawski (Bus Driver), Prella Lafever (DBS Custodian), Erica Searcy (DBS Nurse)
- Approved New Substitute Teachers: Platisha Ford, Tracy Sandlin, Laura Destiney Ford, Jennifer Fields, Derick Haney, Kassidy Allen, Misti Upchurch, Elijah Anderson, Terilyn Jenkins, Courtney Stewart, Amber Hopkins
Motion carries all ayes.
The next school board meeting was scheduled for Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Office.
A motion made by Jeff Lynn, seconded by James Childress, adjourned the meeting. Motion carried all ayes.