School Board · Meeting · Apr 26, 2023

Wed, Apr 26, 2023

Hickman County Board of Education meetings, including regular sessions and special called meetings.

Outline

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Highlights

The meeting focused on several key issues, including the approval of the paving service for East Hickman Elementary School, which received no bids, leading to discussions about rebidding or postponing the project. The board also voted on the selection of a new director of schools, ultimately extending an offer to Mike Steele after a competitive process. The budget discussions highlighted a projected deficit of $3 million, with considerations for personnel increases, particularly for speech-language pathologists, and the impact of state funding on future budgets. Additionally, there were discussions about capital projects, including potential flooring replacements at Winder Elementary School.

Other notable topics included:

  • Personnel actions: Discussion on hiring speech-language pathologists and the impact of salary increases.
  • Facility issues: Mention of asbestos in flooring and the need for timely renovations.

Outline

Call to Order

  • Moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Agenda

  • Motion to approve the agenda passed unanimously.

Paving Service Discussion

  • No bids received for paving service at East Hickman Elementary.
  • Options discussed: rebid, hire without bidding, or wait until next year.
  • Recommendation to wait until construction is complete before proceeding.

Director of Schools Selection

  • Discussion on voting procedure for selecting the new director.
  • Roll call vote conducted.
  • Mike Steele received 5 votes, Betsy Foster received 2 votes.
  • Motion to extend an offer to Mike Steele pending contract negotiations.

Budget Discussion

  • Presentation of budget projections for the upcoming year.
  • Projected revenues estimated at $30,783,736.
  • Discussion on potential $3 million deficit.
  • Consideration of salary increases for staff, including a 4% increase across the board.
  • Discussion on funding for summer school and the impact of state funding on budget.

Personnel Actions

  • Proposal to extend contracts for speech-language pathologists to 11 months due to increased workload.
  • Discussion on the need for additional staff to meet IEP requirements.

Capital Projects

  • Discussion on flooring replacement at Winder Elementary School.
  • Proposal to use unspent funds from paving budget for flooring renovations.
  • Mention of other capital projects needing attention, including fire alarms and gym floors.

Announcements

  • Next meeting scheduled for May to finalize budget approvals and discuss further capital projects.

Key figures and statistics

Figure Type Context / topic
$3 million Deficit Projected budget deficit for the upcoming year
$30,783,736 Revenue Estimate Projected revenues for the upcoming year
4% Salary Increase Proposed salary increase for staff
5 Votes Votes for Mike Steele as director of schools
2 Votes Votes for Betsy Foster as director of schools
11 months Contract Duration Proposed duration for speech-language pathologists
154,000 Cost Estimated cost for flooring replacement per building