March 2018 Board Minutes

The Jackson County Board of Education met in quarterly session on March 20, 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.

 

Ronnie Scott, Technology Coordinator, started the meeting by introducing special guests Boy Scout Troop 108 who were there to observe a board meeting to fulfill requirements of the Communications Merit Badge; a requirement for Eagle Scout Rank.

 

A motion made by Marty Woolbright, seconded by Mark Allen, approved the following consent agenda:

 

1. Adopted the agenda
2. Approved the February 22, 2018 meeting minutes
3. Approved Quarterly Reports

 

Motion carried all ayes.

 

            A motion made by James Childress, seconded by Amanda Taylor, approved on second reading the following new policies:

 

            6.4502 Opioid Antagonist

            6.4501Glucagon and Diazepam Gel (Diastat)

 

Motion carried all ayes.

 

            One sealed bid was publicly opened and discussed by school board members.  After careful review, a motion was made by Mark Brown, and seconded by Mark Allen to award Jenkins Landscaping & Lawncare the bid for the 2018 lawn care and to extend the bid for the 2019 lawn care at a cost of $8760 for each of the two years.  Motion carried all ayes.

 

            A motion made by Marty Woolbright, seconded by Jeff Lynn, approved a JCMS fundraiser (T-Shirt Sale & Games for the Landon Kernea Account).  Motion carried all ayes.

 

            A motion made by Jeff Lynn, seconded by Marty Woolbright, approved an overnight trip for JCHS (TSA State Conference, April 11-14, 2018-Chattanooga TN).  Motion carried all ayes.

 

            One application/resume was turned in for the Director of Schools position.  That applicant will be interviewed at the next school board meeting.

 

            A motion was made by Mark Brown, seconded by Mark Allen, approved David Shelton as being a Paid Assistant Baseball Coach.  Motion carried all ayes.

 

            Director Joe Barlow gave updates on projects and principals gave updates on school activities and events.

 

            A motion made by James Childress, seconded by Jeff Lynn, approved the following Director’s Report:

 

• Accepted resignation letters from Barbara West-JCHS Custodian and Kimberly Head-JCMS Cafeteria

 

Motion carries all ayes.

 

            The next school board meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Office.

           

      A motion made by Marty Woolbright, seconded by Amanda Taylor, adjourned the meeting.  Motion carried all ayes.